| Great players
plus great tunes equals great music: that’s
the surefire formula behind “Smooth Jazz
Express.” Featuring some of America’s
top session musicians, the “Smooth Jazz
Express” series comprises sparkling instrumental
versions of the music of Whitney Houston,
Queen, Diana Ross, Elton John, Madonna,
Mariah Carey and the Rolling Stones. Hits
such the Stones’ “Miss You,” “Like a
Virgin” and “Your Song” are given a pop-jazz
makeover that takes these tunes to an entirely
new level. Pleasing to the ear without being
bland, these smooth-jazz cover versions
will put you in a relaxed but rhythmic mood.
The “Smooth Jazz Express” series was truly
ahead of its time, setting the template
for the now very-popular smooth-jazz genre.
Lending their stellar talents to the project
are highly sought-after studio players such
as keyboardist Neil Larsen, who has played
with George Harrison, Ricky Lee Jones and
Whitney Houston, among others. There’s
also legendary guitarist Buzz Feiten, and
ace drummer Ricky Lawson, who has also played
with many of the greats.
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