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DISCover New Music
from June-July 2019
ISAAC EDWARDS
• Begin Again
(Songs In My Pocket Music)
Begin Again, the latest release from extraordinary saxophonist Isaac Edwards, is a project about starting over. The 10-tracker, mixed by hit-maker Darren Rahn, is an amalgam of sounds and contemporary styles, offering vibrant shades of R&B, jazz, Latin and gospel. The first single, “Christina Christina,” is a zesty Latin-jazz The first single, “Christina Christina,” is a zesty Latin-jazz arrangement that reached No. 27 on the Groove Jazz Chart and No. 12 on Smoothjazz.com’s Radar Chart. AvAilAble At: iTunes, www.cdbaby.com, www.amazon.com Website: www.isaacedwardsmusic.com
PHAZE II
• No Cover Charge
(Phaze II Publishing)
No Cover Charge is Phaze II’s fifth release. This CD has a few jazz classic covers along with some brand-new original music ranging from jazz funk, contemporary jazz, Latin jazz and R&B. The funky single “In The Pocket” reached No. 77 on Smooth Jazz Network’s Top 100 chart! AvAilAble At: www.cdbaby.com Website: www.phaze2jazz.com
REGGIE CODRINGTON
• Against the Odds
(M.A.N.D.A.T.E. Records Inc.)
Reggie Codrington possesses a natural ability to manufacture sultry songs that are tranquil and mesmerizing. Yet his playful, funky side pays homage to the upbeat, fever pitch tunes that make you wanna move. His masterful and balanced approach to jazz puts him in a distinctive and diverse category of his own. AvAilAble At: iTunes, www.amazon.com and other digital music mediums Website: www.reggiecodrington.com
SPONTANEOUS GROOVIN’ COMBUSTION
• ”Kickin’ It” single
(Tune 9 Records)
“Kickin’ It” is the explosive debut single from Spontaneous Groovin’ Combustion on their selftitled EP due later in 2019. “Kickin’ It” is sparking fires all over smooth jazz radio with its tight, old schoolin’ horns wrapped around a funky alto sax melody and solo. AvAilAble At: www.amazonmusic.com, www.applemusic.com, www.bandcamp.com, www.cdbaby.com, www.googleplay.com, iTunes, www.spotify.com Website: www.spontaneousgroovincombustion.com
ROB ZINN
• Walk The Walk
(Rob Zinn Music)
Rob Zinn’s second album, produced by double- GRAMMY-winner Paul Brown, is an explosive collection of spirited grooves and vibes from ambient, soulful and bluesy to mid-tempo sensual and deep in-the-pocket funk. Watch out for Rob’s fresh, hot new single, “All In,” coming out this summer. AvAilAble At: www.amazon.com, www.cdbaby.com, www.robzinn.com, iTunes, www.Spotify.com and all digital music mediums Website: www.robzinn.com
JOHNNY BRITT
• So Hot
(J-Jams Records)
Johnny Britt has penned three No. 1 Billboard hit singles for Boney James, and he has also written for Rick Braun, among others. The title track from this singer-trumpeter’s new breakthrough CD, So Hot, was one of the most added on the charts. Recently featured on “The Dave Koz Radio Show,” So Hot features Najee, Nils and Paul Brown. AvAilAble At: iTunes, www.amazon.com Website: www.johnnybritt.com