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eventseeker789 · 7 months

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Jazz Virtuosos Move and Groove the Stage at The Birchmere in Alexandria, VA

Euge Groove

In the realm of contemporary jazz, where melodies flow like silk and rhythms groove like a gentle ocean breeze, one name stands out as a true maestro of the saxophone – Euge Groove. With a career spanning over two decades, Euge Groove has not only mastered his craft but has also become a torchbearer for the smooth jazz genre.

Born as Steven Eugene Grove, he adopted the stage name "Euge Groove" as a reflection of his musical persona. His journey into music began at an early age when he picked up the saxophone, and it soon became evident that he possessed an innate talent. As he honed his skills, he ventured into the realms of jazz, pop, and R&B, creating a unique fusion that would become his signature sound.

Euge Groove's music is characterized by its silky-smooth melodies, infectious grooves, and his soulful saxophone mastery. His ability to craft tunes that are both soothing and groovy has earned him a dedicated fan base worldwide. Tracks like "LIVIN' LARGE" and "Get 'Em Goin'" are prime examples of his ability to make listeners tap their feet while getting lost in the serenity of his melodies.

What sets Euge Groove apart is his versatility. He seamlessly navigates through different musical styles, infusing elements of funk, blues, and gospel into his compositions. His albums are a testament to this versatility, with each release offering a fresh perspective on contemporary jazz.

If you are looking for upcoming events near me, then this concert is the perfect one for you. Head over to the Birchmere and watch him perform live on October 25, 2023 at 7:30p as part of the ongoing Euge Groove tour.

Boney James

When the soulful sounds of contemporary jazz fill the air, one name resonates profoundly: Boney James. This maestro of the saxophone has carved a remarkable niche in the world of music, captivating audiences with his unique blend of smooth jazz, R&B, and soulful melodies.

Born James Oppenheim, he embraced the stage name "Boney James," a nod to his childhood nickname, bestowed upon him by none other than jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie. This moniker became synonymous with musical excellence and innovation.

Boney James embarked on his musical journey with the iconic fusion band Morris Day and the Time, where he fine-tuned his skills and honed his distinctive sound. His prowess on the saxophone was undeniable from the start, setting him on a path to become one of the most revered contemporary jazz artists of our time.

James' music transcends the boundaries of genre. It's a sonic journey that weaves together the sultry tones of smooth jazz with the infectious grooves of funk and the heartfelt emotion of R&B.

What distinguishes Boney James is his commitment to pushing the envelope of smooth jazz. He seamlessly fuses a myriad of musical influences – blues, gospel, Latin rhythms – into his creations, resulting in a rich, multilayered tapestry of sound that resonates with fans across the globe.

Watch him perform live at The Birchmere on November 08, 2023 at 7:30p as part of the ongoing Boney James Detour tour.

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eugesounds · 4 years

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10 Albums that greatly...

When I see this kind of thing come up on facebook I have 2 immediate thoughts:

1. This poor bastard has to think of ten albums and post one a day for ten days with no text blah blah blah...and then nominate someone else ...every day!!! ? What a beating! Followed quickly by....

2. Hmmm that might be a fun exercise.

Well, I was nominated by Cathy Odneal who I love and miss ...but not enough to actually follow through with this thing for 10 days!! Ha! So in typical Euge fashion I decided to do it my way and to spare myself, 10 other people, and the rest of the facebook masses from its cruelness. But thanks for thinking of me Cath!! xoxoxo

And for the rest of you, I made this is easy to avoid with a simple click. You’re welcome.

I chose to put Frampton Comes Alive first because it was the first “me” album. Just about everything that had a huge impact on me prior to this was stuff my mom and dad or brother and sisters had around the house. This was something I discovered on my own and I liked it enough to not care what anyone thought about it. The “live” factor was intriguing, the songs were catchy and it just sounded different than anything I had heard before. Still dig.

Sinatra at the Sands is one I probably don’t have to explain. You’re Italian, you grew up in south Jersey, you went to the shore, you ate lots of pasta, and you heard this frequently. I know every line, every song in order, and love every minute. Again, the “live” factor was in play. As was the incredible musicianship and both Sinatra’s voice and bravado at it’s peak.

Abbey Road to me this is one of the greatest “albums” of all time - that is; a collection of amazing songs that move almost seamlessly from one to the next creating a cohesive yet wonderfully crazy montage. It’s like flipping through the channels and coming across a movie you love, if any part of this starts playing, I’m in until “The End”.

Turnstiles is the soundtrack of my freshman year in college. I had heard the song “Piano Man” but hadn’t paid too much attention to Billy Joel prior to 1977. But that all changed when my freshman roommate Bruce Raffel dropped the needle on this one. Save for one song that makes me wince a bit, it’s a great record top to bottom... and James remains one of my all-time favorite Billy Joel songs.

Benny Goodman Today no other player has had more of an impact on me than Benny Goodman. I know he played clarinet, but the cat could just flat out SWING. His sense of time and beautiful improvisational lines are well, just incredible. He was past his “prime” when this album was recorded, but he never sounded better and the band was a powerhouse. It includes my favorite version of Body and Soul (played by alto saxophonist Bob Burns). I listened to this album so much that one day I picked up a recorder and started playing along lick for lick ...much to the delight of my dad.

Born to Run I came to this a little late as I was still doing Sinatra and Goodman as of 1975. But just a year or two later I was hooked and could play pretty much every sax solo on this album. On one summer day I played along with Jungleland for my sister and her boyfriend. When I finished they just sat there staring, a little stunned. I wasn’t sure if it was any good or if it was just meh...lol. Little did I know that just a few years later I’d be playing the tune in a Springsteen cover band called Thunder Road and already be a veteran of a handful of his great shows. Bonus: click for a recently uncovered video of the boys and I playing Jungleland circa 1981.

Tapestry What can I say? 6th, 7th, 8th grade dorkiness, new school, cute chicks, and that album cover was hot.

Imperial Bedroom Elvis Costello remains one of my favorite musicians. I would love to be his go-to saxophone guy. Thing is, I don’t think he has a single horn on anything he’s ever recorded...lol. I don’t know why this album “gets me” the way it does. When I mention it to any musician I receive mostly blank stares in return. To me it is a gem and I’ll still crank it from time to time in the car.

Bob Dylan’s Greatest Hits I’ll credit high school buddy Chris Fay for turning me on to Dylan circa 1975. By the time I got to college this album was a huge player in my rotation. I wanted to be Dylan, I wanted to meet him, I read about him, I studied his story and lyrics. And when Allen Ginsberg came to campus, I was there to see him hoping that he might share some great Dylan insight or...gulp, maybe have Dylan himself in tow (he didn’t and he wasn’t). I played this album so much that my sophomore roommate Jerry Lyons bought me a beautiful hat complete with a feather like the one Dylan wore on the Rolling Thunder tour. I wore out the grooves on Don’t Think Twice.

The New Phil Woods Phil is one of my main saxophone influences. If I could “sound” like anyone I’d choose Phil. He also had amazing “chops”, and played with lightning speed and incredible “felicity” as Charlie Parker would say. (*Odd side note; he married Charlie Parker’s widow Chan). Phil also played on tracks for Steely Dan (Doctor Wu), Paul Simon (Have a Good Time), and yeah, he’s the guy that played the sax solo on Billy Joel’s “Just the Way You Are”....in one take...according to urban legend. I met him on my 21st birthday and he signed a copy of this album for me. It’s a cherished memory and memento that I still have.

There you have it. 10 albums that greatly influenced my taste in music....yada yada. #carryon

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jazzworldquest-blog · 7 years

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MEXICO:Cancun Jazz Festival/ Scores of jazz fans planning a summer fling in Cancun

Scores of jazz fans planning a summer fling in Cancun

Star-studded lineup, exotic tropical location, luxurious accommodations and the new Stay & Play option have made Warren Hill’s Cancun Jazz Festival the hot ticket for Labor Day Weekend.

AGOURA HILLS (10 July 2017): With more than a decade of planning music vacation experiences in alluring locales on land and at sea around the world, it should come as no surprise that in his second full year at the helm, Warren Hill has already doubled the number of festivalgoers preparing to end summer with a trek to his Cancun Jazz Festival at the five-star Hard Rock Hotel in Riviera Maya, Mexico over Labor Day Weekend (August 31-September 3, 2017).

The chart-topping saxophonist knows that his crowd covets value and all-inclusive packages just as much as they value the names on the marquee, that the location really does matter, that posh accommodations and amenities are a must, that most of the performers should be jazz artists if you bill the event as a jazz festival, and that sound, lighting and production values are not to be skimped upon.

The star power Hill has assembled to perform at this year’s Cancun Jazz Festival rivals or eclipses the lineup at any event on land or at sea and is comprised of smooth and contemporary jazz legends and royalty - from the seminal George Benson and Kenny G to charismatic crossover artist Chris Botti. Smooth R&B singer-songwriter Brian McKnight will be featured along with instrumental luminaries Rick Braun, Norman Brown, Jesse Cook, Candy Dulfer, Richard Elliot, Euge Groove, Keiko Matsui, Paul Taylor and Peter White. Fan favorites Eric Darius, Michael Lington, Brian Simpson and Elliott Yamin complete the bill.

“I really wanted to keep the artists close to the format. I believe that if you are a core fan of smooth and/or contemporary jazz, this is the festival for you. I even feel that Brian McKnight has a tremendous amount of jazz influences in his music. He can riff and improvise as well as any jazz musician I have ever heard. And for those who want to stretch their musical boundaries even further, we have virtuosos such as Chris Botti, Jesse Cook and Keiko Matsui to keep you on the edge of your seat,” said Hill.

Along with the four-night festival package, new for 2017 is the seven-night Stay & Play option. In addition to four nights of concerts, Stay & Play (August 28-30) adds three days of excursions to Cozumel, Tulum Mayan ruins, Cenotes cave pools and shopping in Playa del Carmen along with a Cirque du Soleil performance to the front end of the vacation. Both packages are all-inclusive and cover reserved concert seating, casual meals and a la carte dining, beverages (including alcohol), access to all festival events and after parties, and resort credits that can be applied to a variety of amenities such as golf, spa treatments and tours.

“The best part of this event is that you have an all-inclusive package. Your wallet never has to leave your room. And there is a very relaxed atmosphere. You have the days to spend at your own leisure - either exploring Mexico or just chilling on the private white sand beach,” said Hill, who co-promotes Rock Getaway at the same location October 26-November 1 headlining Don Henley, Santana, Steve Miller Band, Roger Daltrey, Bad Company, Foreigner, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Cheap Trick and many more.

In addition to his award-winning recording career, Hill has been producing first-class music vacation experiences ever since he launched the first smooth jazz cruise in 2004. “There weren’t very many options for musical vacations back then. Now there are multiple cruises and destinations. But I feel the Cancun Jazz Festival overshadows all the other options in terms of the experience. The festival is growing every year as people begin to understand the incredible value that the event has to offer.”

As a world-class performer himself, Hill understands the importance of presenting the talent in the finest settings with premier production values. “Our production quality is second to none. Staging, sound, lights and venues are all top notch. Even though the festival takes place south of the border, we procure some of the best production on the continent. As an artist who has performed in every type of venue - from small clubs to The Hollywood Bowl - this is as good as it gets. And why stop at just great production? Last year’s closing ceremony featured Mayan dancers and fireworks. We put the ‘Can’ in Cancun, baby!”

To book a festival package or for more information, please call 805.491-JAZZ or visit https://cancunjazz.com/.

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thehollywood360 · 7 years

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From July 7th – 9th, The 2017 San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival took place at the Embarcadero Marina Park North. The host this year was the supercharged, sharply dressed, Brian Culbertson. His lively antics, outgoing personality and welcoming warmth created the perfect atmosphere for the fun-filled weekend.

The two-day event featured some of the best smooth jazz artists touring the country while also offering a variety of delicious cuisine, vendor booths, and a spectacular scenic venue that overlooked the harbor. The Hollywood 360 covered the shows and the red carpet on Saturday and Sunday. I went Facebook live, interviewing the L.A. Collective, Brian Culbertson, Curtis Brooks, Nick Colionne, and Michael Franks. Keiko Matsui and Peter White also popped in to say hello.

Saturday’s Performers

Brian Culbertson

Brain Culbertson mesmerized the audience on Saturday night with his spellbinding vamping antics which were backed up by a seething hot outpouring of Culbertson’s soulful music. From the moment this musician hit the stage his kinetic passionate energy vibrated like a lightning storm…first riling up the audience with his enthusiastic intro, then belting out some bopping lyrics, then ripping up the keys, then grabbing the trombone and blowing with the sax and trumpet player. “Funk” is the name of his album, “Funk” is the name of his traveling tour, and “Funk” is what Brain Culberston emanates from head to toe –from the jaunty blonde licks hairstyle to his razzle dazzle fire engine red jacket, to his plucky dance steps.

For the last year or so Brain Culbertson has been on the road promoting his “Funk” tour but he’s been doing it the old fashioned way – covering the country in a tour bus. He told me in my Facebook Live interview that he thoroughly enjoys the close camaraderie that the band shares traveling this way. It is very apparent that Brain and his super tight group have established a formidable bond observing their stellar performance that night. As Culbertson hugged his keyboard then played it backward with complete expertise…he showed us all the many facets of a true Funk Master.