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Guitarist Dee Brown created a jazzy album of R&B instrumentals on which he adopted the persona of a fictious character called “Mister Smooth,” who is confident, focused, and anchored in equanimity. Writing eight new songs, most of them with his GRAMMY® nominated producer and longtime collaborator Valdez Brantley (Usher, Mary J. Blige, Keith Sweat, Lil Wayne), Brown's sixth album will be released by Innervision Records on March 28. The melody-rich title track will be issued as a single the same day.   Stepping into the “Mister Smooth” character like a method actor while writing and recording the album wasn't much of a stretch for Brown, who is a devout man of faith. The confidence and maturity that he exudes on the recording and is on full display via his guitar work and the compositions he crafted for the set are bolden and empowering. It's a determined mindset purposed with overcoming challenges and adversity while remaining in control - even when the world feels chaotic.          “Mister Smooth embodies a person who is consistently on top of things and maintains control in any situation. Even when faced with uncertainty, he excels at ‘faking it until he makes it,' elevating the experience for everyone involved. I created an album that captures the essence of what it means to be a Mister Smooth. This concept isn't just a reflection of who I am or aspire to be; it represents a powerful attribute that enhances any situation. The name itself resonates with many, making it relatable and appealing. This is perfectly aligned with the type of music we produce and the kind of person with whom we all aspire to be,” said Brown who released multiple singles from the project while he was working on the collection over the last couple of years.   After opening the album with “Mister Smooth,” the Detroit- born and based artist offers a taste of his hometown on “Wes 8Mile,” which he wrote with multi-time Billboard No. 1 chart-topper Blake Aaron who produced the song that was issued as a single. Mike Parlett's saxophone perfectly complements Brown's cool toned electric jazz guitar riffs that invoke jazz guitar legend Wes Montgomery.   “Eight Mile is one of the main streets running through Detroit, and I grew up on the west side of Detroit. The name ‘Wes 8Mile' comes from my guitar hero Wes Montgomery's unique style of playing, which often involved using octaves. An octave is a note that is eight diatonic notes away from the first note, and he would play these two notes together. My goal was to create an up-tempo groove that incorporated both octaves and single note playing, along with a half-step modulation. I also wanted to incorporate an ensemble, which is why I invited saxophonist Mike Parlett to play on the track with Carnell Harrell (keyboards), Mel Brown (bass), and Tony Moore (drums),” explains Brown.   Another collaboration with Aaron resulted in “The Thing Is…” which adds horn player and arranger David Mann, keyboardist Tateng Katindig, and Aaron's rhythm guitar to the ensemble. It was the second single from the album and hit all the major charts.    “Many times, when a conversation is going and someone wants to make a valid point, they will say, 'The thing is...' That is what this song is all about, making a musical valid point that will grab your attention and immediately be noticed," stated Brown.   Brown and Brantley interpret Sister Sledge's rousing anthem “We Are Family,” which includes an imaginative jazz breakdown midway through the disco dancefloor filler.    “My wife suggested that we remake ‘We Are Family' and I immediately thought of Nile Rodgers, the incredible guitarist from the legendary group Chic. I've always admired his rhythm guitar work,” Brown admitted.   Brown sees his Mister Smooth character as someone who would be charming, which inspired the song titled “Charming.”   “This track was developed after I decided we needed to record a slower song. I wanted to incorporate 808 electric drums, Moog synth/bass, and a variety of synthesized sounds reminiscent of the 1990s with a strong emphasis on guitar,” said Brown.   “Finesse” was the first track recorded for the album, yet the song had to go through a process of evolution. Brown explains, “I noticed a problem with the song's chorus. I decided to try an alternative melody, and it seems to work perfectly. So, when you hear the track, if you listen to the lead melody on the big body guitar, that's the new melody and if you listen in the background, there's another melody that is played with my Stratocaster-style guitar that is more like a picking style playing the original melody. They work together perfectly.”   The album's first single was “You Already Know,” which was released as a deep cut during the recording process to keep Brown on radio playlists. His gregarious guitar is slick and proficient as it deftly maneuvers to the fore of a midtempo electric groove.    The vibrant “Charismatic” gets a boost from Merlon Devine's soprano sax. Brown explains, “Initially, Valdez (Brantley) played the flute sound on the track on his keyboard, but I felt we needed a live flute player. Unfortunately, all the flautists we knew were unavailable. I suggested using a soprano saxophone instead and called my good friend, Merlon Devine. We decided to keep the keyboard flute sound after all, but it's Merlon's beautiful soprano sax that really stands out on this track.”   We experience a completely different side of Brown on “4th Dimension,” on which he indulges his rock god guitar alter ego.    “I was kind of a rock ‘n' roller influenced by great bands from the '80s and '90s. I've always loved legendary guitarists like Jeff Beck, Carlos Santana, Jimi Hendrix, and Jimmy Page, and I wanted to create a rocky, funky groove. We started exploring a direction that I don't usually take.   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ladydiva-live-radio--2579466/support.

Urban-jazz guitarist Dee Brown, Possessing a solid musical background, dee has performed with artists such as Al Jarreau, Gerald Albright, Alexander Zonjic, Bob Baldwin, Mindi Abair, Jessy J, Paul Brown, Paul Taylor, Darren Rahn, Tim Bowman, Randy Scott, Gail Jhonson, Nate Harasim, Bob James, Brian Culbertson, Spyro Gyra, The Ohio Players, Najee, Jeffery Osborne, Aretha Franklin, Michael, and BeBe Winans, just to name a few. Brown is a multi-talented phenomenon and is highly sought after. He is firmly committed to his craft and is definitely taking his vision and music to the top. "Deep Secrets", is his forthcoming album on premiere smooth jazz label Innervision Records. On the album "Deep Secrets", “Love You Too” follows two recent successful singles: “Smooth Talk” and “The Prize”.You will experience from Dee's music an intertwining of mesmerizing melodies with groovy, addictive, high-energy beats featuring saxophone, guitar, and vocals. Dee's unique blend and style are an illumination of his being a non-stagnant music lover. Brown is a multi-talented phenomenon and is highly sought after. He is firmly committed to his craft and is definitely taking his vision and music to the top

Brian and Murdock investigate what happened to "the other guy" in Wham! SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: "I Love God," The OC Supertones; "Wham! Rap," Wham!; "Flame," Andrew Ridgeley SHOW NOTES: The 2019 book: https://www.amazon.com/Wham-George-Michael-Me-Memoir/dp/1524745316 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Michael https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Ridgeley https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wham! Wham! In China documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IJZkarC5tM https://www.portablepress.com/blog/2014/06/the-hard-luck-of-andrew-ridgeley-wham/ https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/j.1468-2230.1995.tb02047.x https://www.popmatters.com/72510-andrew-ridgeley-an-appreciation-2496033339.html https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ska https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wham_Rap!_(Enjoy_What_You_Do) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%27s_Children http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4379399.stm 2019 This Morning interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BbVxKxWgBs 1985 Smash Hits interview: https://gmforever.com/andrew-ridgeley-on-what-the-papers-say-smash-hits-1985/ 1985 Chartbeat interview: https://gmforever.com/andrew-ridgeley-interview-with-chartbeat-magazine-1985/ “Flame” by Andrew Ridgeley - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yryqr2RXFEE&list=PL0il5YCZewTYOAt67OZib3vQnII3BeYSk&index=6

El tema "Wake Me Up Before you Go-Go" está incluido en el álbum "Make It Big" de 1984. El título de la canción nace de una nota que dejó Andrew Rigeley en la puerta de su habitación, para que su madre lo despertara, sin saber que George Michael la leería y que encontraría en ella, el camino al éxito con una gran canción. Wham! es la historia de dos chavales que se conocieron en el colegio en 1975. Tenían 12 años y se llamaban George y Andrew y estudiaban en el Bushey Meads School. Entre otras cosas, compartían gustos musicales. Seis años después, formaron WHAM!, o mejor dicho INNERVISION RECORDS, que es como firmaron la primera maqueta casera que grabaron en diez minutos. Después pasaron a llamarse Wham!, porque lo consideraron más impactante, fresco y directo. Algo que identificaba el perfil juvenil del dúo. Wham! vendió 30 millones de discos a lo largo de su corta carrera, que fue de 1981 a 1986. Cinco años en los que solo grabaron tres discos de estudio.Entre otros logros del dúo, está el de ser el primer grupo occidental en actuar en china y fue en 1985.En 1986 decidieron separarse amistosamente. Según George...

El tema "Wake Me Up Before you Go-Go" está incluido en el álbum "Make It Big" de 1984. El título de la canción nace de una nota que dejó Andrew Rigeley en la puerta de su habitación, para que su madre lo despertara, sin saber que George Michael la leería y que encontraría en ella, el camino al éxito con una gran canción. Wham! es la historia de dos chavales que se conocieron en el colegio en 1975. Tenían 12 años y se llamaban George y Andrew y estudiaban en el Bushey Meads School. Entre otras cosas, compartían gustos musicales. Seis años después, formaron WHAM!, o mejor dicho INNERVISION RECORDS, que es como firmaron la primera maqueta casera que grabaron en diez minutos. Después pasaron a llamarse Wham!, porque lo consideraron más impactante, fresco y directo. Algo que identificaba el perfil juvenil del dúo. Wham! vendió 30 millones de discos a lo largo de su corta carrera, que fue de 1981 a 1986. Cinco años en los que solo grabaron tres discos de estudio.Entre otros logros del dúo, está el de ser el primer grupo occidental en actuar en china y fue en 1985.En 1986 decidieron separarse amistosamente. Según George...

#planetmullins #jjsansaverino #LA #NYCJJ Sansaverino is a dynamic recording artist and live performer. As a long time member of Reggae giant Maxi Priest's touring ensemble, JJ's take no prisoners style and elegance have delighted audiences around the globe for more than 20 years. Now signed to INNERVISION Records, Oct 2 2020 marks the release of his new single "Style and Elegance."A stellar example of how to uplift people during the Covid era, JJ has now done more than 25 live Friday night shows on Instagram and Facebook-always bring deep grooves, a cool vibe, virtuostic guitar chops, and a bucket full of soul.Find JJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jjsansaverino/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jjsansaverinoLabel page: https://www.innervisionrecords.com/jj-sansaverinoRob.Mullins is a jazz/funk/fusion recording artist with 39 albums and singles out. He work has charted Billboard Top 20 three times and he has written hit songs for Ronnie Laws, Eric Marienthal, Wilton Felder and many others. Rob's latest single was released on Sept 5 2020.Find Rob on Apple Music. https://music.apple.com/us/artist/rob-mullins/4607776Youtube videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNlF4JS9xko&list=PL85919A6DFBC0F850PLANETMULLINS PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUs_FPPcRCo&list=PL3UcaTaV7dve_HWLqR9omkq8WwYmao6Iy

"Chip Shearin is one of the most well rounded musicians in the world. He's a top tier bassist who has worked with artists including Donald Byrd, Marion Meadows, Aretha Franklin, Janet Jackson, Christina Aguilera, and many more. He produces commercial music for advertisements, television shows, and even composes film music. Millions have heard his playing in one form or another, but many will instantly recognize his playing on the Sugarhill Gang's “Rapper's Delight.” Shearin was just a teenager when he recorded the track, which he admits he has a love-hate relationship with. After helping so many stars develop their albums and live shows, Shearin has released his debut solo album, How I Live, on Innervision Records. The 12-song release collects several of the bassist's original tunes with some memorable takes on his favorite classic songs like “Stretchin' Out” by Bootsy Collins, “Who Is He” by Bill Withers, and the Meters tune “Cissy Strut.” Shearin has also been keeping busy on the bass with fellow 4-stringer Ethan Farmer. The duo created a band called The Avengers, which has played a string of shows last year with more tour dates in the works. Shearin splits his time between Los Angeles and North Carolina, where he grew up. We reached him at his home to get his take on the music industry, his band, his new album, and the story behind “Rapper's Delight.” Read more about Chip:https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2015/02/26/truth-be-told-an-interview-with-chip-shearin/ Follow Chip Shearin at: https://www.instagram.com/chipshearin/ Follow Camille at: https://camillekauer.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/camillekauer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/camillekauer/support

Cal’s new album “Soulful” has been released everywhere. Cal Harris Jr. returns with his long-awaited 3rd Release “Soulful”.  This collection of emotionally captivating instrumentals speaks volumes without saying a word. His first album on the Innervision Records label includes the #1 hits “Soulful” and “Timeline.”  The record features guest performances by Jeff Lorber (keys), Ted Belledin (sax), Mel Brown (bass), and Innervision label mate Blake Aaron (guitar). Follow Cal Harris, Jr on Facebook, Twitter@calharrisjr and Instagram@calharrisjr1

Most love songs are created and inspired by real love and true emotions.dee Brown attests to that on his new single "Hey Baby" written for and inspired by dee's fiancé Shaunia Edwards who tragically passed away in 2016. "She was the reality of my dreams," Says dee. "A woman that was sent to make me whole. I can still hear the sweet sound of her inspiring words whispering in my ear, "Hey baby have a good day." dee decided to dedicate his forthcoming full CD project, "Remembering You," his second release on Innervision Records, to their journey together and a celebration of their love.  Each song reflecting special moments. "Hold on to the ones you love, treat them the way you would treat yourself, knowing love covers a multitude of sins and faults." Follow dee Brown on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram.  

Twenty-two year old bassist Blair Bryant returns with his first full length album and debut for Innervision Records, titled Gold, a dynamic start to a joyously melodic and grooving journey by an artist whose vibe and multitude of talents as a composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist has earned acclaim and heavy predictions of success by rock, blues, R&B and contemporary jazz greats like Keb’ Mo, Jimmy Jam, Nick Colionne and new label mate Blake Aaron.  The Kansas City based Bryant laid a powerful foundation for Gold with his breakthrough 2015 EP New Colours, whose track “Lightning Bug” hit the Top Ten on the Groove Jazz chart and received acclaim as one of the genre’s Top Ten new CDs that year. Bryant is a true musical prodigy counting among his influences on the bass the late Wayman Tisdale, Stanley Clarke and Marcus Miller.  A fierce bassist whose arsenal includes the upright double bass, electric standard and fretless basses, Bryant, the consummate musician also plays guitar, drums, percussion, keyboards and vibraphone.  Bryant, who co-produced Gold with his father and manager Damon, plays a wide variety of instruments on the 11 track collection, and his piano solos are as explosive and dazzling as his lead bass lines and improvisations. Follow Blair Bryant on Facebook and Twitter..

Urban Jazz Flutist Kim Scott brings the fire on debut for Innervision Records titled “Southern Heat” the Alabama based artist’s new cd features the current hit single “Sizzle.”  Well known for her unique, hauntingly beautiful tone, Kim amps things up considerably on the new collection which includes wild, infectious re-imaginings of R&B classics like MJ’s “Billie Jean” and Lakeside’s otherworldly “Fantastic Voyage,” and a fiery Latin jam of Martha Munizzi’s gospel hit “Glorious.”  It also features a batch of soulful, inspiring originals (all co-penned by Kim) that showcase her virtuosity as a flutist and increasing presence as a lead vocalist.  Among these are the elegant, spiritual minded ballad “Forgiveness,” the exotic, deep bass slow-jam “Two Become One” and the trippy and edgy trance-soul tune “What You Stank about This?”  The set closes with a “Stank Remix” of that last song called “Groove with Me” that comes alive with Stephen Strickland’s rap and instruction on some new hip-hop dance steps created by Kim.   Follow Kim Scott on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.  

"Wes Side Story” bodes to be the fourth single from the set to enter the Billboard Top 10. Aliso Viejo, Calif. (16 March 2014): Guitarist Blake Aaron utilized an unconventional approach when constructing his fifth album, “Soul Stories,” which will be released May 5 by Innervision Records. To maintain his presence on radio and in the marketplace while juggling a busy schedule as a first-call session player, featured sideman and in-demand producer, he issued a variety of singles with three cuts – the retro funk-disco energizer “Groove-O-Matic,” the urbane romantic duet with jazz crooner Spencer Day entitled “You're the One for Me” and the salsa-singed “Encantadora” featuring Najee on flute - entering the Billboard Top 10. The ten-track “Soul Stories,” Aaron's first collection that is entirely self-produced, contains eight original tunes authored by the artist.      Saluting one of his hallmark influences, Aaron embodies seminal jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery on the aptly-titled “Wes Side Story,” an evocative selection that will be serviced to radio stations for playlist adds beginning April 6. Weaving engaging narratives told through a triad of guitar voices, Aaron's “Soul Stories” unfolds amidst a varied backdrop of contemporary jazz, R&B, Latin and funk settings. He approaches his compositions as a storyteller and elects to feature a different guitar – cool jazz electric, gentle acoustic or emotional nylon string – as the protagonist of each musical vignette. 

National recording artist for Innervision Records and guitarist for Maxi Priest, Guitarist JJ Sansaverino returns with his latest release Waiting For You, dedicated to his friend, drummer Ricky Lawson,and featuring Ze Luis, Gary Stanionis and Vivian Sessoms. Follow JJ on Twitter and Instagram.

Jazz guitarist dee Brown returns with a new release called Brown Sugar, Honey Coated Love on Innervision Records.  Foundationally inspired by Proverbs 27:7 which says, “a satisfied soul loathes the honeycomb, but to a hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.”  Possessing a solid musical background, dee has performed with artists such as Nate Harasim, Aretha Franklin, BeBe & CeCe Winans, Paul Taylor, Randy Scott, Michael Winans and Gail Jhonson, just to name a few.  Follow dee on Facebook and Twitter.

According to Billboard, Jazz Guitarist Dee Brown's rendition of "Do You Hear What I Hear," from Innervision Records; is one of the most added to Smooth Jazz Radio-Check it out! Now available on iTunes! Get your copy today!!!! Hear Dee Brown as he stops by "GregSpeaks" to share his new single release just in time for the Holidays with Host Gregory D. Anderson Jr.

Join Jazz Sensation Dee Brown on this episode of "GregSpeaks" Hosted By Gregory D. Anderson Jr.  Detroit is allowing us to talk with him for about 30 minutes in association with his Public Relations team The Barnett Group.  Don't Miss it tonight @ 5pm.