Brian Simpson - Persuasion - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

A proven hit maker with over 25 smooth jazz radio hits in his amazing career, all of Brians previous Shanachie releases have entered the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Charts in the top 5 and have contained at least 2 top 5 Smooth Jazz Radio hits, many of the #1s!! Both as a solo performer who has recorded and shared the stage with such greats as Boney James, George Benson, Chris Botti, and as the featured keyboardist and music director of the Dave Koz Band, Brian performs in front of an incredibly large number of Smooth Jazz fans on a non-stop basis. And as winner of the American Smooth Jazz Keyboardist of the Year Award, frequent guest on nationally syndicated radio shows and music director of The Smooth Jazz cruise, his visibility is tremendous. Highlights include the exotically beautiful Tropical Escape, the sensuous A Quiet Kiss, the infectiously grooving Blue Mystique, and more brilliant Brian Simpson originals!!!

Brian Simpson - Unified [COMPACT DISCS] date 01/17/2020

Hollie Cook, one of reggae's most exciting voices, makes a return to the tag that released her cherished debut album in 2011. Landing back on Mr Bongo, 'Night Night' is a stand-alone aperitif and taster of what to expect from the next era in Hollie's musical journey. Revisiting her roots, this latest single embraces the trademark reggae / tropical pop sound Hollie found fame with on her first two albums. With a career that has gone from strength to strength since those formative days, the buoyance, charisma, and confidence gained in those subsequent years are on show for all to see.Recorded at Crosstown Studios in London with the General Roots band and produced, mixed and dubbed by Ben McKone, 'Night Night' documents the longing of a lonely lover. Grounded in a sound system rattling bass line, strutting guitars and shimmering keys provide a sunshine-infused contrast. Hollie's smooth sultry tones radiate throughout, backed by the legendary Horseman on toasting duties - a collaboration that hasn't been heard since Hollie's first album. Trading verses, the warmth of Hollie's velvety vocals balances Horseman's raw explosive energy in an absorbing harmony.In true reggae style, the 7Inch single is backed with a classic dub mix, adding spacey reverb and delays, whilst giving Hollie and Horseman a more spacious streamlined flow in the mix.