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Coastal Sunset

Ronny Smith

Label: Pacific Coast Jazz
Released: 2021
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Tracks

String of Hearts; who Dat Said; Hipped swing GoGo; Coastal Sunset Feelin Froggy; Blues Like This; Island Maiden; Let the Feeling Flow; For You' Love and Happiness

Personnel

Additional Personnel / Information

5. FEELIN FROGGY …R. Smith guitars, programming, John Rekevics (sax and Flutes), Greg Berger (Keys), Gary Mcilwain (Bass), Will Allen (Drums) 6. BLUES LIKE THIS … R. Smith guitars, Keys, programming, Craig Akin (Bass), Jason Meekins (Drums) 7. ISLAND MAIDEN …R. Smith guitars, Keys, Bass, programming, 8. LET THE FEELING FLOW … R. Smith guitars, Keys, Bass, programming, 9. FOR YOU … R. Smith guitars, Keys, Bass, programming, Joseph Patrick Moore (Fretless Bass) 10. LOVE AND HAPPINESS … R. Smith guitars, Keys, Bass, programming,

Album Description

Coastal Sunset captures the warmth, tranquility, and effortless groove that have become hallmarks of Ronny Smith's contemporary jazz sound. Inspired by the beauty of coastal landscapes and the feeling of watching the sun disappear beyond the horizon, the album blends memorable melodies with soulful rhythms, Latin influences, blues, funk, and smooth jazz sophistication.

Featuring ten original compositions, Coastal Sunset showcases Smith's expressive guitar work alongside a talented ensemble of guest musicians. Highlights include the Billboard-charting single "String of Hearts," the breezy title track "Coastal Sunset," the uplifting "Island Maiden," the heartfelt ballad "For You," and the infectious grooves of "Who Dat Said" and "Feelin' Froggy."

Throughout the album, Smith creates rich musical landscapes that are equally suited for focused listening, relaxing evenings, scenic drives, and visual storytelling. His warm guitar tone, melodic phrasing, and tasteful arrangements evoke the calm of ocean breezes and the vibrant colors of an evening shoreline.

Released in 2021 on Pacific Coast Jazz, Coastal Sunset further established Ronny Smith as one of contemporary jazz's most distinctive guitar voices, earning praise for its inviting melodies, polished musicianship, and consistently engaging grooves. Critics noted the album's ability to transport listeners to a peaceful coastal setting while showcasing Smith's versatility as a guitarist, composer, and arranger.

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