Genre: Smooth Jazz / Pop-Jazz / World Music / Guitar Country: USA Format: MP3, 320 kbps, CBR, Lame 3.98 from Lossless Steve Oliver (Стив Оливер) – гитарист и вокалист из Калифорнии. Пишет и исполняет музыку в стилях Jazz, Pop, Latin и World Music. В качестве приглашенного гитариста Оливер играл со многими исполнителями и коллективами (Rick Braun, Larry Carlton, Gato Barbieri, 'The Neville Brothers'), однако возможность отличится у него выпала с группой Стива Райда (Steve Reid), в прошлом перкуссиониста группы 'The Rippingtons', который пригласил Оливера в свой новый проект 'Bamboo Forest'. Сольный дебют Оливера в стиле smooth jazz состоялся в 1999 году с альбомом 'First View', который получил много положительных отзывов музыкальных критиков. Три сингла с альбома попали в активную ротацию на радио по всей стране, а сам Оливер удостоился премии лучшего дебюта года (Debut Artist of the Year) от престижного издания 'Smooth Jazz News'. Второй альбом 'Positive Energy' стал не менее успешным, не в последнюю очередь благодаря синглу 'High Noon'. Альбом вошёл в горячую двадцатку списка лучших альбомов по версии Billboard и стала номером третьим в чарте синглов жанра smooth-jazz. Композиция 'High Noon' стала одной из стилеобразующих для огромного количества смут-джазовых радиостанций и находится в горячей ротации в эфире США, Канады и Европы. Клавишник группы 'Spyro Gyra' Tom Schuman выступил в роли сопродюсера третьего альбома Оливера '3-D', выпущенного компанией 'Koch' в 2004 году. В 2010 году Оливер выпустил альбом 'Global Kiss', два трека из которого ('Global Kiss' и 'Fun in the Sun') заняли первые строчки Billboard Сhart. Не менее ярким стал альбом 2012 года 'World Citizen'. Официальный сайт:http://www.steveolivermusic.com/
#777 Original Release: 1999 Native Language (USA) (August 13, 1999) Audio CD Release: 1999 Native Language (USA) Total Playtime: 00:44:25 01. [05:26] West End 02. [05:24] Highway One 03. [04:13] First View 04. [04:13] Midnight at the Oasis 05. [04:59] I Know 06. [04:12] One Wish 07. [04:01] Happy Feet 08. [04:24] East Wind 09. [04:13] Sunrise Celebration 10. [03:15] We Will Be
Guest Artists: - Steve Reid, Paul Taylor, Jeff Kashiwa, Kim Stone Credits: - Produced by Steve Oliver - Co-Produced by Steve Reid and Rob Mullins Album Review Acoustic guitarist Steve Oliver knows another can't-miss smooth jazz secret: if you want to create a killer debut, work with a slew of past and present Rippingtons. First View reveals a strong melodic player and composer equally comfortable on sweet little gems like "I Know" and the slamming razor sharp funk of "Happy Feet"; Oliver was able to bring a fresh new hip-hop feel to the silly standard "Midnight at the Oasis." Another trademark is his remarkable soprano-voiced scatting ability, which he weaves seamlessly into his guitar lines. Still, it's got to be a secure feeling having percussionist Steve Reid, saxmen Paul Taylor and Jeff Kashiwa, keyboardist Dave Kochanski and bassist Kim Stone helping out. The Taylor driven bridge on "Happy Feet" thrusts along like a classic Rippingtons' riff. The one area of departure from that Rippingtons' feel which Oliver could feel free to explore more (lest he always be compared to Russ Freeman) appears on "East Wind," which finds him right at home exploring more hard-edged blues flavors. Even if his basic acoustic sound is of the cool and balmy variety, he likes to surround it with hard-hitting grooves at times; "Happy Feet"'s foundation, laid down by Stone and aggressive drummer Dave Hooper, provides the perfect balance for Oliver's lighter touch.
#777 Original Release: 2002 Native Language (USA) Audio CD Release: 2002 Native Language (USA) Total Playtime: 00:50:14 01. [03:49] High Noon 02. [03:58] Positive Energy 03. [04:51] Right Direction 04. [04:53] Ocean Blue 05. [03:55] Festevo 06. [04:42] Show You Love 07. [04:13] Day's End 08. [04:14] Horizon 09. [04:31] Mr. Hipster 10. [04:28] Come on Home 11. [01:51] Horizon (Reprise) 12. [04:43] Show You Love (Instrumental) [bonus]
Guest Artists: - Tom Schuman, Jeff Kashiwa, Brian Bromberg, Steve Reid, Tony Guerrero Credits: - Produced by Steve Oliver Album Review Contemporary jazz guitarist and vocalist Steve Oliver offers something everyone will enjoy on his sophomore release as a leader, titled Positive Energy. The recording reflects Oliver's smooth, upbeat, joyous spirit through dynamic vocals and instrumentals on 12 brand-new originals. Working with Steve Oliver are such prominent contemporary jazz favorites as his labelmate, Jeff Kashiwa, on saxophone and Spyro Gyra keyboardist Tom Schuman alongside the multi-talented bassists Brian Bromberg and Larry Antonino. The recording opens with the radio-friendly "High Noon," the first single to be released from the CD. The song combines the freshest licks from Latin funk and the smoothest grooves from smooth jazz in an energetic presentation with a contemporary flair. Oliver's vocals set the song apart from the instrumentals on the set and give his listeners more than enough room to enjoy the "positive energy" emanating from his playing style. On the title track, Steve Reid adds his mighty percussion to the mix and not only provides an extra layer of rhythmic fuel, but inspires Oliver's excellent guitar playing to another level of performance. Oliver's ability to tell a story is quite evident on the vocal version of "Show You Love." This song has the potential to cross over to the R&B genre due to its funky backbeat and danceability and is reprised as an instrumental, with Brandon Fields' smooth tenor sax as the lead voice, to close the set. Positive Energy has no problem meeting the standards set by Oliver's 1999 debut, First View, and should garner additional smooth jazz and groove fans for Oliver. In the making for nearly three years, the new musical dimensions added by the guest stars, the romantic and sometimes-funky celebratory vibe, and Oliver's excellent musicality make Positive Energy another great opportunity to hear what Steve Oliver is all about.
#777 Original Release: 2004 SOM Entertainment (USA) (August 24, 2004) Audio CD Release: 2004 SOM Entertainment (USA) Total Playtime: 00:51:24 01. [05:02] Magic World 02. [04:25] Wings of Spring 03. [04:03] You Rescued Me 04. [03:55] Chips and Salsa 05. [04:12] She's Got the Way-O 06. [04:07] Oh Yeah 07. [04:32] Let It Go 08. [04:51] 3-D 'Third Dimension' 09. [03:33] Funhouse 10. [03:51] In the Shade of Cool 11. [04:57] Imagine 12. [03:52] See You Soon
Guest Artists: - Tom Schuman, Eric Marienthal, Harvey Mason Credits: - Produced by Tom Schuman and Steve Oliver Editorial Reviews With two simple and inspiring words, Steve Oliver perfectly captured the brilliantly sunny, joyfully optimistic vibe of his music and life with the title of his 2002 breakthrough release Positive Energy. Establishing the smooth, funky and ultra-soulful guitarist and vocalist (and, to his fans delight, a human drum machine and percussion choir) as a bona fide smooth jazz star, the album hit the Billboard Top 20 on the strength of the #3 radio single High Noon (one of the most played songs of the year), earned him Smooth Jazz Awards nominations for Best New Artist and Best Guitar Player, and kept him close to his pace of 200 live gigs a year. Look for the accolades, airplay and a spirited blend of deep musicality and fun to continue as Oliver enters an exciting new dimension on his appropriately titled third album, 3-D. As with Positive Energy and my debut album First View (1999), my titles always reflect the vibe of the music and where I am in my career and my life, he says. Calling it 3-D reminds listeners that it s my third disc and it s very three dimensional musically, rhythmically and harmonically. I m always incorporating new sonic ideas and seeing how I can explore more exotic styles while keeping my core sound.
#777 Original Release: 2006 (USA) (March 21, 2006) Audio CD Release: 2006 (Russia) Total Playtime: 00:50:02 01. [04:59] Feeling Good 02. [04:21] Tradewinds 03. [04:37] For What It's Worth 04. [04:04] Good to Go 05. [05:34] Shadow of the Moon 06. [03:50] Cool 07. [04:20] Bend or Break 08. [05:25] Across the Water 09. [03:57] Reach the Sky 10. [04:50] Shine 11. [03:59] Radiant Dreams
Guest Artists: - Michael Paulo, Gerald Veasley, Steve Madaio, Tom Schuman Credits: - Produced by Steve Oliver, Michael Broening and Tom Schuman Editorial Reviews A single adjective perfectly describes the powerful synergy Steve Oliver and his audiences have shared since the he first energized the contemporary jazz scene in 1999 with his hit debut First View Radiant, a word which beautifully defines the collection s uplifting spirit and celebration of music and life. With his fascinating mix of melodic guitar, driving grooves, soulful singing and infectious, seemingly extraterrestrial talents as a human drum and vocal soundscape master, Oliver while averaging from 150-200 live gigs a year throughout the U.S.--has kept the optimistic vibes rolling (and the rhythmic diversity flowing) with Positive Energy (2002) and his 2004 3-D and their radio hits High Noon and Chips and Salsa. While his previous recordings included numerous tracks featuring big productions and all-star guest artists like Harvey Mason and Eric Marienthal (who both guested on 3-D), he committed this time to a slightly scaled back approach that focuses more intimately on his guitar and voice which, his thousands of fans across the globe will tell you, has the power to create a multi-layered orchestra all its own.
#777 Original Release: 2006 Koch Records (USA) (October 3, 2006) Audio CD Release: 2006 Koch Records [KOC-CD-9986] Total Playtime: 00:40:48 01. [03:42] Carol of the Bells 02. [04:34] Silent Night 03. [04:45] Deck the Halls / Angels We Have Heard on High 04. [03:00] Joy to the World 05. [04:37] White Christmas 06. [03:05] Cyrstals in the Snow 07. [05:09] The Christmas Song 08. [03:52] Little Drummer Boy 09. [04:51] God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen 10. [03:13] Watching The Snowfall
Cast: - Steve Oliver - vocals, guitar, keyboards, programming - Will Donato - flute, saxophone - Tony Windle - piano - K.T. Tyler - bass instrument Guest Artists: - Will Donato, Tony Windle, KT Tyler Credits: - Produced by Steve Oliver Review by Jonathan Widran One of smooth jazz's most inventive and melodic guitarists and vocalists, the always engaging Steve Oliver has come up with 2006's smooth jazz holiday disc to beat with this winsome effort, Snowfall He succeeds brilliantly simply by making sure his arrangements of these oft-heard songs capture the different elements of his eclectic artistry. "Carol of the Bells" is both dramatic and intimate, a sweet exploration of his joyful acoustic guitar approach. "Silent Night" has a cool underlying machine-generated percussion bed and a soulful lead vocal, while the medley "Deck the Halls/Angels We Have Heard on High" is lively, danceable and a perfect blend of Oliver's wordless vocal magic, acoustic tenderness, and Latin sensibilities. "White Christmas," on the other hand, is served by his subtle electric guitar. Oliver is one of his genre's best songwriters, always ready with a solid hook radio can't resist; "Crystals in the Snow" displays the kind of drama he can create with simple soundscaping and a lead acoustic line, while "Watching the Snowfall" is a typically heartfelt vocal. Album artwork is somewhat secondary these days due to smaller formats and digital downloading, but artist Bettie Miner's stunning impressionistic cover and insert painting is beautiful and worth owning.
#777 Original Release: 2008 Nu Groove Records (USA) (June 24, 2008) Audio CD Release: 2008 Nu Groove Records [B00197U0P8] Total Playtime: 01:12:46 01. [06:14] Magic World 02. [05:08] First View 03. [02:16] Guitar Demonstration 04. [06:36] I Know 05. [04:17] Chips and Salsa 06. [04:53] Sojourn 07. [05:25] Fearless 08. [03:43] Show You Love 09. [04:28] Wings of Spring 10. [04:39] Bend or Break 11. [05:23] High Noon 12. [05:34] Feeling Good 13. [06:10] Radiant Dreams 14. [04:16] This Fire 15. [03:39] On the Upside
Album Review Cynics who don't get smooth jazz — and wonder why thousands of passionate genre fans spend their hard-earned money every year on the genre's many festivals and cruises — just listen to the radio too much. No matter how catchy the songs are, the airwaves just don't capture the potential magic and fire of a live performance. That goes for most of the format's big artists, but few have been as compelling on-stage as the multi-talented Steve Oliver, whose soulful vocals and snappy guitar lines are just the beginning of what is essentially a one-man orchestra capable of numerous sonic delights; these include wild and crazy vocal percussion, breezy wordless vocal joys, and — as evidenced by the "Guitar Demonstration" of this exciting live CD/DVD package — a synth guitar that can simulate everything from a grand piano to bass, flute, and orchestrated strings.
#777 Original Release: 2010 SOM Entertainment, LLC (USA) (March 30, 2010) Audio CD Release: 2010 SOM Entertainment, LLC [#22616-SO] Total Playtime: 00:48:10 01. [03:50] Fun in the Sun 02. [04:12] Global Kiss 03. [04:21] Long Road 04. [03:51] Barcelo 05. [04:43] Life Goes On 06. [04:49] Ba Aye 07. [04:35] Sunlight Within 08. [04:18] Fearless 09. [01:02] Another Place (Interlude) 10. [04:09] True Vision 11. [04:17] Take Me Away (Distant Shore) 12. [03:57] Angel Amore
Cast: - Guitar – Steve Oliver - Bass – Eddie Riddick (tracks 10), KT Tyler (tracks 2), Larry Antonino (tracks 3,4,11), Mel Brown (tracks 1,5), Rochon Westmoreland (tracks 6,7), Steve Oliver (tracks 8) - Drums – Bonny B. (tracks 4,5,6,7,10), Humberto Vela (tracks 1,11,10) - Keyboards – Alan Hewitt (tracks 8), Nate Harasim (tracks 1,3), Tom Schuman (tracks 5,6,7) - Keyboards [Additional] – Tom Schuman (tracks 4) - Keyboards, Piano – Bob Baldwin (tracks 10) - Percussion – Humberto Vela (tracks 2,4,5,6,7,11,12) - Piano – Tom Schuman (tracks 6,7) - Saxophone – Darren Rahn (tracks 1), Will Donato (tracks 3,4,6) - Violin – Antonio Pontarelli (tracks 2) - Vocals – Steve Oliver (4) (tracks 1,2,4,6,7,8,10,11) Guest Artists: - Larry Antonino, Bonny B., Bob Baldwin, Mel Brown, Will Donato, Nate Harasim, Alan Hewitt, Steve Madaio, Marion Meadows, Antonio Pontarelli, Darren Rahn, Eddie Reddick, Tom Schuman, Humberto Vela, Rochon Westmoreland Credits: - Produced by Steve Oliver, Tom Schuman (tracks 5,6,7) and Nate Harasim (tracks 1,3) - All songs written by Steve Oliver - Recorded By – Darren Rahn, Nate Harasim, Steve Oliver, Tom Schuman Editorial Reviews More than a decade ago, guitarist and vocalist Steve Oliver burst onto the contemporary jazz scene with a sound so fresh, so positive, so bright, that he immediately became a favorite on radio stations with songs like West End and Highway One. The Weather Channel loved his music so much it put Right Direction into heavy rotation during its local weather breaks. Smooth Jazz News magazine named Oliver its Debut Artist of the Year. Now, after four studio CDs, a Christmas project and a CD that captured his infectious live-on-stage energy, Oliver on March 30 returns with Global Kiss on SOM Entertainment. As the title makes clear, Global Kiss expands Oliver s repertoire with its world-music energy while retaining the lyrical melodies and song hooks that have made him a fan favorite. 12 all-new original songs, all written by Oliver
#777 Original Release: 2012 SOM Entertainment, LLC (USA) (May 1, 2012) Audio CD Release: 2012 SOM Entertainment, LLC Total Playtime: 00:51:17 01. [03:31] Watching the World 02. [03:35] Fiesta 03. [04:34] World Citizen 04. [04:45] How Will You Know 05. [03:51] Up Front 06. [05:02] Design 07. [04:04] New Possibilities 08. [03:22] One Big Smile 09. [05:30] Pure Spirit 10. [04:11] Time Never Goes Away 11. [04:32] Desert Traveler 12. [04:15] Wide Open View
Guest Artists: - Billy Sherwood (YES), Paul Taylor, Alan Hewitt (Moody Blues), Tom Schuman (Spyro Gyra), Will Donato, Andrew Neu, Gabriel Mark Hasselbach, Eddie Reddick Credits: - Produced by Steve Oliver - All songs written by Steve Oliver Review by Steve Oliver blew a passionate Global Kiss to fans everywhere on his 2010 album release, scoring two number 1 hits (Global Kiss and Fun In The Sun) on the Billboard chart. Further defining his unique role as a musical World Citizen. On his latest collection, the dynamic guitarist and vocalist keeps the universal spirit alive. On World Citizen, Oliver creates an amazing array of sounds with his guitar, guitar synth and voice (singing three lead vocals and many wordless passages), and introduces his skills on the violin on Fiesta. He invites along several of the key musicians who made Global Kiss an invigorating triumph, including longtime collaborator, keyboardist Tom Schuman, and Trinidad born drummer/percussionist Bonny B (both from Spyro Gyra). Also making notable appearances are saxophonists Paul Taylor, Andrew Neu and Will Donato. Bassists Eddie Reddick, Donald Philips, KT Tyler and Billy Sherwood (from the legendary band Yes); and Moody Blues keyboardist Alan Hewitt on the Hammond B-3 organ on the funky and bluesy, brass splashed opening track Watching The World, which is the album s first single. No Oliver recording would be complete without a batch of high energy tunes showcasing his infectious, husky lead vocals, which he delivers on World Citizen via How Will
#777 Original Release: 2014 SOM Entertainment, LLC (USA) Audio CD Release: 2014 SOM Entertainment, LLC Total Playtime: 01:04:29 01. [03:52] High Noon 02. [03:51] Fun in the Sun 03. [03:56] Chips and Salsa 04. [04:09] Calling You [new song 2014] 05. [05:13] I Know [new recording] 06. [04:12] Global Kiss 07. [04:39] West End [new recording] 08. [04:21] Tradewinds 09. [03:32] Watching the World 10. [04:22] Hello Mornin' [new song 2014] 11. [04:18] Fearless 12. [04:35] World Citizen 13. [04:58] Feeling Good 14. [03:59] Positive Energy 15. [04:25] Wings of Spring
Credits: - Produced by Steve Oliver - All songs written by Steve Oliver
#777 Original Release: 2016 SOM Entertainment, LLC (USA) Audio CD Release: 2016 SOM Entertainment, LLC Total Playtime: 00:47:37 01. [03:33] Why 02. [04:26] Pictures and Frames 03. [03:39] Instant Gratification 04. [05:51] Waltz to You 05. [03:59] A Piece of Me 06. [03:49] We Are 07. [04:05] Last Night 08. [03:03] Long Time Comin' 09. [05:54] Gave Me an Offer 10. [05:06] Forever and a Day 11. [04:07] Why [bonus track]
Steve Oliver (Стив Оливер) – гитарист и вокалист из Калифорнии. Пишет и исполняет музыку в стилях Jazz, Pop, Latin и World Music. Оливер вырос в городке Walnut Creek (Калифорния) в окрестностях Сан-Франциско. Начал играть в школьных группах, исполняющих прогрессивный рок. Под влиянием групп 'Yes' и 'Genesis' создает прог-рок группу 'Fragile Glass', которая выпустила единственный альбом 'Farewell Father Analogue'. После распада группы Стив в качестве гитариста и вокалиста принимал участие в составе многих коллективов, выступал на сценах центральной Калифорнии самостоятельно как 'человек-оркестр' и дуэтом со скрипачом Джимом Харли (Jim Hurley). В качестве приглашенного гитариста Оливер играл со многими исполнителями и коллективами (Rick Braun, Larry Carlton, Gato Barbieri, 'The Neville Brothers'), однако возможность отличится у него выпала с группой Стива Райда (Steve Reid), в прошлом перкуссиониста группы 'The Rippingtons'. Однажды в 1996 году Райд обратился к Оливеру с просьбой принять участие 'на разогреве' в концерте своей группы. Оливер выступил с сольным выступлением и Райд был оказался под сильным впечатлением его игрой и вокалом. Следует отметить, что Оливер являлся уроженцем Калифорнии и придерживался непринужденной манер исполнения. Оливер пришел к вокалу не через King Pleasure, Lambert или Hendricks & Ross, а через работы Bobby McFerrin, Pat Metheny, Richard Bona и David Blamire, которые также пели под соло-гитару. Будучи поклонником естественного звучания Metheny, Райд пригласил Оливера в свой новый проект 'Bamboo Forest'. В данном составе Оливер стал основным вокалистом и гитаристом. Многие произведения в первых двух альбомах группы написаны именно Оливером и Райдом. Последний убедил Оливера активизировать сольную карьеру, помог юному гитаристу выпустить собственный альбом. Дебют Оливера в стиле Smooth Jazz состоялся в 1999 году с альбомом 'First View', выпущенным на лейбле 'Night Vision'. Альбом получил много положительных отзывов музыкальных критиков.Такие произведения с него, как 'Highway One', 'First View' и 'Midnight at the Oasis' попали в активную ротацию на радио по всей стране. Запись получила большое количество положительных рецензий, попала в первые десятки хит-парадов. Оливер удостоился премии лучшего дебюта года (Debut Artist of the Year) от престижного издания 'Smooth Jazz News'. Оливер продолжал играть с группой Стива Райда до 2002 года. Тогда же на лейбле 'Native Language'он выпускает свой второй альбом 'Positive Energy'. Пластинка стала не менее успешной, не в последнюю очередь благодаря синглу 'High Noon'. Альбом вошёл в горячую двадцатку списка лучших альбомов по версии Billboard и стала номером третьим в чарте синглов жанра smooth-jazz. Композиция 'High Noon' стала одной из стилеобразующих для огромного количества смут-джазовых радиостанций и находится в горячей ротации в эфире США, Канады и Европы. Клавишник группы 'Spyro Gyra' Tom Schuman выступил в роли сопродюсера третьего альбома Оливера '3-D', выпущенного компанией 'Koch' в 2004 году. В 2010 году Оливер выпустил альбом 'Global Kiss', два трека из которого ('Global Kiss' и 'Fun in the Sun') заняли первые строчки Billboard Сhart. Не менее ярким стал альбом 2012 года 'World Citizen' - Оливер создает удивительное произведение, в котором органично звучит его гитара, гитарный синтезатор и голос (сам Оливер поет три лидер-вокала). Завершает альбом волшебная игра скрипки в композиции 'Fiesta'.
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