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  1. 30 July 2015Groove therapy: contemporary jazz singer Carol Duboc keeps her diary open on “Colored Glasses”Los Angeles, California (30 July 2015): Her seventh album, due September 18, is bolstered by collaborator Jeff Lorber’s R&B rhythms.Read more
  2. 14 July 2015Steven Davis: Jazz crooner’s big voice almost silenced permanentlyLos Angeles, California (14 July 2015):Read more
  3. 7 July 2015Masterfully “Cool”: An album unlike any other by Bob James and Nathan EastNashville, Tennessee (7 July 2015): Albums just aren’t made like the way “The New Cool” was made. Yamaha Entertainment Group label president Chris Gero put legendary keyboardist Bob James and master bassist Nathan East in the recording studio, equipped them with state-of-the-art Yamaha gear and gave them free reign to create. Recorded entirely in Nashville, the long-time collaborators emerged with an unexpected and audacious collection of original compositions plus a few handpicked classics, an acoustic jazz outing that will make you forget everything you thought you knew about these GRAMMY®-recognized artists best known as contemporary jazz luminaries. The disc produced by Gero, James and East will be released September 18.Read more
  4. 24 June 2015Steven Davis: Swept up in the magic of a classic “Romance”Los Angeles, California (24 June 2015):Read more
  5. 8 June 2015Bonk Breaker® to make the tough Tour of Utah a delicious and nutritious rideSanta Monica, California (8 June 2015): The sports nutrition maker is the official energy and protein bar of “America’s Toughest Stage Race”Read more
  6. 23 April 2015Steven Davis: “Perfectly Perfect” soundtrack for summer loveNashville, Tennessee (23 April 2015):Read more
  7. 1 April 2015Jazz royalty “Open Up” “The Vault” to help departed friend’s familyA few days prior to New Year’s Day, the day guitarist Jeff Golub passed away at age 59, his frequent collaborators Steven Miller, Rick Braun and Bud Harner put the finishing touches on Golub’s 13th solo album, “The Vault,” a collection of previously unreleased songs and reimagined early career gems that were redecorated with the assistance of some of the artist’s high-profile musician friends. Everyone involved with creating the album that was released today by eOne Music – musicians, producers, songwriters, engineers, mixers, mastering, graphic artists, etc. – donated their time to the project so that all of the money generated by record sales can go to Golub’s family.Read more
  8. 16 March 2015Blake Aaron spins soulful guitar tales on “Soul Stories,” coming May 5Aliso Viejo, Calif. (16 March 2014): Guitarist Blake Aaron utilized an unconventional approach when constructing his fifth album, “Soul Stories,” which will be released May 5 by Innervision Records. To maintain his presence on radio and in the marketplace while juggling a busy schedule as a first-call session player, featured sideman and in-demand producer, he issued a variety of singles with three cuts – the retro funk-disco energizer “Groove-O-Matic,” the urbane romantic duet with jazz crooner Spencer Day entitled “You’re the One for Me” and the salsa-singed “Encantadora” featuring Najee on flute – entering the Billboard Top 10. The ten-track “Soul Stories,” Aaron’s first collection that is entirely self-produced, contains eight original tunes authored by the artist.Read more
  9. 12 February 2015DW3 pays “Tribute” to their late drummer-mentor Ricky LawsonLos Angeles, California (12 February 2015):Read more
  10. 28 January 2015Saxophonist ShaShaty set to embark upon a “Dream Ride”Los Angeles, California (28 January 2015): It’s a new dawn for veteran contemporary jazz saxophonist ShaShaty, who will release his sixth album entitled “Brighter Day,” on March 3 on the newly formed A.H.I. Records. His first collection comprised entirely of original songs in more than a decade, the set showcases the artist who had a hand in writing seven of the disc’s eleven songs that were produced by guitarist-vocalist Steve Oliver, writer or co-writer of ten songs for the record. The energizing excursion “Dream Ride” bodes to illuminate radio playlists ahead of the album’s street date when the single is serviced to stations for airplay early next month. The video for the single will premiere at Universal CityWalk in Universal City, California where ShaShaty has been a featured performer over the past decade.Read more
  11. 15 January 2015Lawson Rollins is a virtuosic tour guide on a musical explorationSan Francisco, California (15 January 2015): Lawson Rollins is a virtuosic tour guide on a musical exploration around the globe on his fifth album, “Traveler,” which will be released February 17.Read more
  12. 12 January 2015Brian Culbertson celebrates a milestone anniversary “Live”Los Angeles, California (12 January 2015):Read more
  13. 29 July 2014Arizona Jazz Festival 2014Thousands of concert goers from all over the U.S. will be dancing in the desert October 24-26, 2014 when a stellar lineup of R&B and smooth jazz artists perform at the fall version of the Arizona Jazz Festival taking place at the posh Arizona Grand Resort & Spa. Tickets are on sale now for single-day and 3-day passes priced from $50 to $750 available at the festival’s website ( www.ArizonaJazzFestival.com ) and by calling event producer BTWconcerts.com at 602-244-8444.Read more
  14. 6 August 2013SiriusXM Watercolors Jazz Hall of FameYoung musicians fantasize about one day being a hall of famer yet contemporary jazz artists were left only to dream. Until now. SiriusXM’s Watercolors, the leading satellite radio channel devoted to the genre, is forming the SiriusXM Watercolors Jazz Hall of Fame to honor the legacies of its pioneering artists. Contemporary jazz icons David Sanborn, Earl Klugh and the late Grover Washington Jr. constitute the inaugural class that will be inducted into the music hall during a ceremony held aboard The Smooth Jazz Cruise this October 18th.Read more
  15. 3 December 2012Smooth Jazz And Public Relations – Great Scott P.R.oductionsRick Scott opened GREAT SCOTT P.R.ODUCTIONS in 1991 as a public relations, marketing and management firm. GSP designs and executes full-service publicity campaigns for recording artists, producers, songwriters, record labels, music theme cruises, athletes, and a variety of music, entertainment and sports entities, events and brands on the national, regional and local levels, including specialty markets (i.e. urban, jazz, adult pop, cycling, triathlon, etc.). In 2003, GSP entered the fray of sports representation with a focus on professional cycling. We have worked with legendary talent, major and independent record labels and international brands such as “American Idol,” AEG, Viagra, Cheerios, Sony, Warner Brothers, Capitol, Blue Note, Maverick, Mercury and Matador Records.Read more