Mike Levine

Based in the Sunshine State, Jazz pianist Mike Levine has developed a reputation as a solid player, producer and composer on the Miami scene. With a career that stretches back to the early 80’s, the University of Miami alumnus made his record debut in 1981 as co-leader of The Ross-Levine Band, a project upon which Pat Metheny was a guest artist. The effort drew national attention and remained in the top ten of the AC-Jazz Chart for six weeks. The subsequent effort also faired well and paved the band’s way as an opening act for such highly regarded performers as Michael Franks, Gato Barbieri and Dionne Warwick.

In the times since, Levine has enjoyed a variety of gigs and recordings with Mel Torme,The Jaco Pastorius Big Band,Ed Calle,Michael Bolton,Les DeMerle, David Sanborn,Roberto Perrera,Billy Ross,Greg Abate and John Secada to touring in Mexico, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic and Canada. His festivals appearances have been several, The Montreal, Detroit, Syracuse, Aruba, Amelia Island, Panama City and Berks Jazz Festivals.

“From The Heart”, Mikes debut CD, featured special guests Hiram Bullock and Ed Calle. This 2008 release landed Mike on SmoothJazz.com Indie Chart for over forty weeks.

His second CD, “Thinking Of You”, was released March 12, 2012 and landed on the Billboard Jazz Tune Chart for 5 weeks with “Walkin Tall” as well as the SmoothJazz. Com/ Indie Chart. Along with South Florida finest, Mikes special guests were Will Lee, Ed Calle and Billy Ross.

Mikes third CD “Star Gazing”, also a national release, features Andy Snitzer, Ed Calle, Will Lee, and Lindsey Blair along with South Florida’s finest.

On Feb 22 2021 Mike’s fourth CD, “Just Chillin” was released and landed him on SiriusXM satellite radio with two singles. Special guests include: Steve Oliver, Andy Snitzer, Will Lee, Nestor Torres, Ed Calle, and Lindsey Blair.

“That is a great CD. You have a gift of interpretation of tunes that is original and fresh. That is what has made "Thinking of You" a dj favorite. That's how it got into our top 20, and I think it will stay there for a while. Keep the good jazz coming”.

Malvin Massey, Jr. WUMR U92 FM College of Communication and Fine Arts Memphis, TNS mooth Jazz Is Alive and Well in 2012!! by sdcolor.

I thoroughly enjoyed Mike's "From the Heart" in 2008, but WOW! This one truly moves! He's easily on par with smooth jazz greats, like David Benoit, Brian Culbertson, Jeff Lorber and Gregg Karukas. This has a nice blend of smooth ballads and moving tunes! Great compositions. Great musical ensemble. Thanks Mike! I'll be sure to spread the news about this one. This is real smooth jazz by Stanley Davis.

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Carlos Solis

 

Born in Havana Cuba, Carlos Solis arrived in Miami with his family in 1961 at the age of 6 fleeing the Communist regime in his home country. He grew up in the Little Havana area of Miami, in a very rough neighborhood and went to five different schools. Things changed for him through music and the influence of several police officers. He started writing playing and recorded at several studios in Miami and also appeared on several TV Shows. In 1977 he married and decided to put down the guitar, go to work and try to start his own business. They wound up owning several successful businesses. In 2007 his wife Sandy was diagnosed with breast cancer. They sold their business and he stayed with her 24/7 as she was going through surgery, chemo and radiation. This inspired him to start writing again and the creation of the SolisBravo Band began a unique sound of Soft Rock, Jazz, Big Band, Swing, Bossa nova, Latin Jazz. He reunited with some old friends, most Grammy and Emmy winners. The main song on the first CD he wrote for her is called "You're Not Alone”. The second CD Sailing was released, and Pandora gave him his own station the Solisbravo band radio.

The new single USA and Back to You was written for the love and appreciation he has for this country.

May God Bless America

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Misha Fair

Misha Fair, a prolific singer songwriter, has been making a bold impression with her classic country vocals and expressive lyrics. Those who have been fortunate enough to see her dynamic performances are in high expectation of her upcoming solo releases.

A product of a musical family, the singer-songwriter’s family has had major label success from RCA to Atlantic Records. As a result, she spent most of her early childhood development in the same studios as Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, the SOS Band, Isaac Hayes, and many other music legends.

With a rich musical legacy written into her DNA, her childhood was shaped by this reality in remarkable yet complicated ways. While most of her kindergarten classmates were toting My Buddies to Show-n-Tell, her father would join her, off tour, with members of the S.O.S. Band, fully costumed. Enthralled in the family business, she quickly earned a reputation as the little girl with the big voice, wowing audiences with renditions of LeAnne Rimes’ ‘Blue’ and other tunes byo Country artists such as Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, as well as rock singer-songwriters Pat Benatar, and Joan Jett.

She was trained from a young age as a classical vocalist, but found her passion in jazz, hip hop, and the gritty alternative sound of the mid9 0s. She performed in countlessmarquee, and children’s choirs in her hometown. Unbeknownst to her, there was a wave of hip-hop and RnB sweeping Atlanta, and the young Misha Fair found her tribe along the confluence of the shared and varied traditions that make up the musical ethos of the United States. Misha Fair attended college on a vocal performance scholarship. Minoring in linguistic studies, she may be one of the few country artists able to sing and write in multiple romance languages.

In 2008, she began an internship at Wondaland Arts Society after a chance meeting with Janelle Monae. Her professional career was kickstarted after she began assisting creatively with many of her early projects.

She has collaborated with artists, songwriters, and producers including the likes of Blanco Brown, Breland, Demun Jones, and Yelawolf.

As she embarks on a solo musical career she looks to join her country musico Contemporaries as a prolific singer-songwriter. All the while, she remains in high demand as a vocal trainer and artist developer. “I’m a classically trained, Southern girl, who fell in love with everything great about this country. My songs have been deep-fried in folk, gospel and bluegrass and are best served with a side of rhythm and blues, and rock and roll,” Misha Fair comments on her music.

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Mikolas Josef

Mikolas Josef, born 4.10.1995, is an independent singer/songwriter/multiinstrumentalist/producer and music video director. Josef was born in Prague and raised in a village in central Bohemia.  Half Moravian, he first began making folk records moving on to hiphop, house and pop music. His current sound however still carries signs of folk music, thus creating a unique combination and style. 
 He started his carreer at the age of 15 recording with local producers and busking in the capital. He almost failed his third year in high school when awarded grade E for Music. He continued busking throughout Europe in cities such as Oslo, Hamburg or Zurich saving up for his productions. 

Furthermore, Josef was awarded gold medal with distinction from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts for acting, and had a one year carrier as a model.

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Jaxen Spurs

"Waking Up" is a direct look into growth throughout Jaxen's life. Covering just about everything from personal struggle to building spiritual happiness, Jaxen breaks through a few boundaries with this single, and really gets emotional with the lyrics. Co-writer Ben Fuller does an amazing job capturing an image both with lyrics and melodies, and the combination of those talents along with Jaxen's knack for a great rhythm make for a song that is sure to catch listeners attention. The song is maintaining a 33% listener to save ratio on Spotify.

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DownTown Mystic

 "Live" is the 3rd single to be released off the new DownTown Mystic "AmeriKarma" album. "Live" features Steve Holley (Paul McCartney, Elton John) on drums and harmony vocals while Paul Page (Ian Hunter, Dion) steps out front on bass. Harmonica wiz Jerry Fierro adds some funky flavor to the track, which was mastered by the legend, Leon Zervos at Studios 301 in Australia.

DownTown Mystic writer/producer Robert Allen comments, 'Most of the songs on "AmeriKarma" are a product of the Covid pandemic. I think people had a chance to really take stock of their lives and "Live" is a song about getting a second chance to do something'.

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Urban Walrus

 

Self-proclaimed as the «probably most boring band in the world», is based in Zurich and was formed in 2022 by Swiss/German Singer/Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Fabian Koerber.

Their debut single "Pie in the Sky" was followed by "Shades" and "August Rain". Making an impact straight away, with just three tracks Urban Walrus has struck a chord with fans and clocked over half a million streams on Spotify alone.

Their animated video clips on YouTube and TikTok gaining on popularity too. Dozens of radio stations, mainly in the English-speaking world, have been broadcasting Urban Walrus' songs in regular rotation.

Teaming up with “Salzburger Stier”-award winning Producer Jeannot Steck, the new Song was recorded at Soundcheck Studio, Switzerland and released through Flying Pig Productions (FPP).

https://urbanwalrus.bandcamp.com/