Contemporary Jazz Selection
Here is a selection of the Contemporary Jazz favorites of SomehowJazz. You’ll find here albums, tunes, and live videos from the genre. Just click on the titles for more information. Just enjoy.
Chuck Loeb “Hangin’ With You”
Hangin' With You by Chuck Loeb from the album “PRESENCE” released in 2007 by Heads Up International. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Chuck Loeb – Guitar, Keyboards, Drum Programming | Andy Snitzer - Alto Saxophone | Josh Dion – Drums, Percussion | Will Lee - Bass | Tom...
Chuck Loeb “Buttercup”
Buttercup by Chuck Loeb from the album “LISTEN” released in 1999 by Shanachie Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Chuck Loeb – Guitar | Brian Dunne – Drums | Ron Jenkins - Bass | Julio Fernandez - Rhythm Guitar | Mike Ricchiuti - Keyboards, Synthesizer (Solo) |...
Chris Standring “Pandora’s Box”
Pandora's Box by Chris Standring from the album “ELECTRIC WONDERLAND” released in 2012 by Ultimate Vibe Label. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Chris Standring - Lead Guitar, Keyboards, Programming | Mitchel Forman - Piano | Oscar Seaton - Drums | Dan Lutz - Acoustic...
Snarky Puppy “Slow Demon”
Slow Demon by Snarky Puppy from the album "TELL YOUR FRIENDS" released in 2010 by Ropeadope Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Michael League - Electric Bass | Robert "Sput" Searight - Drums | Bob Lanzetti, Mark Lettieri (Solo) - Guitars | Justin Stanton -...
Snarky Puppy “Bent Nails”
Bent Nails by Snarky Puppy from the album "GROUNDUP" released in 2012 by Ropeadope Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Michael League - Electric Bass | Steve Pruitt, Rob Avsharian - Drums | Chris McQueen, Bob Lanzetti - Guitar | Kait Dunton - Nord Electro 2...
Jeff Lorber “Gigabyte”
Gigabyte by Jeff Lorber from the album "PHILLY STYLE" released in 2003 by Narada Jazz Label. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Jeff Lorber - Keyboards, Synthesizer | Tony Maiden - Guitar | John Roberts - Drums | Alex Al - Bass | Jerry Hey - Flugelhorn, Horn Arrangemets |...
Jeff Lorber “Reflections”
Reflections by Jeff Lorber from the album "KICKIN' IT" released in 2001 by Samson Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Jeff Lorber - Electric Piano | Gary Meek - Soprano Saxophone | Stuart Wylen - Guitar | Lenny Castro - Percussion | Written and Recorded by Jeff...
Sacbé “Sunset At Sunset”
Sunset At Sunset by Sacbé from the album "STREET CORNER" released in 1982 by Discovery Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Eugenio Toussaint - Piano, Electric Piano, Synthesizer, Cuica | Enrique Toussaint - Fretless Bass, Co-producer | Fernando Toussaint - Drums,...
Bob Baldwin “Arabian Sweets”
Arabian Sweets by Bob Baldwin from the album "NEWURBANJAZZ 2 / RE-VIBE" released in 2011 by Trippin 'N' Rhythm Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Bob Baldwin - Keyboards | Ragan Whiteside - Flute | Chip Shearin - Bass | Freddy V - Woodwinds, Horns | Barry...
Bobby Lyle “Secret Island”
Secret Island by Bobby Lyle from the album “SECRET ISLAND” released in 1992 by Atlantic Jazz label… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Bobby Lyle – Piano, Keyboards | John Patitucci – Bass | Michael Baker – Drums | James Perkins – Saxophone | Ricardo Silvera – Guitar |...
Ben Williams “Half Steppin'”
Half Steppin' by Ben Williams from the album “COMING OF AGE" released in 2015 by Concord Music Group. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL Ben Williams - Acoustic Bass Matthew Stevens - Guitar | John Davis - Drums | Marcus Strickland - Tenor Saxophone | Christian Sands -...
Ben Sidran “It Didn’t All Come True”
It Didn't All Come True by Ben Sidran from the album “BOP CITY" released in 1983 by Antilles Label. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Ben Sidran - Piano, Vocals | Phil Woods - Alto Saxophone | Peter Erskine - Drums | Eddie Gomez - Bass | Steve Khan - Guitar | James Farber...
Bennie Maupin, Dr. Patrick Gleeson “Smiling Faces”
Smiling Faces by Bennie Maupin and Dr. Patrick Gleeson from the album “DRIVING WHILE BLACK" released in 1998 by Intuition Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Bennie Maupin - Wind Instruments, Yamaha Custom Saxophones | Dr. Patrick Gleeson - Synthesizers, Rhythm...
Brandon Fields “Undercover”
Undercover by Brandon Fields from the album “OTHER PLACES” released in 1990 by Nova Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Brandon Fields – Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone | Jeff Porcaro – Drums | David Garfield – Keyboards | Michael Landau, Mike...
Carla Bley “Talking Hearts”
Talking Hearts by Carla Bley from the album “HEAVY HEART” released in 1984 by WATT / ECM Records… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Carla Bley – Organ | Michael Mantler – Trumpet | Steve Swallow – Bass | Victor Lewis – Drums | Steve Slagle – Alto Saxophone | Hiram Bullock...
Anthony Wilson Trio “Mezcal”
Mezcal by Anthony Wilson Trio from the album "JACK OF HEARTS" released in 2009 by Groove Note Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Anthony Wilson - Guitar | Larry Goldings - Organ | Jim Keltner - Drums | Executive Producer - Ying Tan | Produced by Joe Harley |...
Jeff Lorber “Hudson”
Hudson by Jeff Lorber from the album “HE HAD A HAT” released in 2007 by Blue Note Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Jeff Lorber – Keyboards | Abraham Laboriel Jr. – Drums | Alex Al – Bass | Hubert Laws- Flute | Lenny Castro - Percussion | Bob Sheppard – Tenor...
Brian Bromberg “If Ray Brown Was A Cowboy”
If Ray Brown Was A Cowboy by Brian Bromberg from the album “COMPARED TO THAT” released in 2012 by Artistry Music. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Brian Bromberg - Acoustic Bass | Vinnie Colaiuta - Drums | Tom Zink - Piano | Denny Stilwell, Gretchen C. Valade -...
Brian Bromberg “Cantaloupe Island”
Cantaloupe Island by Brian Bromberg from the album “DOWNRIGHT UPRIGHT” released in 2007 by Artistry Music. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Brian Bromberg - Upright Bass | George Duke - Piano | Vinnie Colaiuta - Drums | Kirk Whalum - Tenor Saxophone | Rick Braun - Trumpet |...
Brian Bromberg “Trials And Tribulations”
Trials And Tribulations by Brian Bromberg from the album “THICKER THAN WATER” released in 2018 by Artistry Music. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Brian Bromberg - Acoustic Bass, Electric Bass, Piccolo Bass | Franklin Richardson III - Drums | Gannin Arnold - Guitar | Tom...
Bill Connors “On The Edge”
On The Edge by Bill Connors from the album “RETURN” released in 2004 by ESC Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Bill Connors - Guitar | Bill O'Connell - Piano | Lincoln Goines - Bass | Kim Plainfield - Drums | Myra Casales - Percussion | Kaori Kinoshita - Assistant...
Allen Vizzutti “Ritzville”
Ritzville by Allen Vizzutti from the album "RITZVILLE" released in 2011 by Village Place Music. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Allen Vizzutti - Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Piccolo Trumpet | Reggie Hamilton - Electric Bass | Mike Miller - Electric Guitar | Ronald Bruner Jr. -...
Al Foster “Monk’s Bossa”
Monk's Bossa by Al Foster from the album "REFLECTIONS" released in 2022 by Smoke Sessions Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Al Foster - Drums | Vicente Archer - Bass | Kevin Hays - Piano, Fender Rhodes Electric Piano | Chris Potter - Tenor and Soprano Saxophones...
Ahmad Jamal “Footprints”
Footprints by Ahmad Jamal from the album "DIGITAL WORKS" released in 1985 by Atlantic Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Ahmad Jamal - Piano | Herlin Riley - Drums | Larry Ball - Bass| Iraj Lashkary - Percussion | Jimmy Johnson - Engineer | James Snyder, Ahmad...
Anthony Wilson Trio “Zweet Zursday”
Zweet Zursday by Anthony Wilson Trio from the album "JACK OF HEARTS" released in 2009 by Groove Note Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Anthony Wilson - Guitar | Larry Goldings - Organ | Jeff Hamilton - Drums | Executive Producer - Ying Tan | Produced by Joe Harley |...
Deodato “Spirit Of Summer”
Spirit Of Summer by Deodato from the album “PRELUDE” released in 1973 by CTI Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Jay Berliner- Guitar | Billy Cobham - Drums | Eumir Deodato - Electric Piano, Composer, Arranger | Ron Carter - Bass | George Marge, Hubert Laws, Phil...
Pat Metheny Group “Are You Going With Me”
Are You Going With Me by Pat Metheny Group from the album "OFFRAMP" released in 1982 by ECM Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Pat Metheny - Guitar, Guitar Synthesizer | Lyle Mays - Piano, Autoharp, Organ, Synthesizer | Steve Rodby - Bass | Danny Gotlieb - Drums |...
Jack DeJohnette “John McKee”
John McKee by Jack DeJohnette from the album "PARALLEL REALITIES" released in 1990 by MCA Records.. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Jack DeJohnette - Drums | Herbie Hancock - Acoustic Piano | Pat Metheny - Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Synthesizer Synclavier,...
George Benson “The Ghetto”
The Ghetto by George Benson from the album "ABSOLUTE BENSON" released in 2000 by GRP/Verve Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: George Benson - Guitar, Lead Vocals | Joe Sample - Hammond B3 Organ, Wurlitzer Electric Piano, Synthesizers | Carlos Henriquez - Bass |...
Crusaders “Street Life”
Street Life by Crusaders from the album "STREET LIFE" released in 1978 by MCA Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Randy Crawford - Vocals | Joe Sample - Keyboards, Horn & String arrangements | Wilton Felder - Electric Bass, Tenor Saxophone | Stix Hooper -...
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