will donato
After 30+ years as a solo artist performing at festivals the world over, saxophonist Will Donato has seen it all: vinyl, CDs, downloads, and now streaming. With Artificial Intelligence now entering the picture, Donato wanted to put out a single that conveys his love of all things true and authentic. "Forever Lasting" is just that. Featuring some of the top names in smooth jazz - guitarist Steve Oliver, keyboardist / sound designer Michael Broening, bassist Eddie Reddick, and percussionist Ray Yslas, Donato has again crafted a solid and memorable piece using similar ingredients to those that helped recent singles reach the top of the radio charts and over 3.5 million streams on Spotify!
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
This Smooth jazz recording was built around Rick Habana's signature piano sound, accompanied by a warm, lyrical tenor sax lead, silky electric jazz guitar melodies, and tight danceable drums. The production is polished and modern with gentle chorus, tasteful reverb, and a relaxed yet uplifting late-night lounge energy. As for the inspiration behind the song, Rick Habana had been working on this recording for over a year and kept refining the tune over and over. He really liked the melody and even though he felt something was missing he did not give up on refining the song. Deciding to take the song to one of Seattle's premier studios, he finally was able to got the sound he was looking for which led to the name of the song "Polished". The song title also resembles his determination to take his original sound to the next level.
cal harris jr
Originally penned over 20 years prior, “Live n’ Learn” written and performed by Cal Harris Jr., could be thought of as “the one that got away”. All of the original master recordings were lost during a move, and all that remained was a 2 track demo. Harris, was inspired to re- record the track after a birthday gathering where his daughters revealed that it had been one of their favorites growing up. Using AI technology, Cal Harris Jr was able to recreate the song using elements culled from the original demo, combined with new performances by himself on keys and longtime collaborator Ted Belledin on sax. Using many of the same skills gained over 20 years as an A-list engineer ,programmer, and chart topping recording artist, Harris has brought this Funk inspired masterpiece into the modern era.
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 song "Focus on Purpose" is about how we must concentrate on fulfilling our purpose in life, if we are to successfully transform our lives for real positive success. This consists of consciously aligning thoughts, daily actions, decisions, and personal reasons for existing, for the purpose of transforming goals into tangible results.
PAT PETRILLO
Everyone has their own unique energy that radiates from within. On his new single “Aura”, Billboard charting drummer Pat Petrillo captures that energy with this uplifting, melodic track. Inspired by global modalities that evoke peace, tranquility and positive vibes, Pat's infectious groove and memorable hook will instantly transform the listener's mood. Each "A - List" musician brings their own "aura" and personality to the session, working in synergy to craft a magical vibe for the radio format. Featuring Nelson Rangell on Sax, with Chieli Minucci on Guitar, and Chris Fischer from Spyro Gyra on Keys, Greg Manning lent his mixing prowess as the finishing touch to what is sure to be a smooth jazz hit.