Smooth Jazz I Like

An All Star Tribute to George Duke, legendary keyboardist and composer. Michael Silverman and Rob Silverman recorded this piece with special guests Jeff Lorber, Jimmy Haslip, David Benoit and Eric Marienthal. Copyright 2013 Autumn Hill Records/ AH Jazz. All rights reserved.

Keys to the City -Rob Silverman, Michael Silverman, Jeff Lorber, David Benoit, & Jimmy Haslip

Sugar and Silk - Untitled

A slow-burning confession draped in smooth R&B textures and singer-songwriter honesty. Mercy on the Second Try blends retro soul warmth with modern adult contemporary polish, pairing intimate storytelling with velvet harmonies and restrained grooves. It’s a song for second chances, quiet reckonings, and the weight of love that may heal… or break again. Warm keys, understated bass, and a steady pulse leave space for the voice to ache, question, and linger. For late-night reflections when the heart is still deciding.

[LYRICS]

You came back home, gave a soft hello
Said the past was gone, we could let it go
But mercy burns ‘til the heat runs thin
Feels like faith… ’til it pulls you in

Mercy on the second try
Is it love, or just a lie?
Are your hands to lift me higher?
Or the ropes that pull me tighter?
Mercy on the second try
Feels like wings… or velvet ties

You talk like peace, but the ache won’t cease
Every word you drop leaves the same old crease
I reach for calm, but the night won’t sleep
You call it healing - I call it deep

Mercy on the second try
Is it love, or just a lie?
Are your hands to lift me higher?
Or the ropes that pull me tighter?
Mercy on the second try
Feels like wings… or velvet ties

Maybe love’s the risk we choose
When the heart can’t stand to lose
Or maybe it’s the sweetest dare
Pulls you close… then strips you bare

Mercy on the second try
Is it love, or just a lie?
Are your hands to keep me steady
Or the chains you think I’ll carry?
Mercy on these second tries
Feels like wings… or binding ties

You came back home, with that low, soft tone
But mercy cuts both ways… and now it’s known

Tell me now… was it love… or just a lie… baby?

Was it love… or just a lie…

Mercy on the Second Try – A Contemporary R&B / Retro Soul Confession

Call John Redcorn

Ash Soan (Instrumental)(feat. Ben Jones & Jeff Lorber)"Circles" Play Along Take 2.

I purchased this instrumental by Ash Soan and his friends. I tracked myself playing drums along with this sweet track. This was my second take. (3 mic setup w/ compression and EQ)
-M

Ash Soan (Instrumental)(feat. Ben Jones & Jeff Lorber)"Circles" Play Along Take 2

I'm Still In Love With You  (feat. Jimmy Haslip, Jeff Lorber, Ely Bruna & Dario Daneluz)



   The Best of The Smooth Jazz 

Marcin Novakowiski & Jeff Lorber - Huggy Bear - 2010


  

  

Chill Out Jazz Vol.34

Marcin Novakowiski & Jeff Lorber - Huggy Bear

2nd place in atparty 2011 freestyle music competition ( http://atparty-demoscene.net )

Night Flower

From the Bob Baldwin disc, "Betcha By Golly Wow", a Tribute to Thom Bell

Bob Baldwin - "Betcha By Golly Wow", the Music of Thom Bell

Bob Baldwin f/ Paul Brown and Ragan Whiteside - The Rubberband Man

S.O.S.O.S!

After the success of the Billboard charting Poetically Justified, Marcus Johnson, releases his latest CD This Is How I Rock on July 27, 2010. The album boldly delves into the pop/rock genre with a jazz spin as Johnson captures some of the industry’s most notable songs that influenced him earlier in his career. This CD exemplifies Johnson’s versatility and brilliant interpretive skills and will engage listeners with his signature jazz funk sound.

I CAN’T GO FOR THAT (SINGLE) – Johnson adds a sophisticated piano sheen on the Hall & Oates’ R&B/Pop hit, I Can’t Go For That, the lead single on This Is How I Rock. This single produced by Robert McDonald, is riveting, in the groove, fun, and drives Marcus Johnson on piano to a high-level of funk and jazz.

VIRTUAL INSANITY – Jamiroquai’s hit, Virtual Insanity, also produced by Robert McDonald, is another fun track allowing Marcus to have freedom to play with the track. Virtual Insanity showcases the luscious string arrangement supported by featured violinist Bobby Yang.

RISE – Marcus Johnson's approach to Herb Alpert's chart topping single Rise features trumpeter Greg Adams of Tower of Power. The track seductively blends Johnson’s intricate and hypnotic piano accompaniment with Adams’ smoky trumpet.

THANK YOU – For his interpretation of Sly and the Family Stone’s, Thank You (For Letting Me Be Myself), Johnson teams up again with Najee, giving this classic a new twist with the shimmering ethereal sound from Johnson’s Fender Rhodes and the funky swagger of Najee’s sax.

MAS QUE NADA – Made popular by Sergio Mendes, Johnson maintains the Mendes’ uniquely Brazilian flavor while adding the exotic background vocals of jazz/R&B hit-maker Maysa.

Virtual Insanity

Vocal tunes from Ragan Whiteside's album, EVOLVE.  To hear all tunes from the album, visit www.raganwhiteside.com

Feelin' Free (feat. Bob Baldwin)

Ragan Whiteside

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