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Jeff Kashiwa   VISIT WEBSITE »   PURCHASE MUSIC »
Many smooth jazz fans were taken by surprise in early 1999, when Jeff Kashiwa left the Rippingtons after ten years to devote more time to develop his career as a solo artist, but in truth, the popular saxophonist has always had his eye on striking out on his own. Before joining the Ripps in 1989, he led various ensembles at clubs throughout Orange County, California, and he spent much of his down time FROM the his own band, Coastal Access. His two previous solo albums, "Remember Catalina" (1995) and "Walk a Mile" (1997) were critically and commercially acclaimed and laid a perfect foundation for his Native Language debut, "Another Door Opens", in many ways his first major entry INTO the smooth jazz marketplace.

Kim Waters   VISIT WEBSITE »   PURCHASE MUSIC »
After the incredibly successful CD "Nightfall", Kim Waters is back with another smash smooth release. "One Special Moment" is in stores now and is already an NAC radio favorite. The Lush Grooves, the soaring soprano, the timeless melodies - this CD is unmistakenly Kim. Pick up your copy today. So what's next for Kim? How about a new LA Sax Signature model Curved Soprano Saxophone for starts. That's right, LA Sax is busy desigining a special model for Kim that you too can purchase. Details will be posted here soon - so stay tuned!

Steve Cole   VISIT WEBSITE »   PURCHASE MUSIC »
Deftly sidestepping confining musical categories; fashioning an eclectic, accessible and wholly original sound FROM a spectrum of influences and inspirations; opening up new horizons of contemporary jazz with richly textured urban, soul and R&B elements, Steve Cole has set a standard for innovative artistry and pure craftsmanship on his new Warner Bros. Records release, NY LA. Steve Cole's NY LA is a collection of ten new songs FROM the acclaimed composer and saxophonist that both consolidates his position in the front ranks of jazz instrumentalists, and takes a bold step over some new and unexpected musical territory.