Over the past 15 years, Higher Octave Music (voted #1 Smooth Jazz label at Gavin 2000) has cultivated a dynamic roster of artists whose music, style and attitudes reflect the listener’s ever evolving musical palette. Chock full of past, present and soon to be radio hits, Higher Octave is…Smooth Grooves 3 expands upon the first two volumes of the series with new and longtime label artists who embody all the joys of the genre—picture perfect melodies, an exciting array of rhythms, and, of course, the deepening, ever-seductive grooves. No doubt the listener will marvel at the exciting reality that while each of these artists fit comfortably in the Smooth Jazz realm, each brings their own unique melodic and rhythmic twists to the mix. Reflecting HOM’s ongoing commitment to artistic diversity, each artist brings unique melodic and rhythmic twists to the mix. Craig Chaquico’s no. 1 NAC hit “Café Carnivál” is a fiery Latin jam; Shilts and Natural High’s Tim Best (both affiliates of Down To The Bone) offer a distinct Acid Jazz influence; Brian Hughes brings the Jazzy Soul of the 60’s into the modern age; Yulara and Acoustic Alchemy’s percussive songs feature a World Beat influence; and saxman Jimmy Sommers’ “Promise Me” takes Smooth Jazz authentically to the street. Other artists on the must-have collection include Bryan Savage, Paprika Soul and HOM mainstay, 3rd Force.
