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Mellow Seventies: An Instrumental Tribute To The Music Of The 70's
GRAMMY nominated guitarist, bassist and producer Jack Jezzro has been one of Nashville 's most versatile performers and studio musicians for over 30 years. He has appeared on many award-winning recordings and has numerous albums as an artist to his credit. His vast guitar discography as a recording artist includes the critically acclaimed JAZZ ELEGANCE and BRAZILIAN NIGHTS recordings along with the GRAMMY nominated A DAY'S JOURNEY album. As a bassist, he was a member of the Nashville Symphony Orchestra from 1981-1991. He continues to be a member of the Nashville String Machine, playing on hundreds of albums including those by Garth Brooks, Faith Hill, Bruce Springsteen, Carrie Underwood, George Strait, Matchbox 20, Wynonna, Rascal Flatts, Neil Diamond, Dolly Parton, and The Beach Boys. His productions, which number over 200 albums, include legendary jazz pianist Beegie Adair, new jazz vocal sensation Jaimee Paul, acclaimed gospel singer Kathy Troccoli, tenor sax ace Denis Solee, jazz violinist Antoine Silverman, bassist/vocalist Jim Ferguson, multi-instrumentalist Craig Duncan, composer/arranger/pianist Jeff Steinberg, smooth jazz saxophonist Sam Levine, violinist/composer/arranger David Davidson, jazz trumpeter Leif Shires, and alternative singer/songwriter Christina Lake. Mio Dolce Sogno from Jezzro s ROMANCE IN VENICE was featured in the Woody Allen film TO ROME WITH LOVE.
Sam Levine is known for his tender and heartfelt renditions of contemporary hits. Sam has been featured in live performances with such superstars as Whitney Houston and Al Jarreau, has recorded with Michael McDonald, The Neville Brothers, and Amy Grant, and has contributed musically to such motion picture soundtracks as Honeymoon In Vegas and Sweet Dreams. He is at home playing smooth jazz as he is 1950s nostalgic pop.