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Powerless

3/26/2021

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Powerless
Contemporary and Smooth Jazz Saxophonist Charles Langford releases his Sophomore album titled, "Powerless". Featuring guest appearances from Jimmy Haslip (bass), Russell Ferrante (keys), Jimmy Branly (drums), Avery Sharpe (bass), Poogie Bell (drums), and many other notable musicians. With "Powerless", Charles and his talented group take the listener on a smooth musical journey by way of deep grooves, soulful horns, and passionate textures that blend seamlessly with their superior musicianship and production.

Charles Langford Powerless
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Announcing Blue Canoe Radio

7/2/2020

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Blue Canoe Records Radio
We are excited to announce the launch of Blue Canoe Records Radio - streaming live   24 . x 7 x 365 days a year. Click to listen to the live stream. Blue Canoe Radio currently has 29 programs and shows - click here to see the weekly schedule and speciality programs.

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Basking in the Nevada Sun

4/24/2019

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Joseph Patrick Moore updates the catalog with his 12th solo release, "Nevada Sun". Two years in the making, Mr. Moore has teamed up with...well, himself...to produce just right album at exactly the right time. He produced the album and plays every instrument himself while, per his usual modus operandi, spanning genres from smooth jazz to Persian groove...from pop to funk and even a reggae-tinged number.
Joseph Patrick Moore Nevada Sun
For nearly two decades Joseph Patrick Moore has been touring, recording, and establishing himself as an artist with a unique voice and a diversity of talents. His skills as bassist, composer, arranger, producer, author, educator and founding partner of Blue Canoe Records and Blue Canoe Digital. Moore's music and creative vision echo the spirits of Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock and Miles Davis to name a few. Over the years, Mr. Moore has played with some of the great musicians of our time including Earl Klugh, Stewart Copeland (The Police), Bob James, John Popper, Derek Trucks, Michael Tolcher (A&M/J Records), Colonel Bruce Hampton, Bo Bice (American Idol) and many others. The record label he created in 2003, Blue Canoe Records, recently put out two releases of trios that included 22-time Grammy Nominee and 3-time winner Jimmy Haslip (former Yellowjackets bassist and founding member). In his "spare time", Mr. Moore is an on call artist for the Cirque du Soleil show, “KA” at the MGM in Las Vegas...he keeps talented company.

"Nevada Sun" opens with the title track, a funky pop number that reaches out and grabs listeners attention straight out of the gate. Mr. Moore lays down a solid foundation with the drums keeping steady time against soaring guitar injections. Meanwhile, bouncy keyboard textures give way to a melody that grips the heart immediately until finally a solitary voice leads listeners gently to “Movement of Light”. Smooth jazz radio is tailor made for Nevada Sun's second track. Piano and a strong rhythmic figure point the listener to the genius of JPM's signature bass melodies. The journey of “Movement of Light” really highlights Mr. Moore's multi-instrumental talent and melodic sensibilities.
Further into "Nevada Sun", "Fearless" is like an infusion of cotton candy. It opens with an elastic piano hook on the upbeat...reggae style. Aside from the attention it garners, the steady island vibe and the sparse instrumentation in places really allow for the delivery to breathe in a resoundingly hopeful and playful way. "Fearless" is bound to be a go-to track on "Nevada Sun".
Once again Joseph Patrick Moore delivers the goods. The fusion of styles along with the constant pop and jazz sensibilities will make "Nevada Sun" rise to the top of your playlists. Be on the lookout for multi-media renditions of tracks from the album produced and filmed by, you guessed it, Joseph Patrick Moore!
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8 Tracks Playlists Added

5/17/2016

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8 Tracks Playlists

​Are you an 8 Track user? Checkout out our playlists.
* Blue Canoe 8 Track Playlists
* 8 Track Playlists on
BlueCanoeRecords.com

Acid Jazz from Blue Canoe Records on 8tracks Radio.

Art Rock / Experimental from Blue Canoe Records on 8tracks Radio.

Avant-Garde from Blue Canoe Records on 8tracks Radio.

Bebop Jazz from Blue Canoe Records on 8tracks Radio.

Blues from Blue Canoe Records on 8tracks Radio.

Contemporary Jazz from Blue Canoe Records on 8tracks Radio.

Cool Mellow Jazz from Blue Canoe Records on 8tracks Radio.

Easy Listening from Blue Canoe Records on 8tracks Radio.

Funk from Blue Canoe Records on 8tracks Radio.

Fusion from Blue Canoe Records on 8tracks Radio.

Guitar Masters from Blue Canoe Records on 8tracks Radio.

Jamband from Blue Canoe Records on 8tracks Radio.

Jazz Rock from Blue Canoe Records on 8tracks Radio.

Jazz Sampler Volume 1 from Blue Canoe Records on 8tracks Radio.

Modern Jazz from Blue Canoe Records on 8tracks Radio.

Piano Masters from Blue Canoe Records on 8tracks Radio.

Smooth Jazz from Blue Canoe Records on 8tracks Radio.

Soul Jazz & Groove from Blue Canoe Records on 8tracks Radio.

West Coast Jazz from Blue Canoe Records on 8tracks Radio.

World Music from Blue Canoe Records on 8tracks Radio.

Blue Canoe Recording Artists from Blue Canoe Records on 8tracks Radio.

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It's All About Optimism - Look Beyond The Rain

1/8/2016

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The Bob Thompson Band
Blue Canoe Records has released “Look Beyond The Rain” from veteran piano man Bob Thompson and The Bob Thompson Band. Mr. Thompson brings the optimism in a funky way with the help of legendary producer and long-time friend, Buzz Amato (Curtis Mayfield, Ben E. King, Kriss Kross). Referring to the theme of the album, Thompson asserts, “It is going to rain sometime on your life but you have to look beyond that. This music spreads love and makes people feel good.” 
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Bob Thompson is a performer, band leader, and educator and is a staple in the music of West Virginia. A native of New York, Mr. Thompson came to West Virginia to study trumpet at West Virginia State University. In 1991, Bob joined the West Virginia Public Broadcasting's ground breaking "Mountain Stage", as house pianist and featured artist. He is also co-producer of Joy To The World, a Holiday Jazz Show broadcast on public radio nationwide (since 1992), heard internationally on Voice Of America and was just inducted into the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame in 2015. He has played all over the world with diverse artists including Bunky Green, Larry Coryell and recorded with Omar Hakim, Gerald Veasley and Kevin Eubanks.

“Look Beyond The Rain” opens with “Time 2 B One” and reveals Bob Thompson dancing along an exhilarating melody. After a few bars John Inghram (bass) and Tim Courts (drums) lay down a solid funk groove cued by the piano’s opening. The opening track unfolds into a floating solo by Doug Payne (sax), a driving solo from Ryan Kennedy (guitar) and again from Mr. Thompson with a supporting solo that brings them all together. The exchange between them resolves by the end in a dreamy fade that leaves the listener wanting more.

Possibly the most notable on the compilation is “The Swamp Stomp”. This time the listener is guided through the groove by a joyous and melodic theme on the saxophone. Again the rhythm section throws down a solid, funky groove and the listener is treated to delightful lick-swapping by some of the most talented musicians that the Eastern United States has to offer. The juxtaposition of the funk groove, wafting sax, beautifully linear fender rhodes and driving rock guitar really exposes the influences of this diverse group of individuals and melds into a solid singular voice.  
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“Look Beyond The Rain” is a joyful experience, no doubt about it. These incredibly talented musicians have a way of delivering accessible melody, touching the heart of the listener and not overcomplicating things. Like any great artists, they make it look easy. “Look Beyond The Rain” is a must-listen for fans of jazz, rock, blues and funk. These songs will stir emotion and leave the listener...optimistic. 

Bob Thompson
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Spotify Playlists

7/21/2015

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Spotify Playlists from Blue Canoe Records.  Adding and updating frequently: https://open.spotify.com/user/bluecanoerecords
Spotify Playlists
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No Small Thing Is A Big Deal

11/8/2014

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J-Mood
Blue Canoe Records latest release from J-Mood slashes across genres from pop to rock to heartwarming contemporary jazz and deliver rich, mood lifting melody to every listener.

“No Small Thing” is the second release on Blue Canoe Records and is a captivating compilation of covers and intelligent, home-grown numbers that expose the brilliance of the Carrozza clan.  Mrs. Jennifer 
Carrozza is classically trained and has been singing professionally for nearly 20 years. Keyboard/Producer/Engineer/Solo Artist John Carrozza has featured parts on the platinum selling Boyz II Men album “Evolution” and has worked with Grammy winning jazz superstar Earl Klugh.  
“No Small Thing” opens with the classic in the pop rock world, Aqualung’s Brighter Then Sunshine.  “…suddenly you’re mine”, sings Jennifer Carrozza as the listener is drawn into the dynamic odyssey.  With the use of lush instrumentation, Mr. Carrozza sets up the voyage perfectly.  The Carrozza’s fall effortlessly into the McCartney standard Blackbird.  The Carrozza connection of piano and vocals is haunting and memorable…adding a novel take on the classic.  From there, J-Mood travels effortlessly from Sting to Neil Young to winning melodies of their own.  Of note, John Carrozza’s own Hope Restored composition is an emotional contemporary jazz number with energizing give-and-take between Sam Skelton’s genius sax and John Carrozza’s expressive piano stylings.
No Small Thing is a smart, diverse must-have that falls right into the spiritual hip pocket of the audience’s subconscious.  Classic and contemporary at the same time, The Carrozza team leave an important impression while using all the colors in the palette.  It is, indeed, No Small Thing.

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