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From this disc's cover photo, one might think saxophonist Michael Lington is an attorney instead of Holland's gift to America's smooth-jazz scene. But he is indeed the latter, having paid his dues backing Randy Crawford and Barry Manilow before racking up several hits of his own on the contemporary jazz charts in the late 1990's. Judging by HEAT, Lington hasn't lost his touch (a gift perhaps from the late Grover Washington Jr.) or his good sense in producers--HEAT is co-produced by keyboard wizard Greg Phillinganes, the Midas-touched Keith Olson (Santana, Fleetwood Mac), and Lington himself. While his slinky-funky, sultry sax tone commands center stage, Lington is wise enough to share it with great guest singers like Aaron Neville, Ace Young (TV's AMERICAN IDOL), and Keely Hawke. Michael Lington Heat Songs Heat Review
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Purchase Heat CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Steve Cole Ny La CD (2003)
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Burgeoning smooth jazz superstar Steve Cole continues to bridge the gap between pop-jazz and classic R&B on his third studio album, NY LA. Featuring strong melodic statements and truly funky keyboards via the likes of Brian Culbertson and Marquis "Hami" Dair, NY LA is a moody and solid affair. From the disco-influenced "Off Broadway," which harkens back to the best work of the Crusaders, to the Donald Byrd-esque "Interlude IV," tenor saxophonist Cole deftly crosses the boundary from jazz soloist to R&B heavyweight. More Grover Washington, Jr. than Kenny G., Cole manages to keep things organic and simple -- despite the use of programmed drum beats and synthesizers -- a lesson some of his contemporaries could learn. Also adding depth are the vocal tracks featuring the crisply soulful Mauli B., whose star-making performance ...
| | Steve Oliver 3-D CD (2004)
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As one reviewer said of the cheerful music and personality of this increasingly popular voice of smooth jazz guitar, it's Disneyland all the time with him. In other words, Positive Energy, the name of his second genre disc, wasn't just a happy marketing tool. And the title of this disc is appropriate, too, because with the co-production help of founding Spyro Gyra keyboardist Tom Schuman, Oliver digs deep into a rich variety of influences for a multifaceted romp through the worlds of pop, jazz, urban/hip-hop, worldbeat, Brazilian, and Latin music. While focusing as always on his classic acoustic guitar and brilliant "vocalese" to convey the lead melodies on the instrumentals, he stretches into edgier blues territory with his lesser-heard electric on "In the Shade of Cool." Joining all-star guests like Fourplay drummer Harvey Mason (who adds his gentle rhythmic touch to the lush romantic atmospheres of the title track) and saxophonist Eric Marienthal (soulful harmony on the lilting ballad "She's ...
| | 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, ...
| | 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 ...
| | Jeff Lorber Heard That CD (2008)
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| | Gregg Karukas GK CD (2009) Digipak
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| | Claude Williams Live At J'S Vol. 2 CD (1989)
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| | Sun Ra Untitled Recordings CD (2008)
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| | Hines, Shane & The Trance Glory Journal CD (2008)
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Blending aggressive arrangements with hook-filled melodies, SHANE HINES AND THE TRANCE have found a way to get inside listeners heads -- for good. Laced with elements of British rock, The Glory Journal is an album that surprises, sometimes shocks, and moves you to new places. Songs like "Way Up" and "We Can Never Be" have ...
| | Havok Burn CD (2009)
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| | Jim Mahalick Miracles CD (2009)
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