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GABRIEL MARK HASSELBACH

• MidCentury Modern Vol. 2

(Windtunnel Records)

This fall, Album of the Year winner Gabriel Mark Hasselbach broke Spotify records and just returned from the Algarve Smooth Jazz Festival. His new album, MidCentury Modern Vol. 2, takes a walk on the wild side and goes old school!

http://gabrieljazz.posthaven.com/gabriel-video-from-algarve-smooth-jazz-festival AvAilAble At: www.WindtunnelRecords.com, iTunes, www.cdbaby.com, www.amazon.com, www.spotify.com, www.apple.com/apple-music Website: www.GabrielJazz.com

MARQUEAL JORDAN

• Intention & Purpose

(October 23rd Music)

Saxophonist and vocalist Marqueal Jordan’s sophomore release takes the listener on a journey through contemporary jazz, soul/R&B and instrumental hip-hop. It features the lead single, “Conversations,” the soulful vocal tune “It’s All Up To You,” and the Billboard Top 20 Smooth Jazz hit

“If You Only Knew.” AvAilAble At: www.cdbaby.com, www.amazon.com, iTunes, https://play.google.com/store and all digital outlets Website: http://marquealjordan.com

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MARION MEADOWS

• Christmas With You

(Sunsight Music)

Marion Meadows reaches back to his childhood for the inspiration that fuels his debut holiday album, Christmas With You. Meadows teams up with veteran producer Rahni Song to record an album that has something for everyone. Christmas With You features Norman Brown, Blake Aaron, Joey Sommerville, Gail Jhonson and many more. AvAilAble At: iTunes, www.amazon.com, www.cdbaby.com, www.spotify.com, Apple Music Website: www.marionmeadows.com (where autographed CDs and digital downloads are available)

JOEY SOMMERVILLE

• “O Holy Night” single

(Jay Vox, Inc.)

Joey Sommerville returns with a gift for the holidays ... a fresh, innovative version of the classic “O Holy Night.” It sets the table for his upcoming new album due out early 2020. You can get a peep of Sommerville’s new vibe by checking out the self-empowerment anthem “Might As Well Be the self-empowerment anthem “Might As Well Be You” on YouTube, featuring footage from around the world, including the paradise of Majorca. Good Times! AVAILABLE AT: iTunes and all digital outlets WEBSITE: www.joeysommerville.com

Thank you from the publisher

It takes a talented team to produce and distribute each issue of Smooth Jazz News. I would like to acknowledge the following professionals who contributed to this magazine in 2019:

Copy editors: JoAnn Armke, Felicia Campbell, Kerri De Rosier, Paula Fitzgerald, Barbara Knox, Brad Sondak Graphic designers: JoAnn Armke, Gina Mancini Operations and distribution manager: Craig Collier Photographers: Pat Benter, David Hopley, Ambrose Martin, Ellis Moore Writers: Ken Capobianco, Quincy LeGardye, Marcia Manna, Darcy Peters