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Brevard Music Group to Stage Intimate Smooth Jazz Concert Series


Regalitos Foundation presents Brevard Music Group Production of Intimate Smooth Jazz Concert Series featuring Contemporary Jazz Saxophonist Patrick Lamb, Composer / Keyboardist Greg Manning, and Saxophonist Jeff Ryan. The performance is set for Saturday, June 4th, 2022 at 7:30pm at The King Center Studio Theatre in Melbourne, FL.

Flautist Nestor Torres Releases 'Thank You, Willie'


Nestor's 18 recordings as a soloist; 4 Latin Grammy® nominations, one Grammy® nomination and one Latin Grammy® Award; collaborations with diverse artists such as Gloria Estefan, Kenny Loggins, Dave Mathews, Herbie Hancock, Tito Puente, Michael Camilo, Paquito D’ Rivera and Arturo Sandoval. Listen to the new single now!

Adam Hawley to Release New Album ESCAPE


The four years since dropping his debut album has been a bit of a rocket ride for award-winning R&B-jazz guitarist Adam Hawley. Six of his seven singles have gone to No. 1 nationally and he deftly avoided the sophomore slump when his second outing further established the artist as a centerstage solo artist. The stage is now being set for the February 28th arrival of “Escape,” his third album and first for his new record label, MBF Entertainment. Hawley produced and wrote eight of the record's ten tunes featuring collaborations with a constellation of smooth/contemporary jazz luminaries including Rick Braun, Najee, Michael Lington, Jeff Ryan, Marcus Anderson and Greg Manning.

Guitarist Craig Sharmat Releases Gypsy-Jazz Inspired Album 'Nouveau' To Smooth Jazz Audiences


Instead of immediately following up his hit 2013 urban jazz album Bleu Horizons with a like-minded sequel, guitarist Craig Sharmat immersed in the music scene of his new adopted hometown of Santa Barbara and formed The Idiomatiques - which became the first Gypsy Jazz band in history to score a hit on Billboard's Contemporary Jazz chart with the track 'C'est La Vie.'

Innervision Records Kicks Off 2019 With A New Will Donato Single And The 6th Annual After NAMM JAMM


Groove Jazz heavyweight Will Donato showcases his recognizable, soulful, signature saxophone sound with a new, contemporary, deep groove in 'Infinite Soul' produced by the talented keyboardist Greg Manning. The new single is from the forthcoming album of the same name due out this summer.

Guitarist Adam Hawley's DOUBLE VISION Drops Friday + First Single CAN YOU FEEL IT Rockets to Billboard Top 10


When your debut album scores three Billboard No. 1 singles, including the longest running No. 1 single of the year, and helps you win two Debut Artist of the Year titles, your priority becomes avoiding a sophomore slump. That was guitarist Adam Hawley's mindset as he entered the recording studio to construct “Double Vision,” his Kalimba Records disc that drops on Friday.

Master Guitarist/Composer Terry Wollman Releases New Single NO PROBLEM


Master guitarist, producer, composer, musical director and arranger Terry Wollman has just released a new single, “No Problem,” already #1 most added onBillboard Smooth Jazz chart, SmoothJazz.com and Radio Wave Internet Airplay. The song, which he wrote, arranged and produced, features enviable musicians including Mindi Abair on alto sax, Greg Manning on keyboards, Hussain Jiffry on bass and John 'JR' Robinson on drums. “I absolutely love playing electric guitar. When I had the opportunity to go into the studio with these wonderful musicians, I knew this song was the perfect choice for a live recording session,” said Terry. He recorded the song, which he calls a “burning electric blues shuffle,” using his AC Plus, SP Compressor, EP Booster and Xotic Wah.

Urban-Jazz Bassist Darryl Williams Announces New Single 'Do You Remember'


It took ten years for urban-jazz bass player Darryl Williams to write, record and release Here to Stay, his Billboard top 10 single and the title track to his second album. This week's release of the follow-up single, Do You Remember, proves that he doesn't plan to go away anytime soon

Love, 'Chocolate' and 'Velvet Groove' for (Eric) Valentine's Day


When he isn't anchoring the beats as a first-call drummer for a virtual who's who list of contemporary jazz stars, Eric Mr. Chocolate Valentine has been locked away in his Chocolate Cave studios near Los Angeles conceiving and crafting Velvet Groove, the first of what he envisions to be a movement of urban and jazz music you can feel.

ACT Jams Productions  presents an Up Close and Personal Red Carpet Smooth Jazz Affair


ACT Jams Productions  presents an Up Close and Personal Red Carpet Smooth Jazz Affair featuring Billboard Smooth Jazz Artist Adam Hawley (guitar) and Ragan Whiteside (flute) on Friday, July 28, 8:00 p.m. in the Palace Theater Orchestra Lobby 100 East Main Street.  Tickets are $40 (limited seating) and available at www.palacetheaterct.org or the box office 203-346-2000.

Saxophonist Elan Trotman Adds EDM Beats to Caribbean-Jazz Fusion


Saxophonist Elan Trotman is unwavering in his committed to wave the flag high for Caribbean music, but after releasing six soul-jazz albums and more than ten chart-topping singles that made him a permanent fixture on radio playlists, the Barbados native is “shaking it up” by going electronic on “Electro Sax.'

Kalimba Music Signs Acclaimed Saxophonist PAULA ATHERTON


Kalimba Music (www.kalimba-music.com), the newly re-launched label by legendary Earth, Wind & Fire founder Maurice White, follows the success this past summer of keyboardist Greg Manning – the first artist on its roster – with the signing of powerhouse NYC-based contemporary jazz saxophonist and vocalist Paula Atherton.

Kalimba Music Scores Back-to-Back Top 20 Hits On Billboard Smooth Jazz Chart


Legendary Earth, Wind & Fire founder Maurice White's newly re-launched Kalimba Music label stays on a remarkable upswing, scoring a remarkable quadruple back to back chart coup this week for its two latest hit singles.

Earth, Wind & Fire Founder Maurice White's Relaunched Kalimba Label Returns to Charts


Legendary Earth, Wind & Fire founder Maurice White's newly re-launched Kalimba Music label (www.kalimba-music.com) stays on a remarkable upswing, scoring a remarkable quadruple back to back chart coup this week for its two latest hit singles.

GREG MANNING'S New Single Debuts on Billboard Smooth Jazz Chart


Keyboardist Greg Manning, the first artist signed to Kalimba Music (www.kalimba-music.com), the newly re-launched label owned by Earth, Wind & Fire's legendary founder Maurice White,

MAURICE WHITE'S Newly Relaunched Label Kalimba Music Grooves Into Summer!


Kalimba Musicm recently re-launched by Earth, Wind & Fire's legendary founder Maurice White, stays on a roll, grooving into the mid-summer with their new artist, composer/keyboardist Greg Manning.

New Earth, Wind & Fire's New Single 'Never' Scores Big on Smooth Jazz Airplay Charts


The highly anticipated re-launch of legendary Earth, Wind & Fire founder Maurice White's Kalimba Music label (www.kalimba-music.com) is off to an explosive start, with smooth jazz radio jumping quickly to spin 'Never,' the first single from the re-mastered collector's edition of EWF's hit album The Promise.

Ovation Premieres Mini-Series WHAT TO DO WHEN SOMEONE DIES Tonight, 8/20


Ovation, the only network celebrating art, artists and all forms of artistic storytelling, continues its critically acclaimed, "The Best You've Never Seen" with a move to Monday nights and the U.S. premiere of WHAT TO DO WHEN SOMEONE DIES. The three-part mini-series premieres tonight, August 20 at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT.

Ovation to Premiere Mini-Series WHAT TO DO WHEN SOMEONE DIES, 8/20


Ovation, the only network celebrating art, artists and all forms of artistic storytelling, continues its critically acclaimed, "The Best You've Never Seen" with a move to Monday nights and the U.S. premiere of WHAT TO DO WHEN SOMEONE DIES. The three-part mini-series premieres Monday, August 20 at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT.

Photo Flash: The JAZZMATICS Perform at The Canyon Club


The JAZZMATICS, a new contemporary jazz and R&B band, performed in public for the first time on April 22 at The Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, California. Individually, the group's members have accompanied such stars as Stevie Wonder, Madonna, Tower of Power, Santana, George Benson, Elton John, Kelly Clarkson, Bette Midler, Michael Jackson, and many more. Now they are coming together as The JAZZMATICS to create a blend of jazz, pop and funk.

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