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The following musicians are performing in addition to the duo: Joel del Rosario (guitar), KennyKen Franklin (bass), Matt Godina (guitar, keyboards, programming), Chieli Minucci (guitar), Andy Snitzer (sax), Roberto Vally (bass), Stanley Evans (guitar), Kenji Matsui (guitar wah), Tony Peebles (sax), Mona Attia (vocals), Lebron Dennis (sax), Eric Marienthal (sax), Carlyle Barriteau (guitar), Greg Vail (sax), and Tony Guerrero (trumpet). The album starts with EBF featuring guitarist Joel del Rosario. Especially the Salsa piano solo lets you rock through the roof. On the titled song the group is joined by guitarist and producer Matt Godina, a well-polished artist who perfectly fits in the group. He also produced Night Out and New Hope and played guitar on these tunes. Tidal is the second single of the album presenting two stars, Chieli Minucci on guitar and Andy Snitzer on sax. This song has definitely the supreme west coast flair powerfully unfolded by top-notch musicians. On Bay Breeze Marco Montoya reunites with Stan Evans, and the old concept still works fine. Tony Peebles is the man of the sax with a meticulous handling of the melody. When I would be asked which of the musicians is shining most on Night Out, then I would clearly identify Marco at the piano who creates a terrific groove. Smooth Jazz Alley is a silky ride to the streets of sophisticated zephyrs featuring Lebron Dennis on smooth soprano sax. He is joined by guitarist Joel del Rosario to the finest harmony. Like many other underground stations is the Montgomery Station in San Francisco in better times a busy and bustling hub. Not the a grouponed something in the time of the Corona crisis. Maybe this piece should remind us of that with a well-honed Eric Marienthal, who brings pepper into the melody and guitarist Carlyle Barriteau showcasing his prowess.
Bubba is the groups homage to brotherly friendship which
the musicians cultivate among themselves. The tune is highly staffed
with saxophonist Greg Vail, and the guitarists Stanley Evans and
Carlyle Barriteau.
The Smooth Jazz Alley has accomplished their mission with this multifaceted album with passionate authority. Let's Ride is the best remedy to bring some light into our situation.
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The
Smooth Jazz Alley is a San Francisco Bay Area based group founded
by keyboardist Marco Montoya and guitarist Stan Evans. Their
debut album was Been A Long Time Comin’ (2016). Stan
left the group in 2017 and was replaced by drummer Kevin Lewis in
2018. The new duo released the single Let's Ride, which
is also the title of the second album, now on sale in 2020.
