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Hitmaking Pianist Tom Grant Serves a Musical Feast with Delicioso
Nu-Wrinkle Records is proud to announce the CD release of “Delicioso" ("Dee-lish-e-oso") by pianist Tom Grant. The single, “Cute New Car," will be going for adds to radio on August 30, 2010. Since 1983, Tom's records have repeatedly topped the contemporary jazz charts. Radio fans will remember his previous releases with labels like Windam Hill, Verve, ...
Down to the Bone Plays Capital Jazz Fest
by Cheryl Hughey
Concertgoers braved rain and mud for the 12th Annual Capital Jazz Fest on June 4-6, 2004. Things may have been wet, but spirits were definitely high with the smooth jazz fans in attendance. Although it stormed all day, even the camping tents remained in place outside the festival area. The performance pavilion was packed with people, ...
May-June 2004 CD Review Corner
by Cheryl Hughey
As spring comes to a close, I’m reminded of all the great music festivals that will be held this summer. My personal favorite is the U.S. Bank Saint Louis Jazz Festival in Clayton, Missouri from June 24-25, 2004. John Scofield, Wynton Marsalis, Aaron Neville and The John Pizarelli Trio are some of the acts that will ...
A Taste of Spring
by Cheryl Hughey
AAJ celebrates Spring, as we bring you another outstanding sampler from the music vaults. We do our best to offer a diverse mix of the current trends in contemporary jazz. Some of the artists will be familiar, while others will be new. You never know who we will review next, so stay tuned. Moondance ...
Peter White: It's All Confidential
by Cheryl Hughey
Guitarist Peter White is set to release Confidential on March 23, 2003. Full of smooth grooves and romantic undertones, this CD features guest appearances by Chris Botti, Brian Culbertson, Christopher Cross, Mindi Abair, Paul Brown and Michael Paulo. White took the time to share with the Jazz Review his road of success that led to this ...
Ada Rovatti: Under the Hat
by Cheryl Hughey
Every now and then you come across a new voice that commands your attention. It may be the clarity of tone or the honest arrangements that catches your ear. All you know is that you’re captivated, moved, changed and inspired. Such moments are few in our current climate of mass marketing and musical homogenization. But, then ...
Four For February
by Cheryl Hughey
You never know what you will find in the vaults of the All About Jazz CD library. Rumor has it that there are a few missing staffers in there, but we're afraid to ask. In an effort to keep our readers in the know about recent releases, we thought we’d pull some of the contemporary titles ...
Richard Smith: Living 'Soulidified'
by Cheryl Hughey
Irish poet William Butler Yeats once said, “In dreams begins responsibility.” These are the words that best describe soul jazz guitarist Richard Smith. Richard Smith wasn’t always a jazz guitarist. Although Smith studied classical guitar for twelve years he found himself drawn to more groove oriented music. “I’ve always liked soul music and more ...
Mindi Abair: It Just Happens That Way
by Cheryl Hughey
With the release of It Just Happens That Way, Mindi Abair has rocked the jazz scene. Daring to go where no sax gal has gone before, she’s taken the music world hostage. The singles, “Lucy” and “Flirt,” have managed to climb their way up the charts, while positioning Abair as one of the top players in ...
Dave Koz: A Holiday Tradition
by Cheryl Hughey
Dave Koz and a host of special guests have launched the annual Dave Koz Smooth Jazz Christmas Tour. Marc Antoine (guitar), Chris Botti (trumpet), Bobby Caldwell (vocals) and Brian Culbertson (piano/trombone) will be joining Koz for the festive holiday experience. After wowing audiences in Lake Tahoe and the West Coast, the tour will visit mostly major ...
