Magazine of the Algarve Smooth Jazz Festival on 16. - 21. October 2018 at Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa
6 Days 10 Artists 11 Shows At Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa in Porches
INTERNATIONAL ARTIST LINE-UP feat. Platinum CD sellers, Grammy winners & nominees, No.1 hit and album chart breakers and many more
3. Algarve Smooth Jazz Festival Europe‘s Soul, Funk & Jazz Party at the Atlantic Ocean
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Conteúdo Inhalt Content Algarve Smooth Jazz Festival Intro .........................................................................................................................3 Saudação / Begrüßung / Salutation ............................................................5 Programa do festival / Festivalprogramm / Festival program ............7 Artistas / Künstler / Artists Rocco Ventrella | Jeff Lorber Fusion.........................................................8 | 9 Lindsey Webster | Norman Brown ......................................................10 | 11 Marc Antoine | Michael Lington ..........................................................12 | 13 Brian Bromberg | Paul Taylor .................................................................14 | 15 Lin Rountree | Peter White .....................................................................16 | 17 Featured musicians ..........................................................................................18 Localização / Location / Location VILA VITA Parc Resort & Spa ..........................................................................22 Smooth Lifestyle Review Algarve Smooth Jazz Festival 2017 .............................................24 Review Mallorca Smooth Jazz Festival 2018 ...........................................28 CD Sugestões / CD-Tipps / CD Reviews .....................................................34 Upcoming Smooth Jazz Festivals ...............................................................35
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– s t h g i n Hot usic! m l o co Deixe o show começar: pela terceira rez nós o recebemas no ALGARVE SMOOTH JAZZ FESTIVAL. Então sigam-nos até à região mais a sul da Europa, para a costa atlântica portuguesa, às espectaculares formações rochosas do Algarve. Em meados de Outubro, vamos abrir as portas de um pequeno paraíso: Este refúgio de 5 estrelas, o Vila Vita Parc, estende-se por um parque subtropical de 22 hectares, que se ergue sobranceiro sobre as falésias junto ao mar. Este resort, membro do “The Leading Hotels of the World”, situa-se em Alporchinhos, Porches, e tem muito para oferecer – entre outros 170 quartos, suites e villas, distribuídos em vários edifícios construídos em estilo mourisco. Juntam-se ainda restaurantes e bares, na qual são feitas degustações de vinhos vintages, entre outros. O vinho da casa, o VILA VITA, é produzido na “Herdade dos Grous”, propriedade do VILA VITA Parc. No âmbito do nosso festival vamos ainda efetuar uma visita a esta propriedade de 730 hectares. Este é, mais uma vez, um alinhamento de excelente qualidade e diversidade. Para aqueles a quem ainda sobre energia, o VILA VITA Parc dispõe de uma variedade de possibilidades para se divertirem, relaxarem ou praticarem desportos, para além dos nossos concertos e do programa adicional. Para mais informações sobre o nosso programa, consulte por favor a página seguinte.
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Lasst die Show beginnen: Zum 3. Mal heißen wir Euch willkommen zum ALGARVE SMOOTH JAZZ FESTIVAL. Dann kommt mit uns ans südlichste Ende Europas, an die portugiesische Atlantikküste, an die spektakuläre Felsenwelt der Algarve. Hier öffnen wir Mitte Oktober die Pforten eines kleinen Paradieses: Das 5-Sterne-Hideaway Vila Vita Parc erstreckt sich auf einem 22 Hektar großen, subtropischen Park, der direkt über den Klippen am Meer thront. Das Mitglied der „The Leading Hotels of the World” befindet sich in Porches und hat allerhand zu bieten – u.a. 170 Zimmer, Suiten und Villen, die in mehreren, im maurischen Stil gehaltenen Gebäuden untergebracht sind. Hinzu gesellen sich Restaurants und Bars, in denen der hauseigene Wein kredenzt wird. Angebaut wird dieser im VILA VITA Landgut „Herdade dos Grous“. Im Rahmen unseres Festivals werden wir das 730 Hektar große Anwesen besuchen. Weitere Stationen im Rahmenprogramm siehe nebenan. Auch das Festival-Line-up ist wieder hochkarätig und abwechslungsreich. Und wer neben all dem Programm noch Energien übrighat – für den hält VILA VITA Parc viele Möglichkeiten zur Zerstreuung, zum Relaxen etc. parat. Let the show begin: For the third time, we welcome you to the ALGARVE SMOOTH JAZZ FESTIVAL. Then follow us to the southern end of Europe, to the Portuguese Atlantic coast, to the spectacular rock formations of the Algarve. In the middle of October, we are going to open the gates of a small paradise: The 5-star hideaway Vila Vita Parc extends on a 22-hectare, subtropical park, which sits directly on the seaside cliffs. The member of “The Leading Hotels of the World” is located in Armação de Pêra (Porches) and has much to offer – among others 170 rooms, suites and villas, which are housed in various Moorish-style buildings. In addition, it has restaurants and bars, where VILA VITA Parc proffers its wine. It is grown and bottled on the VILA VITA owned estate “Herdade dos Grous”. As a part of our additional festival programme, we will visit the 730-hectare property. Other features in our additional program see next page. The festival line-up, we put together, is high-class and varied again. And to all those who are looking for more than an additional program and concerts VILA VITA Parc offers a wide variety of options to make the most of their time, whether it is to relax, do sports etc. Sandra & Christian
Algarve 2018 is the 21st Smooth Jazz Festival europe-wide presented by the music travel organizers Sandra Hoffmann and Christian Bössner.
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VILA VITA Parc | Rua Anneliese Pohl, Alporchinhos | 8400 - 450 Porches, Portugal Pacotes de hotel / Hotelpakete / Hotel Packages
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Programa adicional Rahmenprogramm Additional Program
Concertos ao vivo Live-Konzerte Live Concerts
Terça-feira, 16 de outubro / Dienstag, 16. Oktober / Tuesday, 16 19:30 h Jantar de boas-vindas com a equipa e os Músicos Willkommens-Dinner mit Team und Musikern Welcome Dinner with team and musicians Quarta-feira, 17 de outubro / Mittwoch, 17. Oktober / Wednesday, October 17 09:30 h Excursão de um dia: Cidade de Olhão e Passeio de barco na Ria Formosa para uma ilha de pescadores Tagesausflug: Olhão-Stadt & Flussbootsfahrt auf Ria Formosa zu einer Fischerinsel Day excursion: Olhão city and river boat ride on Ria Formosa to a fisherman’s island
20:30 h Entrada / Einlass / Entrance 21:00 h SM OOT H JAZZ ALLSTARS JAM SE SS I ON Norman Brown, Paul Taylor, Brian Bromberg, Michael Lington, Marc Antoine, Lindsey Webster, Lin Rountree & Rocco Ventrella (subject to change)
Quinta-feira, 18 de outubro / Donnerstag, 18. Oktober / Thursday, October 18 10:00 h Excursão 1/2 dia: Algarve mouro (Silves, Monchique & Foia) Halbtages-Ausflug: Maurische Algarve (Silves, Monchique & Foia) Half-day excursion: Moorish Algarve (Silves, Monchique & Foia)
20:15 h 20:45 h 22:15 h 23:45 h
Entrada / Einlass / Entrance RO CCO V E N TR E L L A JE FF LO R B E R FU SIO N Aftershow Chillout (DJ Richard Edwards)
Sexta-feira, 19 de outubro / Freitag, 19. Oktober / Friday, October 19 10:00 h Excursão 1/2 dia: Feira de Loulé & São Lourenço Halbtages-Ausflug: Markt in Loulé & São Lourenço Half-day excursion: Loulé market & São Lourenço
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Entrada / Einlass / Entrance L IN DSE Y WE B STE R N O R M AN B ROWN Aftershow Chillout (DJ Richard Edwards)
Sábado, 20 de outubro / Samstag, 20. Oktober / Saturday, October 20 10:30 h Entrada / Einlass / Entrance 11:00 h M ARC AN TO IN E 12:30 h M ICHAE L L IN G TO N 20:15 h 20:45 h 22:15 h 23:45 h
Entrada / Einlass / Entrance B R IAN B RO M B E RG PAU L TAYLO R Aftershow Chillout (DJ Richard Edwards)
Domingo, 21 de outubro / Sonntag, 21. Oktober / Sunday, October 21 10:30 h Entrada / Einlass / Entrance 11:00 h L IN RO U N TR E E 12:30 h P E TE R WHITE
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Rocco Ventrella stammt aus Bari, Italien, und begann mit 12 Jahren, Saxophon zu spielen. 2007 schaffte er es mit seinem Album „Give Me The Groove” in die Pre-Grammy-Nominations für das beste Contemporary Jazz-Album des Jahres, mit fünf Titeln des Albums erreichte er die Top20 zahlreicher Smooth Jazz-Radiosender. Schnell war Rocco in der Szene angekommen und spielte auf Events wie dem James Brown Festival (Georgia/USA), dem Smooth Jazz Festival Bregenz (Österreich), Smooth Jazz in the Cube (Österreich) sowie auf unseren Smooth Jazz Festivals in Augsburg (Deutschland), am Lago Maggiore (Italien) und Sa Coma (Mallorca). Er liebt es, durch die Welt zu touren und live auf der Bühne zu stehen. Und diese hat er bereits mit zahlreichen namhaften Künstlern geteilt – u. a. Peter White, Candy Dulfer, Brian Culbertson, Dave Koz, Rick Braun, Mindi Abair, Paul Brown, Gerald Albright, Nick Colionne, Eric Darius und vielen mehr.
FACTS 3 solo albums | Grammy prenominated for Best Contemporary Jazz Album | Jazz Trax’s “Artist of the Year 2015” | No.1 & several Top10 hits on prestigous smooth jazz radios DISCOGRAPHY Another Time (2015) Sweet Temptation (2013) Give Me The Groove (2007) www.roccoventrella.com
Rocco Ventrella nasceu em Bari, Itália e começou a tocar saxofone aos 12 anos. Com o álbum “Give Me The Groove”, o saxofonista recebeu uma nomeação Pre-Grammy para melhor álbum de jazz contemporâneo de 2007, tendo 5 faixas do CD alcançado o Top20 de numerosas estações de rádio de smooth jazz. Rocco rapidamente deixou a sua marca no meio e apareceu em festivais de jazz, tais como no James Brown Festival (Georgia/ EUA), no Smooth Jazz Festival Bregenz (Áustria), no Smooth Jazz in the Cube (Áustria), bem como nos nossos Smooth Jazz Festivals em Augsburg (Alemanha), no Lago Magiore (Itália) e em Sa Coma (Mallorca/Espanha). A sua paixão é actuar ao vivo no palco e em digressão pelo mundo. Na sua carreira, já partilhou os palcos com alguns dos mais respeitados artistas do smooth jazz a nível mundial, tais como Peter White, Candy Dulfer, Brian Culberston, Dave Koz, Rick Braun, Mindi Abair, Paul Brown, Gerald Albright, Nick Colionne, Eric Darius e muitos mais.
Rocco Ventrella
Rocco Ventrella was born in Bari, Italy, and picked up the saxophone at the age of 12. With the album “Give Me The Groove”, the saxophonist received a Pre-Grammy Awards Nomination for Best Contemporary Jazz Album 2007, 5 tracks of the CD hit the Top20 of numerous smooth jazz radio stations. Soon, Rocco made his mark in the scene and appeared in selected jazz festivals including the James Brown Festival (Georgia/ USA), the Smooth Jazz Festival Bregenz (Austria), Smooth Jazz in the Cube (Austria) as well as our Smooth Jazz Festivals in Augsburg (Germany), at Lake Maggiore (Italy) and in Sa Coma (Mallorca/Spain). His passion is performing live on stage and touring the world. In his carreer, he shared the stage with some of the most respected smooth jazz artists worldwide such as Peter White, Candy Dulfer, Brian Culbertson, Dave Koz, Rick Braun, Mindi Abair, Paul Brown, Gerald Albright, Nick Colionne, Eric Darius and many more.
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live at Algarve Smooth Jazz Festival 2018 Thursday, October 18, 20:45 h & Wednesday, October 17, 21:00 h (Allstar jam)
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Geboren in Philadelphia, begann der mehrfach Grammy nominierte Keyboarder, Komponist und Produzent Jeff Lorber mit vier Jahren, Klavier zu spielen. In den 1970er Jahren – während seines Studiums am Berklee College of Music – gründete er „Jeff Lorber Fusion“. Das gleichnamige Debütalbum erschien 1977. Die Band avancierte schnell zu einem der populärsten Jazz-Acts damals und tourte non-stop. Die erste Grammy Nominierung für Jeff Lorber Fusion erfolgte 2010 für das Album „Now Is The Time“, 2013 folgte die Nominierung für „Hacienda“. 2018 schließlich mit einem Grammy ausgezeichnet wurde „Prototype“. Bei der CD hat Lorber wieder mit seinen langjährigen Kollegen Jimmy Haslip (Bass), Gary Novak (Schlagzeug) und Saxophonist Andy Snitzer, dem neuesten Mitglied der Kombo, zusammengearbeitet. Haslip lernte mit sieben Jahren erst Trompete, bevor er mit 13 den Bass für sich entdeckte. Neben dem Grammy für Prototype wurde er zweimal mit seiner Band Yellojackets mit dem Award ausgezeichnet und insgesamt 18mal nominiert. Jeff wurde insgesamt siebenmal nominiert, Andy einmal. Born in Philadelphia, multi Grammy-nominated keyboardist, composer and producer Jeff Lorber began playing the piano at the age of four. In the mid 70’s, during his stay at the Berklee College of Music, he formed Jeff Lorber Fusion and issued the group’s self-titled debut in 1977. Soon, the band became one of the most popular jazz acts of the period, touring nonstop. The band scored their first Grammy nomination for the album “Now Is The Time” in 2010, followed by the nomination for “Hacienda in 2013. In 2018, the Jeff Lorber Fusion album “Prototype” finally won the Grammy Award for “Prototype”. The CD features longtime collaborators Jimmy Haslip (bass), Gary Novak (drums) and – the newest member to the all-star unit – saxophonist Andy Snitzer. Haslip started playing trumpet aged seven before discovering electric bass when he was 13. In addition to the Grammy for Prototype, he won the award twice with his band Yellojackets and has been nominated 18 times in total so far. Jeff has been nominated seven times, Andy once. Natural de Filadélfia, o teclista, compositor e produtor com várias nomeações para os Grammy Jeff Lorber começou a tocar piano com quatro anos. Em meados dos anos 70, durante os estudos no Berklee College of Music ele fundou a Jeff Lorber Fusion e lançou o seu álbum de estreia com o mesmo nome em 1977. A banda rapidamente se tornou numa das mais populares de jazz da altura em constante digressão. A banda ganhou a sua primeira nomeação para um Grammy com o álbum “Now Is The Time” em 2010, seguida pela nomeação com “Hacienda” em 2013. Em 2018 o álbum “Prototype” da Jeff Lorber Fusion finalmente ganhou um Grammy pela faixa “Prototype”. No CD voltou a trabalhar com os seus colegas de longa data Jimmy Haslip (baixo), Gary Novak (bateria) e o saxofonista Andy Snitze, o mais recente elemento do Combo. Aos sete anos Haslip começou por aprender trompete antes de descobrir o baixo aos 13 anos. Para além do Grammy pelo “Prototype” ganhou o prémio duas vezes com a sua banda Yellojackets e foi nomeado num total de 18 vezes até agora. Jeff foi nomeado sete vezes. O Andy uma.
ft. Jeff Lorber, Jimmy Haslip & Andy Snitzer | 10 albums | 2018 Grammy winner for “Best Contemporary Instrumental Album” | 4 No.1 & 7 Top5 hits plus 5 Top10 albums at the Billboard jazz charts DISCOGRAPHY Prototype (2017) Step It Up (2015) Hacienda (2013) Galaxy (2011) Now Is The Time (2010) Galaxian (1981) Wizard Island (1980) Soft Space (1980) Water Sign (1979) The Jeff Lorber Fusion (1977) www.lorber.com
live at Algarve Smooth Jazz Festival 2018 Thursday, October 18, 22:15 h
Image: Alex Scola
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Honey-toned voice, enviable range, uniquely identifiable sound: That’s Lindsey Webster. The sultry young singer and composer grew up in an artist community, the daughter of loving hippie parents, in Woodstock NY, listening to her parent’s Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles and Elvis Costello LPs. Influenced by everyone from Mariah Carey and Gwen Stefani to Steely Dan and Earth Wind and Fire, she once pursued medical school before finally settling on music. Lindsey made history in 2016 with her original “Fool Me Once” from the album “You Change”, which was the first vocally driven song to top the Billboard Contemporary Jazz charts since Sade’s “Soldier Of Love” in 2010, beating Sade’s three-week run at #1 with a four-week stay at the top of the chart. November 2016, Webster made her Shanachie debut with „Back To Your Heart”, which spawned three songs to make the Top 3 on Billboard; one of them (“Where Do You Want To Go”) reaching #1, her second #1 in a year. On her latest album, Webster, along with her pianist and husband Keith Slattery, fuses the best elements of R&B, jazz, pop and soul.
Lindsey Webster live at Algarve Smooth Jazz Festival 2018 Friday, October 19, 20:45 h & on Wednesday, October 17, 21:00 h (Allstar jam)
Uma voz doce, uma amplitude invejável e um timbre único: esta é Lindsey Webster. A sensual jovem cantora e compositora cresceu numa comunidade de artistas em Woodstock, NY, filha de extremosos pais hippies, ouvindo os discos dos pais de Jimi Hendric, Beatles e Elvis Costello. Mas as suas influências musicais vão ainda mais além, desde Mariah Carey e Gwen Stefani a Steely Dan e Earth Wind and Fire, Antes de se decidir pela música, ainda enveredou pela medicina. Em 2016 Lindsey fez história com o original “Fool Me Once” do álbum “You Change” a chegar ao n.º 1 da Tabela do Billboard Contemporary Jazz. Esta foi a primeira canção predominantemente vocal a chegar ao n.º 1 da Tabela Billboard Contemporary Jazz desde Sade com o “Soldier of Love” em 2010. E Lindsey superou mesmo o sucesso de Sade ao manter-se quatro semanas no n.º1 da Tabela, mais uma semana do que Sade. Em Novembro de 2016 Lindsey Webster fez a sua estreia na Shanachie com o CD “Back To Your Heart” tendo três canções do mesmo chegado aos primeiros três lugares da Tabela do Billboard, e uma delas (“Where Do You Want To Go”) alcançado o n.º 1, o seu segundo n.º 1 num ano. No seu último álbum Lindsey Webster, em conjunto com o seu pianista e marido Keith Slattery, funde o melhor do R&B, jazz, pop e soul.
FACTS 4 solo albums | 2 No.1 & 5 Top5 hits plus 2 Top3 albums at the Billboard jazz charts | Billboard magazine’s “Artist of the Year of 2016 & 2017” | Since 2005 there were only three fully vocals-driven songs to hit the top of the Billboard jazz chart: Sade (2010) & Lindsey (2016 & 2017) DISCOGRAPHY Love Inside (2018) Back To Your Heart (2016) You Change (2015) Lindsay Webster (2013)
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Eine Stimme wie Honig, beneidenswerte Range und einzigartiger Klang: Das ist Lindsey Webster. Die temperamentvolle junge Sängerin und Komponistin wuchs als Tochter liebevoller Hippie-Eltern in einer Künstlergemeinde in Woodstock, NY, auf, wo sie die Jimi-Hendrix-, Beatles- und Elvis-Costello-Platten ihrer Eltern hörte. Doch ihre musikalischen Einflüsse reichen noch viel weiter: von Mariah Carey und Gwen Stefani bis hin zu Steely Dan und Earth Wind and Fire. Bevor sie sich endgültig für die Musik entschied, hatte sie die Medizinische Oberschulde besucht. 2016 schrieb Lindsey dann Musikgeschichte: Der Song „Fool Me Once“ aus ihrem Album „You Change“ landete auf #1 der Billboard Contemporary Jazz Charts. Diese mit einem Stück anzuführen, bei dem der Gesang im Vordergrund steht, war zuvor bislang nur Sade mit „Soldier Of Love“ (2010) gelungen. Und Lindsey toppte deren Erfolg sogar noch: Sade führte die Charts drei Wochen lang an, Lindsey blieb vier an der Spitze. Ihre nächste CD „Back To Your Heart“ brachte drei Songs hervor, die unter die BillboardTop-3 kamen; und einer davon (“Where Do You Want To Go”) landete wieder auf # 1 – ihre zweite # 1 in einem Jahr. Auf ihrem aktuellen Album vereint Webster zusammen mit ihrem Pianisten und Ehemann Keith Slattery wieder das Beste aus R&B, Jazz, Pop und Soul.
FACTS 10 solo albums | Grammy winner | American Jazz Award winner | 6 No.1 & 9 Top3 hits plus 3 No.1 & 8 Top5 albums at the Billboard jazz charts DISCOGRAPHY Let It Go (2016) 24/7 (2012) Sending My Love (2010) Stay With Me (2007) West Coast Coolin‘ (2004) Just Chillin‘ (2002) Celebration (1999) Better Days Ahead (1996) After The Storm (1994) Just Between Us (1992) www.normanbrown.com
Norman Brown live at Algarve Smooth Jazz Festival 2018 Friday, October 19, 22:15 h & on Wednesday, October 17, 21:00 h (Allstar jam)
Image: Norman Brown
Gitarrist, Komponist, Sänger und Grammy Award-Gewinner Norman Brown wuchs in Kansas City auf. Mit acht Jahren kam er zum ersten Mal mit einer Gitarre in Berührung. Inspiriert von Jimi Hendrix entdeckte er bald auch den Lieblingskünstler seines Vaters – Wes Montgomery – und fand damit seinen stilistischen Heiligen Gral. Nach der High School zog Norman nach Los Angeles und besuchte dort das Musicians Institute, wo er auch eine Zeit lang unterrichtete. Während er mit seiner Band in lokalen Clubs spielte, wurde er entdeckt. Sein Debüt gab er 1992 mit „Just Between Us“. Es folgten viele weitere erfolgreiche CDs, aber es war „Just Chillin‘“, die ihm endlich den Grammy in der Kategorie „Best Pop Instrumental“ einbrachte. Zwischenzeitlich hat Norman fast zwei Millionen CDs verkauft und führt regelmäßig die Billboard Contemporary Jazz Charts an. Auf der Bühne gestanden hat er auch schon mit fast jedem Contemporary-Jazz-Superstar – von Boney James, über Dave Koz bis hin zu Gerald Albright. Mit Saxophonist Kirk Whalum und Trompeter Rick Braun gründete er 2002 zudem das Kollektiv „BWB“. Norman Brown, guitarrista, compositor, cantor und vencedor de Grammy Award, cresceu na cidade do Kansas. Teve o primeiro contacto com uma guitarra aos oito anos. Inspirado em Jimi Hendrix descobriu rapidamente o artista favorito do seu pai – Wes Montgomery – e com isso, o seu próprio estilo. Após o secundário, Norman mudou-se para Los Angeles e frequentou o Musicians Institute, onde também deu aulas durante algum tempo. Foi descoberto, enquanto tocava com a sua banda em clubes locais. Estreou-se em 1992 com „Just Between Us“. Seguiram muitos outros CDs de sucesso, mas foi „Just Chillin‘“, que finalmente conseguiu vencer o Grammy na categoria „Best Pop Instrumental“. Entretanto Norman já vendeu quase dois milhões de CDs e lidera regularmente a tabela de Jazz Contemporâneo do Billboard. Já esteve no palco com quase todas as estrelas contemporâneas do Jazz – de Boney James, Dave Koz a Gerald Albright. Com o saxofonista Kirk Whalum e o trompetista Rick Braun criou em 2002 os BWB.
Guitarist, composer, singer and Grammy Award winner Norman Brown grew up in Kansas City. Aged 8, he first picked up a guitar. Inspired by Jimi Hendrix, he soon discovered his father’s favorite artist, Wes Montgomery, and found his stylistic holy grail. After high school, Norman moved to Los Angeles, attending the Musicians Institute where he also taught for a time. While playing with his band in local clubs, Brown was discovered. He delivered his 1992 debut “Just Between Us” and followed with a lot of other successful CDs, but it was “Just Chillin’” that finally earned him a Grammy Award in the best pop instrumental category. Meanwhile, Norman has sold close to 2 million albums and virtually lives at the top of the Billboard Contemporary Jazz charts. He also has shared stage with almost every Contemporary Jazz superstar from Boney James to Dave Koz to Gerald Albright. With saxophonist Kirk Whalum and trumpeter Rick Braun he founded the smooth jazz supergroup “BWB” in 2002.
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FACTS 14 solo albums | 3 No.1 & 7 Top10 hits plus 3 Top10 albums at the Billboard jazz charts | Several “Best Artist of the Year” awards DISCOGRAPHY So Nice! (2017) Laguna Beach (2016) Guitar Destiny (2012) My Classical Way (2010) Foreign Xchange (2009) Hi-Lo Split (2007) Modern Times (2005) Mediterráneo (2003) The Very Best Of Marc Antoine (2003) Cruisin‘ (2001) Universal Language (2000) Madrid (1998) Urban Gypsy (1995) Classical Soul (1994) www.marcantoine.com
Marc Antoine live at Algarve Smooth Jazz Festival 2018 on Saturday, Saturday, October 20, 11:00 h & on Wednesday, October 17, 21:00 h (Allstar jam)
12 Artists | Marc Antoine
O guitarrista, compositor e produtor Marc Antoine nasceu em Paris, França e recebeu a sua primeira guitarra aos 11 anos. Tendo tido formação clássica na International School of Classical Guitar, Marc só ficou conhecido do público do urban jazz na sua digressão com Basia em 1988. Nesse mesmo ano mudou-se para Londres, depois tornou-se um aclamado músico de estúdio em Tóquio e posteriormente mudou-se para Los Angeles no final dos anos 90. Lá permaneceu durante 12 anos tocando para grandes nomes da música tais como Sting, Celine Dion, Rod Stewart, Cher e George Benson. Em 1994 Marc lançou o seu primeiro CD a solo. Muitos outros de sucesso se seguiram, estabelecendo-o como parte integrante no género. Também colaborou em numerosos álbuns de outros músicos, p.ex. Philippe Saisse, Rick Braun, David Benoit, Dave Koz ou Mindi Abair e participou em muitos cruzeiros anuais de jazz. Após ter vivido e gravado em Madrid, Espanha, - a terra natal da sua mulher Rebecca -, durante 12 anos, o multi-talentoso guitarrista, que também toca teclas e percussão, regressou ao sul da Califórnia em 2015. Guitarist, composer and producer Marc Antoine was born in Paris, France. When he was 11 years old his parents bought him his first guitar. Classically trained at the International School of Classical Guitar, Marc first became known to urban jazz audiences when he toured with Basia in 1988. That year, he also moved to London, then became an acclaimed session player in Tokyo and landed in Los Angeles in the late 90ies. He stayed there for 12 years playing for music royalty such as Sting, Celine Dion, Rod Stewart, Cher and George Benson. In 1994, Marc released his first solo CD. Lots of successful others followed, establishing him as a mainstay in the genre. He has also appeared on numerous albums for other artists, e.g. Philippe Saisse, Rick Braun, David Benoit, Dave Koz or Mindi Abair, and has been featured in many of the annual jazz cruises. After having lived and recorded in Madrid, Spain, – his wife Rebecca’s hometown – for 12 years, the multi-talented guitarist, who also plays keyboards and percussion, relocated back to Southern California in 2015.
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Gitarrist, Komponist und Produzent Marc Antoine wurde in Paris, Frankreich, geboren und bekam seine erste Gitarre, als er elf Jahre alt war. Nach seiner Ausbildung an der International School of Classical Guitar, ging er 1988 mit Basia auf Tour und machte so erstmals Urban-Jazz-Publikum auf sich aufmerksam. Im selben Jahr zog er nach London, wurde dann ein gefeierter Session-Musiker in Tokyo und zog in den späten 90ern nach Los Angeles. Dort blieb er 12 Jahre lang und spielte für Musikgrößen wie Sting, Celine Dion, Rod Stewart, Cher und George Benson. 1994 veröffentlichte Marc seine erste Solo-CD. Viele erfolgreiche andere folgten und so war er bald schon aus dem Genre nicht mehr wegzudenken. Zudem wirkte er auf zahlreichen Alben anderer Künstler, z. B. Philippe Saisse, Rick Braun, David Benoit, Dave Koz oder Mindi Abair, mit, und war auf vielen der alljährlich stattfindenden Jazz Cruises dabei. Nachdem er 12 Jahre in Madrid, Spanien, der Heimatstadt seiner Frau Rebecca – gelebt hatte, zog der vielseitige Gitarrist, der auch Keyboard und Percussion spielt, 2015 nach Südkalifornien zurück.
Saxophonist Michael Lington stammt aus Dänemark. 1990 zog es ihn nach Los Angeles und 2008 wurde er amerikanischer Staatsbürger. Den Einstieg ins Musikgeschäft hat er in Bobby Caldwell’s Band geschafft und seit er 1997 sein gleichnamiges Debütalbum veröffentlichte, ist er ein bekanntes Gesicht im Contemporary Jazz. Seither erobert Michaels Musik immer wieder vordere Ränge in den Billboard Contemporary Jazz Charts und er wird nicht müde, seine Fans mit mitreißenden Melodien, reichen Emotionen, funkigen Grooves und seiner Kraft zu begeistern und zu verführen. In seiner mehr als 18 Jahre langen Karriere hat Lington neben Bobby Caldwell schon mit vielen anderen Topmusikern zusammengearbeitet, darunter Michael Bolton, Barry Manilow, Taylor Dayne, Kenny Lattimore, Randy Crawford und viele andere. Michael hat auch schon mehrfach für die dänische Königsfamilie gespielt hat (u.a. auf dem Hochzeitsempfang von Kronprinz Frederik). Wenn er nicht gerade im Studio oder auf der Bühne steht, leitet er seine eigene Zigarrenfirma und kürzlich gründete er „Lington Wines“ – seine eigene Linie feiner Boutique-Weine aus Paso Robles, Kalifornien.
O saxofonista Michael Lington é natural da Dinamarca. Em 1990 mudou-se para Los Angeles e tornou-se cidadão americano em 2008. Ingressou na área da música na banda de Bobby Caldwell e desde o álbum de estreia com o seu nome, editado em 1997, que se tornou uma cara familiar no jazz contemporâneo. Desde então, a música de Michael continua a conquistar as tabelas do Billboard Contemporary Jazz e a encantar e seduzir os seus fãs com arrebatadoras melodias, riqueza de emoções, funky grooves e uma poderosa força inata. Durante a sua carreira de mais 18 anos, para além de Bobby Caldwell, Lington colaborou com muitos artistas de topo como Michael Bolton, Barry Manilow, Taylor Dayne, Kenny Lattimore, Randy Crawford e muitos outros. Michael actuou para a família real dinamarquesa (incluindo a recepção do casamento do príncipe herdeiro Frederik) inúmeras vezes. Quando não está a gravar ou em actuação, gere a sua empresa de charutos e recentemente lançou os “Lington Wines”, a sua própria linha de vinhos de boutique em Paso Robles, Califórnia.
Saxophonist Michael Lington is a native of Denmark. It was in 1990 that he moved to Los Angeles, becoming a U.S. citizen in 2008. He got his musical start in Bobby Caldwell’s band and has been a familiar face on contemporary jazz since his self titled major-label debut in 1997. Since then, Michael’s tracks keep conquering the Billboard Contemporary Jazz charts and he has wowed and seduced his fans continuously with infectious melodies, rich emotion, funky grooves and a powerful innate force. In his career, that spans more than 18 years, apart from Bobby Caldwell Lington has collaborated with many other top artists like Michael Bolton, Barry Manilow, Taylor Dayne, Kenny Lattimore, Randy Crawford and many others. Michael has also performed for the Danish royal family (including the wedding reception of Crown Prince Frederik) numerous times. When he’s not recording or performing, he manages his own cigar company and he recently launched Lington Wines, his own boutique line of fine wines out of Paso Robles, California.
Michael Lington live at Algarve Smooth Jazz Festival 2018 Saturday, October 20, 12:30 h & on Wednesday, October 17, 21:00 h (Allstar jam)
FACTS 10 solo albums | 5 Top5 hits & 2 Top10 albums at the Billboard jazz charts | Star saxophonist of Michael Bolton, Barry Manilow, Taylor Dayne, Bobby Caldwell, etc. DISCOGRAPHY Silver Lining (2018) Second Nature (2016) Soul Appeal (2014) Pure (2012) Heat (2008) A Song For You (2006) Stay With Me (2004) Everything Must Change (2002) Vivid (2002) Michael Lington (1997)
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Michael Lington | Artists 13
FACTS Over 20 solo albums | Grammy nominated | 3 Top10 hits & 10 Top20 albums at the Billboard jazz charts DISCOGRAPHY
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Brian Bromberg live at Algarve Smooth Jazz Festival 2018 Saturday, October 20, 20:45 h & on Wednesday, October 17, 21:00 h (Allstar jam)
Brian Bromberg wuchs in einer Familie von Musikern auf und spielte zunächst Schlagzeug. Als er 13 Jahre alt war brachte ihn der Direktor seines Schulorchesters auf den (Upright-) Bass. Die folgenden Jahre widmete er voll dem Training an den Saiten. Die Grenzen dessen, wie ein Bass normalerweise gespielt wird, hat der mittlerweile Grammy-nominierte Bassist längst durchbrochen. Je nach Bedarf kann Brian zwei- und dreistimmige Akkorde abrufen, allein wie vier Spieler auf einmal klingen oder dafür sorgen, dass sich sein Bass wie eine Gitarre anhört. Sein technisch anspruchsvoller Stil reicht von lustig und funky zu wild, rockig und verrückt über swinging bis hin zu weich und ruhig. Sein neues Album„Thicker Than Water“ (Juli 2018) ist genau das energiegeladene, funky Projekt, das er schon seit Jahren machen wollte. Live-Horn-Sections runden ein wahrlich unterhaltsames, mit positiver Energie geladenes Hörerlebnis ab. Das Album enthält Gastauftritte von Najee, George Duke, Randy Brecker, Everette Harp, Paul Jackson Jr., Brian Simpson, Marion Meadows und anderen. Brian Bromberg grew up in a family of musicians and played drums at first. At around the age of 13, the director of his school orchestra introduced and convinced him to play the (upright) bass. After years of strict practice regimen, devoting all his time to music, Brian has evolved into a respected voice in music industry, smashing through the barriers of how the bass is supposed to be played. Meanwhile Grammy-nominated, his technically demanding style ranges from funny and funky to wild, rocking and crazy or swinging to mellow and soothing. He can play two- and three-note chords on demand, he can sound like four players at once and he can make bass sound like a guitar. His new release “Thicker Than Water” (July 2018) is a high energy, funky, in your face project, that he has been wanting to make for years. Live horn sections rounding out a truly fun and positive energy listening experience. The album features artists like: Najee, George Duke, Randy Brecker, Everette Harp, Paul Jackson Jr., Brian Simpson and Marion Meadows.
14 Artists | Brian Bromberg
Brian Bromberg cresceu no seio de uma família de músicos e começou por tocar bateria. Por volta dos 13 anos o director da orquestra da sua escola convenceu-o a tocar o baixo (vertical). Após anos de prática num regime rigoroso, devotando todo o seu tempo à música, Brian evoluiu tornando-se uma voz respeitada na indústria musical, quebrando todas as barreiras de como o baixo é suposto ser tocado. Entretanto nomeado para um Grammy, o seu estilo tecnicamente exigente varia do alegre e funky ao selvagem, roqueiro e louco passando pelo swing até ao aveludado e calmo. Se necessário consegue tocar acordes de duas e três notas, consegue soar como se quatro músicos estivessem a tocar em simultâneo e consegue fazer o baixo soar como se fosse uma guitarra. O seu recente lançamento “Thicker Than Water” (Julho de 2018) é um projecto cheio de energia e funky que ele já há anos queria fazer. Uma secção de metais ao vivo completa uma experiência auditiva verdadeiramente divertida e cheia de energia positiva. O álbum conta com a participação de artistas convidados, tais como Najee, George Duke, Randy Brecker, Everett Harp, Paul Jackson Jr., Brian Simpson e Marion Meadows.
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Thicker Than Water (2018) Full Circle (2016) Bass Odyssey (2016) Compared To That (2012) In the Spirit of Jobim (2012) Bromberg Plays Hendrix (2012) Hands (2009) It Is What It Is (2009) Downright Upright (2007) Wood II (2006) Metal (2005) Choices (2005) Brombo 2, The JB Project (2004) Bass Ackwards (2004) Brombo! The Jb Project (2003) Jaco (2002) Wood (2002) You Know That Feeling (1998) Brian Bromberg (1993) It’s About Time: The Acoustic Project (1991) BASSically Speaking (1990) Magic Rain (1989) Basses Loaded (1988) A New Day (1986)
Também ele pertence à elite do sax do jazz contemporâneo. Natural de Denver, Paul Taylor começou a tocar saxofone aos sete anos e licenciou-se em música na University of Nevada. Embora tenha vivido em Las Vegas, a proximidade da sua terra de adopção a Los Angeles proporcionou-lhe inúmeras oportunidades para actuar com outras estrelas do R&B e jazz contemporâneo, incluindo Jeff Lorber, The Rippingtos e Keiko Matsui. Para além disso, o carismático artista e inveterado fã do basquetebol participou no “Gentlemen of the Night” (com Marion Meadows e Warren Hill), “Sax and the City” (com Meadows e Vincent Ingala) e “Peter, Paul and Euge (com Peter White e Euge Groove). Com o seu último CD “Countdown” Paul, que nunca teve medo de medo de testar os limites do som do jazz urbano “típico” e misturá-lo com outros géneros, lança-se na sua terceira década como artista a solo. O álbum funde as suas vibrações próprias do jazzy/funk/soul com notáveis elementos da Synthy Dance Pop/EDM, neo soul tipo trance, electrónica, reggaeton e até um toque de blues. Auch er gehört zur Sax-Elite des Contemporary Jazz: Der in Denver geborene Paul Taylor spielt Saxophon, seit er sieben Jahre alt ist, und studierte an der Universität von Nevada Music Performance. Obwohl er in Las Vegas lebt, hat er dank der Nähe seiner Wahlheimat zu Los Angeles schon mit vielen anderen großen Namen des R&B und Contemporary Jazz zusammengearbeitet, darunter Jeff Lorber, The Rippingtons und Keiko Matsui. Zudem war der charismatische Showman und eingefleischte Basketballfan Teil von „Gentlemen of the Night” (mit Marion Meadows und Warren Hill), „Sax and the City“ (mit Meadows und Vincent Ingala) sowie „Peter, Paul and Euge“ (mit Peter White und Euge Groove). Mit seiner letzten CD „Countdown“ startete Paul, der die stilistischen Grenzen des Genres gerne mit Einflüssen aus anderen Musikrichtungen auslotet, in die dritte Dekade seiner Karriere. Dabei mixte er seinen typischen jazzy/funk/soul vibe mit markanten Elementen aus Synthy Dance Pop/EDM, tranceartigem Neo-Soul, Electronica, gesellig-leichtem Rock, Reggaeton und gar einem Hauch Blues.
live at Algarve Smooth Jazz Festival 2018 Saturday, October 20, 22:15 h & on Wednesday, October 17, 21:00 h (Allstar jam)
Also a groundbreaking force among the sax elite of contemporary jazz: Denver native Paul Taylor took up the saxophone aged seven, and graduated as a music performance major from University of Nevada. Though having lived in Las Vegas, the proximity of his adopted hometown to Los Angeles gave him many opportunities to vibe with other R&B and contemporary jazz stars, including Jeff Lorber, The Rippingtons and Keiko Matsui. In addition, the charismatic showman and longtime basketball enthusiast was part of “Gentlemen of the Night” (with Marion Meadows and Warren Hill), “Sax and the City” (with Meadows and Vincent Ingala) and “Peter, Paul and Euge” (with Peter White and Euge Groove). With his latest CD “Countdown”, Paul, who has never been afraid to step out of the box of the “typical” urban jazz sound and mix it with other genres, launches into his third decade as a solo artist. The album fuses his trademark jazzy/funk/soul vibe with prominent elements of synthy dance pop/EDM, trancelike neo-soul, electronica, folksy lite rock, reggaeton and even a touch of blues.
Paul Taylor
FACTS 11 solo albums | 3 No.1 & 6 Top10 hits plus 7 Top10 albums at the Billboard jazz charts | Known for his mix of funk & sensuality
Image: Mark Lori Stoll Mediana 2010
DISCOGRAPHY Countdown (2016) Tenacity (2014) Prime Time (2011) Burnin‘ (2009) Ladies‘ Choice (2007) Nightlife (2005) Steppin‘ Out (2003) Hypnotic (2001) Undercover (2000) Pleasure Seeker (1997) On The Horn (1995) www.paultaylorsax.com
Paul Taylor | Artists 15
Lin Rountree live at Algarve Smooth Jazz Festival 2018 Sunday, October 21, 11:00 h & on Wednesday, October 17, 21:00 h (Allstar jam)
FACTS 6 solo albums | No.1 & 7 Top20 hits plus No.20 album at the Billboard jazz charts | Performed and recorded with KEM, George Duke, Julian Vaughn, Tim Bowman, etc. DISCOGRAPHY Stronger Still (2018) Soul Funky (2015) Serendipitous (2013) Soul-Tree – The Soul-Jazz Experience (2010) Sumthin’ Good (2008) Groovetree (2005) linrountreemusic.com
16 Artists | Lin Rountree
“With his hip vibe and soulful sound, the fresh young artist brings the cool factor back to the genre”, says Trippin’ N Rhythm Records referring to Detroit based Lin Rountree. Born in New York City in 1971, the trumpeter and producer grew up in Alexandria, Virginia, where he began playing trumpet around age 11. A talented high school player, he participated in music programs offered through the Duke Ellington School for the Performing Arts and later honed his skills at Florida A&M University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Also during this period, Lin continued to study the music of artists like Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard or Tom Browne. In 2005, he made his debut with “Groovetree” and returned with several more well-regarded albums that earned him 12 chart topping Billboard singles, including the Billboard #1 Hit “Pass The Groove” from his latest CD. The outstanding live performer has also collaborated with some of the industry’s top R&B/Contemporary Jazz artists, such as George Duke, U-Nam or Tim Bowman.
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„Mit seinen hippen Vibes und seinem gefühlvollen Sound bringt der frische junge Künstler den Coolness-Faktor zurück ins Genre“, sagt Trippin‘ N Rhythm Records und meint damit den in Detroit lebenden Lin Rountree. Der 1971 in New York geborene Trompeter und Produzent wuchs in Alexandria, Virginia, auf, wo er mit elf Jahren begann, Trompete zu spielen. Schon auf der Highschool galt er als Talent und nahm an Musikprogrammen der Duke Ellington School for the Performing Arts teil. Später verfeinerte er seine Fertigkeiten an der Florida A&M University, wo er auch seinen Bachelor in BWL erwarb. Zur selben Zeit studierte Lin auch die Musik von Künstlern wie Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard oder Tom Browne. 2005 gab er mit „Groovetree“ sein Debüt und legte noch einige weitere angesehene Alben nach. 12 seiner Singles eroberten vordere Plätze in den Billboard Charts, darunter auch der Billboard-#1-Hit „Pass The Groove“ von seiner neuesten CD. Der herausragende Live-Performer hat auch mit einigen der besten R&B-/Contemporary-JazzKünstlern zusammengearbeitet, wie etwa George Duke, U-Nam oder Tim Bowman.
“Com as suas modernas vibrações e o seu som cheio de soul, este jovem e fresco artista devolve ao género o seu factor cool”, diz a Trippin’ N Rhythm Records referindo-se a Lin Rountree que reside em Detroit. Nascido em Nova Iorque em 1971, o trompetista e produtor cresceu em Alexandria, Virgínia, onde começou a tocar trompete por volta dos 11 anos. Já no liceu era considerado um talento e participou em programas de música da Duke Ellington School of Performing Arts e mais tarde aperfeiçoou as suas capacidades na Florida A&M University onde obteve o bacharelato em administração de empresas. Durante esse período Lin continuou também a estudar a música de artistas como Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard ou Tom Browne. Em 2005, fez a sua estreia com “Groovetree” e regressou com vários outros bem acolhidos álbuns que alcançaram 12 singles nos topos da tabela Billboard, incluindo o n.º 1 do Billboard “Pass The Groove” do seu mais recente CD. O extraordinário músico de actuações ao vivo também colaborou com alguns artistas de topo da indústria do R&B/Jazz Contemporâneo, tais como George Duke, U-Nam ou Tim Bowman.
Um inglês que confere charme e alegria à sua música. O resultado: Smooth Jazz com uma vivacidade que falta a muitos outros neste género musical. Nascido em Luton em 1954, White era, já em criança, um apaixonado pela música. Aprendeu a tocar muitos instrumentos, incluindo clarinete, trombone, violino e piano. E naturalmente, como tantos outros jovens que cresceram no auge dos Beatles e Rolling Stones, tendeu para a guitarra. Quando a sua guitarra elétrica ardeu num incêndio, ele teve de recorrer a uma acústica. Da necessidade fez-se virtude: White descobriu o seu amor pela música acústica. Aos 20 anos foi convidado a integrar a Al Stewart’s Band para a digressão pela Inglaterra, Escócia e Estados Unidos da América em 1975 – foi o início de uma colaboração de 20 anos. Trabalhou com Stewart, inicialmente como pianista e posteriormente também como guitarrista, compositor e coprodutor. Em 1979 mudaram-se os dois para Los Angeles e fundaram a banda “Shot in the Dark” e uma discográfica de nome Lobster Music. Em 1990 White lançou o seu primeiro álbum a solo. O álbum rapidamente se tornou o disco preferido das emissoras de rádio de jazz contemporâneo. Após catorze álbuns com sucesso, White lançou em 2016 o álbum “Groovin” uma interpretação de composições intemporais desde 1950 até aos anos 80. An Englishman who accentuates his music with charm and playfulness. The result: Smooth Jazz with a spiritedness which many others in this genre lack. Born in Luton in 1954, White devoted himself to music already as a child. He learned to play several instruments, including the clarinet, trombone, violin and piano. And of course, like so many youngsters growing up during the heyday of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, he gravitated to the guitar. After his first electric guitar had burnt in a fire, he had to play an acoustic guitar. He made the best of it and discovered his love for acoustic music. At 20, he was invited to join Al Stewart’s band for a tour of England, Scotland, and the U.S. in 1975. This was the beginning of a 20 year association. He worked with Stewart as a pianist at first, and later also as a guitarist, composer and co-producer. In 1979, both moved to Los Angeles, formed the band “Shot in the Dark” and a record label called Lobster Music. In 1990 White published his first solo CD. 14 successful albums later, “Groovin” followed in 2016 – an interpretation of timeless compositions from the 1950s to the ’80s.
live at Algarve Smooth Jazz Festival 2018 Sunday, October 21, 12:30
FACTS 15 solo albums | 6 No.1 & 9 Top10 hits plus 10 Top5 albums at the Billboard jazz charts | 4x Best guitarist of the year DISCOGRAPHY Groovin’ (2016) Smile (2014) Here We Go (2012) Good Day (2008) Peter White Christmas (2007) Playin’ Favorites (2006) Confidential (2004) Glow (2001) Perfect Moment (1998) Songs Of The Season (1997) Caravan Of Dreams (1996) Reflections (1994) Promenade (1993) Excusez-Moi (1992) Reveillez-Vous (1990)
Image: Lori Stoll
Ein Engländer, der Charme und Verspieltheit in seine Musik legt. Das Ergebnis: Smooth Jazz mit einer Lebendigkeit, die vielen anderen in diesem Genre fehlt. 1954 in Luton geboren, war White schon als Kind in Musik vernarrt. Er lernte viele Instrumente, inklusive Klarinette, Posaune, Violine und Klavier. Und natürlich, wie so viele Jugendliche, die in der Blütezeit der Beatles und Rolling Stones aufwuchsen, tendierte er zur Gitarre. Nachdem seine erste elektrische Gitarre in einem Feuer verbrannt war, musste er mit einer akustischen Vorlieb nehmen. Aus der Not wurde Tugend: White entdeckte seine Liebe zur akustischen Musik. Mit 20 wurde er eingeladen, Al Stewart’s Band für die 1975er-Tour durch England, Schottland und die USA beizutreten – das war der Beginn einer 20-jährigen Zusammenarbeit. Zuerst als Pianist, später arbeitete er auch als Gitarrist, Komponist und Co-Produzent mit Stewart. 1979 zogen beide nach Los Angeles, gründeten die Band „Shot in the Dark“ und eine Plattenfirma namens Lobster Music. 1990 veröffentlichte White sein erstes Solo-Album, vierzehn erfolgreiche Alben später folgte 2016 „Groovin‘“: eine Interpretation zeitloser Kompositionen aus den 1950er bis ‘80ern.
Peter White
Peter White | Artists 17
OLI SILK | Keyboards www.olisilk.com
MARK JAIMES | Guitar www.facebook.com/mark.jaimes.37
UK-Keyboardist Oli Silk began writing and recording music as part of jazz funk duo “Sugar and Silk” in the late 1990’s. Fast forward a decade, and Oli now has five CD’s to his name, including many chart topping radio singles. He remains one of the most dynamic and energetic keyboardists in the genre, and his unique mix of jazzy instrumentals, funky vocal cuts and down right dirty ol’ school keytar and vocoder, give his live shows that real wow factor and have garnered him a loyal and dedicated fan-base. Oli’s skills as a keys player have made him the go-to guy for some of the genre’s biggest artists when they tour Europe – e. g. Gerald Albright, Boney James, Dave Koz, Euge Groove and Peter White. His credentials as a musical director are also far reaching, most notably for four years at the Dubai International Jazz Festival – overseeing some 30+ artists on the Jazz Garden Stage. When off stage, Oli is a sought-after smooth jazz producer, composer and mix engineer. He has also composed music for TV.
Mark Jaimes is a London based session musician with a long and varied career. He started playing guitar at age five and did his first gig age nine. After several record contracts playing in soul bands, he decided to pursue a career as a session musician and became the resident guitarist for David Dundas Music, playing on many high profile jingles for TV and film. He toured with various artists until ’98 when after a recording session with Simply Red, was asked to join the band. Mark toured and recorded with Simply Red for five years until 2003, then embarked on a career as a producer with longtime friend and musician Danny Saxon. He produced hits for various artists including Simply Red and Luciano Pavarotti. Mark is also a regular on the smooth jazz scene, having played with Dave Koz, Brian Culbertson, Peter White, Rick Braun, Richard Elliott, Chuck Loeb, Euge Groove, Mindi Abair and many more.
OREFO ORAKWUE | Bass www.orefo.com
Andrew Small | Drums www.andrewsmall.net
Bass guitarist Orefo Orakwue has established himself as a familiar face on the UK contemporary/ smooth Jazz circuit. Whilst co writing and producing alongside the exciting new UK singer/songwriter Elle Cato (latest release “I Am”), Orefo has been on call to provide his infectious bass lines & grooves for artists such as Brian Culbertson, Boney James, Euge Groove, Jeff Lorber, Oli Silk, Paul Brown, Brian Simpson, Jonathan Fritzén and Vincent Ingala. He has also shared stage with Jazz virtuoso guitarist Martin Taylor, Matt Bianco, and Atlanta born singer/pianist Avery Sunshine. Along with his current Musical Director duties with American singer/ songwriter Anastacia, Orefo’s versatility has also spread into the fields of Pop, R&B and World music.
Andrew Small started trying out guitars, bass and keyboards in his local church, before settling with the drums. After dabbling for some time he became serious at the age of 19 studying music at Middlesex University. Meanwhile, Andrew has spent over 25 years mainly working as a highly regarded drummer, musical director, producer and songwriter trusted by the likes of e. g. Kylie Minogue, Massive Attack and Il Divo. He was part of numerous live tours, recording sessions and TV shows. Based just outside London in the UK, Andrew has also worked with several smooth jazz artists incl. Euge Groove, Steve Cole, Gerald Albright, Jeff Lorber and Nick Colionne. He recently released his own debut jazz album “What Happens Now” and is eagerly looking forward to his first experience of the Algarve Smooth Jazz Festival.
18 Artists | Featured musicians
Images: Graeme Holiday, Christian Nordström, Orefo Orakwue, Andrew Small
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Orefo Orakwue – Bass –
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Featured Festival musicians | Artists 19
Lutz Deterra – Keyboards –
Andrew Tolman – Bass –
Marcus Finnie – Drums –
Images: Christian Nordström, Nadine Targiel, Andrew Tolman, Marcus Finnie
FESTIVAL MUSICIANS 20 Rubrik Artists || Inhalt Featured musicians
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CHRISTOPH LINDNER | Guitar wwwfacebook.com/christoph.lindner.549
LUTZ DETERRA | Keyboards www.deterra.de The pianist, composer, arranger and producer Lutz Deterra was touring on international stages such as the Wembley Hall in London or the Kumputa Festival Hall in Kuala Lumpur on behalf of the company Technics Musical Instruments from 1982. In 1991, Lutz became member of the Matsushita Musician’s team, which was designing the musical software and concepts of Technics keyboards in Japan. In that time, he also met the jazz musician Dave Grusin, with whom he toured in England later. His quick ability to adapt and his “quick ear” made him a popular session musician in Germany. Since then, Lutz Deterra has been playing in several band formations and as a keyboardist in diverse musical world successes, such as Starlight Express, Elizabeth, Miami Nights, Tabaluga and Saturday Night Fever. In 1997, he released his first solo album “Out of my pocket“. In 1999, he became musical director of the California Sunset Records Allstar Band and toured through Europe with stars of the U.S. jazz scene like Nelson Rangell, Nathan East, Rick Braun, Peter White, Eric Marienthal and Gabriela Anders. This was followed by engagements with Marla Glen in the ARD (TV), Jennifer Rush in London and 72 times in the TV show “Have you ever” on VOX. Till this date, Lutz Deterra prefers performing live on stage. In 2011, he released his second CD “Rue Parnasse”.
Andrew Tolman | Bass www.andytolman.com Andy Tolman is a bass player, guitarist, composer and producer with 20 years of experience in the London music scene. Andy has performed and recorded with a diverse range of artists in almost all genres of music and numerous musical environments, from Abbey Road studios to Ronnie Scott’s Jazz club to some of the biggest festivals in Europe. Listed below are some of the artist Andy has worked with: Anastacia, Ben E King, The Impressions, Rodriguez, Alfie Boe, Leon Ware, The Emotions, Deneice Williams, Jo Harman and Gerald Albright.
German guitarist Christoph Lindner has worked as a sideman and studio player besides being a songwriter for several releases. He took lessons e.g. with the renowned professor for jazz guitar Heiner Beringmeier and graduated from the course of study for popular music at the academy for music in Hamburg. Since he has been working as a professional musician, he has toured Europe and Canada with various artists and played on albums of such big names like Marla Glenn, Michael Bolton, Andy Fraser or Bobby Kimball. Besides from playing guitar on Jingles, Trailers and film scores for TV he was booked for several tours like the European Rocky Horror Show and for numerous musical shows and plays like Mamma Mia, Hairspray or Miami Nights. In addition, he played hundreds of clinics and shows (e.g. NAMM Show LA) for Yamaha and other brands. Since 2008, Chris has been endorser for the boutiqueamp-and effectsmanufacterer Tonehunter. Last but not least, he writes and produces his own music, e.g. instrumental CD’s like “Grooving Bone Guitars” or the “Threeopatic” album of his trio Lindybunch (together with Simon Scheibel (drums) and Martin Zänder (bass).
MARCUS FINNIE | Drums www.facebook.com/marcusfinnie.drum A Memphis native, Marcus Finnie began playing drums at church accompanying his mother on organ. Once he moved to Murfreesboro for college, he furthered his musical experience in marching band, jazz band and orchestra. He then switched his major to the school’s most popular major, “Recording Arts” to learn production and studio techniques. After college that year, one gig led to another. After having toured the summer with Contemporary Christian Artist Warren Barfield, he got the call to go on the road with Donna Summer. While on the road with her, he met Billy Preston and in between Donna’s tours, he went out with Billy Preston and Larry Carlton traveling over seas numerous times within weeks. Over the last few years on he would go on to tour Japan and South Africa with Earl Klugh, Kirk Whalum and shortly afterwards BWB (Rick Braun, Kirk Whalum, and Norman Brown). Marcus also performed with Lalah Hathaway, Keiko Matsui, Nelson Rangell, Chuck Wicks, Gerald Veasly, Monty Montgomery, and Gerald Albright. He continues recording and touring while teaching and conducting clinics. He also writes, produces and arranges R&B, pop and jazz. His solo CD “Boundless” was released in 2010.
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Home of the Festival
VILA VITA Parc Resort & Spa Com a sua arquitectura de inspiração mourisca, este resort, do grupo VILA VITA e membro do “The Leading Hotels of the World”, ergue-se majestosamente sobre a costa rochosa algarvia, em 22 hectares de jardins subtropicais, recebendo os seus hóspedes com serviço personalizado e verdadeira hospitalidade portuguesa.
O VILA VITA Parc não só tem os ingredientes perfeitos para as suas férias, como oferece também o ambiente ideal para eventos e celebrações especiais. Uma localização de sonho, para experiências inesquecíveis!
With its Moorish-inspired architecture, the flagship of the VILA VITA group – one of the “Leading Hotels of the World” – sits in splendour high above the rocky coast of the Algarve. Situated amidst 22 hectares of subtropical parkland, the 5-star hideaway welcomes its guests with individual service and true Portuguese hospitality. You have the choice of luxurious rooms and suites as well as spacious villas with their own pool. The culinary delights served in the ten restaurants range from rustic Portuguese specialities to award-winning gourmet cuisine. Various bars, a café, a wine cellar and a German beer garden offer a wide variety of taste experiences, while the wellness area is a haven of peace, relaxation and recuperation. A perfect day is guaranteed by teeing off on the greens of the surrounding golf courses in the year-round golfing paradise of the Algarve – as well as enjoying tennis, yacht trips, the beach and the ocean. Not only does VILA VITA Parc have all the ingredients for the perfect holiday, but it is also the perfect backdrop for special celebrations and events. A dream location for unforgettable experiences!
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Poderá escolher entre quartos e suites, ou villas espaçosas com piscina privativa. As delícias servidas nos dez restaurantes vão desde especialidades regionais portuguesas a cozinha gourmet premiada. Diversos bares, um Café, uma Cave de Vinhos e um Jardim da Cerveja alemão oferecem uma variedade de escolha, e a área de bem estar é um retiro de paz e relaxamento. Um dia perfeito é garantido nos campos de golfe do Algarve, o paraíso dos golfistas, durante todo o ano. Para além disso, poderá dedicar-se a outras atividades como o ténis, excursões no Iate VILA VITA, atividades náuticas diversas, praia e o oceano.
Das Flaggschiff der VILA VITA Gruppe, Mitglied der „Leading Hotels of the World”, thront mit seiner maurisch inspirierten Architektur hoch über der Felsenküste der portugiesischen Algarve. Inmitten eines 22 Hektar großen, subtropischen Parks begrüßt das 5-SterneHideaway seine Gäste mit individuellem Service und gelebter portugiesischer Gastfreundschaft. Sowohl luxuriöse Zimmer und Suiten als auch großzügige Villen mit eigenem Pool stehen für Gäste zur Wahl. Von rustikalen portugiesischen Spezialitäten bis hin zur Sterne-Gourmetküche reicht die kulinarische Vielfalt der zehn Restaurants. Daneben sorgen diverse Bars, ein Café, ein Weinkeller und ein Biergarten für abwechslungsreiche Geschmackserlebnisse. Der Wellnessbereich ist eine Oase der Ruhe, Entspannung und Erholung. Einen perfekten Tag garantieren viele Abschläge an den Greens der umliegenden Golfplätze im ganzjährigen Golf-Eldorado Algarve sowie Tennis, Yachtausflüge, Strand und Ozean. Das VILA VITA Parc hat nicht nur alle Zutaten zum Traumurlaub, sondern bietet auch die ideale Kulisse für besondere Feierlichkeiten und Events. Eine wahre Traumlocation für unvergessliche Erlebnisse.
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REVIEW Oli Silk Orefo Orakwue
Mark Jaimes
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Westley Joseph
Brian Culbertson
Orefo Orakwue
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Keiko Matsui
All Stars Selection: Mark Jaimes, Paul Brown, Tom Braxton, Jackiem Joyner, Kirk Whalum (left to right)
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Gerey Johnson
Eric Valentine
Kirk Whalum
Paul Jackson Jr.
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Fine food & wine
Tom Braxton
2nd Algarve Smooth Jazz Festival 2017 at VILA VITA Parc Resort & Spa Larry Braggs
Elle Cato
Paul Brown
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Smooth Jazz Festival Mallorca 2018:
Tim Bowman
Let the music play… This year’s 7th Mallorca Smooth Jazz Festival took place as usual at the Protur Biomar Hotel in Sa Coma, Mallorca, Spain. Jazz fans from all over the world gathered at this great hotel to enjoy their favourite artists and meet like-minded people. This year’s lineup was simply awesome, making the festival one of the best in its history. I arrived Thursday evening just in time for the Smooth Jazz All-Stars show, which due to cold weather was not held as planned outdoors at Església Nova, instead it took place at the hotel venue, which was fine with me as well. The evening was hosted by Oli Silk, the band consisted of Frank Felix and Marius Goldhammer (bass), Marcus Finnie and Heiko Braun (drums), plus Mark Jaimes (guitar). We got an overwhelming number of players to entertain us, during the first track, one after the other came onto stage to play: Euge Groove, Nick Colionne, Althea Rene, Chris Standring, Tim Bowman, Marcus Anderson, James Lloyd and Jazmin Ghent. During the varied show, each one got their solo spot to perform, most memorable were Althea’s rendition of the Roy Ayers classic “Mystic Voyage”, while Chris performed Herbie Hancock’s “Cantaloupe Island”. Apart of the covers, a lot of original material was played, in addition Marcus Finnie did one track from his Boundless release, while Mark played one track from his upcoming solo release and Oli did one of his hits. James was frequently summoned onto the stage to join in, always delivering with his playful energy. Despite decades in the business, this man still seems to enjoy every minute of it. They wrapped it up with an extended version of “Always There” with everybody on stage. Let me sum this memorable evening up as “smooth jazz bliss” provided by a lot of talented musicians that seemed to enjoy it as much as we did. The festival was off to a great start.
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Euge Groove
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solo spots, he wandered out into the crowd doing his rendition of “Just My Imagination” which was beautiful. At the end of the show people were dancing and all had a good time. Saturday noon saxophonist Marcus Anderson appeared, and was accompanied by Martin Feske, Marcus Finnie, Marius Goldhammer and Lutz Deterra. He kicked off his show with a couple of high octane sax tracks, bringing things up to speed. He did one song on the EWI, before he did a nice cover of Michael Jackson’s “Remember The Time”, then doing a few of his own compositions, like “Backseat Driver” and “Cup Of Joe” with a nice guitar solo by Martin. He did a stroll in the audience playing “Yearning
Friday night, it continued with guitar player Tim Bowman. He was supported by Martin Feske (guitar), Marcus Finnie (drums), Lutz Deterra (keys) and Marius Goldhammer (bass), with special guest Marcus Anderson on saxophone throughout the show. They went through a string of Tim’s best tracks like “Rapture”, “Summer Groove” and others, for a blues track he had Nick Colionne and James Lloyd join him on stage. With all the talent at hand, this was the right thing to do. His show was upbeat and his fluid guitar lines went down very well with the crowd, his medley of Stevie Wonder’s “I Wish” and EWF’s “Getaway” had people on their feet. He was asked for an encore and did “Let The Good Times Roll”, finishing a great show.
Nick Colionne
Next was saxophonist Euge Groove, his band consisted of Mark Jaimes (guitar), Heiko Braun (drums), Frank Felix (bass) and Oli Silk (keys). He did a solid show going through hits like “Living Large” and “Born 2 Groove” with the usual badonkadonk contest, which was won by a gentleman with some decidedly expressive dancing moves. The band provided a solid foundation with Mark Jaimes having several
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For Your Love”, handing out roses to some lucky females. Having been a former band member of Prince, he paid his former boss a tribute with a medley, among the songs played were “Diamonds And Pearls”, “The Most Beautiful Girl In The World” and “Purple Rain”. Then he flipped the switch and funked it up with “Kiss” and Bruno Mars’ “Uptown Funk”, having people on their feet, finishing an entertaining and varied show.
James Lloyd
After an intermission, guitarist Nick Colionne took over, with Mark Jaimes, Heiko Braun, Oli Silk, plus his own bass player Gerrett Body. He dove right in with some uptempo tracks, featuring his awesome guitar skills, before he slowed it down with his rendition of “Rainy Night In Georgia”, featuring his silky smooth voice, having keyboardist James Lloyd guesting on this song. Other songs played were “Morning Call” and “Keeping’ It Cool”. During “When You Love Somebody”, he did a lengthy stroll into the audience, reaching out to his fans. For the grande finale, he had Marcus Anderson, Jazmin Ghent, Tim Bowman and James Lloyd joining him, first they channeled the spirit of JB, then did a long version of “Whatta ‘Bout You” pulling all the stops, having everybody solo, plus several audience members to get up and dance, it was off the hook! Saturday night started with the show of James Lloyd, founding member of the seminal group Pieces Of A Dream which was discovered and supported by the late Grover Washington, Jr. in
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the 70ies. James released his first solo CD “Here We Go” in 2015 and emerged as a solo artist. He was supported by Lutz Deterra, Martin Feske, Marcus Finnie and Marius Goldhammer. He entered the room from the rear playing his keytar, before he went through a sting of songs from his album, like the groovy “No Holds Barred”, the heartfelt “Granted Wish” and the fusion track “For The Duke In Me”, a tribute to the late George Duke. The show was mostly laid back, but time flew while we immersed ourselves into the melodic music of this man. He wrapped it up with the keytar strapped around his neck and a lengthy stroll through the audience. This was a very satisfying show by a true talent who emanates boundless joy. After a set change, Incognito led by Bluey Maunick appeared, the band consisted of Matt Cooper (keys), Fancis Hylton (bass), Francesco Mendolia (drums), a new percussion player hailing from the Philippines, the three piece horn section, plus awesome guitar player Francisco Sales. The lineup of singers consisted of Mo Brandis, Imaani and Joy Rose. They kicked off the show with a jazz-funk instrumental, before they did their greatest songs like “1975”, “Deep Water”, “Still A Friend Of Mine”, Stevie Wonder’s “Don’t You Worry ‘Bout A Thing” and the epic drums and percussion battle that has become a firm part of their show. The band was tight and all the singers were singing beautifully. They finished their show well past midnight with their rendition of “Always There”, closing a great evening of music. Sunday morning, upcoming sax player Jazmin Ghent did her set. She was accompanied by Mark Jaimes, Heiko Braun, Frank Felix and Oli Silk. She brought things up to speed with AWB’s “Pick Up The Pieces” with James Lloyd and the Temptations’ “Papa Was A Rolling Stone” with Nick Colionne guesting, but she dropped the ball bit on this one. Nevertheless she started to feel more comfortable with the next few songs, among them her own “Chocolate Sunshine” and her heartfelt rendition of the gospel classic “Walk With Me” that gave me goosebumps. She did a stroll into the audience during the nice slow burning “Lonely” by Janet Jackson that gave each band member an opportunity to solo. Then she had us get up and dance during her rendition of the Brothers Johnson classic “Stomp” and her hits medley of “Joy And Pain”, “Outstanding” and “Don’t Let Go”, which closed the show. This young female player is a great talent and with a few more years of experience, I am confident that she will join the ranks of the best of the genre.
Bob James
Jazmin Ghent
The Bob James Trio appeared next and were warmly received. Bob was accompanied by Pat Williams (drums) and Michael Palazzolo (acoustic bass). They started with an acoustic trio song, before Bob switched to the Fender Rhodes to play “Feel Like Making’ Love”, followed by “Night Crawler”, which was simply awesome and brought up vivid memories of my youth, when this music was blowing my mind the first time. After those two classics, they showcased a few tracks from their upcoming trio release Espresso, one of these songs being an acoustic version of “Mr. Magic” which was pretty original. Next was a great version of “Ain’t Misbehavin’”, before they wrapped it up with the inevitable “Westchester Lady”, that had guitarist Chris Standring guesting. They were asked back for an encore and did “Angela (Theme From Taxi)”. The band was great, Pat played in an understated and tasteful way, while Michael provided some exciting and groovy bass work. This concert by this living legend with his top notch sidemen was a highlight of the festival. Sunday night, Vincent Ingala took the stage. He was supported by Mark Jaimes, Heiko Braun, Frank Felix and Oli Silk. He had the audience in the palm of his hand right from the start with his silky smooth tenor sax, playing a song from his brand new release Personal Touch. He continued with a few tracks from his already vast catalog, like “Can’t Stop Now” and “Coast To Coast”, before he switched to the guitar, one of the highlights was his rendition of the People’s Choice “Do It Any Way You Wanna” that was grooving hard. He continued on the sax with the title track from his new release, which went down very well, playing a little more than an hour, leaving a satisfied crowd. Next were the duo of guitarist Chris Standring and trumpet player Cindy Bradley, tagged as C&C Soul Factory, accompanied by Marcus Finnie, Marius Goldhammer and Lutz Deterra. They had a certain chemistry and worked together well, playing songs from their respective catalogs. Chris Standring did “Oliver’s Twist” and “Static In The Attic”, while Cindy Bradley did “Lifted” and “Comin’ Home To My Baby” (dedicated to her dog), among others, providing an entertaining show. Both players have serious chops and are great improvisors. They came back for an encore, playing Herbie Hancock’s “Cantaloupe Island”, ending a great show.
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Cindy Bradley, Chris Standring
Althea Rene
Shakatak
Monday night, flutist Althea Rene took the stage, accompanied by Martin Feske, Marcus Finnie and Marius Goldhammer. She plays a beautiful alto flute and covered several tracks from her various releases, among them “Free” and “Gypsy Soul”. The band was cooking and Althea moved the crowd with her great playing. She did a stroll through the audience and doing a lengthy flute solo where she pulled all the stops. For the next uptempo song she asked for five dancers to join her on stage, she got ten, which led to a great party right on stage, which was fun. During the last song of her show, special guest James Lloyd came to the stage to play some mean fender rhodes piano. She was asked for an encore and did her version of the Roy Ayers classic “Mystic Voyage”, where she traded licks with James which was in the true spirit of jazz, wrapping up one of the best shows of the whole festival. The closing act were legendary group Shakatak, founded in 1980 and still going strong. Next to founding members Bill Sharpe (keys), Roger Odell (drums), George Anderson (bass) and Jill Saward (vocals, percussion, flute), we got Jacqui Hicks (vocals, sax, flute), and Alan Wormaid (guitar). The band went through their greatest hits, like “Night Birds”, “Streetwalkin’”, “Day By Day”, “Easier Said Than Done” and others. They stuck to the songs closely and didn’t solo extensively, which was a bit sad given the talent at hand, they also did only one instrumental, thus not meeting my expectations. On the other hand, the old-school bass and drums solo featuring the slapping of George Anderson was pretty cool. They came back for one more, doing “Down On The Street”, having everybody on their feet, ending the festival in style. Review by Peter Böhi of smoothjazzvibes.com Images by Christian Nordström of smoothjazzphoto.com
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Hans-Bernd Hülsmann presents:
Smooth Music all around ... wonderful jazz, introspective vocals, lifestyle soundtracks for us all to incorporate into our days, nights and weekends. Here is a list of my personal favorites so far this year! Reviews by Hans-Bernd Hülsmann of Smooth & Soul - Your guide to the world of smooth jazz (smooth-jazz.de)
BRIAN BROMBERG – Thicker Than Water With top bassist Brian Bromberg you never know exactly, in which direction his next work will tend. Whether smooth jazz, rock fusion, Bossa nova or contemporary jazz, one thing is certain: Brian stands for outstanding quality. His new album “Thicker Than Water” makes it easy to love it. The album starts with the provocative title “Is That the Best You Can Do?” When Brian stretches over the bass strings of his Kiesel B2 4 and B2 5 bass guitars, the impression of a virtuoso bass solo album is condensed, but then evaporates due to the strong use of wind instruments performed by Lee Thornburg (trumpet), Doug Webb (saxes) and Nick Lane (trombone). You can be assured Brian engaged the best musicians for the best recordings, no matter the cost answering the initial question with an astounding Yes. With this album, Brian opens the artistic field of bass to the attentive listener in a comprehensive spectrum in which it is rarely heard. His pronounced tendency to melodious themes makes it easy to follow his guiding principle.
ELAN TROTMAN – Incomparable Boston resident saxophonist Elan Trotman brings the sunshine into smooth jazz with his album “Incomparable”, released on Island Muzik Productions, Elan’s own company. “I Am Africa” is Elan’s confession to his origin. Originally hailing from the Caribbean island Barbados, his heart still beats for his mother continent. The African reflection is more in the beat than in the saxophone interpretation. Elan excellently upgrades this irresistible Hip Hop beat to “Incomparable”. “Canon In C” has the Caribbean flavor that runs like a thread through the entire album. Elan treats the sax with great verve and humor. The term “Canon” is not to be understood in a classic way, this is simply fascinating. “24 Hrs To Jakarta” is inspired by Elan’s travel to the Java Festival 2018 in Jakarta, where he performed together with Jeff Lorber and Michael Manson. Music is all about enjoyment and entertainment. When it comes to it, we are in good company with “Incomparable”.
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DEE BROWN – Remembering You Time flies by and guitarist Dee Brown is still on the top of game honing his skills to absolute perfection. All started with his debut “No Time To Waste”, soon followed by “A Little Elbowroom”, “Brown Sugar Honey-Coated Love” and this year’s “Remembering You”. Dee introduces into his new project with “romance”: “I Want You Too” is designed for the ladies. The influence of George Benson shines through in phrases and notes. “Hey Baby” joins seamlessly. Dee’s fluent style is perfectly supported by strings and sax. Be aware that Dee dedicated the entire project to his late fiancée Shaunia Edwards. He tragically lost her by an unexpected illness while he was preparing for their summer wedding. “Remembering You” tonalises the sadness of loss in an instrumental duet of Dee on guitar and Dezie McCuller on soprano saxophone. Although the entire project is pervaded by a muted melancholy, Dee remains true to his artistic integrity as jazz guitarist with this CD.
MARCUS MILLER – Laid Black Bass icon Marcus Miller, one of the top five world bass players, not only possesses a high reputation among critics but also among his professional colleagues. His solo albums are not pure collections of songs but conceptually planned. “Trip Trap” introduces into the darkness of Marcus’ bass with breathtaking virtuosity running the scales up and down, while “Take 6” delivers a sonic Gospel atmosphere. Marcus performs no bass but bass clarinet and Kirk Whalum is in the lead on his tenor sax, who in the course of the piece is playing a jazzy battle with alto saxophonist Alex Han. The final tune “Preacher’s Kid” differs significantly from the other songs on the album. Marcus’ album “Laid Black” is a CD, which does not make it easy for the listener. Miller puts the preferences on the bass and makes only one exception. The style mix makes the whole thing even more challenging, but those who love his music, gladly accept this. Below the line, the music world benefits from his album and that’s the only thing that matters.
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