Jazz

Saxophonist/vocalist Walter Beasley established himself as a Smooth Jazz superstar with his last albums, for Your Pleasure and Tonight We Love. This new CD features 4 exciting cover songs that bridge the gap from past to present, Steveie Wonder classic...

Saxophonist/flutist Juhani Aaltonen and pianist/harpist Iro Haarla release a collection of quiet, contemplative duets that at times reach powerful crescendos. The music featured on Kirkastus is all composed by Iro Haarla. While a couple of the...

Saxophonist/flutist Anna Webber has been an active performer and bandleader on the New York scene for the last decade, playing with the likes of John Hollenbeck, Dave Douglas, Matt Mitchell, and Jen Shyu. Her own projects, which are clear expressions of...

Saxophonist/composer Sam Decker has focused much of his energy into purely improvised music. The Illinois-bred, Brooklyn-based Decker focused the past six years on developing music that blended his fascination with folk-inflected sounds of composers like...

Saxophonist/clarinetist Neely tries something new on this album - he wrote 4 new original songs for his "re-creation" orchestra that normally plays standards in live settings; vocalist Carla Normand adds her voice to many of the tracks.1. Jump Start 2...

Saxophonist, vocalist, songwriter Jessy J is one of the fastest rising stars on the smooth jazz scene. Her combination of extraordinary musical talents, exciting live performances, and striking beauty have garnered her several smooth jazz radio #1s, a #1...

Saxophonist, of Yasuaki Shimizu second solo album (released in 1982). Sasaji Masanori (Key), Takayuki Hijikata (G), Hideo Yamaki (Ds), addition of Mariah member named Morio Watanabe (B), such as participation Junichi Kanesaki of the spectrum (Tp). Techno...

Saxophonist, educator and composer Kareem Kandi is one of the hardest working (and playing) jazz musicians around - regularly logging 5-7 gigs per week. A native of the Pacific Northwest, Kandi is in high demand for his talents both on and off the stage...

Saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Tia Fuller uses the process of diamonds forming under four levels of extreme pressure and heat as a metaphor for the time she spent honing her artistic craft. When looking up the term 'diamond cut,' you'll learn that...

Saxophonist, composer and bandleader Charlie Barnet was one of the major figures of the swing era, scoring many major hits during his active recording career from 1935 to 1949, until he effectively retired. This collection selects recordings from...

Saxophonist, composer and arranger Vince Norman teams up again with the recent Grammy-winning percussionist Joe McCarthy for a strong follow-up to their 2007 OA2 release, "Words Cannot Express." with "Bright Future," the duo once again calls on their...

Saxophonist with the growling Texas style is caught live at the Saloon in North Beach, San Francisco - he plays soulful covers by artists like Al Green & Marvin Gaye, as well as a romantic original dedicated to this new bride.1. Let's Stay Together 2...