Nylon string guitar  and piano lead over a moody verse until the melodic hook kicks in over reggaeton-flavored beat.  Interesting latin rhythms, particularly in the bridge section make this track really unique.

Maria In Blue (full)

High energy, piano-driven with horns. A tribute to Herbie Hancock, in a hooky contemporary jazz treatment.

Herbie

Super funky instrumental  - lead piano with strong horn section and tight production and sound.

Until We're All Free

World Music influences mix with smooth jazz to create this
unique track.  Features vocalist Philip Hamilton, guitarist Dave Stryker, keyboardist/producer John Smatla

INDISCRETIONS

Funky bass and horn section support a silky piano lead with guitar accents.

Nylon string guitar and piano duet over a moody verse leading to a strong melodic chorus over a reggaeton-influenced drum track.  Cool latin rhythms and changes highlight a surprising bridge.

Rollicking piano-driven track with energetic horns and spicy soprano sax solo by guest Eric Knight.  A fun tribute to iconic jazz pianist Herbie Hancock.

Smooth, chilled-out contemporary jazz piano track with flugelhorn solo by Randy Brecker

SOUL CANDY

Super-hooky upbeat feel-good instrumental jazz with piano, sax, guitar and tight production.

SKYBOUND

Brazilian-tinged track pulls in exotic world music flavors, from John Smatla's  Ultrablue CD.  Features guitarist Romero Lumbabo, vocalists Philip Hamilton and Gia Moretti.

Ultrablue

Guilty Pleasure

John Smatla's ULTRABLUE - jazzy contemporary instrumental group