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.
Lee Ritenour “Sweet Syncopation”
Sweet Syncopation by Lee Ritenour from the album “A TWIST OF RIT” released in 2015 by Concord Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Lee Ritenour – Guitar | Adam Schroeder - Baritone Saxophone | John Beasley - Clavinet | Melvin Lee Davis – Electric Bass | Ron Bruner...
Charlie Hunter & Pound For Pound “Pound for Pound”
Pound for Pound by Charlie Hunter & Pound For Pound From the album “RETURN OF THE CANDYMAN” released in 1998 by Blue Note. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Charlie Hunter - 8 String Guitar | Stefon Harris - Vibraphone | Scott Amendola - Drums | John Santos -...
Charlie Hunter Quartet “Desert Way”
Desert Way by Charlie Hunter Quartet From the album “SONGS FROM THE ANALOG PLAYGROUND” released in 2001 by Blue Note. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Kurt Elling - Vocals | Charlie Hunter - 8 String Guitar | John Ellis - Tenor Saxophone, Ganza | Stephen Chopek - Drums,...
Charlie Hunter “Epistrophy”
Epistrophy by Charlie Hunter from the album “CHARLIE HUNTER” released in 2000 by Blue Note Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Charlie Hunter - 8 String Guitar | Leon Parker - Percussion, Arranged by | Mixed by Joe Ferla | Mastered by Greg Calbi | Written by Kenny...
Chris Standring “Escapade”
Escapade by Chris Standring from the album “ELECTRIC WONDERLAND” released in 2012 by Ultimate Vibe Label. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Chris Standring - Lead Guitar, Keyboards, Programming | Rodney Lee - Fender Rhodes | Dino Soldo - Wind Instruments | Dave Karasony -...
Mike Stern & Jeff Lorber Fusion “Big Town”
I Believe You by Mike Stern & Jeff Lorber Fusion from the album “ELEVEN” released in 2019 by Concord Jazz. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Jeff Lorber - Keyboards, Bass, Guitar | Dave Mann - Horn Arrangement and Performance | Gary Novak - Drums | Mike Stern - Guitar...
Joe Sample “Invitation”
Invitation by Joe Sample from the album “INVITATION” released in 1993 by Warner Bros. Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Dale Oehler - Orchestrated by, Conductor | Cecil McBee - Upright Bass | Victor Lewis - Drums | Joe Sample - Grand Piano, Synthesizer | Larry...
Joe Sample “X Marks The Spot” (Marie Laveau)
X Marks The Spot (Marie Laveau) by Joe Sample from the album “THE PECAN TREE” released in 2002 by P.R.A. Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Joe Sample – Piano | Jay Anderson – Bass | Dean Parks - Guitar | Lenny Castro – Percussion | Larry Aberman – Drums | Mixed...
Joe Sample “Black And White” (As Simple As)
Black And White (As Simple As) by Joe Sample from the album “OLD PLACES OLD FACES” released in 1996 by Warner Bros. Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Jay Anderson – Bass | Lenny Castro – Percussion | Ralph Penland – Drums | Joe Sample – Piano | Recorded and Mixed...
John Tropea “Soul Surfin'”
Soul Surfin' by John Tropea from the album “GOTCHA RHYTHM RIGHT HERE” released in 2014 by Savoy Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: John Tropea - Guitar | Chris Palmaro - Keyboards | Shawn Pelton - Drums | Neil Jason - Bass | Lou Marini - Alto Saxophone | Dave Mann...
John Tropea “Just Blue”
Just Blue by John Tropea from the album “NY CATS DIRECT” released in 1986 by DMP Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: John Tropea - Guitar | Don Grolnick - Rhodes Electric Piano, Piano | George Young, Lou Marini - Tenor Saxophone | Alan Schwartzberg - Drums | Neil...
John Tropea “Blue Too”
Blue Too by John Tropea from the album “SHORT TRIP TO SPACE” released in 1977 by Marlin Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: John Tropea - Lead Guitar | David Spinozza - Rhythm Guitar | Don Grolnick - Keyboards | Steve Gadd - Drums (Right) | Rick Marotta - Drums...
Ben Sidran “Solar”
Solar by Ben Sidran from the album “BOP CITY" released in 1983 by Antilles Label. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Ben Sidran - Piano, Vocals | Eddie Gomez - Bass | Phil Woods - Alto Saxophone | Steve Khan - Guitar | Peter Erskine - Drums | James Farber - Engineer | Mastered...
Shaun Martin “Lotus”
Lotus by Shaun Martin from the album "7 SUMMERS" released in 2015 by Shunwun Music. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Shaun Martin - Piano, Electric Piano, Keyboards | Keith Taylor - Bass | Robert "Sput" Searight - Drums | Frank Moka - Percussion | Mike "Maz" Maher -...
Nils Landgren “In A Sentimental Mood”
In A Sentimental Mood by Nils Landgren from the album “SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY” released in 2002 by ACT Label. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Nils Landgren - Trombone, Co-producer | Anders Widmark - Grand Piano | Lars Danielsson - Acoustic Bass | Wolfgang Haffner - Drums |...
Dave Pike “Morning In The Park”
Morning In The Park by Dave Pike from the album “TIMES OUT OF MIND” released in 1976 by Muse Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Dave Pike – Vibraphone | Kenny Burrell – Guitar | Tom Ranier – Piano, Electric Piano, Synthesizer | Harvey Newmark – Bass | Ted Hawke –...
Dave Pike “Love For Sale”
Love For Sale by Dave Pike from the album “MOON BIRD” released in 1984 by Muse Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Dave Pike – Vibraphone (Electric Vibes) | Ron Eschete – Guitar | Tom Ranier – Keyboards, Synthesizer | Luther Hughes – Bass | Ted Hawke – Drums,...
Lee Ritenour “800 Streets By Feet”
800 Streets By Feet by Lee Ritenour from the album “RHYTHM SESSIONS” released in 2012 by Concord Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Lee Ritenour – Guitar | Wesley Ritenour – Drums | Christian McBride – Acoustic Bass | Ariel Mann - Guitar, Keyboards, Synthesizer,...
Lee Ritenour “Windmill”
Windmill by Lee Ritenour from the album “PORTRAIT” released in 1987 by GRP Label. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Lee Ritenour – Electric & Acoustic Guitars, SynthAxe | Nathan East – Bass | Vinnie Colaiuta - Drums | Greg Phillinganes - Keyboards | Paulinho Da Costa...
Steve Khan “Rojo”
Rojo by Steve Khan from the album “BACKLOG” released in 2017 by Tone Center Label. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Steve Khan – Guitar | Rob Mounsey - Keyboards, Orchestrations | Mark Walker – Drums | Ruben Rodriguez – Bass | Bobby Allende – Congas, Bongos | Marc...
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 -...
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 -...
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