Steve Quirk
"God Bless Steve Quirk! He is single handedly holding up the Smooth Jazz Industry in the UK. Without Steve how could our UK fans be exposed to all the Smooth Jazz music here in the States? So many thanks to Steve for being our "Smooth-will ambassador of Smooth Jazz to the UK!"
Jeff Kashiwa
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the flavours of fusion
BERKS JAZZ FEST ON TOP OF THE WORLD !
Monday 31st March 2008
The first sign of spring brings out one of the biggest and best Jazz Festivals of the calender year..."The 18th Annual Berks Jazz Festival" in Reading PA running March 28th thru April 6th...this is my fifth year attending one the "top five jazz events of 2008"...The Berks Arts Council are proud to announce that VF Outlets are the new title sponsors running till 2010. Every year General Manager John Ernesto comes up with 10 days of events to satisfy every musical jazz fan....be it blue grass..contemporary..traditional or smooth jazz..there is something for everyone...this year is no exception with artists like Nancy Wilson, Buddy Guy, Chris Botti, Brian Bromberg, Eric Marienthal, Gerald Veasley, Chuck Loeb, Kenny Blake, Bobby Lyle, Paul Brown, Marc Antoine, Eric Darius, Will Lee, Eric Bibb, Pat Martino, Tom Scott, Also Jason Miles projects "Global Noize" with DJ Logic and his "To Grover with love" tribute with Patti Labelle, Walter Beasley, Everette Harp, Kim Waters, Ralph McDonald, Phil Perry, Maysa and more....there is also the now "legendary" Jazz Jam with numerous guests... plus shows featuring Brian Simpson, Nick Colionne,Rick Braun & Richard Elliot, Candy Dulfer,Euge Groove,Phillipe Saisse, Ricky Lawson..plus the new "Guitars and Saxes" line up featuring Peter White, Gerald Albright, Jeff Lorber and Jeff Golub with a show stopping festival finale with the national cd release for Brian Culbertson's new project "Bringing back the funk"...Keep checking the website for updates on this great festival and I will give you the lowdown on some of the best things that are happening at the 18th Annual Berks Jazz Fest! www.berksjazzfest.com
CHRIS STANDRING UK DATES CANCELLED !
Sunday 23rd March 2008
Due to a serious flu bug guitarist Chris Standring has cancelled his UK tour which included a date with me down at the Cinnamon Club this Tuesday 25th March....I spoke with Chris late Friday evening and he is devastated at having to cancel his first shows ever because of illness! We hope to reshedule the dates ASAP ...I shall keep you in the loop...wishing Chris a speedy recovery.
CHRIS STANDRING LIVE AT THE CINNAMON CLUB!
Friday 1st February 2008
Join me for a night of wonderful cool jazz grooves when smooth jazz guitarist CHRIS STANDRING returns to the UK...Chris will be in the North West for ONE NIGHT ONLY on Tuesday 25th March at the Cinnamon Club in Bowdon Altrincham at 8.00pm...I will be hosting and spinning smooth tunes whilst Chris will be serving up a delightful two set montage of some of his cool grooves like "Good Medicine"..."Hip Sway"..."Down Town Sugar Girl"...plus the HUGE Fusion Flavours Best of 2006 #1 hit "I can't help myself"...Chris will also be signing and performing tracks from his forthcoming cd "Love and Paragraphs"...check out the title track and the excellent cool video too...on you tube www.youtube.com Please book your tickets early...priced £12....this will be a sell-out..call the box office today on 0161 926 8992...see you there ! www.chrisstandring.com