New Releases:
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Norman Brown: Sending My Love
Vibe Rate = 6 |
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David Benoit: Earthglow
Vibe Rate: 6 |
Jazz/Vocal
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Jazzmasters: VI
Vibe Rate: 5 |
Jazz/Vocal
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Mike Phillips:
MP3
Vibe Rate: 5 |
Contemporary Jazz
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Jonathan Fritzen: Diamonds
That's
right. Vibe rate of 10. That means you can put the CD in, press play, and let it
play all the way through. Know how rare that is? Hats
off to Mr. Fritzen for producing a true diamond in the rough.
Vibe Rate =
10 |
Contemporary Jazz
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George Benson - Songs and Stories
One of the truly great and classy talents in modern music, and a
smooth soul core artist for life, George Benson returns with his latest CD,
songs and stories. Mr. Benson is and has been such a phenom on the guitar that
his vocal skills are often (debatedly) overshadowed by his ability to bend
a string. That debate continues in this recording, as GB serenades us, scats
occasionally, and delivers his signature sound in another incredible recording.
Whether you enjoy his vocals, guitars, scatting, or all (like me) you'll not be
disappointed by Songs and Stories. Rotating in all playlists, except Old School
Saturdays.
Vibe Rate = 8 |
Contemporary Jazz
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Jeff Lorber Fusion - Now is the Time
Vibe Rate =
7 |
Contemporary Jazz
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Bill Ortiz - From Where I Stand
Easily one of the most pleasant surprises this
year for contemporary jazz lovers, trumpeter Bill Ortiz's From Where I Stand,
sizzles from the first note. Well-blended doses of funk, fusion, vocals, and
latin vibes combine to create a Cd you can listen to repeatedly. His versatility
should come as no surprise. He's played with Santana, Destiny's Child, Tito
Puenta, and Tony Toni Tone. Click on the cover image to visit Bill's website and
find out more about him. You can also find his music heavily rotated in the Jazz
Dimension.
Vibe Rate = 8+ |
Contemporary Jazz
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Phil Perry -
Ready For Love
Another visit into the realm of classic soul.
This time, via the amazing vocal talents of Mr. Phil Perry. In a time where
anybody can be a star, it's good to know that there are still singers capable of
making the clear distinction between those who can, and those who can...
exceptionally well. Phil P. gets mad props and heavy rotation. He also has our
number 1 song (April 25th).
Vibe Rate = 8 |
Contemporary Jazz
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Boney James -
Send One Your Love
Revisiting the classics, Boney James delivers his
renditions of Stop, Look, Listen to Your Heart, Don't Let Me Be Lonely
Tonight, and I'll Be Good to You, in addition to the Stevie Wonder
penned title cut. You get what you can always expect from Boney James:
another smooth ride; this time, along familiar territory.
Vibe Rate = 8 |
Contemporary Jazz
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Kim Waters - I
Want You
Longtime Smooth Soul core artist, Kim Waters,
pays homage to the late, great Marvin Gaye with some of the most seductive
grooves in Smooth Urban Jazz. Features the voice of Vivian Green on the title
track, as well as Distant Lover, currently in rotation.
Vibe Rate = 8 |
Smooth Urban Jazz
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Philippe Saisse
- At World's Edge
Interesting note: This CD was recorded partly
over the internet as participating musicians from around the globe recorded
their parts live and sent them to Saisse, who produced the final product.
Featuring Rick Braun, Jeff Beal, and Kirk Whalum, At World's Edge is a
musical feast.
Vibe Rate = 8 |
Contemporary Jazz
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Aziza - Jazzsoetry
What would you like to know about Aziza? If
you're still wondering after listening to her CD, listen again. I believe it's
all there, between the notes. Aziza combines Jazz, Soul, and Poetry (Jazsoetry)
to create a sound that is unique, sensual, and filled with a woman's powerful
spirit. Vibe
Rate = 8 |
Jazz - Soul - Poetry
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Incognito - Tales From the Beach:
They're like the Rolling Stones of modern jazz,
or the Earth, Wind, & Fire of the new millennium. They just keep on innovating,
and it's always something very cool. Want to see what they've come up with in
their latest? Checkout the rotation. Incognito is back again!
Vibe Rate = 7 |
Urban Jazz AC
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Phillip Brooks - Just Between Us:
Jazz pianist, keyboardist, and producer. Former
music director with Wayman Tisdale. His new release, "Just Between Us", is a
touch of old school and a silky compositional chemis-try sure to be the musical
elixir for the summertime blues. This is definitely one of the best CDs of
2008, at this point. Check our Mr. Brooks in heavy rotation.
Vibe Rate = 8 |
Contemporary Jazz
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Angela Johnson - A Woman's Touch:
Former lead singer of Cooly's Hotbox, with two
critically acclaimed albums to date, Angela Johnson follows the example of
Patrice Rushen as she engineers one of the finest recordings in recent years,
featuring Rashaan Patterson, Maysa, Eric Robeson, and Julie Dexter. A woman's
touch is gold, and worthy of very heavy rotation.
Vibe Rate = 9 |
Neo Soul
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Brian
O'neal: Daisy.
Innovative,
provocative, soulful, intriguing, melodic, cerebral and sensual...these all
apply when listening to the music of Brian Oneal. A definite plus to any
collection, regardless of your musical background. Put this CD in and press
"play". Consume contents.
Vibe Rate = 8. |
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Euge Groove - Born 2 Groove:
Earlier in his career, Paul Brown was known for
making another smooth sax player a household name. Now, the guitarist/producer
joins forces for the 5th time with some cat named Eugene who likes to groove.
The result sounds like something they were both born to do.
Vibe Rate = 7 |
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Kenny G - Rhythm & Romance:
I grew up listening to the Jeff Lorber Fusion.
For a long time, I thought Jeff played the sax (as did many of my friends). That
was then. Now, there's no doubt as to the name of the man holding the
horn. The new CD, Rhythm & Romance will be in stores on Feb 5. The
single, sax-o-loco is in very heavy rotation on the smoothest station on the
planet.
Vibe Rate = 3 |
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Cynthia Lane: Beautiful Soul:
If you're looking for a lady who sings with great
personality, boldly creates a sound and ambience of her own, while brilliantly
combining something very sexy with a hip, conscious sensibility...you can end
your search on Cynthia Layne. This is neo-soul at its finest. She's already made
our top 10 with her current single, "Be You". Much more to come.
Vibe Rate = 8 |
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