My first album, First Impressions is a dynamic blend of smooth jazz and soulful-funk. The track "No More Goodbyes" is one that stands out to me with its enchanting, smooth melody and relaxing saxophone throughout. The arrangement of the song is captivating, yet the soothing sax lines are quite simple and my aim is to provide the listener with a sense of tranquility. You can stream the track here and download the album in its…

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A track from my new CD “Ibeji” has been selected one of only 12 “Publisher’s Picks” by All About Jazz in celebration of their 7 MILLIONTH free download. I’m in the company of Avishai Cohen and Bill Frisell among others. Thank you to Michael Ricci & Dave Sumner…

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“Wow!  You have a beautiful vibrant recording.  BRAVO to you and Joel!  I think the two rhythm sections compliment one another quite well.  Thank you for inviting me to participate and I am glad I could be a part of it.”

--Rufus Reid

 

Saturday, May 7, 2011

The Music of Joy



I download and listen to "Composers Datebook" every day. The 2- minute program, a production of American Public Media and the American Composers Forum, usually deals with a particular…

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After 25 weeks, Hulon's debut album "First Impressions"

is still standing at an impressive #26 on Smooth Jazz's top 50 Radio

Charts and an even more impressive #4 on Smooth Jazz's Indie Charts !!!!



Congratulations Hulon!!





Smooth Jazz Top 50 Radio Charts

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Hulon has been featured in a
recent article in "Bay Life Magazine".

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Hulon's debut CD “First Impressions” is still going strong! The first single “Sax on the Beach” is currently residing at #29 on the Billboard Smooth Jazz Indicator Chart ( http://www.radio-info.com/charts/8 )!!



Also, “First Impressions” had the highest increase in spins this week with +68 and shot up to #10 on the Indie Jazz Chart ( http://smoothindiestar.com/chart ). With all this… Continue

Just a few words on the "First Impressions" CD release party. It was soo

surreal. It was soo packed that the TV station could not get in!!!!!!!!

It was filled with friends and strangers. It was a really upscale event

just like I had hoped --people stayed for the wine and appetizers.



BASIC got plenty of exposure and I felt like a Hollywood movie star. I

did not stop smiling. I was smiling so hard on every picture you could

not see my eyes. I felt on top of… Continue

REVIEWS

Smooth Jazz Therapy

http://smoothjazztherapy.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/03/hulon-first-impressions.html

“...‘So Naturally’ hits a languid stride and stays there whilst both ‘No More Goodbyes’ and ‘Follow Me’ show off the more tender side of Hulon’s persona. Arguably it’s a mood that finds him at his smooth best and this is also the case with the first cut to be… Continue

Hulon's debut CD is shooting up the indie jazz charts! With only a few weeks under its belt, First Impressions has risen from the #64 slot its first week to this week's #21 spot and shows no signs of slowing down! Charts here we come!





Check out the record's progress:

http://www.smoothindiestar.com/chart/





The official release date for First Impressions is Feb 23rd.…



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"A New Beginning", the powerful new release from Lone Star saxophonist Don Diego has blown through like a Texas tornado. This cool new release is welcome relief for a hot Texas summer. Mr. Diego's previous release "Razz" was on the Billboard charts for 26 weeks and was covered by artists in… Continue

Song: My Moscow (Moya Moskva)

Composer: Alexander Shulgin

Performers: Paul Drew, Steve King, Simon Rushby, Jon Howells, Chris "Beebe" Aldridge

Album: Triptych. Shulgin's Songbook, Part 1

Download Alexander Shulgin's "My Moscow" MP3…

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"That's Wassup" is the debut release from Charles Langford. This imaginative creator displays his knowledge of musical history on his latest release, "That's Wassup". Mr. Langford seems to move effortlessly from straight ahead swing to funk to crooning, romantic ballads...there is literally something for every taste on this album. "Chucky's Funk" lays down some classic… Continue

David ‘Fathead’ Memorial Monday, March 9th 7:00PM at St. Peters Church

619 Lexington (at 54th Street), New York City

New York, New York 10022

212 935 2200

http://www.saintpeters.org/





David “Fathead" Newman



February 24, 1933 - January 20, 2009





http://www.davidfatheadnewmancom/



Musicians scheduled to appear

Joe Lovano

Javon Jackson

Cedar Walton,

David Williams

Rufus Reid

Frank… Continue

In the 1920’s a shy little girl named Ruth Hann

from a small northern town

with harsh winters and hard times,

challenged convention and her stoic upbringing

by picking up a “licorice stick” -

not the penny candy kind of licorice stick,

though it was sweet and good,

like Benny Goodman, whose music

that shy girl fell in love with at first note,

but a clarinet that she bought with pennies

she saved from… Continue

Good morning



Please join me at 11: 45 am central time for my jazz broadcast...here is the short play list. my email address for the show is audley@wkcronline.com



Wkcronline

Jazz in all keys

Audley Reid opening

Billie Holiday Summertime

Charlie Parker Just Friends

Billie Childs The Way of the new world

Billy Harper Call of the wild and peaceful heart

Michael Brecker and Bob Mintzer Giant Steps

Herbie Hancock The Poet

Charlie… Continue