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Gabriella's Smile - Urban Jazz Coalition:
The combo known
as Urban Jazz Coalition was formed by bassist Phil Raney back in 1995
and in the interim there have been only a limited number of personnel
changes. Since the issue of their debut in 1998, the Columbus Ohio based
band has built a reputation as one of the hardest working units in America.
The recent issue of Gravitate is now cd #7 in their catalogue and from
that project we have Gabriella's Smile, a buoyant groover featuring Richard
Randolph on sax! 
CD: Gravitate (2010)
Label: Continuum Music Group
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Coastal Daydreaming - Chris Geith:
With a background
in classical music and jazz, Chris Geith earned a Master's from the Manhattan
School of Music and was a Keyboard Magazine competition winner back in
1995. Then after becoming one of the most downloaded artists in the history
of the old mp3.com site, Chris went on to issue Timeless World, the #2
Café Jazz cd in all of 2008. Now Geith returns with Island of a Thousand
Dreams. With a blend of new age, smooth jazz, and classical influences,
good things are bound to continue to happen for Chris with this latest
release. From Island of a Thousand Dreams, there's the up tempo feel good
spirit of Coastal Daydreaming as the debut offering on our show!
CD: Island of a Thousand Dreams (2010)
Label: Timeless World Productions
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The Red Door - Perry Joslin Project:
Having started piano
when he was three, Perry Joslin continued through with practice and weekly
lessons and by his teens, he was playing chamber and classical music.
Going on to study at the Tilton School in New Hampshire, and then at Ohio
Wesleyan, Joslin discovered jazz and for a time he followed a path as
a leader of State Red, an eccentric electric fusion band. As he quickly
became aware of the realities of life as a jazz musician, Joslin took
a bit of a detour pursuing life in business as a broker - but he never
left his music far behind. After several moves, he relocated to Ft. Lauderdale,
to care for his ailing grandfather but in time, his success in business
provided the opportunity where Joslin could work up to six hours a day
to reclaim his chops. His first cd released back in 2003 no doubt as to
the authenticity of his jazz credentials but the project wasn't fully
promoted until it was re-released in 2006. Now with the recent issue of
It's a Strange Thing, Joslin takes his music to the next level. From that
sophomore release, Joslin and company take us on a musical journey called
The Red Door!
CD: It's a Strange Thing (2009)
Label: PalmStone Productions
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The Way of the East - 111 East:
'Go east young man'
is a twist on a famous quote, and we're extending this as a bit of a nod
to a new entry in the band 111 East. 111 East is rightly one of the inaugural
offerings for the newly formed 111 East Jazz Records imprint. The brain
thrust behind both the band & the label is producer/multi-instrumentalist,
and radio & record exec James Bratton. Having led the rise of house music
back in 80s, Bratton earned gold and platinum certification along the
way. Now joining with Patrick Bamburak on guitar & keys and Baron Harris
on bass & keys, 111 East is a hip trio intent on stretching the boundaries
of smooth. As they debut, we have The Way of the East and a tune that's
likely to make an impact on the very first listen!
CD: The Way of the East (2010)
Label: 111 East Jazz Records
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Thinking About You - Norman Brown:
Grammy-winning Norman
Brown is back with Sending My Love, his second release on the Peak label
and his 8th solo cd overall - that's to go along with one best of and
another as a member of BWB. Nine of the 10 tracks on the new project are
Brown originals that show off some of the diversity that's gained the
guitarist such a loyal following over these last 18 years or so. Flowing
from steamy R&B to guitar flashes of instrumental fantasy, Brown delivers
another captivating set. From that issue, the soothing and melodic Thinking
About You is reminiscent of some of Brown's best loved and most moving
selections to date!
CD: Sending My Love (2010)
Label: Concord Music Group
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to our Site and Select Affiliates : |
... more of the grooviest tunes from the
summer of '10. We're "spreading the luv" on this edition, as all of
today's selections are brand spanking new to the show. We've come in
with 13 such tunes; so imagine this to be a super-extended Fresh Trax,
featuring the finest cuts to make their way into our studio over the
summer months!
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