Shanachie Entertainment

Brian Simpson & Steve Oliver release a new single from their album Unified(Shanachie Entertainment).  The Road Never Ends is a mid- tempo soothing song featuring Brian’s noticeable keyboard/piano strokes complimented nicely by Steve’s well known guitarist licks. Rounding out the ensemble is Alex Al on bass, Eric Valentine on drums and Roman Yslas on percussion.  This is the kind of song that will compliment any activity, like your afternoon ride with Jamal Ahmad, host of the SOUL of Jazz daily from 2p-7p on Jazz 91.9 WCLK.

Jazz In Pink is the world-renowned, all-female, all star band based in Los Angeles. They have emerged as one of the world's most prominent and popular all-female ensembles. Comprised of core members Gail Johnson (Piano), Althea Rene(Flute), Maria Antoinette (Harp) and Karen Briggs (Violin), they have performed around the world. Various members have played a part in the ensemble from time to time. Keystroke (Shanachie Entertainment) represents a return to the recording studio for Jazz In Pink and this programmer feels it’s a triumphant return.

Jazz Funk Soul's original incarnation featured founder Jeff Lorber along with Drummer Everette Harp and Guitarist Chuck Loeb. After Loeb's untimely passing in 2016, Lorber re-grouped and asked Paul Jackson Jr. to join the group on guitar. Their latest record Life And Times(Shanachie Entertainment) pays tribute to Loeb, and features Smooth Jazz with an edge. 

Jeff Lorber's music has been featured on Atlanta's Jazz Station 91.9 WCLK from nearly our beginnings. His first release as Jeff Lorber Fusion came out in 1977, and he's been at it ever since. He's produced and played with most major figures in Contemporary Jazz. Whenever he comes through Atlanta he stops by WCLK to catch up. We're currently featuring Highline from his latest record Impact(Shanachie). The cut features Jimmy Haslip on bass, Andy Snitzker on tenor saxophone, Gary Novak on drums and Adam Hawley on guitar.

Keiko Matsui has released over 28 records in an enduring Jazz career. Atlanta's Jazz Station 91.9 WCLK has played her music from the beginning. Her latest record Echo(Shanachie Entertainment) features an A List of accompanyists including Marcus Miller, Gretchen Parlato, Kirk Whalum, Robben Ford and Kyle Eastwood. We're currently featuring the single Moon Over Gotham. You can catch Keiko Matsui live as part of the Low Country Jazz Festival in Charleston over Labor Day Weekend.