Euge Groove’s official credits on emerging saxophonist Mo Louis’ sexy and swaying, emotionally hard-hitting 4th single “To the Maxx” are mixing and mastering. Beyond that, Louis credits Euge – after buying a horn from him - for helping make his dream of becoming a Smooth Jazz artist a reality by hooking him up with composer/producer Jeff Carruthers. It’s a dream that began with the artist's childhood love for David Sanborn and Grover Washington, Jr. and found its way to fruition after years of touring with pop, R&B and blues groups. Testament to Mo's increasing renown among the genre elite, this super fire, horn-centric track, is Louis’ latest co-write with Jeff Carruthers, and it features explosive interaction with and a sparkling piano solo by Jeff Lorber! Mo may be short for Maurice, but it also refers to what's to come from this artist, as in MORE. Watch this space!
Grounded in and driven by a mutual love of God and a deep appreciation for life, the artist-producer partnership of keyboardist/composer Patrick Bradley and 29-time Billboard #1 hitmaker Darren Rahn continues to mine sonically fresh, funky cool and dazzlingly performed Smooth Jazz magic. The title of Bradley’s latest album GRATITUDE – like most of the highly engaging tunes on the collection - reflects his recommitment to walking the walk of a higher calling while traversing doubt and spiritual uncertainty during a bout with a life-threatening illness. The multi-talented Bradley’s literal “come to Jesus” moment bears incredible musical fruit via concepts all rooted in spirituality – including reflective ballads, bluesy overtones, open-hearted up-tempo vibes, celebratory rhythms and even a super Beatlesque, East Indian jazz rocker.
The first thing you'll see on the website of the keyboardist and multi-instrumentalist Bob Coate is the phrase “Smooth Jazz and Beyond.” More than just clever branding, the slogan captures the stylistically freewheeling artist’s ever-evolving vibe. Easing away from the laid back beachy cool of his earlier singles, his previous two were a festive Latin excursion and an in the pocket, light funk romp with producer Sonix. Continuing not only to move but obliterate the needle of previous expectations, Coate’s upbeat, frolicsome latest single “Love Like That,” finds him blending lighthearted, jazzy piano magic with bluesy organ harmonies over a contemporary, irrepressible groove. In addition to featuring the energetic warm tones of Hungarian saxophonist Peter Herold, the track was produced by Peet Ferencz (Peet Project) and Sandy Shore (SmoothJazz.com) – a remarkable duo that has also produced an ongoing series of star-studded SmoothJazz.com “Songles" and is opening their studios to artist works!
From recording and performing with Stevie Wonder and singing and recording with Incognito through her stellar two decade plus solo career, Maysa has been an essential innovator on the R&B/Smooth Jazz landscape. Evolving as a songwriter and producer, she launched her own label Blue Velvet Soul in 2018 to attain more control over her music and marketing. On her first studio album in six years, she defies industry convention with MUSIC FOR YOUR SOUL, an epic 19 song, personal and spiritual journey that boldly unleashes the depths and fullness of her artistry. With danceable up-tempo and slow jams, silky romantic ballads, soul-gospel and even a torchy reworking of a Stevie song that she once sang backup on, the collection also features exciting guest turns by Chris Walker, Chieli Minucci and Kirk Whalum!
If any Smooth Jazz great should be FEELIN’ GOOD, it’s super guitarist, composer, and producer Nils, whose accolade-filled two decade run includes having his hit “Pacific Coast Highway” chosen Billboard’s Song of the Decade and Nils himself being named the #1 Smooth Jazz Airplay Artist for 2021 and 2023. FEELIN’ GOOD is the perfect title for an engaging, uplifting album infused with the prolific artist’s trademark sense of adventure, alternating between snappy, crunchy funk-filled jaunts and sly, moody seductions - all wrapped in the colorful, brass-tinged bow of the cool dynamite he brings to an Earth, Wind & Fire classic. Nils builds on the intricacy of his electric guitar with tasty sonic production details and killer performances from an ensemble featuring Mitch Forman (piano) and Johnny Britt (Rhodes, vocals, horns).
With his chart-topping 2022 debut album LOVE CRUSADE, keyboardist/composer Tim “Sonix” Rouse infused Smooth Jazz with groovin' blasts of the epic, sonic magic he previously brought to the music of legends and icons including David Bowie and Barry White, DMC, Maxi Priest, Travis Barker, and 50 Cent. Continuing his mission to spread love and harmony across the globe through music, the multi-talented artist and label owner (Nucleus Entertainment, Inc.) nicknamed “The Mad Scientist” sets the stage for LOVE CRUSADE 2.0 with this buoyant, high energy, synth and piano driven funk and fury of its lead single “Victory.” With soaring atmospheres swirling around Sonix’s ultra-catchy melody, it’s a sweeping anthem and rallying cry paying homage to the ever-resilient spirits of those who have endured life’s toughest trials, overcome obstacles and emerged as champions!
Five years and six hit singles since releasing their critically acclaimed debut CARMANOLOGY, the title of The Allen Carman Project’s I’VE ARRIVED says it all about the vibrant full-length collection their fans have been longing for. Comprised of those memorable singles and two new freshly funked-out, horn-fired tracks, the set showcases the intricate sonic invention and ever-groovin’ camaraderie between Carman’s hoppin’ bass, Philippe Saisse’s keyboard wizardry and jazzy, high-energy solos and Gumbi Ortiz’s alternately wild and subtle percussive textures. The band’s expansive repertoire features songs for every mood, from laid back romance and breezy mid-tempo coolness to full on Latin party jams. The Project is booking festivals and events across the U.S. in 2024... Don't miss them!
