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Demetrius "Big Meech" Flenory had a certain style of doing things: way over the top.
When he traveled, his entourage numbered in the dozens. When he threw parties, he stocked them with high-priced champagne, ice sculptures and zoo animals, and enough eye candy to cause a stomachache. Inside the sprawling DeKalb County home where investigators say he lived, the walls were hung with framed photos of mob boss John Gotti and fictitious drug lord Tony Montana. One of his alleged associates – who's now a convicted cocaine dealer serving a life sentence – was Mayor Shirley Franklin's son-in-law.
Even some of the crimes of which Meech was suspected (though never indicted) have been of mythic proportions: the 1997 murder of a federal witness the day after the witness was released from custody, the 2003 death of Sean "Diddy" Combs' former bodyguard in a gun battle behind a Buckhead club.
But perhaps the most outsized of all is Meech's reputation – whether legit or not – as a ruthless yet magnanimous don, one who frightened his enemies and lavished generous rewards on his friends. His defense team will try to deconstruct that image, but one thing can't be disputed: No matter what the occasion, Meech did it big.
His federal trial, scheduled to begin Nov. 26 in Detroit, will be no exception.
Court documents filed by the prosecution allege that with Flenory and his younger brother at the helm, the organization they created – the Black Mafia Family – was one of the country's most prodigious cocaine rings. (Meech and his alleged criminal enterprise were the subject of a three-part series published last year by CL.) BMF is believed to have moved thousands of kilos of coke each month and laundered more than a quarter of a billion dollars in drug proceeds. Along the way, the organization was aided by a strict code of silence that blanketed crew members – at least for a time.
In an attempt to prove a "historical conspiracy" that dates back to the late '80s, the government has amassed more than 11,000 pages of evidence – an unusual amount of documentation, according to Drew Findling, an Atlanta-based attorney who represents Meech.
"In a non-white-collar case," Findling says, "that's huge."
The government will draw on evidence that Meech and his brother, Terry "Southwest T" Flenory, got into the drug trade in their native Detroit when they were teenagers. Prosecutors will attempt to show that a decade later, BMF had expanded to L.A., where cocaine shipments were smuggled in from Mexico, and Atlanta, where the coke was delivered by private jet or vehicles outfitted with secret "traps." And they'll hope to prove that by 2003, the Flenory brothers had built BMF into a complex web of drug distribution and money laundering – an enterprise that used violence to enforce its rule.
Meech is accused of running BMF's hub in Atlanta, where he created a name for himself as a flashy hip-hop entrepreneur and legendary partyer – the antithesis to his more understated brother. He also drew heat to BMF by bragging that he spent $50,000 in a single visit to nightclubs such as Vision and Compound, and by traveling with a crew that caused trouble. Among other violent crimes, BMF associates have been implicated in a stabbing inside a Buckhead restaurant, a fatal shooting in the parking lot of a Midtown club, and a double homicide of a prospective federal witness and his girlfriend.
Only one of the suspects in the murder investigations has been charged. BMF's alleged third-in-command, Fleming "Ill" Daniels, was indicted in Fulton County earlier this year for what witnesses call the "senseless" killing of nightclub patron Rashannibal "Prince" Drummond.
No arrests have been made in the murder of the prospective witness and his girlfriend. But in April, federal agents identified a suspect in open court: Mayor Franklin's ex-son-in-law, Tremayne Graham. Federal agents also testified that the mayor's daughter, Kai Franklin, is being investigated for what she might have known about her ex-husband's cocaine ring.
When the Flenory brothers and their co-defendants go on trial, they will not face charges of any violent crimes. Instead, Meech and Terry were indicted for running a "continuing criminal enterprise," a federal statute created to take down organized crime rings. If convicted, they face a mandatory life sentence.
The trial will come two years after the Flenorys were arrested and held without bond. It will cap a 15-year DEA investigation into what ultimately became a 41-person indictment. And it will pit at least six of those co-defendants, who broke BMF's code of silence and struck deals for lesser sentences, against the few alleged conspirators left standing.
If the thousands of pages of court documents filed in the case against the Flenory brothers are any indication, Meech will have to overcome several hurdles to avoid conviction.
One of them is Southwest T.
The brothers suffered a major falling-out in 2004, a year before they were indicted. To make matters more confusing, Meech and his brother will raise "potentially conflicting defenses," according to a document filed in September by Meech's attorneys.
Documents and interviews with lawyers and investigators indicate that the government will attack BMF with a wide range of evidence: six months of wiretaps, 25 vehicle stops, the seizure of 500 kilos of coke and $6.5 million cash, and the statements of as many as 30 former BMF members and associates.
At least half a dozen co-defendants are expected to testify against BMF in exchange for reduced sentences. Another 21 pleaded guilty without striking a deal. And only six are scheduled to accompany the Flenory brothers to trial. The rest likely will plead guilty at a later date, and they could still choose to cooperate with the prosecution.
Of those potential witnesses, few have knowledge of the Flenory brothers working together, according to the September document filed by Meech's defense.
"Most of the witnesses are specifically aimed at either one brother or the other," the document states, "and very few are aimed at both."
Yet two witnesses identified in the court file have offered potentially incriminating statements against the two brothers:
• Benjamin Johnson – A childhood friend of the Flenorys who was indicted with them, Johnson has described to the feds the brothers' cocaine ring in its formative years, in the late '80s, through its evolution in the mid-'90s.
• William Marshall – A star witness for the government in several BMF investigations, Marshall claims to have picked up 10 kilos a week from "the White House," a 5,000-square-foot DeKalb County home where investigators say the Flenorys lived. Marshall says he occasionally got the drugs from Terry Flenory, though not from Meech. Marshall also told investigators that he secured an Atlanta townhouse for Meech that doubled as BMF headquarters, and that he witnessed the July 2004 murder of "Prince" Drummond. According to Marshall, Meech was ushered from the parking lot where Prince was killed moments before the shooting.
In fact, Meech has been traced to the scene of more than one violent crime. He therefore could face a different kind of challenge than his brother.
As Meech pointed out in an August letter to U.S. District Court Judge Avern Cohn, the indictment against him "doesn't have any violence in it." He also called himself "a God fearing man of honor." Still, BMF's alleged violent acts could be used against Meech to establish motive or opportunity in expanding his criminal enterprise, according to federal rules.
Investigators also claim that Meech's rumored propensity for violence served for years to scare off potential witnesses. As a result, the U.S. Attorney's office is keeping some of its evidence against him secret. "The materials being withheld are relatively few in number," according to a document filed by the prosecution in September, "and are limited to certain witnesses where the government believes there is a potential risk to their safety."
Despite at least one documented threat, however, witnesses against Meech have been identified:
• Marc Whaley – An Orlando auto broker who helped BMF lease luxury cars, Whaley "provided information to authorities in Georgia, New York and Michigan about BMF members," according to a document filed in Florida. As a result, "Mr. Whaley has recently had violent threats made against him." The document goes on to say, "The nature of Mr. Whaley's cooperation cannot be specifically disclosed." Yet court documents filed in Detroit describe at least some of information Whaley shared with the feds: Whaley said he bought $300,000 in jewelry for Meech, to hide that the jewels were purchased with drug money.
• Karream Sheard – Like Whaley, Sheard told investigators that he helped Meech purchase jewelry – again, to hide the fact that the $125,000 in bling was bought with cocaine proceeds. Sheard dealt with the same New York diamond purveyor that Whaley did: Jacob "the Jeweler" Arabov. Two weeks ago, Arabov – who's designed diamond-studded pieces for celebrities such as Paris Hilton and Jay-Z – pleaded guilty to falsifying documents and lying to feds on behalf of the Flenory brothers. He faces up to 46 months in prison.
Terry Flenory's ties to the jeweler Arabov are even stronger than his brother's, according to witnesses. In fact, most of the witnesses with dirt on Terry have had more to say than those with dirt on Meech.
At least two witnesses have described Terry's relationship with Arabov – and the liberties the jeweler took to cover for the alleged kingpin:
• Damon Thomas – A Grammy-nominated music producer, Thomas lied to authorities to cover for Terry after police found $5 million in jewelry, designed by Arabov, in Terry's possession during a traffic stop.
• Eric Bivens – A passenger in the car during the stop, Bivens claims the arsenal of diamonds was destined for a Young Jeezy video shoot. He also told the feds he flew to New York with Terry the next day to meet with Arabov – and do some damage control.
Other witnesses can tie Terry to money laundering and cocaine trafficking:
• Harold Wilcox – Wilcox is expected to testify about his scheme to launder drug money with Terry using lottery tickets.
• Charles Parson – A BMF courier, Parson likely will testify about drug shipments he hauled for Terry.
• Arnold Boyd – A regular visitor to the "White House," Boyd claims he can place Terry in the same room as 100 kilos of cocaine – with a street value of $10 million. Boyd also told the feds he went with Terry in 2003 to meet Graham – then the mayor's son-in-law – at Graham's Cheshire Bridge Road car dealership, which the feds determined was a front for the cocaine trade. Days later, Boyd says, he loaded $250,000 of Terry's cash into Graham's vehicle while they were at the White House.
Based on the evidence hinted at in the court record, the case against Terry Flenory is more sweeping than the one against his brother. In addition to witnesses who allegedly received cocaine from and laundered money with Terry, there are 900 pages of typed transcripts of wiretaps that span five months of his cell-phone calls.
During those calls, Terry mentions his brother on several occasions – but only in reference to the rift between them, according to court documents. "We don't even speak," Terry said of Meech, during one conversation with a friend who called from federal prison. "He lost his mind."
Authorities weren't able to secure a wiretap on Meech. And nowhere in the 800 filings in the Detroit case has a witness placed Meech in the same room as a sizable amount of drugs – at least not in the past 10 years.
Some of the most damning evidence that could be used against Meech was discovered during a 2003 search of the "White House" – a search that Meech's attorneys now argue was unconstitutional.
Acting on a DeKalb County search warrant, investigators turned up three firearms (including a machine gun), a money counter, ledgers listing suspected drug transactions, and paperwork for vehicles that authorities thought were used by BMF associates. In fact, over the next year, four of those vehicles were stopped, and investigators found nine kilos of cocaine and as much as $500,000 hidden inside.
Earlier in 2003, local investigators had tried, unsuccessfully, to obtain a search warrant for the White House. Among the evidence presented in the first warrant application was a statement from a confidential informant who claimed Meech was behind the Halloween 1997 shooting death of a federal witness.
The witness, Dennis Kingsley Walker, had given the DEA information on an alleged drug associate of Meech. The day after Walker was released from federal custody, he was shot dead in his car as he exited I-85 onto the Buford Highway Connector. Three months later, the informant told DEA agents that "'Meechie' killed 'Dennis' because of the latter's cooperation," according to the warrant.
But court documents say the informant's story never checked out. "Despite intensive follow-up investigation by APD and DEA, detectives and agents were unable to develop any further evidence linking Flenory to the Walker murder," according to a document filed by Meech's attorneys last month. To date, the case remains unsolved.
What's more, the informant's statement wasn't enough to convince a judge that Meech was a dangerous drug dealer whose suspected home should be searched. But the judge ruled differently several months later, after Meech was arrested for a double homicide behind a Buckhead club that left P. Diddy's former bodyguard and the bodyguard's friend dead.
After the shootings, investigators added information about the Buckhead killing to the application for the warrant. The judge then approved it.
Yet Meech, who also was shot in the Buckhead gun battle, never was indicted for the murders. His lawyers claim he was a victim. As a result, they're arguing that investigators rushed to conclusions when seeking the warrant – and that, had all the facts about the Buckhead killings been known at the time, the warrant would never have been issued.
The federal judge in Detroit hearing the case against the Flenorys is expected to rule next week on the admissibility of the White House warrant and other evidence. If the judge throws out the warrant and two others that Meech's lawyers are contesting, a sizeable amount of evidence prosecutors have amassed against him will disappear.
To date, no BMF member has been convicted of a violent crime -- despite associates being linked to at least five murders. Two Atlanta homicide investigations could change that.
In 2006, months after Graham, the mayor's ex-son-in-law, pleaded guilty to cocaine charges, federal investigators were told by a witness that Graham had ordered the 2004 killing of his co-defendant, Ulysses Hackett. Hackett, who investigators say was considering cooperating with the feds, and his girlfriend, Misty Carter, were shot in the head as they lay sleeping in Carter's Highland Avenue townhouse.
A friend of Graham's, who investigators claim is linked to the murder, has since been indicted on unrelated charges. In August 2007, alleged BMF associate Ernest Watkins was charged with cocaine distribution in South Carolina. At his September bond hearing in Atlanta, prosecutors hinted – for the second time in five months – that the Hackett-Carter homicide investigation could be heating up. "It's alleged that Mr. Watkins is the one who provided the murder weapon," Assistant U.S. Attorney Russell Phillips told the judge.
Watkins has not cooperated with the feds, and the investigation into the murders continues.
Another probe of an alleged BMF-related murder is closer to resolution. "Ill" Daniels, who's been described by federal witness Marshall as BMF's third-in-command, currently is awaiting trial on charges that he gunned down "Prince" Drummond in the parking lot of now-defunct Midtown club the Velvet Room. Though the case is more than three years old, Daniels wasn't indicted until May – after Marshall gave a detailed account of what happened that night.
According to Marshall and other witnesses (who weren't linked to BMF and were too afraid to testify against the crew), BMF's fleet of fancy cars was leaving the club's parking lot when Daniels' Porsche SUV started backing into Drummond. A fight broke out after Drummond tapped the SUV to let the driver know he was about to run him over. Both Drummond and his cousin were badly beaten by Daniels and other alleged BMF members who were there that night, according to Marshall. The cousin spent nearly a month in a coma.
Marshall told authorities that Meech was whisked from the scene once the fight broke out. "He was to be protected," according to a statement by an investigator in the case. "They would keep him away from those type incidents."
In an attempt to stop the fight, someone in the crowd fired a warning shot into the air. The BMF crew was about to leave the scene – but Marshall says Daniels doubled back. After grabbing a gun from his car, Daniels allegedly returned to where Drummond was lying motionless on the ground. According to Marshall, Daniels shot him dead.
The following day, Marshall claims he got a call, which was corroborated by another BMF member who was with Marshall at the time and is cooperating with authorities. Terry Flenory allegedly was on the line, and he wanted to know what had gone wrong behind the Velvet Room.
According to the investigator's statement: "Marshall told him that 'Ill' did not have to shoot the guy and he was not sure why he did it. [Terry] replied that they were out of control and bringing too much attention to the family."
Three years after the phone call, the "family" indeed has received wave after wave of unwanted attention. BMF now has been targeted by at least a dozen state and federal investigations involving more than 150 suspects in no fewer than six states. Several of those cases won't be resolved until after the trial in Detroit, which is the most expansive of the indictments. The trial is expected to last a month.
Even now, two years after the Flenory brothers were indicted, the government's interest in BMF has hardly waned. In July, a federal cocaine-conspiracy indictment charging 16 BMF members – including Daniels and the rapper Barima "Bleu DaVinci" McKnight – was filed in Atlanta, thanks in no small part to information gathered from Marshall. Two weeks ago, yet another federal indictment against BMF was unsealed, this one out of California. Among those arrested was alleged high-ranking Atlanta BMF member Ameen "Bull" Hight.
With Hight's arrest, the Black Mafia Family could be nearing extinction. With so many members locked up – and with the Flenory brothers soon to stand trial on charges that could put them away for life – BMF is faced with both a loss of leadership and the dissolution of the code of silence that once protected it.
An investigator who's followed BMF for years says the arrests have been so plentiful – and the leaks so numerous – that the crew is all but eradicated.
"There's no one really left who was in the upper echelon of the organization," says the source, who asked not to be named because of his ongoing involvement in several probes.
He adds that with many members snitching, others are left scrambling to determine where the information is leaking from. The result is that the family has fractured.
Says the investigator: "They don't know who to trust within their own organization now."
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Nationwide drug ring "BMF" snitching left and right
Posted 20 November 2007 - 09:54 PM
whaaa? jacob the jewelers gettin jailtime? haha thats crazy shit
Posted 20 November 2007 - 09:58 PM
Damn, looks like rappers are gonna have to find another jeweler...not hard.
*Isn't Jeezy affiliated with the Black Mafia Family?
*Isn't Jeezy affiliated with the Black Mafia Family?
Posted 20 November 2007 - 10:04 PM
yea i read somewhere that Jeezy and Fabolous both were affiliated with BMF back in their hustlin days, and that dude Bleu Da Vinci from Cali
Damn, looks like rappers are gonna have to find another jeweler...not hard.
*Isn't Jeezy affiliated with the Black Mafia Family?
Posted 20 November 2007 - 10:54 PM
Those are some top dealers. Way high up in the chain. Might not be good for some cities
Posted 20 November 2007 - 10:57 PM
"Southwest T" has a lazy eye, lol. Look at the pic. One of 'em is lookin at the camera, the other is droopin off to the side.
Posted 20 November 2007 - 11:03 PM
his eye is drooping to the southwest, maybe that's where he gets his name from?
"Southwest T" has a lazy eye, lol. Look at the pic. One of 'em is lookin at the camera, the other is droopin off to the side.
Posted 21 November 2007 - 04:19 AM
LOL @ these dudes flippin' like birds... Sad... No self-respect or pride... It's a shame.
Posted 21 November 2007 - 04:30 AM
oh man oh man oh man oh man oh man
can't take all those words at once....AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
maybe try and spacing it out a little better, or else not many people will read it. crazy pics tho, so many rats snitches get stitches though so it all works out
can't take all those words at once....AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
maybe try and spacing it out a little better, or else not many people will read it. crazy pics tho, so many rats snitches get stitches though so it all works out
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Former UAA hockey coach Dave Shyiak says his reputation and job prospects have suffered from a "greatly exaggerated'' and "false'' account of his physical confrontation with a player, and it is all part of an orchestrated effort to oust his ex-boss, athletic director Steve Cobb.
Shyiak, in a written statement emailed to the Daily News on Monday, said a story published May 14, which described him hitting player Nick Haddad across the legs with a hockey stick during a 2011 practice, "has resulted in irreparable damages including lost opportunity for coaching positions and having family members experience extreme and unnecessary stress and anxiety.''
Cobb fired Shyiak on March 29 after eight losing seasons. Shyiak contends that a small group of UAA hockey alumni and community members are actively working to get Cobb fired as well.
Former UAA hockey player Mickey Spencer, in a letter dated May 1, told University of Alaska president Patrick Gamble and other university officials that he witnessed Shyiak use a "baseball style'' swing to slash Haddad in a "hard'' and "violent'' manner across the front of his hockey pants.
Haddad sent his own written statement last week confirming the slash, but saying it was not as hard as Spencer described and caused him no injury. He said he accepted Shyiak's apology, which was offered the next day. The incident was blown out of proportion, Haddad said.
But he added that it's "not acceptable for a coach to do this to one of his players, and there is no excuse for it to have happened.''
Shyiak, through his attorney, Kevin Fitzgerald, said last week that the slash was not as severe as Spencer said and was designed only to get Haddad's attention after he failed to properly execute a drill.
All parties -- Spencer, Shyiak and Haddad -- have confirmed that Shyiak and Haddad traded expletives immediately after the incident and were physically separated by other players at the practice.
Shyiak said UAA hockey alumni and members of the hockey community had drafted a one-page letter that falsely summarized the Haddad incident. Shyiak alleged that a "hockey alumni and former UAA Assistant Hockey Coach emailed the letter to senior players from the Class of 2013'' and asked them to endorse it. Shyiak said the players refused to do so.
Regg Simon, a former UAA captain who was an assistant coach under Shyiak for two seasons (2008-10), on Monday sent his own statement to the Daily News:
"Okay, so let me get this straight: Coach Shyiak allegedly did something deplorable, and as a way to deflect negative attention from himself, he's pointing the finger at someone else? Previous news coverage has stated the facts of the incident. I have no further comments.''
Shyiak said Spencer's letter to Gamble included "much of what was contained in the greatly exaggerated and false statement'' recently drafted by alumni.
But in fact a Daily News reporter first heard Spencer's account of the incident more than a year before his letter to Gamble, and several times since, and his account has been the same each time.
Cobb last week said that he spoke to several players who were on the ice during the Shyiak-Haddad incident, as well as to a couple of staff members present, and he concluded Shyiak's slash was not malicious and did not require punishment or further investigation.
UAA said last week that because Spencer's allegation, "if true, may constitute criminal behavior,'' an investigation was being conducted by the University of Alaska Fairbanks Police Department.
After UAA appointed a four-person search committee of three Seawolf coaches and a faculty athletic representative to find Shyiak's replacement, both the Alaska State Hockey Association and the UAA Hockey Alumni Association complained about the lack of alumni or non-UAA members of the Anchorage hockey community. Both organizations issued votes of no confidence in Cobb.
On May 2, UAA chancellor Tom Case suspended the search for a new coach. On May 7, UAA appointed a supplemental search committee, reopened the job to applicants and tweaked the job criteria to attract a wider field of candidates. The six-man supplemental committee includes UAA hockey founder Brush Christiansen and three former Seawolves, including Mark Filipenko, president of the UAA Hockey Alumni Association.
Shyiak said the actions aimed at Cobb have harmed him.
"The efforts of this small group of Alumni have been horribly misguided,'' Shyiak wrote. " These efforts have also been short sighted and have affected the integrity of the University.
"One can only imagine what the pool of candidates for new coach must think of these events."
Find Doyle Woody's blog at adn.com/hockeyblog or call him at 257-4335.
Anchorage Daily News / adn.com


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|Sep. 24 3:58 PM PT4:58 PM MT5:58 PM CT6:58 PM ET18:58 ET22:58 GMT6:58 3:58 PM MST5:58 PM EST6:28 PM VEN2:58 UAE (+1)5:58 PM CT-LeBlanc extended his scoreless streak in a 2-0 win over Oakland on Tuesday night.
Analysis: LeBlanc (1-1, 4.23 ERA) pitched 5 1-3 innings against the A's, and he has not allowed a run in his last 15 2-3 innings. The left-hander has made six appearances in that stretch and has gone 5 1-3 innings in each of his two starts this month.
|Sep. 19 2:30 PM PT3:30 PM MT4:30 PM CT5:30 PM ET17:30 ET21:30 GMT5:30 2:30 PM MST4:30 PM EST5:00 PM VEN1:30 UAE (+1)4:30 PM CT-LeBlanc went 5 1-3 scoreless innings Thursday against Seattle but did not get a decision in a 3-1 loss.
Analysis: LeBlanc (0-1, 5.24 ERA) pitched three-hit ball into the sixth inning of his second start for the major league-leading Los Angeles Angels, who scratched ace Jered Weaver and fielded a lineup of reserves a day after clinching the AL West title. LeBlanc gave up six runs in 3 1-3 innings in his other start for the Angels, a 7-1 loss to Miami on Aug. 25.
|Sep. 18 2:19 PM PT3:19 PM MT4:19 PM CT5:19 PM ET17:19 ET21:19 GMT5:19 2:19 PM MST4:19 PM EST4:49 PM VEN1:19 UAE (+1)4:19 PM CT-LeBlanc will start Thursday's game against Seattle after Jered Weaver was scratched.
Analysis: LeBlanc (0-1) flopped in his first start for the Los Angeles Angels on Aug. 25, giving up seven hits and six runs to Miami. The major league-leading Angels made the move one day after clinching the AL West with a 5-0 victory over Seattle and a loss by the Oakland Athletics. The move gives extra rest to Weaver (17-8) and allows the Angels to begin lining up their pitching rotation for the postseason.
|Aug. 26 5:42 PM PT6:42 PM MT7:42 PM CT8:42 PM ET20:42 ET0:42 GMT8:42 5:42 PM MST7:42 PM EST8:12 PM VEN4:42 UAE (+1)7:42 PM CT-LeBlanc has been designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels, one day after a poor debut for the club.
Analysis: LeBlanc lasted just 3 1-3 innings against Miami on Monday in his first start for the Angels, yielding seven hits and six runs. He was recalled to take the rotation spot of Garrett Richards, who is out for the season with a left knee injury. The rotation spot likely will be filled by minor leaguers Randy Wolf or Michael Roth on Saturday.
|May 31 4:30 PM PT5:30 PM MT6:30 PM CT7:30 PM ET19:30 ET23:30 GMT7:30 4:30 PM MST6:30 PM EST7:00 PM VEN3:30 UAE (+1)6:30 PM CT-The Los Angeles Angels designated LeBlanc for assignment and called up right-hander Jarrett Grube from Triple-A Salt Lake.
Analysis: In his only appearance this year, LeBlanc allowed four runs and five hits in 6 1-3 innings of relief in the Angels' 9-5 loss to the Athletics on Friday night.


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JAMES DAWKINS | Smile For Me | Independent
DOTSERO | Telltale | Cinderblock Records
MOTOWN MOE | Tropic of Groove | Windee Records
FABIANA PASSONI | Inner Bossa | Independent
PEET PROJECT | Love | Beagle Beat Records
JIM ADKINS The Journey Clear Image Records
Though hes based in Central Virginia and has won numerous awards from V.O.C.A.L. (Virginia Organization of Composers and Lyricists), guitarist Jim Adkins picture perfect melodies, tight snappy pocket grooves and soulful blues and rock influences have been heard all over the world, from the U.S. to Europe to Indonesia and Australia. A popular independent recording artist since the late 1990s, Adkins continues to embrace THE JOURNEY on his infectious and dynamic sixth album, whose tracks include the lively, spirited acoustic-driven Time With You; the slick, funked-up electric title track; the whimsical old school R&B flavored The Secret Place; and a colorful, improvisation-rich venture Into the Storm. The Billboard Song Contest winner also includes a graceful cover of Sades No Ordinary Love, followed by a spirited blues jam that heralds A New Horizon. THE JOURNEY is a passionate, musical adventure you wont want to miss out on!
DENNIS ANGEL On Track Timeless Grooves Records
Dennis Angel made a fateful choice after high school study music at Julliard or pursue a law degree. He eventually became a well-respected entertainment attorney, but jazz found its way back in 2009, when he recorded The Wall Street Recession Time Blues. He made an impact with his multi-faceted, full-length debut TIMELESS GROOVES, and now hes back, deep in the melodic and grooving pocket again with his latest, ON TRACK. "I Like It Like That," produced by Jason Miles, is a sexy, sultry jazz piece made to smolder with Angel on flugelhorn, Miles on piano and Maya Azucena on seduction (come hither vocals). The latest single, "Serenity," offers up a gorgeous, jazzy serenade that's sure to peace you out! The album is a sophisticated jazz delight with heavy hitters including Kenny Barron. Angel is ON TRACK to become a bona fide jazz star!
MARIEA ANTOINETTE Straight From The Harp Masaai/Infinity Productions
The magical sound of the harp makes it's way to the funk side of Jazz! San Diego native Mariea Antoinettes repertoire includes Classical, Jazz and R&B, which she has showcased at Walt Disney Hall and of course out on the Jazz in Pink tour. The first single Give Me Your Love dominated the summer of '14 Smooth Jazz Charts and many more songs are sure to follow with the fresh release of the full album, STRAIGHT FROM THE HARP, including the effervescent, Rock WitCha, the Hiroshima-esque Special Treasure and the exciting, new single, Fly Away. Keeping her spirited, melodic harp lines front and center, she creates a bold blend of old school with soul sensibilities, symphonic atmospheres and sizzling brass. Mariea has a home in Smooth Jazz right where her Harp is!
CHERYL BARNES Listen to This Barnes & Cabasso Music
The title of jazz vocalist Cheryl Barnes new album LISTEN TO THIS is an invitation to enjoy a brilliant collection of songs, interpreted masterfully by this amazing artist, whose extensive resume includes performances with Wynton Marsalis and Quincy Jones on the jazz side, the Clara Ward Gospel Singers, and the Denver Symphony Orchestra. Talk about vocal range and versatility! Ms. Barnes voice and phrasing are stunning. Im especially drawn to the entrancing Come with Me, the gently swinging Like Jazz, and her latest single, an incredible take on Joni Mitchells Come In From the Cold." Cheryl Barnes LISTEN TO THIS is an absolute must-have!
SYLVIA BENNETT Another Love Song Out of Sight Music
Grammy-nominated jazz singer, Sylvia Bennett comes to the table with a hip, luxe new single, Another Love Song, featuring her gorgeously pure vocals with modern beats as smooth as a night in Miami! The focus of the song, co-written and produced by Sylvias long-time music partner, Hal S. Batt, offers encouragement to never give up on love as the next love may be the best love! Love, a common theme with Ms. Bennett, will be the focus of her next full album due out in 2016, ITS ALL ABOUT LOVE will include this riveting new track! Sylvia Bennett mixes her pristine vocal stylings into to a fresh new sonic playground on Another Love Song, which is anything but more like a unique, exciting love song that lends itself beautifully to the contemporary, lifestyle vibe of Smooth Jazz!
EDDA BORG No Words Needed Independent
Classically trained pianist Edda Borg is one of Icelands greatest ambassadors, doing everything from singing with the Reykjavik Big Band to working with Bjork and running the Edda Borg Music School. On NO WORDS NEEDED, shes all about the high energy, in the pocket keyboard driven ensemble funk most notably on the fiery jam Liberation. She also floats lush wordless vocals to the infectious grooves and elegance of the first radio single, Let Me Know, while the languid I Want It All Back finds her vibing beautifully with acoustic guitar. There are NO WORDS NEEDED to express Borgs wild musical heart!
PATRICK BRADLEY Can You Hear Me Patrick Bradley
When you hear the bluesy organ solo on All In, the easy flowing opening track of keyboardist/composer Patrick Bradleys CAN YOU HEAR ME, and the wild Moog synth solo on the high octane North of Evermore, you might just think theyre being played by the projects legendary producer Jeff Lorber. Thats how exciting and innovative Bradley is as a player! Though he enlists the help of all-star friends like Rick Braun, Dave Koz, Jimmy Haslip and Eric Marienthal, Bradley shines on both the main melodies and sparkling solos on a set thats rocking, funkified and at times profoundly spiritual. CAN YOU HEAR ME? That would be a resounding YES!
PHILLIP BRANDON Phillip Brandon Independent
Often described as the intersection between Luther Vandross and Bruno Mars, silky soul singer/songwriter Phillip Brandon whose mother was a Raylette singer with Ray Charles performed in a national tour of The Color Purple and shared the stage with the likes of Carlos Santana, Herbie Hancock and Patti LaBelle before his powerful emergence as a solo recording artist on his debut self-titled EP. His infectious single Sail On finds the sweet spot between sensual romance and funky Smooth Jazz, while jams like On My Mind showcase his powerful chops as a sultry rocker. Embrace BRANDON with abandon!
TY CAUSEY Cause & Effect Tyvonn Records
Over the past ten years, silky and sensuous vocalist Ty Causey has established himself as a venerable, recording and touring artist, performing with Najee, opening for everyone from Boney James and Babyface to Peter White. Equally acclaimed as a GOSPELl/R&B singer, Causey invites us to Leave the Drama behind and enjoy a picture perfect, seductive blend of Sensual soul and smooth jazz. SmoothJazz.com Founder, Sandy Shore was so taken by the sexy, soulful crooner's showmanship and hit maker craftsmanship, she affectionately dubbed him the Bruno Mars of Smooth Jazz. This collection features intimate, easy groovin, old-school gems like Its Gotta Be Love, If We Got Love (both featuring sultry saxophonist Igor Gerzina) and Just Another Love Affair. It adds up to a magical CAUSE & EFFECT!
SHARON MARIE CLINE This Is Where I Wanna Be Independent
Celebrated and critically acclaimed L.A. based vocal stylist Sharon Marie Cline has released a live album and holiday project in the past, but those were simply prelude to her glorious emergence as a recording artist with this an exquisite and romantic collection that allows her to declare, on the dreamy and sensual, flute spiced title track, one of two lush originals among 10 well chosen interpretations of classics, that This Is Where I Wanna Be. Clines triumph lies in her effortless breezing from easy swinging (Happy Talk, an inspired choice from SOUTH PACIFIC) to Bossa (Love Dance, Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars) to blues (You Dont Know What Love Is). When you listen, you too will declare, THIS IS WHERE I WANNA BE!
LOUIS COLAIANNIA Spring Break LouisMusic
Colorado-based, contemporary jazz composer and keyboardist Louis Colaianna turns into spring with a break-out single for Smooth Jazz. Spring Break is both uplifting and seductive. Colaianna is a well-established touring and performing musician as well as a recording artist. Winner of a Mozart Award for his contributions to music as well as a Primo Award winner for two years in a row, for Italian American Entertainer of the Year and was recently inducted into the Colorado Italian American Hall of Fame. The passionate composer blends his favorite genres Contemporary Jazz, New Age and Chill to create a sultry, new sound that is soaring!
MITCHELL COLEMAN, JR. Soul Searching Soul Revelation Music
Emerging bassist Mitchell Coleman may be SOUL SEARCHING on his dynamic and driving debut, but he doesnt take long to find some tasty, infectious urban jazz and funk grooves. Influenced by greats like Marcus Miller, Stanley Clarke and Larry Graham, the multi-talented musician and composer kicks off the 12 track, two interlude set by stamping a fun and fiery Passport to a place filled with buoyant R&B/jazz fusion. While establishing himself as a force to be reckoned with, he also pays homage to Earth, Wind & Fire (a dreamy Thats The Way of the World featuring Pam Vincent) and the late great Joe Sample with an eloquent take on When Your Life Was Low featuring Dionyza Sutton. Theres plenty of soul in SOUL SEARCHING!
RUSTY CRUTCHER Romances Latinos Emerald Green Sound Productions
On Romances Latinos, his first recording in over a decade, saxophonist Jay "Rusty" Crutcher renowned for his New Age oriented Sacred Sites musical travelogue series taps into the sensual, passionate and exotic spirit of some of the most beautiful Latin love songs written by the Greatest Latino Songwriters and Composers of the Twentieth Century. Tapping into a dreamy and emotional Gato Barbieri-like aesthetic Crutcher offers a lush, moody meditation on the first single Heres To Life (Gracias a La Vida), vibes with wistful Spanish guitar and accordion on the slow burning I Miss You (Te Extrano) and is all tropical splashed whimsy on Unforgettable (Inolvidable) (not the Nat King Cole classic). ROMANCES LATINOS is a gorgeous multi-cultural sweep through a glorious era of music!
JIMMY DALE Dear Mr. Benson Daletone Records
Respected guitarist, Jimmy Dale has played with legendary bands since he was a young man, (The Drifters, The Platters, The Coasters, Little Anthony and the Imperials) and played on the Big Mountains' hit album BABY, I LOVE YOUR WAY. Yet, in many ways, his career is just revving up with his super-exciting Smooth Jazz singles, Agis Tune, and the driving, in-the-pocket hit, Dear Mr. Benson, a homage to his idol, George Benson. The composer, vocalist and guitarist, credits his success to his exposure to the Monterey Bay area. When his family moved to Californias Central Coast, the jazz community embraced the young talent. The A-List musician is quick to drop the names of his many influences by Monterey jazz icons the likes of music educator Don Schamber, musicians Ace Hill, Bobby Phillips, Lee Durley, JoJo Franklin, Don Pendergrass, Brian Stock and Santa Cruz legends Randy Masters, Joe Sekon and Ray Brown! A wonderful new addition to Smooth Jazz playlists all over the world... The Welcome sign is lit up for Jimmy Dale!
JAMES DAWKINS Smile For Me Independent
Miami based keyboardist, composer, songwriter and producer James Dawkins Jr. brings an exciting array of professional experiences to SMILE FOR ME, his dynamic full-length debut sunshine infused with Jazz, Soul, and R&B! The Miami native has shared the stage and toured with everyone from Mike Phillips and Robert Glasper to Chico DeBarge and Doug E. Fresh. His high octane joy ascends from the get-go on the spirited, sax and key driven title track and continues on gems like the infectiously funky Love Song (You) (featuring inspiring female vocals), the buoyant, perfectly titled Groove Time and a blazing, irrepressible cover of Stevie Wonders Boogie On Reggae Woman. When Dawkins asks, Will you Smile For Me? how can you not?
AL DEGREGORIS All In Good Time A-PEX Recordings International
When Al DeGregoris records a new project, the A List shows up! Seven tracks produced by guitarist Nils and two helmed by keyboardist Jeff Lorber, ALL IN GOOD TIME finds the versatile indie composer/keyboardist establishing a powerful ensemble vibe with a batch of contemporary jazz greats, including Chuck Loeb, Jimmy Haslip and Eric Marienthal, it also includes some of the supremely grooving last sessions by drummer Ricky Lawson. The all-star guests may make genre fans curious, but its DeGregoris infectious and dynamic piano, synth and Fender Rhodes melodies, which supercharge the fun. Nils tracks range from the funky, exuberant Sunnyside (the projects first single) to the synth driven symphonic pop jazz tune, Autumn Chill. The stylin', jazz-infused and highly melodic, Into The Night is the latest single and promises to reverberate on the Smooth Jazz Charts in 2015.
DOTSERO Telltale Cinderblock Records
Named for a small Rocky Mountain town in their native Colorado, Dotsero (means unique according to Native American legend) is guitarist David Watts and saxophonist brother Steve Watts, together they have been setting contemporary jazz on the edge for over 25 years, rocking out at major festivals and their home venue Jazz@Jacks. Their latest release Telltale weaves an eclectic, melodic and rhythmically explosive story that brings together elements of Smooth Jazz, Rock, Funk, Americana, Folk, R&B, Latin and Country. The sax and guitar driven thrill ride includes the playful funk of Deja Vrai, a passionate reassurance that It Wont Be Long, the wistful ballad Thoughts of You, a bluesy electric romp through The Greasy Bass Song and the high octane Latin jam Steppin Outta Th Boat. Doteros latest set is a TELLTALE sign that theyre here to be heard and we couldnt be more delighted to have them in our mix!
DR. DAVE Carefree Hatherill Records
To paraphrase the title of one of Dr. Daves previous recordings, once again, the Doctor is in stirring up a spirited storm of healing, soulful melodies and electric guitar funk on his perfectly titled album CAREFREE. The prolific, world renowned musician includes some freshly re-imagined covers of classic tunes most notably, his reggae infused, island spin on Bobby McFerrins Dont Worry, Be Happy however, Dr. Dave is also an exciting composer. He whips up fresh, infectious magic on tracks like the sensual, wind in your hair opening title track Carefree; an atmospheric, pocket groove driven ballad that truly Feels So Good; the breezin George Benson influenced G.B. Style; and the moody, romantic, old school vibin Sylvia. Listen to Dr. Dave and youll truly feel CAREFREE!
D. EDWARD Love Is 10th & Clay Records
Singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, D. Edward is back with a groove so funky, a beat so strong and heart so deep on LOVE IS a brilliant, soul pop follow-up to 2011s LITTLE RED BOX, the album that introduced the soul crooner to the Smooth music community. A small, handful of singers have such distinctive character to their voices, that list would include Darryl Hall, Robbie Robertson, Darius Rucker and perhaps more current, Ray LaMontagne soulful, rugged and sexy! LOVE IS cleverly blends the joy of jazz, the freshness of funk and the style of soul to deliver an incredibly moving collection of songs. The title track is already proving that D. Edward has big fans at radio the sensual duet with Jenna Lavoie, Show Me, the chilled melancholia of Pretty Eyes and the 70s throwback vibe on Mighty Love all help make this a SmoothJazz.com Hotpick!
VICTOR FIELDS The Lou Rawls Project Regina Records
Back in the day, when critically acclaimed, chart-topping, San Francisco Bay Area Jazz vocalist, Victor Fields was starting his music career, working a day job and performing music on the side, the legendary Lou Rawls and entourage caught Victor's live performance in a small club in Oakland. Rawls called Fields the man with the golden voice, and inspired Victor to launch a full-fledged recording career. Rawls once said the immortal words, Soul is Truth, and Victor Fields fulfills that reality brilliantly on highly anticipated release, THE LOU RAWLS PROJECT - A sultry, bluesy and easy swinging set featuring lush, sophisticated re-imaginings of ten Rawls classics. In addition to the first single, the smooth and romantic Let Me Be Good To You, the singer lends his graceful caress to the balmy, gently swaying Lady Love (featuring producer Chris Camozzi on guitar), the smoky Lets Fall In Love All Over Again and Rawls Philly SOUL trademark classic, Youll Never Find Another Love Like Mine. Its not braggin on himself, baby, to call Fields THE LOU RAWLS PROJECT a true masterpiece.
FLAVOUR Food For Thought Independent
Since joining forces as Flavour, multi-saxophonist Bryne Donaldson and keyboardist/arranger Lawrence Ross have been stirring up a lot of grooving, soulful FOOD FOR THOUGHT throughout their home base of the Southwest. They showcase their unique, bold, yet sensual brand of Nu Jazz throughout the six track EP, most notably on the somewhat exotic and infectiously mystical radio hit Savory, the kickin, old school alto jam Jazzmental and a trippy Latin romp through Wars Low Rider they have re-imagined as Take a Little Trip. FOOD FOR THOUGHT is the perfect recipe for smooth urban jazz with lots of cool twists!
JAZMIN GHENT Boss Independent
This buzz about saxophonist Jazmin Ghent is getting strong and stronger... The talented, rising star has catapulted from her first recording, a critically-acclaimed 3-song EP, released in early 2015, into a full album early summer recording, featuring mostly originals. Her live appearances schedule continues to grow as she tours with her own band and the popular Jazz In Pink all women ensemble! Ms. Ghent has already enjoyed her first taste of airplay charting success this year with the EP single, Boss, which she rolled over as the title of this exciting full album debut! Theres no question as to why people are responding to Jazmin Ghent the way they are, her saxophone tone is rich and that of an old soul, while her songs are fresh and creative and her appearance is vibrant and glowing with a small yet mighty stature! With a full scholarship, Jazmin atteneded Berklee, then skyrocketed through Florida State University to receive her Bachelors Degree in Music Education along with a Masters Degree from Tennessee State University. This extraordinarily hot, new sensation is moving so fast that her feet are barely hitting the ground!
AL GOMEZ Casa Groove Shade Records
Smooth Jazz has a new star... check out the uplifting new release from the extremely versatile, Texas-based guitarist Al Gomez, CASA GROOVE on Shade Records featuring all kinds of feel good energy blended into his Smooth Jazz including R&B influences, Neo Soul, Funk, traces of Tejano and killer vocal harmonies, making for a spicy, fresh vibe! Think Santana meets Larry Carlton! The Pecos, Texas native studied music at West Texas State University, Sul Ross State University, and The Recording Workshop of Cincinnati, he also graduated from a two year Master Guitar Certificate Program from Berklee College of Music in Boston! One of the most exciting collections to hit our musical landscape, CASA GROOVE is filled with hooky original compositions that sound like world-class hits along including his latest single, "Closer To You" and stunningly contemporary cover of Toni Braxton's "Another Sad Love Song." Al Gomez is in the casa!
GROOVEXPRESS Ukrainian Doll Independent
All aboard the Groovexpress featuring a vintage vibe with original material that encompasses jazz, blues, funk and more on their latest release UKRAINIAN DOLL. The internationally acclaimed band is based out of New Zealand and delivers upbeat, fun, sensual jazz with a retro spin that will inspire you to throw swanky parties and hand shake your martinis while playing UKRAINIAN DOLL as the soundtrack! The album is receiving critical acclaim and airplay around the world. A band of highly accomplished individuals with deep resumes and guitarist/vocalist Mykeljon at the helm of this exciting ensemble, creating music that is ageless and timeless by combining genres with fresh flavors to attract music lovers worldwide! Groovexpress is the new face of Smooth Jazz!
SKII HARVEY Don't Look Back Vie Publications
The woman with an unbridled soul, a distinguished voice and a powerful pen has returned with a dynamic 3-song EP featuring a trilogy of deeply moving, soulful tunes with jazz-infused richness! Award-Winning, Australian Singer/Songwriter Skii Harvey is a cross blend in style between the iconic Tina Turner, the jazz goddess, Ella Fitzgerald and a dash of gumption like that of powerhouse popster, Annie Lennox! Skiis voice has caught the attention of music royalty over the years, including Sting, however, its her songwriting thats earned her the respect of Billboard Music Awards, UK Songwriting Awards, Australian Songwriters Association, as well as the L.A. Music Awards! On DONT LOOK BACK, the songstress is more determined than ever lyrically she shares a window that pierces into her very being on, All That Glitters, Second Chance, and Dont Bother Me. For those who have been there, this cathartic recording of soul, jazz & renewal will be volumized to the maximum!
VINCENT INGALA Coast To Coast Independent
Still in his early 20s, chart-topping saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist Vincent Ingala recently moved from his native New England to Los Angeles to headline the weekly live broadcast brunch at the new Spaghettini and the Dave Koz Lounge in Beverly Hills. As the title of his 3rd album points out, hes truly a COAST TO COAST sensation! Ingala continues to bring a fresh, young perspective to instrumental music via his colorful, innovative vibe blending Smooth Jazz, Funk, Soul and R&B. His star-studded, horn drenched new album finds him vibing with trumpeter Lee Thornburg, British jazz trombonist Dennis Rollins (of BadBone & Co.), Peter White, Roberto Vally and DW3. The set gets off to a danceable, thumping start with the infectious title track before taking a deliciously Nasty turn with some slow simmering sax-trombone tradeoffs and harmonies. Ingala showcases his tender, romantic side with the elegant old school soul ballad Love on Hold. Fans from COAST TO COAST will love this!
IREEDMAN & MS. MONÉT Talk To Somebody i Reed Records
This soulful pairing of world-class saxophonist, Joel C. Peskin, AKA iReedman and supremely talented vocalist, Ms. Monét, results in an exciting blend of jazz, funk, sax and sizzle on TALK TO SOMEBODY. A true protégé of woodwind legends, Peskin has navigated his career from the avant garde jazz scene of New York to touring and recording with iconic music stars including the Beach Boys, Canned Heat, Albert Collins, Frank Zappa, and Barbra Streisand, to the west coast and hundreds of TV and film sessions, collaborating with Merry Clayton on dance recordings, and is an original band member of ABCs Dancing With The Stars. Ms. Monét is a performers performer The California Bay Area native offers up pure vocal genius. From theater to stage, performing for Presidents (Obama and Clinton) and world-wide touring with Boz Scaggs, Michael McDonald, Toto, Queen Latifah, Kenny Loggins and more! Together these two, known as iReedman & Ms. Monét are unstoppable the Dynamic Duo of contemporary jazz leads off with a killer cover of Strawberry Letter 23, while the album also features originals that tightly fuse jazz, R&B and soul and include compelling instrumentals.
JAREZ Sexy Saxy Vol. 1 Top Jazz Records, LLC
Cali-cool sax star, Jarez (Jarel Posey) redefines contemporary jazz with his youthful, soulful approach to original music. Coolio's sax man, friend and business partner, Jarez turns the swagger up a notch on his latest release, SEXY SAXY Volume 1. The seduction is on high and the EP is loaded with fresh and inviting new tunes featuring the projects first single, Hold On Tight with Billboard, chart-topping Smooth Jazz saxophonist Vandell Andrew. Also on board for two tracks, Jarez guitarist and vocalist A.J. Luke, who enhances the SEXY SAXY vibe. All seven of the tunes are sax-drenched, saucy and smooth infused with Hip Hop, soul and jazz! This may not be your fathers Smooth Jazz, but you're gonna dig it!
JAZZ HOLDOUTS Intuition Palm Beach Jazz
Calling themselves by the clever name Jazz Holdouts, eight of the worlds most recorded and well-toured POP, R&B and JAZZ sidemen found time in their breakneck schedules to jam collectively and create the sparkling Intuition. Led by pianist/composer Alan Palanker and vocalist/composer Douglas Cooper Getschal, they mix old school romantic soul (sophisticated vocals and instrumentals) with easy flowing grooves and a few exotic textures. Highlights include the percussive, chant driven Babadoo, the candlelit Smooth One and the silky, Al Jarreau flavored JAZZ-POP pop tune Intuition. INTUITION tells you that this amount of talent will result in some explosive musical magic!
WAYNE JONES Mr. Jones Dim & Dimmer
Continuing to bring the thunder from Down Under on his new 5-track set MR. JONES, Australian bassist, songwriter arranger and performer Wayne Jones, a renowned session musician who launched his solo career in 2006, keeps that perfect balance between tunes that are lush, melodic and sophisticated and others that showcase his freewheeling and wildly energetic ways. Working with top genre stars like Rick Braun and Grammy-nominated keyboardist Philippe Saisse, who is featured on "5 To 6," Jones creates a dynamic array of moods, from the bright and brassy new single "A Day at the Beach" to the strutting and funky "Get Up" and light and breezy "Sweet Melody." Another highlight is Jones buoyant Latin excursion "The World Keeps Turning." Youll enjoy experiencing the wild, wonderful world of MR. JONES!
DIRK K It's On DIP Records
The excitement continues with chart-topping, contemporary jazz guitarist Dirk K, his critically-acclaimed album release, ITS ON, launches another hot new hit for spring and summer, the captivating, "Snap Jam"! Dirk is 14 solo releases deep at this point of his career, and has performed on dozens of recordings with many other artists. The fresh, vivid, somewhat hypnotic Smooth Jazz that Dirk delivers on ITS ON is sure to bring new fans to the format and continue to generate a string of radio hits from the rhythmic delights and clever covers including originals "Dwee Dwee Ouh," and "Can OBeats," along with cool covers, like "Toxic," "Lovesong," and "Funkytown." Its SO on!
RICK MCGUIRE 2 Weeks In December Jingle Monkey
Its always inspiring when an exciting and inventive new artist, like guitarist Rick McGuire, pops onto the scene. McGuire reveals more of his musical soul on his new 3-song EP (the seductive, groove-infused, 2 WEEKS IN DECEMBER) than many artists do on a full length album. The veteran Minneapolis based composer (originally from Monterey, California), artfully blends his funky, upbeat and haunting electric lead lines with infectious, easy-jangling rhythm guitar. McGuires first single Little Love both hypnotizes and tugs the heart, taking us on a spirited sensual journey. Youll want to spend more than just 2 WEEKS IN DECEMBER with this guy!
MOTOWN MOE Tropic of Groove Windee Records
True to his clever artist name, charting producer/keyboardist/mixer and mastering engineer Motown Moe (Kevin Dingle) hails from Detroit. In addition to eight solo projects, hes worked with artists from all over the world, including fellow Michigan Smooth Jazz performer Nate Harasim. Moes latest album TROPIC OF COOL is a sexy, keyboard driven collection of enticing, mood setting, Chill-Jazz grooves, hypnotic melodies and sensuous atmospheres. The first single, Beach Breeze, will introduce new fans to the Motown Moe vibe, as the title track leads to more horn-infused, synth mastery on the mystical Tropic of Groove, while he adds a little acoustic guitar and sax on Light of Life. TROPIC OF GROOVE brings the heat with a beat!
CARL NEAL Kiss of Life Grace Star Music
International recording artist, Grace Star Music CEO and saxophonist, Carl Neal releases a fresh take on the sensuous Sade smash, Kiss Of Life, bringing a killer Smooth Jazz vibe to the already sexy song. The sax man has roots in Gospel, Jazz, Hip Hop, Rock, Pop, yet his expedition into Smooth Jazz has been met with the most successful reception including making new fans and receiving radio airplay around the world with radio stations spinning his songs on their playlists... this latest tune will be no exception. Sultry, saxy and sweet on Kiss Of Life, Carl keeps the beat in the color of love!
FABIANA PASSONI Inner Bossa Independent
With a sensual, romantic vibe driven by her distinctive sultry vocals and fresh interpretive style, Fabiana Passoni won the 2012 Brazilian International Press Award for Best Brazilian singer living in the U.S. and was also selected as Talk 2 Brazils 2012 Person of The Year. On her highly anticipated new EP INNER BOSSA, the beautiful and charismatic songstress offers a sweet, intimate seduction via a blend of clever covers and soul-drenched originals. The collection includes graceful, dreamy takes on Aretha Franklins classic Daydreaming and Spandau Ballets classic 80s ballad True, in addition to the lovely, self-penned, whispery ballad Remember My Name and easily rhythmic Mouvance. Theres no better way to connect with your INNER BOSSA than through the music of Fabiana Passoni!
PEET PROJECT Love Beagle Beat Records
When they say, All you need is LOVE, Im certain the reference is in regards to the 4th independent album release from one of our favorite musical discoveries, Hungarys Peet Project. While still in their 20s, the ensemble features highly skilled, artfully creative musicians, who consistently push the Contemporary Jazz movement forward! At the helm of this multi-media, high-energy mix of Jazz, Funk & Pop is the uber talented, Péter Ferencz (Peet), who leads the band with great command and presence providing soulful violin and textured vocals. Voted Debut Artist of the Year at the prestigious 2013 Catalina Jazz Trax Festival, Peet Project is sure to add to the awards list quickly with LOVE, as its garnering upward movement on radio airplay charts and quickly securing the boys line-up listings on jazz happenings in Europe and the States. From the recordings current single, the catchy, Jazz & Wine, to the hit, Night Is Falling, to my favorite track, the pop-infused, Feel Alive, LOVE is all you need at least for now!
NELSON RANGELL Blue Independent
He is truly one of the most diverse and exciting performers in the genre, equally adept at soprano, alto, and tenor saxophone, as well as being a genuine virtuoso on flute and piccolo. Nelson Rangell offers up, simultaneously, RED, a gripping, sax-soaked contemporary jazz adventure, and BLUE his sparkling new collection of flute recordings. Blue is a musical exploration of tremendous depth and broad vision with beautiful melodies and spiraling improvisations featuring very special guest Bob James. According to Rangell releasing BLUE at the same time as RED is an attempt to do something unique and to sincerely engage listeners in his musical vision. "I'm a flutist as much as a saxophonist and, after all these years and 17 CDs, I wanted to try to tell another side of my musical story in a more full way on that instrument." Ranging from whimsical (Dizzy) to profound (Maurice Ravel's "Le Tombeau De Couperin) BLUE gracefully and mind-blowingly swirls jazz, pop and classical together with creative abandon.
NELSON RANGELL Red Independent
In a sea of saxophonists, there is only one Nelson Rangell - Daring, compelling, and heartfelt. Fans of contemporary jazz are quite familiar with this extraordinary talent, he released eight CDs with GRP Records garnering chart-topping airplay in the 80s and 90s, and recorded with The Rippingtons, Chuck Loeb, Patti Austin, the GRP All-Star Big Band, featured on Don Grusins Grammy-nominated album, THE HANG, among numerous other accolades. RED, Rangells dynamic, sax-centric new recording, part of a tandem album release with BLUE, his flute and piccolo musical masterpiece, is a full-throttle adventure with bold and persuasive originals including the first single, the rocketing Point Of Departure, and the slammin The Red Pill, balanced by honest and haunting ballads such as Matters Of the Heart and Some Next Grace. Two albums from one mad-skilled musician, Nelson Rangell makes a big statement with this unprecedented maneuver fully embracing his independence as a Global recording artist!
RHYTHM JETS Sound Barrier Infinity Jazz Records
Though they are new on the scene as a unit, the members of this explosive six piece Atlanta-based instrumental band are all veteran musicians with mile long resumes. Joining forces to release their debut EP SOUND BARRIER, Rhythm Jets have created a musical signature they refer to as Infinity Jazz not smooth, not traditional taking you where youve never been with rhythm and sax. Part of their fiery magic comes from a distinctive island and world vibe, which infuses key tracks like the Reggae-tinged, first single Chasing the Sun (brightened with sax, electric guitar and steel drums), the buoyant Latin-fusion jam Its A New World and the balmy, tropical romance Down By The Sea, the fun next single from the album! Rhythm Jets hit a cruising altitude for the perfect soundtrack to an island destination, full of pulsating rhythms, edgy guitars, funky sax and glorious pop breezes.
LAWSON ROLLINS Traveler Infinita Records/Baja TSR
Have guitar, will travel On his fifth solo album since departing the genre-busting Latin fusion duo Young and Rollins, Lawson Rollins once again powerfully sharing what Guitar Player magazine once called his ungodly classical chops travels the globe, beautifully and insightfully chronicling many of the places hes lived, visited and returned to in his memory. The versatile, melodic and delightfully grooving guitarist, whose YouTube videos have garnered nearly eight million views, bridges countries, continents and cultures. Sometimes he does it with wild, whimsical energy, as on the irresistible radio hit City Electric," as well as his hot, new single, "Berlin Bossa," and other times with a more sensual dreamy flow such as the lush and soulful title track. He also enjoys a romping and romantic Meeting in Madrid and, closer to home, takes us Beyond The Bayou for a swampy fusion of flamenco and blues. Pack your suitcase - this TRAVELERs got a passport for your soul!
SAM RUCKER Tell You Something Favor Productions
The next generation of Smooth Jazz has a visionary welcome to the inspired world of saxophonist Sam Rucker and his soulful and passionate new album TELL YOU SOMETHING! This unique blend of Jazz, Soul, Gospel and Hip Hop, is a collaboration with sax star, Euge Groove and features special guests Norman Connors, Bobby Lyle, Tom Brown and Alyson Williams. Nearly three years in the making, every song is moving with nonstop, positive energy and rich production. The latest exciting single, Before I Let Go," is a brilliant collaboration with Norman Connors and Euge Groove featuring Bobby Lyle and Alyson Williams. The saxman whos played with Smooth Jazz stars such as Peter White, Ronnie Laws and Phil Perry is telling you something, we highly recommend that you listen!
PAOLO RUSTICHELLI Walking in Rome (Soul Italiano) Next Age Music
A new year, and another new hit for inspired composer and world-class keyboardist Paolo Rustichelli. His latest single, Walking In Rome is a sweet, soulful Smooth Jazz stroll and a fitting tribute to the artists beloved home. The Italian one-man band invites you to a romantic, funky promenade on the streets of Rome. You can feel the magic of the Mediterranean and the beat of the Eternal City on this joyful tune bringing to mind his 2014 multi-platinum selling hit, the chart-topping Med Groove. Paolo takes the experience to the next level on Walking In Rome, raising the bar and building excitement for the release of his full album SOUL ITALIANO due out this summer. Adored by musical icons, Carlos Santana and Miles Davis, the super-keyboardist continues his exploration of Smooth Jazz, lending his genius to the celebration of the lifestyle music genre.
CAROL SABOYA, ANTONIO ADOLFO & HENDRIK MEURKENS Copa Village AAM Music
Bringing together three world-class song stylists, COPA VILLAGE is an extraordinary collaboration by vocalist Carol Saboya, composer/arranger/pianist Antonio Adolfo and harmonica master/vibraphonist Henrik Meurkens. Recording in NYC and Rio, the three create a fresh, spirited celebration of the shared artistic impulses of Brazils BOSSA NOVA era (centered around Rios Copacabana sector) and the exciting JAZZ of New Yorks Greenwich Village in the 1960s. Using four imaginative re-workings of Antonio Carlos Jobim tunes including sensuous, charming twists on Agua de Beber and The Girl From Ipanema as a springboard, they create a lush, whimsical Pretty World of inspired original Brazilian breezes. Traveling has never been more romantic than a stay at the COPA VILLAGE!
JIM SAMUEL NOW Independent
Composer/pianist Jim Samuel Productions offers a compelling variety of textures and tempos on his latest release, NOW, featuring a stellar collection of originals, augmented by two sterling covers namely the iconic Mr. Magic, featuring Gerald Albright Musics brilliant sax work, and the Norah Jones hit, Dont Know Why. Of the originals, Im particularly drawn to the lovely Serena, featuring talented Smooth Jazz guitarist RobTardik, and the bittersweet Now That Youre Gone, featuring trumpet/flugelhorn master Tony Neenan. Also the driving, cool radio hit, "Off The Tracks" with Gerald Albright burning the sax, and "Binney Street" adding the fresh element of dance-electronica, while the title track continues to impart joy n' jazz with escalating piano and pulsating rhythms. NOW just might be Mr. Samuels best release yet!
TONY SAUNDERS Appaloosa San Francisco Records
World-class bassist Tony Saunders plays bass like a wild-spirited, free-running, colorful Appaloosa. His soulful, low-end bass work is melodic, joyful and deep like the Bay Area artist himself! This chart-topping release features many originals including the first hit, Sandy Shores of Monterey, a smooth, sultry groove that I love beyond the obvious reasons. The latest single is a Sophisticated smooth Jazz jam, "Blue Nickels" featuring Tony's melodic groove and keen jazz sensibilities. Special guests on APPALOOSA include Howard Hewitt, Santana's Tony Lindsay, Sakai, Tower of Powers Tom Politzer and Bill Champlin on the cover of Gino Vannelli's title track. Tony's career began at 5 years old, as it would in the house of his father, the beloved, late Merl Saunders (Rainforest Band, Jerry Garcia). This is why he runs deep! The romance continues!
SHASHATY Brighter Day A.H.I. Records
Inspired by years of on-stage experience with the brightest of stars including Carlos Santana, The Mavericks, Kirk Whalum and Dave Koz. ShaShatys own 5-piece band opened for legends the likes of The Bee Gees, Peter Cetera, Gloria Estefan and George Benson! ShaShaty explodes on to the scene with this exciting, fresh sound that is truly original! His A.H.I. Records debut, BRIGHTER DAY is a soul-drenched, smash hit with high energy, sweet and pure saxophone performances with soaring melodies and genre-blending curves. The first single, Dream Ride is like a top-down, moonlit drive, while Lets Go! and the title track are upbeat, mood enhancers with cool vocal accents and Late On 91 will soulfully set your spirit free! Its clear to see why ShaShaty has so many fans around the world and tons more on the way!
JOEY SOMMERVILLE Overnight Sensation Jayvox, Inc.
Joey Sommerville is anything but an OVERNIGHT SENSATION! The spectacular jazz trumpeter has been paving a successful road with his distinctive blend of traditional and smooth jazz, hip hop, R&B, and Gospel. His credits include collaborations with a diverse artist and recording roster including the jam band Phish, Cirque du Soleil and Jazze Pha. While the title is a bit tongue-in-cheek, the album OVERNIGHT SENSATION is filled with tasty horn arrangements, feel good grooves, special guests and a handful of surprises including a couple of JS vocals! Guests include guitar legend, Earl Klugh, saxman Elan Trotman, cool trombonist Jeff Bradshaw and fellow Southern gentleman, guitarist Eric Essix! The sultry, new single, "Desire" features the aforementioned Mr. Klugh on guitar and ready for radio! Music fans of all persuasions will enjoy discovering Joey Sommervilles OVERNIGHT SENSATION its loaded with class, elegance and good times!
STEPHANIE SPRUILL It's a Jazz Day Spruill House Music Production
This multi-faceted force of vocal nature brings to her first true JAZZ album an extensive history as a session and touring vocalist and stellar reputation as a vocal and artist development coach and author of 17 Points To Longevity in Show Business. Like her expansive career, Spruill engages many different influences including R&B, CONTEMPORARY URBAN JAZZ, TRAD JAZZ and BRAZILIAN to create a musical journey that allows her to tap into her full vocal range. Her splendid mix of originals and classics includes a sassy, brass-infused Fever, an intimate Round Midnight and the moody, poetic title track, featuring Brenda Russell and Patrice Rushen, which cleverly weaves decades of jazz legends into a celebration of the art form. When youve got A Metheny morning and a Whalum afternoon Tea with Thelonious and a Yellowjacket Moon, you know ITS A JAZZ DAY!
MARC STAGGERS Dream Catcher Expansion Records
Listen up, Luther fans! Ten years after the legendary singers passing, his legacy and style is in great hands with Washington, DC vocalist Marc Staggers, whose silky-smooth voice bears an uncanny resemblance. Fully embracing the similarities, Staggers third album DREAM CATCHER features a lush cover of the classic So Amazing. Its testament to the singers artistic vision, and the great songwriting and arranging skills of his brother Reginald, that the best songs are the originals. These include the funked up, breakup fueled new single Bring Me Back, the seductive liquid soul/funk of Come on Baby and confident and sultry, I Wanna Spend My Life With You. Youll want to spend some romantic nights with this DREAM CATCHER!
SEAN SULLIVAN Hereafter SonyRed
Sean Sullivans relaxed musical approach and smoldering vocal style will draw you in like a Sunday morning. HEREAFTER is a compelling collection of jazz, blues, pop and soul. On this smoothly eclectic album, produced by Matt Pierson, the New York City singer, songwriter and guitarist delivers gorgeous originals with intelligent and moving lyrics, plus cool, soulful covers. The Sullivan-penned, "Don't Get Me Started," the first Smooth Jazz radio single, has a Marvin Gaye vibe with a Boz Scaggs jazzy-bluesy slant along with the moody and alluring, "Wash My Soul," which features tasty saxophone and melancholy flute. Covers include Michael Franks' "Jive," Bob Marley's "Waiting In Vain," and Aretha's "Until You Come Back To Me." If you dig the music of the aforementioned Franks, and Scaggs as well as James Taylor, this gem of a talent is for you... Sean Sullivan is the star to watch rise and rise, from now 'til the HEREAFTER.
KASSIE TYERS Blue Socks Next Move Records
In creating her charming, melodic acoustic pop, young Canadian singer/songwriter Kassie Tyers taps into a rootsy yet playful AMERICANA-grounded sense of honesty, illuminated best on cuts like the reflective, graceful Ill Be There. Amidst the hypnotic and heartfelt, Tyers enjoys a bit of quirkiness, as on the guitar and piano driven first single Blue Socks. If you like the easy acoustic flow of John Mayer and Colbie Caillat, youll love Tyers infectious feel good energy and maybe want to try on a pair of BLUE SOCKS for yourself!
WALDINO Let It Flow WaldinoMusic.com
The wonderment of Waldino continues with his most connected and creative album to date, LET IT FLOW! Sexy vibes, alluring lyrics and swirling electro grooves surround the title track, which comes in two flavors here, one with vocals and the other as a radio-friendly, jazzy re-mix! The musical craftsman has outdone himself on this exciting new project with 17 original tracks Waldino has forged together an eclectic yet cleverly cohesive mix of sweet, Chill Jazz as heard on the single, Let It Flow, Electro Fusion, and Its A Beautiful Day, plus Electro Dance which is pumpin on Lets Go and Hot Stuff, Groove Funk as featured on I Got The Groove, and e-Motion, as well as a splash of roadhouse blues on tunes Chillin In The Ethereal Plane, and Funk Love Magic. LET IT FLOW is in reference to going with the flow in life, in love and of course in laughter, Trying hard to let loose all the things that bother us then we go out and let it go, then we go out and let it flow Amen.
STEVE WATSON Heat It Up Independent
Explosive new music from one of the greatest American guitarists of our time Steve Watsons HEAT IT UP follows the success of his 2011 release, WATSONS RIDDLE (#13 on Billboard CJazz Chart). This highly anticipated album features freewheeling, buoyant, sax-infused grooves with innovative, funky guitar licks. A fiery and fresh fusion of down-home Memphis blues & soul, as well as jazzy melodic, pop! The powerhouse, electric guitarist has been a versatile behind the scenes force for decades. He was six-year member of The Bruce Hornsby Band and has been a studio guitarist for the scores of countless TV shows and commercials including "Hill Street Blues," "Magnum P.I," "The A-Team." A prominent music educator (USC, University of Miami, Furman University), Watson and Smooth Jazz guitar veteran and USC professor, Richard Smith, co-produced the albums first single, a lighthearted, Smooth Jazz gem, Mary Anna. HEAT IT UP throws it down with the wild excitement!
PAUL WHITLEY Come Groove With Me Pablo Productions
A veteran gospel and contemporary jazz performer, pianist and multi-instrumentalist Paul Whitley believes Music and rhythm is a gift from God Its a message that carries a sound. That explains the truly divine inspiration behind this alternately supercharged and sultry set of GOSPEL, JAZZ and R&B originals. They spotlight Whitleys artistry as a keyboardist and composer while shining spotlights on emerging genre talents Jonathan Fritzen, Elan Trotman and Marcus Anderson. With blazing George Duke-like fusion flavors, Whitley invites us to Come Groove With Me, but hell also get you in a romantic, even spiritual mood with the slow simmering ballad Tranquility and the elegant, exotic atmospheres of Take Me Away. Accept Whitleys invitation to COME GROOVE WITH ME now!
Fast rising award-winning Hungarian saxophonist Zolbert launched his career in 2009, when he put together a Grover Washington, Jr. Tribute band to commemorate ten years since the legends passing. The incredible success of this group throughout Budapest and then Switzerland led to this Tom-Tom Records debut ONE, a slamming, infectious set of in-the-pocket urban jazz tunes produced by Péter Ferencz from the popular, Hungarian Smooth Jazz band, Peet Project. The title of the first single Smile captures the tracks mix of robust energy and playful charm, while Frappe adds mystical atmosphere to its propulsive melody and grooves. Inspiring, youthful new music coming from Central Europe these days and as the name of another energetic album track, reminds us, Zolberts debut is ONE we can enjoy Everyday!


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NEW YORK Investors snapped up financial stocks Monday after concerns eased about the government's case against Goldman Sachs.
The Dow Jones industrial average ended with a gain of 73 points after sliding for much of the day. The advance followed a drop of 126 points Friday after the Securities and Exchange Commission filed civil fraud charges against Goldman Sachs related to mortgage investments.
The Standard & Poor's index also rose, while the Nasdaq composite index fell.
Analysts said reports that the SEC voted 3-2 along party lines to press its case against Goldman Sachs eased some of investors' worries. Investors seemed placated by the fact the vote wasn't unanimous. A rebound in Goldman helped lift financial shares.
Investors have been concerned about potential repercussions tied to the charges against Goldman. The SEC said the company didn't inform clients about conflicts of interest in mortgage investments it sold. Goldman has said it would fight the charges. The suit comes just as Congress is taking up a bill to overhaul regulation of the financial industry.
"Is financial reform going to be a big setback for financial company earnings?" said Colleen Supran, a portfolio manager at Bingham, Osborn & Scarborough in San Francisco. "And what is that going to mean for overall earnings for, say, the S&P, which is what we really care about."
Meanwhile, airline stocks fell after most European airports remained closed for a fifth day following the spread of ash from a volcano in Iceland. Analysts estimated that airline losses topped $1 billion. American Airlines parent AMR Corp. fell 4.3 percent, while United parent UAL Corp. lost 5.1 percent.
The technology-dominated Nasdaq composite index lagged ahead of a report from International Business Machines Corp. The company said after the closing bell that its first-quarter profit rose in part because of higher revenue. The stock slipped in electronic trading.
The market drew some support from a steep increase in the Conference Board's index of leading economic indicators. The report signals that economic activity will strengthen in the next three to six months. The Conference Board's leading indicators index rose to 1.4 percent for March. Economists had predicted growth of 0.9 percent.
"It's just giving you more indication that the road to recovery is not as tenuous as you might have thought," said Brett Hryb, portfolio manager with MFC Global Investment Management in Toronto, referring to the leading indicators report.
The stock market has been generally rising for about 13 months on expectations that the economy would begin improving, and over the past two months they have been on a nearly unbroken climb. Analysts said the bounce off the lows Monday signaled that there are enough buyers around to help the market to continue its advance.
The Dow rose 73.39, or 0.7 percent, to 11,092.05. The Standard & Poor's 500 index rose 5.39, or 0.5 percent, to 1,197.52, while the Nasdaq composite index slipped 1.15, or 0.1 percent, to 2,480.11.
Falling stocks narrowly outnumbered those that rose on the New York Stock Exchange, where consolidated volume came to 6.6 billion shares compared with 8.1 billion Friday.


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