Smooth is a jazz-fusion album by Victor Feldman and his Generation Band, originally released on March 7, 1986. It is highly regarded for its blend of synth-driven progressive jazz-rock and smooth jazz, capturing a quintessential 1980s atmosphere through its use of electronic elements and sophisticated instrumentation. Tracks 1 Smooth (Joseph Conlan) 04:45 2 Inside Out […]
The Hang is a standout project by jazz-fusion keyboardist and producer Don Grusin, released in 2004. It was recorded live in a single session at a Los Angeles studio, bringing together a “who’s who” of contemporary jazz and fusion musicians. Tracks 1 Let’s Not Talk About It (Don Grusin) 03:39 2 Makossa Beat (Don […]
Freeway Mentality is a high-octane jazz fusion album by violinist Doug Cameron, originally released in 1985 on the Spindletop label. Tracks 1 I Tink We Play It Man! (Doug Cameron) 05:21 2 Spirit (Doug Cameron) 05:25 3 Freeway Mentality (Doug Cameron) 05:40 4 Skyline (Doug Cameron) 05:49 5 Samba For Strings (Doug Cameron) 05:21 6 […]
Sõl is the 24th studio album by Japanese City Pop icon Anri, released on November 2, 2005. The title “Sõl” (the Portuguese word for Sun) reflects the album’s warm, sophisticated vibe. Tracks 1 Field Of Light (Anri; Lee Ritenour; Yumi Yoshimoto) 03:47 2 Woman’s Soul (Anri; Lee Ritenour; Yumi Yoshimoto) 06:25 3 風に吹かれて (Anri; […]
Facing North is a 1996 jazz fusion album by American keyboardist and composer David Goldblatt. Tracks 1 Panda (David Goldblatt; Judd Miller) 07:37 2 Kula (David Goldblatt; John Peña) 07:17 3 Sir Real (David Goldblatt; Kurt Wortman) 04:44 4 Yes And No (Wayne Shorter) 06:12 5 Brief Encounter (David Goldblatt) 05:12 6 35 Kisses […]
Smoke ‘N’ Mirrors is a global fusion project by guitarist Lee Ritenour, released on August 22, 2006, via Peak Records. The album marks a departure from standard contemporary jazz, heavily incorporating rhythms and textures from South Africa, Brazil, and India. Tracks 1 Smoke N’ Mirrors (Lee Ritenour) 05:07 2 Capetown (Lee Ritenour) 04:39 3 Southwest […]
Naoko Terai – Live is the acclaimed 2001 live album by Japanese jazz violinist Naoko Terai. Released under the One Voice label, this album was produced by guitar legend Lee Ritenour. Tracks 1 Spain (Chick Corea) 06:59 2 Stolen Moments (Oliver Nelson) 08:24 3 Black Market (Joe Zawinul) 07:10 4 Beijos (Lee Ritenour) 05:49 […]
Secret Of The Andes is an album from Victor Feldman, released in 1982 (Nautilus). Tracks 1 Secret Of The Andes (Victor Feldman) 04:49 2 Chasin’ The Sunrise (Victor Feldman) 05:56 3 Let Me Count The Ways (Victor Feldman) 04:24 4 Stick Together (Victor Feldman) 05:37 5 Valentino (Victor Feldman) 02:42 6 Let’s Go Dancin’ (Victor […]
Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown! is a 1989 album commemorating the 40th anniversary of the comic strip Peanuts and released by GRP Records. The album contains versions of music and songs from the television specials originally performed by Vince Guaraldi, as well as some original compositions, performed by various jazz artists such as Dave Brubeck, David […]
Special K (Fantasy, 1982) is the debut album from American jazz pianist and composer Kevin Toney. Tracks 1 Red Tape (Kevin Toney; Phyllis Saunders) 06:03 2 Chasin’ Rainbows (Aaron Mills; Kevin Toney) 05:03 3 Spread The Word (Aaron Mills; Kevin Toney) 05:04 4 On Your Feet (Kevin Toney) 04:54 5 Naima (John Coltrane) 04:17 6 […]