25 Jan
Paprika Soul by Paprika Soul
He Loves You opens the CD with high-powered soulful vocals by Sarah Newell and Andy Spiller’s tasty piano over a very spicy rhythm. The energy stays high in "Rio Dawn," whi…
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23 Jan
Kickin It by Jeff Lorber
Lorber combined some soulful favorites with musicians who understood the mission. Participants such as Gerald Albright, Dave Koz, Siedah Garrett (vocals), Lenny Castro and …
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In Ike & Tina Turner's "Proud Mary," Tina used to talk about "doing something nice & easy." Well, every now and then, I like to hear music that's nice and easy. Even if it …
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21 Jan
Day & Night by Gota
While Gota has a solid background in smooth jazz, this project has more punch happening. Everyone here proves they can hit as hard as any band that professes to be funky.
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This aptly titled urban joy is rich, straight-ahead, but somewhat mysterious at the same time. Drummer Jerry Steinhilber and his comrades deliver some powerful music on thi…
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