Snarky Puppy's Mark Lettieri Talks "Spark And Echo", Covers Tears For Fears
By JR on 10:01 AM
Filed Under: Covers , Guitarists , Interviews (Audio) , Mark Lettieri guitarist , Rock
"Ever wonder what it's like to play with a diverse range of artists like Snarky Puppy, Erykah Badu, and Pat Boone, all while recording a weekly television show and releasing your own records at the same time? Guitarist Mark Lettieri talks about it in our inaugural interview.
Some of Mark's recent studio work includes sessions for David Crosby, 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Adam Levine, Kirk Franklin, Lalah Hathaway, Lupe Fiasco, Keyshia Cole, and Xzibit.
We caught up with Mark shortly after the release of his third solo album, "Spark and Echo," and as he prepares for a joint tour of the Southeast US with keyboard phenom Shaun Martin."
"Pablo Queu's second official EP, featuring original beats that combine soul and electronic elements, among with jazz, hiphop and blues guitar.
Beats by Pablo Queu. All music produced, mixed and mastered by Pablo Queu.
Supported by Ninetofive Records."
www.ninetofiverecords.com
Guitarist David P. Stevens Releases "Love City" ft. Najee, Frank McComb & More
By JR on 4:10 PM
Filed Under: Album Previews , David P. Stevens , Frank McComb , Guitarists , Interviews (Audio) , Najee
Mr. Guitar David P. Stevens returns with a brand new cd called "Love City" featuring saxophonists Najee, Pamela Williams, Vandell Andrew and Jackiem Joyner, violinist Chelsey Green, vocalists Selina Albright and Frank McComb, trumpeters Isaac Byrd, Jr., Lin Rountree and more!.
Enjoy the epiphany of this ambitious and soulful musician as he blesses us with his love on the new album. David P. Stevens is on a mission to take us towards the sun with one of the most uplifting approaches to Jazz today, listen above as he shares his warmth on Talking Smooth Jazz radio in a chat about "Love City".
"Chameleon Jazz: Pop Goes Nu-Jazz" by Guitarist Robertinho De Paula
By JR on 11:06 AM
Filed Under: Album Streams , Covers , Guitarists , Nu Jazz , Robertinho De Paula Quartet
Feel the uplifting vibe of guitarist Robertinho De Paula who revives American Pop classics with a Nu Jazz perspective on "Chameleon Jazz: Pop Goes Nu-Jazz". This virtuoso from Rio and his quartet add his Latin musical influence on strings with a free-thinking approach to Jazz. Roberto offers a cool redefinition of such hits as The Police's "Spirits In A Material World", "Shout!" by Tears For Fears" and more.
Enjoy the album stream below at Spotify or here at the album's official YouTube channel
Was A Jazz Guitarist Until Dilla Changed My Life: The Music Of Freshman Fly
By JR on 10:45 AM
Filed Under: Freshman Fly (guitarist) , Guitarists , Soul Music , The Inspiration of Dilla
Let the groovy Soul of Manny Fresh aka Freshman Fly elevate your spirit to a higher level as he combines his love for beats, J Dilla and a smooth vocal/guitar performance into a hypnotic journey of music. More gems by this emerging talent are available for your enjoyment at his Soundcloud.

Acoustic Jamming To The Music Of Kendrick Lamar by Jessica Domingo & Jackson Breit
By JR on 3:32 PM
Filed Under: Guitarists , Jackson Breit , Jessica Domingo , Kendrick Lamar , Soul Music
Enjoy music good enough that it might just encourage you to love yourself as two vocalist/guitarists share their passion for life by turning songs by Kendrick Lamar into a new soulful acoustic experience.
"Mr. Guitar" by David P. Stevens (Album Stream)
By JR on 11:00 AM
Filed Under: Album Streams , Covers , Dance , David P. Stevens , Guitarists , Jazz Fusion
Dance the night away to the sounds of "Mr. Guitar" by David P. Stevens who combines his soulful touch on guitar with outstanding grooves and gorgeous melodies for a vibe of escapism. One of the things that makes this LP so enjoyable is the feeling of unified talent which David brings to each song as he draws from a variety of great musicians who lend their own touch to leave a strong impression of love and happiness. "Mr. Guitar" shines in it's beauty of arrangement as vocalists and instrumentalists support David P. Stevens for a remarkable journey of music and life.

