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New Reviews in Starportrait

Keyboardist Brian Simpson is one of the most presented musicians on smooth jazz events. He is not only the musical director of Dave Koz but omnipresent as solo artist.

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New Reviews in Woodrow Wilkins' The Jazz Writer

Vocalists coming onto the jazz scene often dip into the well of the American Songbook, remaking classics that have been remade ad infinitum. One thing that sets this newcomer apart from that newcomer is the presentation. Introducing Katie Thiroux (BassKat Records, 2015) makes a distinction in that Thiroux isn’t just a vocalist fronting a band of jazz musicians. She is a musician.

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New Reviews in First View

Just appeared on my radar screen is saxophonist ShaShaty. He started his solo career with his self-titled debut album in 1993, followed by Voices In My Head, From Me to You (2008), Come Together (2011), and It's My Pleasure (2013). His 6th album Brighter Day will be released on March 3, 2015.

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New Reviews in Flashback

Earth, Wind & Fire is combining elements of funk, jazz, rock, and soul into an evolving form of fusion. With these many interfaces and their incredible stage presence, the group has become a legend in music history. In 2014 Maurice White, the founder of EWF, relaunched his label Kalimba Music, which was home of so many recordings of his group and supported musicians.

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New Reviews in Chris Mann's Diggin' Deeper

Kim Scott is one of the most sought-after classical and jazz flutists in the United States. Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, she burst onto the jazz scene in 2011 with her debut CD "Crossing Over". The record made it to the Billboard and Smoothjazz.com charts, bringing her worldwide visibility.

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Michel's Notes

There are a few instruments in the Funk/Jazz-Genre, which are very unusual as a lead-instrument. One of them is definitely the electro-violin, here played by Darrell "D-Funk" Looney.

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