I assume that the most interesting thread is about new albums in 2010. So I start it with a little glimpse.

Michael Franks new album Welcome to Florida will present smooth Latin sounds of completely new and original sounds. There will be a lot of vocals on this record, in a very Michael Franks fashion, and each song is centered around a Florida location. Songs on the CD include "Sand Dollar in my Suitcase", "On the Beach", and the title song "Welcome to Florida".

More about it in my conversation with Eric Copeland.


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Chris Standring will release his forthcoming album Blue Bolero March 2nd 2010. Chris recorded this ambitious album with orchestral sounds. He wanted to take a major left turn musically on this album and as soon as he started messing around with orchestral samples, the drive to realize this project became much bigger than him.

Visit his website and join his newsletter for more information.

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I heard about a new album by Norman Brown. Perhaps someone can tell us more?

Paul Hardcastle will be releasing his Jazzmasters 6 album:
http://chatterboxworldwide.com/2009/12/0...aul-hardcastle/

From what I heard, it will feature vocalist Beki Biggins, who was first featured on the Hardcastle 5 album. I will sure miss Helen Rogers, but I think Jazzmasters 6 will be a great album.

David Sanborn – Only Everything

More about David's new album here:

http://smoothjazzdaily.wordpress.com/2009/12/26/david-sanborn-only-everything/

Ken Navarro's upcoming release in March 2010. This is Ken Navarro's 19th CD release and is the follow up to his breakthrough release of 2008, "The Grace of Summer Light" which was named the #1 Contemporary Jazz CD of 2008 by Jazz Times magazine.

Featured musicians include Jay Rowe from Special EFX and the Marion Meadows band, Tom Kennedy from the Al Dimeola band and the Mike Stern band and Joel Rosenblatt from Spyro Gyra. These 9 new recordings are built around strong melodic themes which flow perfectly within each composition. The reason a group of songs with this level of complexity can be so accessible is because they are beautiful, diverse, and there isn't the dissonance that is often the hallmark of progressive and fusion projects. Complex solos, arrangements and rhythms? Yes. Self serving edginess? No.

Thanks for the mention, Hans. "Dreaming of Trains" will not be released in stores until March 16 but Magicislanders can hear samples and order it right now. All Orders are guaranteed to ship by January 16.

http://kennavarro.com/CDs/dreamingoftrains.htm

Best,
Ken

Hi all,

Mezzoforte is working on a brand new CD. Should be out in 2010.
http://mezzoforteband.wordpress.com/2010/01/02/mezzoforte-2010/

I'm checking this thread regularly, hoping to find new inspiring music. You guys helped me out a lot. Most recent: Brian Culbertson.
Thanks for putting up all the info here.

Regards
Edward from holland

Maysa - A Woman In Love (Release Date 1/26/10)

http://smoothjazzdaily.wordpress.com/2010/01/07/maysa-a-woman-in-love/

Kim Waters – Love Stories

http://smoothjazzdaily.wordpress.com/2010/01/11/kim-waters-love-stories/

Michael Lington – Collector’s Pack

http://smoothjazzdaily.wordpress.com/2010/01/12/michael-lington-collectors-pack/

Ken Navarro's new album Dreaming of Trains will be delivered now from today. Read more here:

http://smoothjazzdaily.wordpress.com/2010/01/13/ken-navarro-dreaming-of-trains/