When i got a chance to listen to this wonderful cd, i wondered why he stopped at 5 songs. I had to keep replaying the cd over and over again. I got into my jazz zone and before I knew it, I had to play it again. Excellent!!! I would defintely recommend this cd

As I listened to this cd, I wondered why he stopped at just 5 songs. I had to keep replaying the cd . I was in my jazz zone and before you knew it, I was playing it again. It is truly a wonderful cd. I happened to go on this website looking for somone else and this was recommended.I gave it a try and was glad I did. If you love jazz like I do, you will love this cd.

Currently making a big splash as a performer, writer and producer is guitarist and keyboard player Michael Vince. I was recently introduced to his brand new five track self titled EP by none other than Fusion Flavours own Steve Quirk and since then its rapidly become a Smooth Jazz Therapy favourite. The material for the EP has already attracted the attention of smooth jazz production genius Paul Brown who has produced two of the tracks. The result is an appealing blend of jazz, funk and soul that is centred on Vince’s cool electric and nylon string acoustic guitars. Not only that, it has the thread of quality running right through it. The EP breaks down nicely into two distinct categories. The opening three tracks are written, performed, arranged and produced by Vince and the first of these, ‘Back In The Day’ has a compelling mid tempo groove that instantly demonstrates Vince knows smooth jazz. ‘Serenade’ is mellow and laid back yet as tight as can tight can be while the uplifting ‘A Love Like This’ is quicker in tempo, has a delicious feel good vibe and fizzes with the injection of a hot electric guitar break. For the EP’s final two cuts Vince remains as writer, performer and arranger but hands the production reins to Brown who spreads his magic all over them. ‘After Hours’ has solid bass from Roberto Vally, back up guitar from Brown and an overall quality that is nothing short of hypnotic. ‘Slow And Easy’ shimmers with the aura that is a hallmark of Brown’s production. Featuring moody sax from Anthony Long and a languid beat that’s right in the pocket it could well be one of the best contemporary jazz tracks of 2006. In support of his new release, Michael Vince is currently gearing up for a series of live performances throughout the USA and abroad. In addition he has recently contributed a tune to Paul Brown's third and up-coming album release due out in 2007. Michael writes and arranges the number and also performs the drum programming and keyboards for the track.

Michael Vince started his career with Texas-based jazz/fusion group, 12:30pm Band. Although the band garnered favorable reviews in and around northern Texas and southern Oklahoma while receiving radio airplay throughout the Midwest, as well as in New York and Philadelphia the great break-through was not be long in coming. There is no doubt that Michael has a great talent as writer and performer. But it's a hard time today's and one has to know the regular fellows to receive the golden popularity. Michael was lucky enough to met rainmaker Paul Brown. So the story begins here and now. Read further at the above mentioned link..