According to his facebook site Peter White got into a little car accident last night on his way to the studio. The young woman traveling the opposite way apparently didn’t see him because of the setting sun. Peter is okay, just some minor cuts on his hand. Different story for his car though! Peter’s advice: “Please make sure to wear your seatbelt everyone!”
Archive for August, 2010
Peter White Had A Heavy Car Accident
Posted: August 31, 2010 in Advices, Music Business, Smooth JazzTags: Car Accident, Peter White
Sunday Jazz Brunch with Drew Davidsen
Posted: August 31, 2010 in Concerts, Smooth JazzTags: Drew Davidsen, Sunday Jazz Brunch
Enjoy the Sunday Jazz Brunch with Drew Davidsen.
Champagne Mimosas
Fresh Brewed Coffee
Belgian Waffles
Made to order Omelets
Fresh Seafood
Carving Stations
Salad Stations
Dessert Stations
The Smooth Sounds of Live Jazz… sounds like a Jazz Brunch to me.
Columbia Doubletree Hotel
5485 Twin Knolls Rd. / Columbia, Maryland 21045
September 12 11:30am to 2:00pm
Make your reservations NOW!!! Call 410-997-1060
Guitarist Drew Davidsen performing live!
Peter White and Michael Paulo at the Royal Hawaiian Theater
Posted: August 30, 2010 in Concerts, Smooth JazzTags: Michael Paulo., Peter White, Royal Hawaiian Theater
Smooth Jazz Nights presents an evening with Peter White and Michael Paulo celebrating Michael’s CD release with Gregg Karukas on keyboards, Dwayne “Smitty” Smith on bass and special guest Rene Paulo.
With over 35 years in the music business Michael has performed and recorded with some of the music industries top names. Throughout his 25 year tenure in the mainland Michael has developed numerous relationships with many artists, managers and producers that give him direct access to top talent and experienced professionals involved in all aspects of the music business. As the music producer of The Waikoloa Food ,Wine and Music Festival for the last 15 years, producer of The Temecula Wine and Music Festival and consultant for the International Java Jazz festival for the last 5 years Michael brings a wealth of experience to the festival and has a reputation of utmost integrity among his peers. Michael also is the son of one of the most respected island entertainers in the History of Hawaii Rene Paulo.
September 4th at the Royal Hawaiian Theater. Showtime is 8 pm.
The 17th Annual Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines
Posted: August 29, 2010 in Concerts, Contemporary Jazz, Smooth JazzTags: David Benoit, Smooth Jazz, The 17th Annual Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines, Tom Scott
The 17th Annual Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines will take place amid the towering native pine and oak forest on the Idyllwild Arts campus, August 28 – 29, 2010. World renowned jazz and blues artists perform on multiple stages throughout the weekend.
Smooth Jazz fans will like the concerts of featured artists Tom Scott and David Benoit. Tom Scott is a talented conductor, arranger, composer and musician who has 30 solo recordings, 13 Grammy nominations, 3 Grammys, numerous film and television scoring credits and countless appearances on records by such diverse artists as George Harrison, Barbra Streisand, Joni Mitchell, Steely Dan, Quincy Jones and Frank Sinatra. Through 2010, Benoit will head on the road to perform his latest inspiration from the April 2010 release, Earthglow.
You will find topics and links to information about the 17th Annual Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines via the navigation bars on http://www.idyllwildjazz.com. If you have a question after reviewing the information, please contact us at info@IdyllwildJazz.com or call us at 951-500-4090.
David Wells @ Release Party of Midnight Cruise
Posted: August 28, 2010 in Parties, Smooth JazzTags: David Wells, Midnight Cruise, Release Party
David Wells shares his musical gift with the release of eight CD’s and with approximately 200 shows per year. In 2006, the release of “More Love, More Power,” brought national acclaim on smooth jazz radio and reached #13 on the R&R indicators. Additionally, his performance of Strawberry Letter #23 was charted at #10 in early 2007.
David’s career soared in 2007 after moving to #10 on the R&R indicators, and becoming endorsed with Conn and Selmer. His television and sports appearances included airing in Columbus Blue Jackets on ESPN2 and performing for the Cincinnati Reds. David Wells was also featured in several Christian music magazines and networks, WTAP- TV’s (NBC) “Daybreak,” and numerous Christian conferences.
In 2007, David’s career has expanded to include a guest appearance on the national television show “Studio Jams” which has over 10 million viewers on the “BET Station”. In November 2007, he was an entertainer aboard the luxurious Sovereign of the Seas, a smooth jazz cruise. Jazz show host Larry Hollowell spoke of the cruise performance praising that, “Wells’ soaring trumpet carved riveting melodies…Wells’ facility on his horn is masterful, to say the least. His tone is boldly exciting and immediately engaging.”
David’s music is so engaging his holiday single, “Deck the Halls” hit #1 as the most added song on Smooth Jazz Radio Stations Nationwide such as Chicago, Miami, Orlando, NYC, and many more. He also hit #8 in the Top 10 most spin increase listing Nationwide. In 2008 David was off to a strong start signing with Nuance Music Group based out of Long Island NY, then the release of “Friday Afternoon”. This full-length album was released in 2008 on both Nuance and Little Fish Records. “Friday Afternoon” is a collection of original instrumental pieces, which reaches out and touches the listener’s heart and soul. As of July 2009 David released his 8th CD “Skyline.”
David will celebrate the release of his new album Midnight Cruise on Sunday, Sept. 19th, 2010 at the Hilton Hotel (Town Center) Columbus, Oh. The cost is $65.00. That includes Dinner, Free CD & evening concert. Meet the producer, writers (Aaron Clubb & Jack Ballard) and the musicians.
Steve Cole – Moonlight – The DVD Taping
Posted: August 27, 2010 in Concerts, Smooth JazzTags: Moonlight, Steve Cole, The DVD Taping
Steve Cole is one of the most celebrated players in contemporary jazz, having sold hundreds of thousands of albums worldwide and scored four #1 R&R Smooth Jazz hits. He attended Northwestern University, where he explored modern classical music for the saxophone under the tutelage of internationally recognized educator Fred Hemke. While in undergraduate school, this gifted musician was a semi-finalist in the National Foundation for the Advancement in the Arts and one of three finalists in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition and was awarded the privilege of performing Tableaux De Provence by Paule Maurice with the CSO. Cole went on to earn his MBA which paved the way in his being appointed to Professor at the prestigious McNally Smith College of Music – a position which he maintains today.
The artist has five CDs in his catalog and has previously recorded for Atlantic, Warner Brothers and Narada Jazz. Recently Steve signed a multiple album deal with Mack Avenue/Artistry Music. The first project for the label entitled Moonlight is a collection of classic pop songs and standards set amidst an orchestral backdrop. The project includes such iconic songs as the Bacharach & David penned The Look of Love, folk songs Cry Me a River, Shenandoah, The Long and Winding Road (Beatles), Undun (Guess Who) and Close Your Eyes (James Taylor) to name a few. In addition to the strings, the arrangements include tastefully placed harp, woodwinds and tempered brass. The supporting rhythm section is comprised of Mike Logan (Will Downing) on keyboards, Russell Ferrante (Yellowjackets) piano and Steve Rodby (Pat Metheny Group) on bass. The string arrangements were provided by the very talented composer/arranger Michael Cunningham.
Time September 16 · 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Location The Venue
777 Casino Center Drive
Hammond, IN
To receive a voucher good for 2 free tickets to the show, visit: www.chicagohorseshoe.com/stevecole
New Fall Appearances for Tom Grant
Posted: August 26, 2010 in Concerts, Smooth JazzTags: New Fall Appearances, Smooth Jazz, Tom Grant
Lucia Jewelers Grand opening, Bridgeport Mall, Tigard OR
September 6
Tom Grant Band + Shelly Rudolph
Cebu Lounge/Best Western Hood River Inn/Hood River OR
September 12
Tom Grant Band, concert and jam
Tommy O’s Pacific Rim Bistro/Vancouver WA
September 14
New CD release +
New Website Launch
September 17
Tom Grant w/ Kevin Deitz in concert/United Methodist Church/Unalaska AK
September 18
Community Workshop led by TG/Location TBA/Unalaska AK
September 26
Tom Grant Band
Tommy O’s/Vancouver WA
October 1
Tom Grant and Shelly Rudolph
Wedns thru Saturday
Oswego Lakehouse/Lake Oswego OR
October 4
Tom Grant Band + Shelly Rudolph
Cebu Lounge/Best Western Hood River Inn/Hood River OR
October 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31
September 12
Tom Grant Band, concert and jam
Tommy O’s Pacific Rim Bistro/Vancouver WA