http://smooth-jazz.de/WordPress Keep Informed About Your Favorite Artists Wed, 10 Oct 2007 22:30:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Chuck Yamek’s musical gift became apparent at the age of seven in Cleveland, Ohio, when he got his first guitar. His talent led him to Los Angeles in 1980 where he became a sought-after studio guitarist working with top-flight session players like Tommy Tedesco and Fred Tackett. He has worked ... http://smooth-jazz.de/WordPress/?p=220 We should not underestimate the role of the flute in smooth jazz. Beside so prominent musicians like Alexander Zonjic, Nestor Torres, James Moody or Hubert Laws we can listen to numerous artists like Tim Weisberg, Praful, Darren Motamedy, Paul Rozmus and more. Today I write about a special flutist, the ... http://smooth-jazz.de/WordPress/?p=219 Exploding on the jazz scene with 2004 debut CD, Through The Valley, Travis Vega quickly became a smash hit with radio and concertgoers alike. 2007 marks a new chapter in Travis’s career, with his latest release Just Let It Flow. Already know for his stage presence and flare for entertaining ... http://smooth-jazz.de/WordPress/?p=218 Smooth jazz is tailor made to uplift the lives of everyday people in this long-awaited offering from jazz guitarist, Ed Taylor. Several pieces have already been pegged as sophisticated, crowd pleasing cuts by industry insiders. Along with his TaylorMade Band and guest artist, smooth jazz icon Peter White, Taylor showcases ... http://smooth-jazz.de/WordPress/?p=217 Phillip Martin personifies the essence of the word unity. The talented Phillip Martin is diffusing smooth jazz across the genres. His unique style and fresh sounds are inviting to all and will no longer be “just wallpaper”, says Martin. His newly, soon to be released CD, Pride and Joy truly ... http://smooth-jazz.de/WordPress/?p=216 Songwriter, producer and outstanding vocalist, Ty Causey has now released his strongest project to date with the highly anticipated Expressions. This excellent release is certain to satisfy established fans and woo even more as he delivers his trademark blend of smooth R&B, sensual soul and smooth jazz. His fantastic debut N-Tysing ... http://smooth-jazz.de/WordPress/?p=215 Unlike most trumpet players, the basis of Joey's musical essence lies in the Baptist church. "When I was a teenager, I would judge the caliber of my playing by the number of people in the congregation who 'got happy'. If you aren't touching the listener's soul, then you aren't really ... http://smooth-jazz.de/WordPress/?p=214 When a bass giant like Stanley Clarke releases a new album, this is always a special event. Clarke's new album isn't foremost entertainment but a message. “If you study history, and the history of warfare, it boils down to some very simple dynamics,” says Clarke. “When there are disagreements and disputes ... http://smooth-jazz.de/WordPress/?p=213 After over 20 years since first breaking onto the contemporary jazz scene as a member of Chick Corea’s Elektric Band, Eric Marienthal is a true global phenomenon. One of the most in-demand session musicians in Jazz, Marienthal has worked with a wide variety of pop superstars, including Elton John, Barbra ... http://smooth-jazz.de/WordPress/?p=212 Back in the days of '94 a group of musicians came across an empty club in Amsterdam and were given four weeks to fill it. Three weeks later the place was packed and the rest as they say is history. 'Big Mondays' as they became called are still in existence ... http://smooth-jazz.de/WordPress/?p=211