A fabulous title track and a unique place in jazz history. These are just two of the elements which make “Mountain Dance” easily one of the most significant of Dave Grusin's musical offerings. Although originally recorded for JVC in 1979, this was the first Dave Grusin album to be released on his own label, Arista-GRP, in 1980. It not only represented the beginning of the digital age in jazz, but brought forth a piece which could easily be regarded as the Grusin signature tune, the always dazzling and exhilarating “Mountain Dance.” Starting off with the bouncy and infectious charmer, Dave Grusin's own “Rag Bag,” we move on to the mellow “Friends and Strangers,” a real anthem of the smooth side of the GRP sound (concert version to be heard on "GRP All-Stars Live In Japan").

A "here's-some-music-that's-influenced-us" mix, the 11th entry in the LATE NIGHT TALES series is an eclectic album compiled by the English folk-pop duo Turin Brakes. There's a mellow, downtempo vibe here, and a good bit of variety, with the likes of Chris Whitley and Gillian Welch sequenced alongside Talk Talk, Grant Green, J.J. Cale, and Silver Jews. Turin Brakes make a musical appearance with a cover of the Rolling Stones' "Moonlight Mile," which fits nicely into this blissfully low-key 17-song set.

The continued success of Kool&Klean genre is a result of talented approach and gently applied music craft by the mastermind Konstantin Klashtorni. His music feels like a soothing immersion into a musical mineral bath – a truly relaxing yet still sensual and romantic jaunt into the chill side of smooth urban jazz.

Dire Straits leader Mark Knopfler's intricate, introspective finger-picked guitar stylings make a perfect musical complement to the wistful tone of Bill Forsyth's comedy film, Local Hero. This album was billed as a Knopfler solo album rather than an original soundtrack album, with the notation "music … for the film." Knopfler brings along Dire Straits associates Alan Clark (keyboards) and John Illsley (bass), plus session aces like saxophonist Mike Brecker, vibes player Mike Mainieri, and drummers Steve Jordan and Terry Williams…

Prelude includes the biggest hit for CTI Records, the Grammy®-winning Also Sprach Zarathustra, an arrangement of Richard Strauss s fanfare used as the main theme in 2001: A Space Odyssey. It rose to No. 2 on the U.S. pop charts and won the 1974 Grammy Award® for Best Pop Instrumental Performance.

Lee Jones is an American jazz saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist. His self-produced music features him on clarinet, flute, guitar, bass guitar and occasional vocals. Lee has performed with national touring bands and collaborated with artist in a variety of genres.

Saxophonist, Tommy Proulx is an example of one of the biggest artist development breakthrough stories in recent years. From high school band-geek to internationally acclaimed instrumental pop star, Tommy is the modern model of a self-produced, independent recording artist, a concept that many in the music industry refer to as “the new making it.” As a popular Instagramer and recording artist, Tommy’s success story started with a single Kickstarter campaign that launched an international touring career, taking his shows to over 40 countries on 6 continents worldwide.

Inspired keyboardist, composer, prolific studio musician and producer Brian Simpson is a master of all he purveys. His eloquent approach to playing, sophisticated harmonics sense, bluesy overtones, R&B flavor and keen sense of how to craft a song that stands the test of time have made him the go-to man for many. Through the years Simpson has been revered for his unparalleled ability to compose unforgettable melodies and irresistible grooves.

This compilation by favorite songs, selection on requests by European Jazz Trio listeners. Includes jazz interpitations to compositions by J.S. Bach, Schubert, Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin, Brahms, Elgar, Faure, Massenet, Milhaud, L.Bernstein, Piazzolla, Morricone, The Beatles, Abba, Santana, Sting, Simon & Garfunkel.. The European Jazz Trio, comprising Marc van Roon on Piano, Frans van der Hoeven on bass and Roy Dackus on drums has been recording and performing since 1995, when it released a CD of Beatles' songs in fresh arrangements. On each album, the trio has taken songs in every style, shape and color, and has given them a jazz interpretation. For the trio 'Jazz' means to have the freedom to combine and mix styles, melodies, sounds and rhythms to create something fresh and surprising.

Ty Causey's musical style is original and very unique. His smooth style is a Blend of Soulful R&B and Smooth contemporary jazz. His music production is very melodic which compliments his silky smooth vocal delivery. One of the most recognizable voices on the soul music scene today. Ty started his music career back in the late 1990's as a co-writer and featured vocalist for smooth jazz saxophonist Najee. Ty co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Najee's "Morning Tenderness" album. Since that time Causey has released twelve of his own full length Cds on his independent record label "Tyvonn Records". Ty's music has been define by many as "Feel Good Music"! Just put in and let it play!!

Groovin' is the 1988 album by Missing Links, a light/smooth jazz group headed by Howie Morrel and featuring a number of well-known musicians The album featured two singles sent to radio, covers of "Walk On By" and the title track. This, their only album was released by MCA Records.

Warner Music Italia Presents Umbria Jazz 2018 - 45th Anniversary album 23 original hits and the original artists genre Jazz, Smooth Jazz. Includes tracks by Pat Metheny, Emanuele Cisi, Brad Mehldau Trio, Paolo Fresu Devil Quartet and more.

Shakatak was an underground instrumental dominated jazz-funk band at a time when the genre hadn't really hit the mainstream, mainly showcasing the keyboard skills of Bill Sharpe and the jazz guitar of Keith Winter. Taking a chance on a female vocalist, Jill Saward, they released their second album, Nightbirds, which featured a radio-friendly vocal over the top of their jazz meanderings, and suddenly the pop market opened up for them with the hit single "Easier Said Than Done" with its mainly piano based tinkling and a dance beat, and Saward's vocal on the chorus. They followed this with an even bigger hit, "Night Birds" which became the title track of the second album.

The July 27 album release moves more than just bodies with the emotional radio single, "Missing You," serving as testament. NASHVILLE (23 July 2018): Four-time Grammy nominee Denny Jiosa sees parallels between the curvaceous body of the guitar and the human body. Indulging his passion for "sexy" Latin music, the jazz guitar slinger uses his electric and nylon-string guitar bodies to get people to move their body as well as expressively stir emotions on his eighth album, "Mueve Tu Cuerpo," which drops July 27 on the Sonic Canvas Records/BFD imprint. Radio is already getting a taste with the evocative first single, "Missing You," one of eleven songs Jiosa penned and produced for the collection.

Keyboardist and composer Brian Simpson is a sought-after studio musician and musical director who has regularly crossed from jazz to pop and R&B. Raised in Gurnee, Illinois, Simpson grew up in a musical family and eventually earned his music degree from Northern Illinois University. After graduating, he relocated to Los Angeles, where he found work performing with such artists as Boney James, Norman Brown, and Everette Harp. This led to stints touring with a variety of pop artists, including Janet Jackson and Teena Marie.