BRIAN BROMBERG's current review of his CD-"It Is What It Is" by Dennis Poole says: "It signposts the place where straight-ahead jazz collides with a more contemporary leaning to provide a fittingly frenetic finale.....rocking to a feisty conclusion". Call CES for bookings. Visit www.brianbromberg.net

JOYCE COOLING, guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, has recorded seven albums...five of which have charted on Billboard spawning six top ten songs including 2 No. ones. She has garnered several awards including the "Gibson Best Jazz Guitarist of the Year" and "Best New Talent" in the Jazziz Reader's Poll. Not just a contemporary jazz artist, Joyce has performed with jazz legends JOE HENDERSON, STAN GETZ, CHARLIE BYRD, AL JARREAU, and LEE RITTENOUR. Joyce is also a national advocate for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) performing at national and regional NAMI events. A portion of her CD earnings is donated to NAMI and local chapters are solid supporters of her concerts and performances. Call CES for bookings. Visit www.joycecooling.com

GUITARZZZ is the exciting show created by and starring world class guitarists CHUCK LOEB, CHIELI MINUCCI and PAUL JACKSON, JR. These 3 guitarists join together in an array of their hits and specially composed songs which display and blend their three distinct styles. Perfect for festivals & special events, reviews of live performances are available from CES upon request.

PAUL JACKSON JR CD "LAY IT BACK". While still continuing his work on "American Idol" and "Don't Forget The Lyrics", Paul is accepting dates in concerts, festivals and clubs. Call CES for avails. Visit www.pauljacksonjr.com

CHUCK LOEB A highlight if the late 2009 season was Chuck's engagement with his "BETWEEN 2 WORLDS" Trio at Tokyo's world famous Cotton Club. As Chuck's fame spreads internationally, he continues to tour with his trio, his quartet and a a leader of Guitarzzz also featuring Chieli Minucci and Paul Jackson Jr. Call CES for bookings. Visit www.chuckloeb.com

BOBBY LYLE's trio tribute to Jimmy Smith and Wes Montgomery featuring Paul Jackson Jr. has received both fan and critical acclaim at various festivals and events. Call CES for avails.

METRO is the all-star fusion band led by CHUCK LOEB and MITCHEL FORMAN. From sold out dates in Europe to a week at The Blue Note in NYC; to concert and club dates across the U.S., METRO has been hugely successful. The various stars who have appeared in METRO include Gerald Veasley, Will Lee, Dave Weckl, Eric Marienthal, Bob Franciscini and Randy Brecker, among others. (subject to availability-Call CES) For more info and music: Visit www.metrojazz.com

JASON MILES "THE MUSIC OF GROVER WASHINGTON JR" CD coming late April is a never before released live Grover Washington concert. The new show is available for concerts and festivals of which several are already booked. This is the only show that has the permission to legally use Grover's name and likeness, and it supports the "Grover Washington Jr. Protect the Dream Foundation". Call CES for more information. Visit www.jasonmilesmusic.com

CHIELI MINUCCI and SPECIAL EFX celebrates their 25th Anniversary in 2010. Chieli & SFX continues to thrill live audiences while Chieli continues his prolific composing and recording for his Emmy winning TV show, The Guiding Light. For more information on his CD go to his website also call CES for booking avails. Visit www.chielimusic.com

KEN NAVARRO This contemporary, smooth jazz guitarist has finished his 19th solo CD "Dreaming of Trains" which will be released March 16th on Positive Music Records. The CD is a follow-up to 2008's "The Grace of Summer Light", named the No. 1 CD of the Yeas by JazzTimes Magazine. The 2010 nine-song CD runs 51 minutes and has titles such as "Dream So Real", "True Stories", and "Everything Being Is Dancing"". Navarro closes the CD with an interpretation of French composer's "Gymnopedie No. 1". Featured musicians include JAY ROWE (from Special EFX, & Marion Meadow Band), TOM KENNEDY (from Mike Stern Band), and JOEL ROSENBLATT (from Spyro Gyra). Call CES for bookings. Visit www.kennavarro.com

RICHARD SMITH this outstanding guitarist is available with his quartet or his All-Star L.A. CHILLHARMONIC. The youngest ever full Professor at University of Southern California's famed Thornton School of Music, Richard performs coast to coast and around the world, often conducting residencies and performing with local students. Call for info and availability. Visit www.richardsmithguitar.com;www.lachillharmonic.com

KIM WATERS new CD "LOVE STORIES" features KENNY LATTIMORE and was released on January 26, 2010. Kim is touring with his quartet and has availabilities with Kenny or with MAYSA. Kim has sold over one million album and has garnered thirteen No. 1 songs. Dates are already booked for 2010. Please call CES for routing and avails. Visit www.kimwaters.net

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