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Soul is phenomenally successful instrumentalist who is on the verge of changing instrumental music as we hear it today. Soul's sound has been a staple on adult contemporary and smooth jazz audiences, making him a household name. Soul is a fine player with an attractive sound (influenced by Kenny G) that often caresses melodies, putting a lot of emotion into his solos. Because he does not improvise much (sticking mostly to predictable melody statements), his music largely falls outside of Jazz and into Soul/R&B. However, since he is a saxophonist, he is classified as Jazz. Chris Mitchell started performing with professionals such as Kyle Turner and Dean James in 2005. He recorded the record "We Are One" with R&B artist Joseph Washington and freelanced locally. After graduating from Sam Houston State University, Soul worked with producer Kash, making the single "Universoul". Soon he was heard by the Red Cat Jazz Cafe and began his Mondaynight shows in 2009. He was in demand for guest appearances at Midtown Lounge, Clayton's Restaurant & Bar, Urban Soul Lounge, and House of Blues. Soul's performances have sold remarkably well, particularly at the Red Cat Jazz Cafe, which became a familiar Monday show to Houston. The single "Universoul", released in 2005, reached many listeners in the South Central, Mid-West regions, and birthed a large following of fans. Soul can be seen at many live music locations in Houston. Want R&B, Soul, and Jazz music? Soul is a must to book. “I thank God for all my blessings", says Soul. There is a difference between talent and a gift; talent is a skill that is learned, a gift is a skill from God, and without a doubt Soul is gifted!

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Adamo Delivers Lyrics In A Style That Would Make Soul Train’s Don Cornelius Smile

Adamo Delivers Lyrics In A Style That Would Make Soul Train’s Don Cornelius Smile

Source: All About Jazz

“Soul Glide” is the single from Tony Adamo’s upcoming album of the same name, and by the sound of it, you might not need your ears as much as dancing shoes to appreciate. Adamo delivers lyrics in a style that would make Soul Train’s Don Cornelius smile, and which back in the day would make people line up to try out their latest dance steps. The funkified team of Mike Clark/dr, Richie Goods/b, Rob Sudduth/ts, Chris Pimentel/g and John McKay/org ...

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Backgrounder: Bobby Timmons - Soul Time

Backgrounder: Bobby Timmons - Soul Time

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers

Pianist Bobby Timmons's Soul Time is an early soul-jazz classic. Recorded for Riverside over two days in August 1960 while Timmons was a member of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, the album's line-up of musicians assembled by Timmons was ingenious. Since it was Timmons's record date, he knew he'd get a good chunk of the vinyl time and get to record four originals—Soul Time, So Tired, Stella B. and One Mo'. The artists he chose were a sensational soul-jazz ...

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Single Review: Alexia Gardner Brings Startling Emotion To Her Interpretation Of The Soul And Blues Song ‘miss Celie’s Blues’

Single Review: Alexia Gardner Brings Startling Emotion To Her Interpretation Of The Soul And Blues Song ‘miss Celie’s Blues’

Source: Alexia Benz Gardner

On her album Feeling the Love, Songs of My Mother, Songs of My Father, Alexia Gardner delivers a masterclass on taking well-known classics and reimagining them as something new and personal. The new single ‘Miss Celie’s Blues’ is a delightful take on the 1985 song. Alexia Gardner has shared her new song, “Miss Celie’s Blues," taken from her fifth album, Feeling the Love, Songs of My Mother, Songs of My Father, released in 2023. A British singer with Jamaican roots, ...

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Modern Beat Combo's 'Soul-Jazz Reflections' Not To Be Missed, An Album To Look Out For!

Modern Beat Combo's 'Soul-Jazz Reflections' Not To Be Missed, An Album To Look Out For!

Source: Dave Good

UK-based jazz group The Modern Beat Combo have released their latest album on Bandcamp. It’s called Soul-Jazz Reflections. Short excerpts from each song can be heard on Youtube to give a quick taste of the album. Better still, listen on their Bandcamp page. There is a strong influence of chromaticism and colour, which relates to jazz and blues inflections including bebop. This group provides something for everyone with a variety of influences including: modal, fusion, world music, spiritual, bebop, modern ...

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Single Review: Alexia Gardner Finds New Meaning In Her Cover Of Soul Classic 'Stand By Me'

Single Review: Alexia Gardner Finds New Meaning In Her Cover Of Soul Classic 'Stand By Me'

Source: Jazz UK

With her latest album, Feeling the Love, Songs of My Mother, Songs of My Father, Alexia has reinterpreted some canonical songs from music history that have meant the most to her. British-Jamaican singer Alexia Gardner and her band, with Hyuna Park on piano, Martin Pizzarelli on bass, George Gray on drums, and Linus Wyrsch on tenor saxophone, have shared ‘Stand By Me,’ the latest single from her new album, Feeling the Love, Songs of My Mother, Songs of My Father. ...

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Soul Train Award Winning Jazz Vocalist Nicole Henry Heads Uptown For Special Holiday Concert On Friday, December 8, 2023

Soul Train Award Winning Jazz Vocalist Nicole Henry Heads Uptown For Special Holiday Concert On Friday, December 8, 2023

Source: Cheryl Duncan & Company

CITY COLLEGE CENTER FOR THE ARTS CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAYS WITH NICOLE HENRY International recording artist Nicole Henry will bring in the holidays at Aaron Davis Hall on Friday, December 8, as City College Center for the Arts (CCCA) presents a special concert with the powerhouse jazz vocalist. The 7 p.m. concert will feature holiday favorites and familiar classics by the singer who is celebrated for her fluency with the American Songbook, classic and contemporary jazz, popular music and more. The ...

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Vocalist Audrey Silver's Jazz-Inspired 'Oklahoma'—A Soulful Tribute To Iconic Musical

Vocalist Audrey Silver's Jazz-Inspired 'Oklahoma'—A Soulful Tribute To Iconic Musical

Source: Mouthpiece Music

Audrey Silver has loved musicals since she was little. As a child, she went to Broadway shows, watched movie musicals and listened to her father’s collection of soundtracks. One of her favorites was “Oklahoma!,” which she adored so much that when she turned 11, she asked her parents if they would play the film for her friends at her birthday party. Although her friends thought her movie selection was a bit quirky, her early passion developed into a life-long love ...

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Seiki Yukimoto Soulbleed East Meets West at Nublu on September 22, 2023

Seiki Yukimoto Soulbleed East Meets West at Nublu on September 22, 2023

Source: Maria Corsaro

Prepare yourself for a soulful evening of music and stirring jazz as Seiki Yukimoto and Soulbleed East Meets West take the stage at Nublu, 151 Avenue C, New York City on Friday September 22 at 7 to 10 pm. For this event Seiki Yukimoto has assembled a group of living jazz legends. These talented musicians represent the best of both worlds and are sure to play their heart out. You can count on an evening of soulful music and raucous ...

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Seiki Yukimoto and Soulbleed East Meets West at at Nublu (NYC) on Friday September 22

Seiki Yukimoto and Soulbleed East Meets West at at Nublu (NYC) on Friday September 22

Source: Maria Corsaro

Prepare yourself for a soulful evening of music and stirring jazz as Seiki Yukimoto and Soulbleed East Meets West take the stage at Nublu, 151 Avenue C, New York City on Friday September 22 at 7 to 10 pm. For this event Seiki Yukimoto has assembled a group of living jazz legends. These talented musicians represent the best of both worlds and are sure to play their heart out. You can count on an evening of soulful music and raucous ...

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Kenton: Marty Paich's 'Body and Soul'

Kenton: Marty Paich's 'Body and Soul'

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers

Yesterday, Jim Eigo sent along a link to an audio clip he received from Jeffrey Sultanof, who posted on the subject at his blog The Eclectic's Corner: About the Arts. The clip features the voice of arranger Marty Paich providing Stan Kenton with audio notes and direction for his commissioned arrangement of Body and Soul. Such a tape was made by an arranger when a bandleader requested the arrangement while on the road. The tape allowed the arranger to provide ...

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