will donato
After two Billboard #1 singles with producer extraordinaire Adam Hawley, saxophonist Will Donato returns to the same well -exploring the possibilities of this collaboration at an even deeper level with "DEEP DIVE", the third single from hisforthcoming album "Legacy", due out in late 2023. "DEEP DIVE" reaches far into the senses with added percussion andsynth elements that are sure to dazzle listeners already familiar with Will's signature sound!
DEAN GRECH
Dean Grech's arrangement of Pure Imagination is a perfect blend of Jazz, classical and pop influences inspired by the sounds of Bossa Nova. Pure Imagination is a beautiful rendition of the featured song used in the original Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. It begins with a free form guitar intro that leads into a floating band feel featuring solos by Dean Grech ( Guitar) and Tony Guerrero ( Flugelhorn ).
rick habana
Rick Habana's passion and motivation behind "The Collaborations II" was to work with some of the biggest names in smooth jazz. During the production and mixing stages Rick wanted to provide a Smooth Jazz album that would deliver hypnotizing melodies and grasping productions with ear-gracing instrumentation. With powerful instrumentation, the talented artist maintains a fully charged arsenal of high-quality music that supports the fact that he is intended on making a strong impact on the format. The record is comprised of musicians from around the world to create a well-rounded Rick Habana production that features some of the greats in Smooth Jazz such as Paul Brown, Steve Oliver, Michael Lington, Ken Navarro, Marion Meadows, Kim Scott, Jackiem Joyner and more.
cal harris jr
“Love Stories” is the second collaboration between Cal Harris Jr. and Joe Wolfe (Latitude) while touring the world performing their day jobs as professional Audio engineer/technicians. “Love Stories” is an eclectic blend of Afrobeat rhythms and romance inspired piano melodies.
dean james
When it comes to one of the most distinctive sounds in what we call today's smooth jazz genre, Dean James comes to mind front and center. The sultry, soulful and smooth sound of his alto and soprano sax continues to leave a lasting impression for his most devoted listeners.
With James 5th CD "GroovySax" in the making, James is sure to reach the masses drawing his audience closer while guaranteed to pull at their heartstrings.
CHARLES A. KELLY
The new summer hit single "City Night" by smooth jazz keyboardist Charles A. Kelly is the perfect music for getting ready to go out with friends and family. This catchy and simple melody is a perfect combination of jazz, funk and groove! Inspiration of this song comes from the days when Charles played at night clubs on Penn's Landing while living in Philadelphia. It definitely has that "Philly Groove". The new single "City Night" from the upcoming "Phase-II" album from Charles A Kelly will definitely get you ready for that perfect summer evening!
PAT PETRILLO
Acclaimed drummer Pat Petrillo assembles a cast of A-List musicians to testify to the truth; that many musical tastes can be blended together, shaken, not stirred, and poured into a tall glass of groovy goodness on his new release, “Contemporaneous”. From the first note of this genre-defying musical montage, it’s evident that many musical styles can coexist within the same time and space continuum. Imagine Snarky Puppy and the Brecker Brothers jamming with Weather Report at Grover Washington Jr’s backyard barbecue in Philly. But make no mistake, there’s plenty of drumming on this record, but it’s all in “good time”. Pat envelops each tune in a big, groovy hug, serving the song and providing the connective tissue that makes it all come together.