M&H Productions is pleased to welcome Steve Oliver to our roster of amazing performers.With phenomenal capabilities of emulating and incorporating music styles from global genres with a mix of pop/rock/soul and contemporary, Steve has forged the edge on branding a fresh, new, crisp and chart topping sound as an unparalleled guitarist and signature vocalist. His radiating live performances have earned him countless standing ovations throughout the U.S. and world tour invites.

Time Together, Franks' First New CD in Five Years, Unites Him With An All-Star Cast of Friends Including Gil Goldstein, Chuck Loeb, Till Bronner, Mike Mainieri, Eric Marienthal, Veronica Nunn & Others

NuGroove 2.0 / SMC proudly presents the United States and Canadian release of Eumir Deodato's “The Crossing” with special guest appearances by contemporary jazz legend Al Jarreau on "Double Face" and "I Want You More."    With combined sales of over 25 million records as an artist, arranger or producer, the music of Brazil's Deodato has graced the world for nearly five decades. Having built such a solid and long-term reputation, it is not surprising that the list of guest appearances on “The Crossing” reads like a “who’s who” list of the music world. Featured artists include:  Airto Moreira (Miles Davis, Weather Report, Chick Corea and Stanley Clark), John Tropea (Paul Simon, Alice Cooper, Eric Clapton and Dr. John), Billy Cobham (Miles Davis, George Duke, John Scofield and Grateful Dead), Paco Sery (Joe Zawinul), Londonbeat and Novecento.   Discover the legendary sounds by visiting www.eumirdedato.webs.com. The official release date for the United States and Canada is July 12, 2011.   The first single to go to radio will be “Double Face” and can be purchased at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/double-face-radio-edit-single/id436394819

Woodward Avenue Records  Press Release  (Gainesville, Florida – May 27, 2011) "Friday Night," the brand new project by Swedish/ American composer and piano player, Jonathan Fritzen, specifically written and recorded for Woodward Avenue Records is set to be released June 15, 2011. A new-aged tune with a great melody and a definitive old-school piano jam, Fritzen brings it all.The result is a truly groovin' and foot tappin' track in every respect. Under the hood of "Friday Night" are some of the best musicians anywhere, just having fun togther and laying down a great groove for Fritzen's blazing piano. Mixed to perfection by Darren Rahn......it's "Friday Night"....turn it up and enjoy! Jonathan Fritzen – Grand Piano and Keyboards The Band Nate Najar - Guitars Xxavier Chisholm – Bass Andreas Ekstedt – Percussion Marcus Thomas – Drums  Composed and Produced by Jonathan Fritzen Executive Producer – Mark C. Nordman Mixed by Darren Rahn For additional information, please contact: Mark C. Nordman President and CEO Woodward Avenue Records 15974 NW 48th Place Alachua, Fl 32615 352-339-3285 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.woodwardavenuerecords.com

NuGroove 2.0 / SMC proudly presents the United States and Canadian release of Eumir Deodato's “The Crossing” with special guest appearances by contemporary jazz legend Al Jarreau on "Double Face" and "I Want You More." 

On June 18, 2011, soul singer Gina Carey formally known as Gina Green will release her new CD release "Melodic" featuring her husband Urban Soul Guitarist John Carey.

Someone who has made it her mission to harness contemporary jazz for the benefit of others is Detroit based music writer, photographer and broadcaster Marissa Caliguire.  In 2010 she masterminded the charity release 'C Notes For Haiti' which featured a wonderful selection of jazz-infused R&B from the likes of Kloud 9, Darnell Kendricks, Nick Colionne and Rick Braun.  Proceeds went to aid those impacted by the disastrous quake that hit the island in January of that year and now she is back with a brand new charitable venture.  When recently I met with Marrisa at the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego I was eager to discover what this new project, 'Jazz With A Cause', was all about.

"Multiple Grammy-Award winning guitarist, singer and producer Paul Brown has the Midas tough. With over 50 #1 smooth jazz radio hits credit, the innovative guitar God has engineered and produced for virtually every top contemporary jazz artist during the past two decades. Brown's talents have been summoned by such luminaries as George Benson, Patti Austin, Al Jarreau, Boney James, Luther Vandross and Kirk Whalum among countless others. Featuring Paul's soulful vocal smash, 'Love You Found Me,' 'Toast and Jam,' 'Sugarfish' and more!! Paul Brown is the most prolific hit maker in the history of Smooth Jazz. -Shanachie "I'm particularly proud of this CD. I feel that it expresses my true musical self. My best yet. It is a real reflection of my musical influences. Folk, rock, blues and jazz all mixed together.

Multiple Grammy-Award winning guitarist, singer and producer Paul Brown has the Midas tough. With over 50 #1 smooth jazz radio hits credit, the innovative guitar God has engineered and produced for virtually every top contemporary jazz artist during the past two decades. Brown's talents have been summoned by such luminaries as George Benson, Patti Austin, Al Jarreau, Boney James, Luther Vandross and Kirk Whalum among countless others. Featuring Paul's soulful vocal smash, 'Love You Found Me,' 'T

Kenny G is one of the most phenomenal smooth jazz musicians known through out history. He has sold over millions of albums and that is just in the United States. He started his solo career in 1982 and in now known worldwide. This album Heart and Soul is produced by Walter Afanasieff and Kenny G. himself. This is a smooth jazz style with a twist of urban with the help of vocal artists Babyface, “No Place Like Home,” and Robin Thicke, “Fall Again."This album is very touching. Robin Thicke’s “Fall

Already described as extremely cinematic, ‘Blue Bolero’ by Chris Standring has already become one of the most talked about releases of 2010. The compositions, arrangements and choice of instruments all show off a different side to his musical persona so when recently I talked to this talented guitarist from his studio in Los Angeles, I was particularly eager to ascertain how this amazing project had come about. "I started putting the album together in late 2008" Chris told me.

This year marks a refresh start, a rebirth if you will, for Gospel Jazz artist, Harold Rayford. Not only did he release a brand new album, I Am the...

These are truly the best days for fans of great up-tempo, hip, soul-inflected jazz. With the demise of the smooth jazz market, the artists who were making their living o…

I am not usually a big fan of rhythm programming in music but a good musician with a handful of nice compositions could make overlook that. This is the case with Michael C.…

According to his online bio, Paul Thomas Yoder plays trumpet and flugelhorn with unbridled passion. An accomplished musician and vocalist (with some 30+ years of experie…

"In the seemingly eternal debate about who or what is or isnt a jazz singer anybody with ears would without hesitation and with great enthusiasm ci...

Born in Chicago and raised in California, John Pondel began in music playing flute, accordion and clarinet. Later his older brother introduced him to the guitar at the age …

British guitarist and composer Caleb Quaye, who rose to fame with Elton John’s 1970s bands and who is regarded by Eric Clapton as the best guitarist in the world, is the…

Ivory Dreams, a Chicago-based band, released this short, eight-minute, two-song, incredibly professional produced EP as a demo of their abilities. The sound is light sou…

There is no doubt the music on this album comes from Ava Lemert soul. Ava did all the vocals, plays alto and tenor saxophones and wrote most of the music and lyrics.Almo…

Too Cool is the title of the enjoyable smooth jazz debut from Lynn Riley, on which she is wonderfully backed by her producer and band mate Rubin Edwards. Ten deli…

Born in Chicago and raised in California, John Pondel began in music playing flute, accordion and clarinet. Later his older brother introduced him to the guitar at the age …

Trumpeter Eric Bolvin has performed and recorded with some of the more familiar names in jazz, including Russell Ferrante, Dave Weckl and Jerry Bergonzi. Workin' It …

Rob Tardik, a 2010 Guitarist of the Year nominee for the Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards, resonates of good cheer on his newest CD The Right Time. Playing all electri…

In his debut album, Art Hodges presents a smooth and satisfying display of solo guitar work. Easy Living is a collection of jazz standards deftly tackled by Hod…

"Regardless of what you play, the biggest thing is keeping the feel going." ~ Wes Montgomery. The foremost thing that really stands out about Nils is his pleasing amalga…

Saxophonist J. Dee Bolden is not shy about showing the love on his latest CD Smoove On The Move from Nu Groove Records. Produced by Bolden and Nu Groove’s Preside…

Smooth jazz guitarist Freddie Fox creates beautiful music on his latest CD Feelin’ It. He produces an infectious chill-out feel in the rhythmic swells of "Souther…

Songs and Stories is the latest in a long line of excellent recordings from jazz legend George Benson. His guitar and vocal work remain topnotch with the passag…

Guitarist George Benson can’t win. If he releases a jazz only recording his R&B, soul and smooth jazz fans will be turned off. He goes the other way, the jazz fans will …

It was record company executives who ruined smooth jazz. By controlling the type of music their artists were allowed to be released, the industry moved over a period of …

Rod Tate is a smooth jazz artist who is undeniably a mellow fellow. His website states his musical mission thusly: "Music intended to Soothe your soul and speak Love …

Between2Worlds Composer, arranger, producer and guitarist extraordinaire Chuck Loeb has entertained and enthralled audiences for four decades around the world and back agai…

The smooth jazz stylizing of guitarist Jay Soto blanket listeners in sweet atmospherics that create a personalized paradise made just for them. Soto’s latest release …

Hammond B3 player John Novello tried something true to his nature on his latest release B3 Soul from the Nu Groove/No Go label. The album is not a typical organ…

You don't need to be in love to listen to Dominic Amato's music, but he'll put you there from the start of his latest record, Fresh From The Groove. Produced by…

How Torcuato Mariano makes his keyboards sing is awe-inspiring. His latest release So Far From Home is fraught with picturesque escapes, lushly feather…

The pairing of guitarist Paul Brown, the greatest producer in the history of smooth jazz, and nylon string guitarist Marc Antoine has to be a jazz record company’s versi…

On the Keys, a truly luxuriant and beautiful new release, is a three-track EP from independent multi-musician Criss Starr. Two of the featured songs are instrumen…

Known as the smooth jazz pioneers, The Rippingtons have been tearing up the air-waves since the 80s and still inspire other artists today. Always ahead of the groove. Alway…

Guitarist Ronny Smith developed his trademark salve for making evenly flame broiled smooth jazz swath in gorgeous harmonic forms and lounging grooves on his 2007 record,

The guy plays guitar. The guy is not bad. Who is the guy? Guitarist Christopher Schreiner is known in some circles as "the guy" and to some people, not putting a name to…

Picture your home as a night club setting. Now picture who you would have on your stage singing at your night club home setting. Would it be Ella? Would it be Nina? Woul…

Taking an interesting in saxophone at a very young age, Andre Delano’s third album My So Fine is proof that the saxophone has an effect on people. Delano says o…

David Boswell is a talented composer/arranger/guitarist who crafts intricate aural soundscapes offering the listener panoramic views which stimulate the mind into flight…

This funk and jam jazz fusion band, headed by saxophonist/composer Paul DeLoria, is influenced by bands such as The Rippingtons, John Scofield, Soulive and The Brecker B…

David Boswell’s third solo effort I Like That is designed to be easily clutched by the listener’s imagination. The music beckons the listener onto the dance floor…

Carlos Jimenez is the next generation of great flute players from Puerto Rico, following in the steps of Dave Valentin and Nestor Torres.Thoughts is Carlos third album. …

Carlos Jimenez is the next generation of great Puerto Rican flute players, following in the steps of Dave Valentin and Nestor Torres. Thoughts is Carlos third a…

New York City has a signature texture to its jazz sway, one which sets the bar very high with respectable innovative and an intense arena of players. The character of Ne…