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This is a well-crafted album from longtime studio ace Louie Shelton. As the title suggests, the emphasis is on Shelton's guitar work, and this man can play. Though obviously tailored for the contemporary/smooth jazz market, Guitar has much more oomph than is typical in this genre. The arrangements are tight and consistently hold the listener's attention with a variety of textures and rhythms, and the guitarist displays dazzling technique across a broad stylistic range. He plays octaves à la Wes Montgomery and single-note runs that put most hot-shot rock guitarists to shame. This is a release with many treats in store for the connoisseur of instrumental pop/rock, groove jazz, contemporary jazz, and just plain great guitar playing. ~ Jim Newsom
Recorded between May and June 1995. Includes liner notes by Glenn A. Baker.
Personnel: Louie Shelton (guitar, keyboards); Abigail (vocals); Andrew Oh (saxophone); Brendan St. Ledger (organ); Sam McNally (keyboards, synthesizer); David Fennell, Christopher Bogan, Larry Muhoberac (keyboards); David Jones (drums, percussion); Kerry Buchanan, Calvin Welch, Chad Wackerman (drums); Sunil DeSilva (percussion).
Audio Mixer: Mark Thomas.
Liner Note Author: Glenn A. Baker.
Recording information: Blue Harbour Studio (05/1995-06/1995); Festival Studios (05/1995-06/1995).
Personnel: Louie Shelton (guitar, keyboards); Abigail (vocals); Andrew Oh (saxophone); Brendan St. Ledger (Hammond B-3 organ); Sam McNally (keyboards, synthesizer); Larry Muhoberac, David Fennell, Christopher Bogan (keyboards); Leon Gaer, Craig Calhoun (bass); David Jones (drums, percussion); Chad Wackerman, Calvin Welch, Ric McCann, Kerry Buchanan (drums); Sunil De Silva (percussion); Matt Shelton (drum programming).
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JazzTimes (11/96, p.73) - "...he pulls out all the stops, showing a multi-faceted yet consistently energetic style..." Louie Shelton Guitar Songs Guitar Review
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Purchase Guitar CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Jeff Kashiwa Peace Of Mind CD (2004)
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Jeff Kashiwa has a fluent if generic style on soprano, alto, and tenor, which fits perfectly into the "feel good" smooth music that he performs on "Peace of Mind." The 11 selections clock in between 3:46 and 5:14 and were clearly recorded with hopes of getting maximum radio airplay. Kashiwa's rhythm section is effective if anonymous (despite the presence of Brian Bromberg on bass) with the focus being almost entirely on the leader's melodic playing. While the music is lightly grooving and mildly soulful and Kashiwa plays well, no surprises occur and this set never rises above the level of pleasant background music. ~ Scott Yanow
Recording information: Automotive Recording, Irvington, NY; Bassment Studios, Garden Grove, CA; Be Squared Studios, Van Nuys, CA; Coastal Access Studios, Edmonds, WA; Entourage Studios; JHL SOund, Pacific Palisades, CA; Kokoki Studios, Sherman Oaks, CA; LAFX; Mixworks, Inc., Sherman Oaks, CA; Track Record, North Hollywood, CA.
Arrangers: Jeff Kashiwa; Mike Ricchiuti; Chuck Loeb; Brian Bromberg; James K. Lloyd .
Personnel: Jeff Kashiwa (alto flute, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone); Jeff Kashiwa; Melvin Davis (vocals, bass guitar); Allen Hinds (guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, 12-string guitar, steel guitar, dobro); Carl Burnett (guitar); Russ Freeman (acoustic guitar, nylon-string guitar); Steve Cole (tenor saxophone); Ken Ross (trumpet); Nick Lane (trombone); Mark Stephens (Fender Rhodes piano, Moog synthesizer); Greg Mathieson (Hammond b-3 organ); James K. Lloyd , James Lloyd (keyboards, programming); Brian Bromberg (bass instrument, acoustic bass, double bass, electric bass, drum programming, background vocals); Dave Kochanski (guitar, keyboards, programming); Chuck Loeb (electric guitar); Kim Waters (alto saxophone); Mike Ricchiuti (piano, Fender Rhodes piano, keyboards, programming); Jeff Lorber (piano, keyboards, programming); Dan Siegel (piano); Brian Dunne (drums, percussion); Dave Hooper (drums); Lenny
| | Walter Beasley For Her CD (2005)
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The title track of veteran saxman Walter Beasley's latest jaunt into funky, groovy, and super-sensuous territory -- and his debut on Heads Up International -- has a brilliant and amusing anecdote attached. When he started making the album, he had just started seeing a new special someone, so it made sense to call the album For Her (and sing "I would give my life for her" on the graceful, soprano-driven title track) as a tribute. Halfway through the recording process, however, he broke up with "her" -- but because this "her" inspired the emotional ups and downs of the rest of the project, he kept the title. First, Beasley really digs her (the bouncy, disco-fied jam "She's All That," produced with sizzle by Chuck Loeb). Then they're getting down to the throbbing "Coolness," and waking up to a gentle "Good Morning." Later, he's wistfully nostalgic (the seductive "Remember When") and needs a bit of "Grace" to get through the heartache before acknowledging, as soulfully as can be, that "Things Change." Aside from wonderful rhythmic diversity, strong as ever emotional playing, and solid production (including several tracks by Pieces of a Dream's James Lloyd), this disc is unique in smooth jazz for actually attempting to tell a story through music -- rather than just throwing together a fun hodgepodge of new tracks. Beasley doesn't get the festival dates and ink that some of the younger, supposedly hipper smooth saxmen get, but this disc proves he's still a lead player in the game. ~ Jonathan Widran
Personnel: Walter Beasley (vocals, saxophone); Ra-Deon Kirkland (vocals); Chuck Loeb, Tyronne Chase (guitar); James Lloyd, Phil Davis (keyboards); Martin Walters, Webster Roach (bass instrument).
| | Paul Brown City CD (2005)
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In 2004, when longtime smooth jazz producer Paul Brown unleashed his more personal guitar artistry via his solo debut, Up Front, and its hit airplay track "24/7," he created an interesting future dilemma for himself: he might someday be competing for radio time and sales against some of the superstars he'd helped to the top. The oft-imitated but never equaled producer, composer, and arranger has been the primary architect of the genre's urban sound for close to 15 years, scoring over 40 number one airplay hits for genre stars like Boney James (who duets with Brown on "Old Friends" and the title track), Rick Braun, Peter White, Kirk Whalum, Euge Groove, Norman Brown, Patti Austin, Larry Carlton, and legendary labelmates Al Jarreau and, in a cool full-circle career twist, Brown's chief jazz guitar influence, George Benson. Opening with the quirky and infectious "Cosmic Monkey," which features wordless vocals by Jeffrey Osborne, Brown gets even looser and funkier on this brilliant follow-up, inviting you into a whole new type of grooving playground. It's refreshing to hear tunes in this genre that sound so organic and uncontrived; the strutting, jamming, and funk-drenched "Las Vegas," written with guitarist Chuck Loeb and featuring the blistering sax of Michael Paulo, was created specifically for a New Year's Eve gig he did in Sin City. The collection also features some immediately identifiable crowd-pleasers -- a moody, retro chill-flavored cover of Grover Washington, Jr.'s trademark classic "Winelight" -- and other tracks that draw on Brown's deeper rock, soul, and jazz influences. The gentle, bossa nova-flavored "Hello Again" will bring to mind the Benson influence, while the thumpin' and crunchin' "Jumpin' Uptown," featuring some of Brown's most intense guitar licks -- textured with cool chill effects -- is the guitarist's throwback to the classic "Bumpin' on Sunset" by another chief inspiration, the legendary Wes Montgomery. He also adds a blast of Tower of Power-
| | Nils Ready To Play CD (2007)
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In smooth jazz, a number one radio hit is all it takes to turn an emerging talent into a bona fide genre star who gets all the best festival bookings. Raised on Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, and lots of funk, Munich-born guitarist Nils was the big genre story in 2005, breaking through with the lively title track from his in-the-pocket debut, Pacific Coast Highway; the song was number one on the Radio & Records airplay chart for seven weeks and was dubbed the most played song in the format for the year. Inspired by this success, Nils offered no big surprises but still engaged his fans just as much on Ready to Play, a disc that kept his sleek, crisp electric axe front and center while further exploring his pop, jazz, and R&B-driven options. Almost as if it's a self-fulfilling prophecy, he titled the first single "Ready to Play," which was one of those immediately infectious, grooving, and percussive tracks that radio and listeners could gobble up. Also perfect for another drive down PCH are the sensual "Just Smile"; the dreamy and ambient wordless vocal-enhanced "Catnap" (which taps into a trippy electronica sound); the old-schoolin' funk of "Sunrise on Sunset"; and the hardest-grooving track of all, "Hi Five." Rather than rely on much machinery, Nils made a great decision to let the music reflect the seamless ensemble energy of his live performances. His whole touring band is featured: bassist Alex Al, keyboardist Leon Bisquera (who also plays Fender Rhodes), drummer Donnell Spencer, Jr., synth player and singer Clydene Jackson, and percussionist Oliver Brown. Other featured first-call sidemen include bassists Roberto Vally, Dwayne "Smitty" Smith, Reggie McBride, and keyboardist Larry Dunn. ~ Jonathan Widran
Nils last album, "Pacific Coast Highway" (BAJ #545), catapulted him into the upper echelon of the smooth jazz genre with two #1 hit singles, the title track and "Summer Nights." "Ready to Play" is his follow-up release which is sure to be a fixture at ra
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| | Paul Brown White Sand CD (2007)
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Smooth jazz producer, arranger, and songwriter Paul Brown made the transition to recording artist with 2004's Up Front, which, like its successor, 2005's The City, was a Top Ten hit on the Contemporary Jazz chart. With a switch from GRP to Peak Records, Brown should continue his popular ways with his third solo album White Sand. He has enlisted more guests than usual this time, to the point that the disc is practically one of those "and friends" duets collections. Al Jarreau sings on "Make Me Feel So Good," Bobby Caldwell on a cover of "Mercy Mercy Mercy," and Lina on a cover of "I Say a Little Prayer." Among the star instrumentalists, Boney James is heard on "Ol' Skoolin'," David Benoit on "R 'n' B Bump," Euge Groove on "More or Less Paul," Rick Braun on "Mr. Cool," and saxophone newcomer Jessy J on the title track. The guests simply augment the contributions of the leader, however; Brown's guitar is a dominant instrument, and he has a vocal on a cover of "For What It's Worth." As the familiar titles indicate, he has taken inspiration from the '60s, but his rhythm tracks often have a current hip-hop sound, and the well-known lyrics and melodies will only serve to make the album more palatable for radio. Brown isn't interested in making any changes to smooth jazz except the occasional tweak to keep it sounding current, and this is another album that will please his own fans, and fans of the guest artists (whose discs were sometimes produced by him). ~ William Ruhlmann
Recording information: Digital Zoo, Reseda, CA; Funky Joint Studio, Sherman Oaks, CA; Sound Shack, Studio City, CA; Sunset Sound, Hollywood, CA.
Photographer: Sonny Mediana.
Arrangers: Mike Ballard; Jeff Carruthers.
Personnel: Paul Rayner Brown (vocals, guitar, percussion); Al Jarreau (vocals); Jeff Carruthers (acoustic guitar, strings, keyboards, drums, drum programming); Jessy J (saxophone, horns); Euge Groove, Bobby English, Boney James (saxophone); Rick Braun (trumpet); Impromp2 (horns); David
| | Four80East En Route CD (2007)
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The line that separates jazz-electronica from "smooth jazz" (or, let's be honest, from plain old easy listening) can be a treacherously thin one. It's the line that separates Weather Report from, say, Spyro Gyra, and many artists drawn to that borderland end up becoming forever lost in the shifting sands of watered-down funk grooves and wind chimes. Four80East navigate the line pretty well, and if they occasionally stray onto the syrupy side, you get the feeling that they don't really care as long as the grooves are fun and the melodies are attractive -- which they really are, almost all the time. "Five by Five" opens the album on an interesting and funky note, and is quickly followed by the all too aptly titled "Noodle Soup," a tune that is perhaps just a bit too silky and a bit too infused with synthesized strings (and wind chimes). But "Double Down" generates a darker and edgier mood, and "Easy Come, Easy Go" flirts nicely with reggae. "Closer" is an example of a song that dances around the edges of goopiness -- the "ha ha hey hey" vocals are just kind of silly, though most of the other elements in that track are fairly engaging. En Route is a very pleasant listening experience overall, even if parts of it are more soothing than interesting. ~ Rick Anderson
Personnel: Rob DeBoer (guitar, keyboards, programming, background vocals); Jon Stewart (tenor saxophone); Bryden Baird (trumpet); Tony Grace (drums, percussion, programming); Divine Brown (background vocals).
Recording information: The Speed Of Sound, Toronto, Canada.
| | Piano Red Flaming Hurricane CD (1999)
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An 11 track album that's been sitting in the Ace (Jackson, MS version) vaults since the 1970s, this is classic Piano Red all the way. His good-time singing, rough and garbled though it may be, and his barrelhouse piano playing are both in fine form on this hitherto undocumented session. With a small rhythm section, the focus stays firmly on Red as he turns in re-cuts of "Dr. Feelgood," "The Right String, but the Wrong Yo Yo," Joe Turner's "Shake, Rattle and Roll," "Corrina, Corrina," and a nice sampling of what must have been some set list favorites. The deepest blues on here is "Whiskey Man" aka "Ten Cent Shot," a splendid talking blues with nice, understated slide guitar from the unknown guitarist on this date. But in the main it's Red in high rockin' gear, a man who was truly ahead of his time. While not rivaling his early RCA sides, this session comes as a really nice surprise. ~ Cub Koda
never before released 11 track session by the legendary albino piano pounder from the mid-1970s & features a mix of Red's all-time classics & songs never otherwise recorded
Liner Note Author: Fred Dellar.
Photographer: Sylvia Pitcher.
| | Lucky Peterson Double Dealin' CD (2001)
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As one of the most versatile players in blues, Lucky Peterson ranks among the best of the best. His first release for the Blue Thumb label, Double Dealin' showcases the artist on 12 great songs soaked in the sentiments and emotions that characterize the blues style. Peterson plays the lead guitar, the Hammond B3, and sings his gut-wrenching blue notes with a great band that includes Johnny Lee Schell on rhythm guitar, Jon Cleary on keyboards, Reggie McBride on bass guitar, Tony Braunagel on drums and Tamara Peterson on background vocals. The Texacali Horns back the personnel with exceptional clarity using a serious combination of brass techniques. Peterson's use of an emotionally direct style is also rapidly establishing him as a great storyteller. "When My Blood Runs Cold," "4 Little Boys," and "Remember the Day" are among the themes he deals with from an original perspective and are among the standouts of the hard blues intonations. This CD is reflective of the successful urban blues techniques used on his previous efforts in that it specifically captures the essence of both the "chitlin circuit" and the electric blues associated with the Chicago style without compromising the traditional aspects of the blues form. A welcome addition to any blues collection. ~ Paula Edelstein
Live Recording
Recorded at American Recording, Los Angeles, California on July 20-22, 2000.
Personnel: Lucky Peterson (vocals, guitar); John Porter (guitar); Joe Sublett (tenor saxophone); Darrell Leonard (trumpet); Tamara Peterson (horns, background vocals); Texacali Horns (horns); Jon Cleary (keyboards); Reggie McBride (bass guitar); Tony Braunagel (drums).
Audio Mixer: Joe McGrath.
Recording information: American Recording, Woodland Hills, CA (2000).
Personnel: Lucky Peterson (vocals, guitar, Hammond B3 organ); Johnny Lee Schell, John Porter (guitar); Joe Sublett (tenor saxophone); Darrell Leonard (trumpet, trombonium); Jon Cleary (keyboards); Reggie McBride (bass); Tony Braunagel (drums); Tamara Peterson (background vocals).
| | Carmen McRae Sound Of Silence/Portrait Of Carmen CD (2001)
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Originally released on Atlantic (8200) & Atlantic (8165). Includes liner notes by Gene Lees.
In , 2001 released Sound of Silence/Portrait of Carmen, which contained two albums -- Sound of Silence (, originally released 1968) and Portrait of Carmen (, originally released 1967) -- by Collectables on one compact disc. ~ Chris True
Offbeat phrasing and unique interpretations helped singer Carmen McRae carve her own niche in the Jazz world from the '40s through the '80s. Her dynamic artistry is revealed on these original Atlantic albums produced by Nesuhi Ertegun. On this 2-for-1 CD, Ms. McRae tackles contemporary songs of the day as well as standards of the late '60s such as The Sounds of Silence, Elusive Butterfly, and I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good. A Collectables release.
2 LPs on 1 CD: THE SOUND OF SILENCE (1968)/PORTRAIT OF CARMEN (1968).
Personnel includes: Carmen McRae (vocals): Shorty Rogers, Jimmy Jones, Benny Carter, Gene Di Novi, Oliver Nelson (arranger, conductor).
Personnel: Carmen McRae (vocals).
Liner Note Authors: Jack O'Brien ; Burt Korall; Leonard Feather.
Arrangers: Jerry Schatzberg; Gene DiNovi; Jimmy Jones ; Oliver Nelson; Shorty Rogers; Benny Carter .
| | 3rd Force Driving Force CD (2002)
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Additional personnel includes: Craig Chaquica (acoustic guitar); Grant Geissman (electric guitar, sitar); Brian Hughes (electric guitar, oud);
Miles Gilderdale (steel guitar); Greg Carmichael (nylon string guitar); Douglas Spotted Eagle (Native American flute); Tom Scott, Jimmy Sommers, Bryan Savage (saxophone).
3rd Force celebrates their tenth anniversary with the release of their sixth CD, titled Gentle Force. William Aura, Craig Dobbins, and Alain Eskinasi are the three points of the 3rd Force triangle, and the combined result of their talents has produced an excellent music journey through smooth jazz textures, flowing instrumentation, and sensual vocal treatments. Joining the group for this outing are several labelmates and Aura's recent discovery, singer Rebecca Carlish. Topping the list of special guest stars are the great Tom Scott, Greg Carmichael, and Miles Gilderdale of Acoustic Alchemy; Jimmy Sommers, Brian Hughes, Craig Chaquico, John O'Connor, and Grant Geissman do what they do best -- make beautiful smooth jazz. The smooth jazz collective opens the program with "Young Again," which features Tom Scott on sax and the Acoustic Alchemy guitarists shining their instinctive feelings and spiritual unity through Carlish's sensual vocals. "Grateful for Love" literally floats from the speakers, with the gentle treatments from 3rd Force punctuated by the soulful ambience of Jimmy Sommers and Rebecca Carlish. 3rd Force distinguishes their sound on this release with an extra dose of smooth, its new member, vocalist, and the awesome special guest stars. The gentle force of their new direction is what makes this CD a keeper. ~ Paula Edelstein
Alain Eskinasi (guitar, keyboards, bass, percussion); Craig Dobin (piano, keyboards).
Live Recording
3rd Force: William Aura (vocals, bass guitar, percussion programming); Mitch Manker (trumpet, flugelhorn); Richard Hardy (horns); Xavier Marshall (keyboards, bass guitar); Craig Dobbin (bass instrument, percussion programming); Alain Eskinasi (bass guitar, percussion programming).
Personnel: Alain Eskinasi (guitar, keyboards, percussion); William Aura (guitar, keyboards); Marc Antoine, Brian Hughes (guitar); Peter Sterling (harp); Richard Hardy (flute, soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone); Rebecca Carlish (harmonica); Tom Scott, Eric Darius (saxophone); Mitch Manker & his Brass Section (trumpet, flugelhorn); Craig Dobbin (piano, keyboards); Xavier Marshall (keyboards, drums).
Audio Mixer: William Aura.
Liner Note Author: Jonathan Widran.
Recording information: Auravision Studios; Craig Dobbin Studios; Entourage Studios; Little Star Records, Kathmandu, Nepal; Studio X, Seattle, WA.
3rd Force includes: William Aura (vocals, keyboards, bass, percussion);
Additional personnel: Tiffany Lane, Rebecca Carlish (vocals); Greg Adams (flugelhorn); John Nau (Hammond b-3 organ); Dave Thomas (keyboards); DJ Radius (turntables); Marc Antoine, Peter Sterling, Tom Scott, Eric Darius, Brian Hughes.
| | 40 Watt Hype Grand Unification Theory CD (2003)
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40 Watt Hype is a neo hip-hop band that combines elements of Latin, Soul and R&B creating a new, fresh and commanding sound with tremendous crossover success. Often compared to groups like N.E.R.D., Black Eyed Peas and Ozomatli, 40 Watt Hype brings a slamming, high-energy live show complete with 2 emcees, horns and Latin percussion. Billboard magazine selected 40 Watt Hype as one of the "Top 6 independent acts of the Southwest." Esquire magazine mentioned 40 watt Hype as one of the "10 Things a Guy Should Know About Music" in the April 2004 issue. 40 Watt Hype is also sponsored by Budweiser as part of the True Music Live program. MTV used the music of 40 Watt Hype for "Real World/Road Rules Challenge" and the band also provided the main title song to the Warner Bros. film "The Adventures of Pluto Nash." Their record "Grand Unification Theory" is produced by Grammy Award winner Art Hodge (Santana, Fight Club, Dust Brothers) and features DJ Swamp (Beck) and Walter Miranda (Beastie Boys). Their bilingual song "La Sombra" is featured on the Blender magazine compilation CD to be released in September 2004. 40 Watt Hype has developed a diverse grass roots fan base as a result of their innovative and engaging live show fronted by band leader/vocalist Awall and emcee Vagabond. Their diverse hometown of Fresno CA is a testament to the fact that 40 Watt Hype connects with many different types of fans and music lovers. The band has performed on the Vans Warped Tour and with The Pharcyde, 311, Blackalicious and live on "The Kevin and Bean Show" (KROQ)."40 Watt Hype delivers catchy hooks on top of infectious, hypnotizing beats..... a fresh, original, sound." The Reverend, Music Director at Mondosphere's KFRR."....One of the most creative and exciting groups we've heard....their Latin rhythms are as infectious as they are authentic...." (Joe Moore, Station Manager KFSR College Radio)www.40watthype.com - P.O. Box 17128, Fresno, Ca. 93744 - fortywatthype@yahoo.com 559.421.6333
| | Country Dance Kings Today's Very Best Country Hits CD (2007)
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Track Listing of songs: Summertime; Before He Cheats; What Hurts the Most; Something More; When I Get to Where I'm Going; Believe; My Wish; My Little Girl; I Don't Feel Like Loving You Today; Jesus Take the Wheel; You Save Me;
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