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A new generation of smooth jazz performers have begun to carve their place in the genre, sharing their energetic performance and youthful take on the style. We introduced you to keyboardist Jonathan Fritzén in an earlier review on Teen Jazz, and now we’d like to share the music of yet another up and coming keyboardist, …
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Each month we’re going to feature a few songs or albums that we’re listening to here at Teen Jazz. We’ll showcase the playlists of our host, Shannon Kennedy, as well as a few of our Teen Jazz Artists, Contributors and Influences. We hope you enjoy getting an inside look, and even more importantly, we hope …
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On September 18, 2013, Adam Larson, a saxophonist currently residing in New York and one of our Teen Jazz Artists, released his sophomore album and I’ve been digging it quite a bit. The music consists of six original compositions by Larson, a tune by Nils Weinhold and an Irving Berlin piece all heavily influenced by …
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On September 17, 2013, saxophonist Steve Cole will release Pulse, a 10-song mix of R&B, smooth jazz, gospel and pop. The album, which will be released on Artistry music, was co-produced by Cole and fellow sax player David Mann. The album opens with the title track, “Pulse,” co-written with up and coming keyboardist Nicolas Cole …
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This is a guest post by Dana Brenklin. See our guest poster’s profile below. I’ve waited anxiously since the release of the first single of the Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns album and the classic album is finally here and this is what I have say about it. Get Dave Koz and Friends Summer …
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On July 16, 2013 Grammy Award Winning keyboardist and producer George Duke released Dreamweaver, a project that celebrates the life of his wife Corine. The album was released through Heads Up and it features 15 tracks that focus on Duke’s strengths as an instrumentalist, taking listeners on a tour of his diverse musical background. The …
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On his latest release, Jeff Golub collaborated with keyboardist Brian Auger to create Train Keeps a Rolling, a collection of 11 original compositions and covers in the soul, jazz, blues and rock styles. Train Keeps a Rolling is due for release on August 13, 2013 through Entertainment One Music. It is his 12th record as …
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Maysa’s latest release Blue Velvet Soul is a laid back, soulful tour de force and the singer’s tenth album as an artist. The album was released June 18, 2013 on Shanachie Entertainment. The singer co-wrote 8 of the 15 tracks on the album and covered Nancy Wilson’s “Quite Fire” as well as Mariah Carey’s “I …
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On July 30, 2013, keyboardist Keiko Matsui will release Soul Quest (Shanachie Entertainment), a celebration of 25 years of recording in the US and her latest album as a solo artist. Soul Quest spotlights an all-star cast of players such as producer and drummer Narada Michael Walden, guitarist Chuck Loeb, saxophonist Kirk Whalum, bassist Marcus …
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Eleven years ago guitarist Norman Brown, saxophonist Kirk Whalum and trumpeter Rick Braun came together to create the album, Groovin’, and the “supergroup” BWB. The group has once again joined forces to release Human Nature, a tribute to the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson, on Heads Up International, a division of Concord Music Group. …
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