Josef Melin Prepare for Y2K (Zink Music) Release date: 2011-02-02 Hailing from Sweden, Josef Melin is the brainchild of the band Smooth Reunion, they released their critical acclaimed full length debut "Cleaning Up the Business" in 2008. Now Josef is going solo, as a first taste we saw the release of the EP "Offshore Monsters" in November last year. Now, on February 2, 2011 it is time for his full length debut "Prepare for Y2K". This is an excellent mix of Pop, Jazz, Soul and a big portion of Steely Dan; well crafted, humoristic and performed with brilliance and charm! His melodies and twists and turns are flowing with ease and together with the smart and sometime humoristic lyrics we get a combination that is irresistible. All fans of Smooth Reunion will feel at home as the sound and feel-good vibe also is found on here, its just that, the songs on "Prepare for Y2K" is even better!

		Rolf Jardemark Sunset In Guitarland (ZMCD 012) Release date: 2010-11-26 Just in time for his fiftieth birthday and after a quarter of a century in the music business we see the return of Gothenburg based guitarist Rolf Jardemark. A triumphant return to the sound that characterized his 1989 debut album "Soft Landing" back in 1989. The new album "Sunset in Guitarland" is a greatly produced album of Westcoast and Smooth Jazz. By his side, Jardemark has some of the genres most legendary musicians! Like John JR Robinson, one of the best and busiest drummers of our time, also featured is bass player Ralph Humphreys who has played with everyone from Frank Zappa to Wayne Shorter. On here we also find Neil Stubenhaus on bass and phenomenal vocal contributions from both Bill Cantos and Michael Ruff! On here is also Per Lindvall on drums and Ulf Wakenius, who added some acoustic guitar. Bass player Lars Danielsson and keyboardist Dan Evmark, who both was part of the classic Swedish Westcoast band Rite On Time are also well represented. Sunset in Guitarland was produced by Peter Friestedt and recorded between 2006 and 2010 in Sweden, Los Angeles, Hawaii and Brazil.

		Josef Melin Offshore Monsters EP (ZMCD 011) Release date: 2010-11-26 Hailing from Sweden, Josef Melin is the brainchild of the band Smooth Reunion; they released their critical acclaimed full length debut "Cleaning Up the Business" in 2008. The EP "Offshore Monsters" is a first taste from his solo debut "Prepare for Y2K", to be released in January 2011. This is an excellent mix of Pop, Jazz, Soul with a big portion of Steely Dan; well crafted, humoristic and performed with brilliance and charm!The EP features two versions of the title track, a long cool version of "Let Me Know" and the non-album track "Wave to Friends and Family". Four songs in total and an absolute must for those who can't wait and indeed something extra for connoisseurs and collectors!

		Peter Friestedt LA Project (Expanded Edition) (ZMCD 009) Release date: 2010-05-21 Originally released in 2002 and recorded in Los Angeles and Stockholm and features lead vocals performances by Bill Cantos, Michael Ruff, Joseph Williams and Bill Champlin. Among the players we find legendary names, such as Russell Ferrante, Jimmy Haslip, Abraham Laboriel, Brandon Fields, Jeff Richman and Michael Shapiro. We have updated the booklet, adding lyrics and additional liner-notes from Bill Champlin, Bill Cantos, Michael Ruff and Peter himself, designed an overall more up to date look, still using the original cover picture! We also added four bonus tracks, a live version of “Peace Of Mind”, with Bill Cantos from 2004, a cool alternate version of “Livin’ in Your Eyes”, a tremendous instrumental version of “Take A Little Chance” and a never before released instrumental called “Cruisin”. 1. Livin’ In Your Eyes 2. Peace Of Mind 3. Only Prayer 4. Gotta Find It 5. Time To Play 6. All Alone 7. Take A Little Chance 8. Storyteller 9. Peace Of Mind II 10. Cruisin’ 11. Livin’ In Your Eyes (Alternate Version) 12. Peace Of Mind (Live Version) 13. Take A Little Chance (Instrumental version).

		Licence Högt Spel (ZMCD 010) Release date: 2010-05-21 This debut from Swedish band Licence was released back in 1981, originally on the Signatur label and up until now on LP only! The band toured a lot and released a total of two full length album and was hailed as Sweden’s answer to Airplay. The album is pure excellence and still holds up strong, the vinyl has been a much sought after item among the collectors. Rightly so though the album is tight, well written, performed and produced. We managed to track down the original master tapes, now all carefully remastered with an addition of two bonus tracks, both taken from their 1982 single only “Ännu En Natt/Out Of Control”. Even though all songs are in Swedish, except from one, this one is highly recommended to all fans of the classic sound of Westcoast. 1. Delade meningar 2. Högt spel 3. Över 4. Frågor 5. Helt nöjd 6. Ingen ände 7. Vänliga ord 8. Mänskligt värde 9. Funderingar 10. Du är hos mig 11. Ännu en natt (Bonus Track) 12. Out of Control (Bonus Track).

		Various Artists Fly Away - The songs of David Foster (ZMCD 008) Release date: 2009-04-01 Zink Music is proud to present an exclusive collaboration with the label Contante & Sonante for the album "Fly Away - the Songs of David Foster". The album is produced and arranged by Tomi Malm and the concept has been to bring new life to some of the brighter gems in Foster's immense catalogue, the album presents a spectacular cast of vocalists, including: Bill Champlin, Jeff Pescetto, Robbie Dupree, Bill LaBounty, Lisa Lovbrand, Joe Pizzulo, Bill Cantos, Cecily Gardner, Frank Adahl, Ole Borud, Arnold McCuller and the unforgettable Warren Wiebe. They are backed-up by an elite group of studio musicians, including David Foster himself, Jay Graydon, John Robinson, Peter Friestedt, Nathan East, Abraham Laboriel, Paul Jackson Jr, Michael Landau, Jeremy Lubbock, Rick Chudacoff, Ramon Stagnaro and Brandon Fields. This is an once-in-a-lifetime record that will not fail to live up to the expectations of the most demanding David Foster fans...

		Bill Champlin No Place Left To Fall (ZMCD 007) Release date: 2008-12-10 It is with great pride that Zink Music can present the European release of Chicago singer Bill Champlin?s new solo album - his first in thirteen years! The long anticipated new release from legendary singer songwriter Bill Champlin is here at last. ?No Place Left to Fall? features the smooth, thoughtful song-writing you?ve come to expect from Bill. Soul infused grooves and undeniable hooks pave the way from start to finish, and songs like the title track are a reminder of why Mr. Champlin has been in the game so long. Bill and his band are joined by some very special guests including Peter Cetera, Steve Lukather, Bruce Gaitsch and Michael English. This album will not disappoint! This special edition consist of 13 new songs with a total length of 68 minutes, featured is also a 70 minute DVD (region free) featuring a documentary of the recordings plus some extra cool stuff - all nicely packed in a slipcase.

		Smooth Reunion Cleaning Up The Business (ZMCD 006) Release date: 2008-10-31 Guitarist Josef Melin and drummer Samuel Andre met in 2006 at a school called ITM in Sweden. They soon discovered that they both liked really good music and that very Christmas, that depressingly grey Swedish Christmas, Smooth Reunion was born. They immediately started out writing and recording and it was not long until they presented their debut album ?Scandinavian Bus Mentality? in 2007. Hard at work ever since polishing new composition into perfection together with a wide range of musical friends, from the horn section to the amazing back up singers, everything is perfect without losing their humour. Many are those that have been taken by storm by these young guys and many more are about to be the same, a splendid piece of work all ten tracks through?

		JaR Scene 29 (ZMCD 005 ) Release date: 2008-10-31 Zink Music is more than proud to present a new album from two of the most legendary names on the Westcoast Music scene; October 31, 2008 sees the European release of the album ?Scene 29? from Jay Graydon (Airplay, Planet 3) and Randy Goodrum (Chicago, Steve Lukather), here working under the name JaR! The album ?Scene 29? is superbly crafted, loaded with original, sophisticated, catchy songs, with subtle harmonies and interesting melodic hooks. The musical concept is totally new, yet slightly familiar to anyone into the Steely Dan sound, as the songs build on a similar formula with complex jazz-influenced chord structures that are pleasant to the ear with unexpected musical twists, as well as apt, fun and innovative lyrics. Further, the groove is mature and as usual Jay Graydon plays his guitar with elegant and intelligent accuracy.

		Robbie Dupree Time And Tide (ZMCD 004) Release date: 2008-04-23 This is the brand new studio album from Westcoast legend Robbie Dupree and band, "Time and Tide? marks his ninth studio record. Robbie: ?The songs on Time and Tide are all very personal to me and they have been brought to life by my incredible band: David Sancious (Peter Gabriel, Sting), Larry Hoppen (Orleans), Leslie Smith (Bobby Caldwell, Sheryl Crow), Rick Chudacoff (Patti LaBelle, The Temptations) and Peter Bunetta (Peabo Bryson, Smokey Robinson). Together, we have been friends and music partners for more than 30 years. Five years ago we formed this band and began touring around the world. We created the foundation for our own sound. From the start, I knew that we would someday get to do a recording together. Time and Tide is the realization of that dream! I have never been more proud or pleased with the results of our efforts.?

		Peter Friestedt LA Project II (ZMCD 003) Release date: 2008-03-12 Peter Friestedt's latest album is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed album from five years ago. The new album features lead vocals from Joseph Williams, Bill Champlin, Randy Goodrum, Lou Pardini, Michael Ruff and Bill Cantos. Some of them also lend their help as featured musicians on the album, among the other musicians we also find Peter Friestedt (of-course) and friends like Abraham Laboriel, John ?JR? Robinson, Tris Imboden and Stefan Gunnarsson. The album is mixed by Ronny Lahti and mastered in HDCD-quality by Bj?rn Engelman at Cutting Room in Stockholm. The material on the album is very strong and Peter has amongst others co-written with Bill Champlin and Randy Goodrum. What makes this record irresistible is the combination of outstanding musical performances, state of the art song-writing and high quality production!

		Daniel Andersson Days in LA (ZMCD 002) Release date: 2008-03-12 Daniel Andersson is a new name on the Westcoast scene, but the music he represents is mature and true to the classic sound created in California in the late seventies and early eighties. Daniel has been playing music all his life, he started out by learning the guitar and singing has always been a natural thing for him. The interest for music has grown through out the years and the styles have varied, but some influences have always been there, stuff like Toto, Chicago and Airplay! In 2003 he got the opportunity to study in Los Angeles at MI, where he met and recorded with heroes Jason Scheff (Chicago) and Jimmy Haslip (Yellowjackets). Being in L.A. was a tremendous experience and he got the chance to meet with a lot of great players and producers, including the Airplay duo Jay Graydon and David Foster. Back in Sweden he decided to write and record his own songs in the same style as he grew up listening to.

		CC-Rock CC-Rock EP (ZMCD 001) Release date: 2007-05-25 We think that the easiest way to describe what CC-Rock is all about is ?Feel-Good Music?. The band wants their music to be like a powerful injection of pure melodic rock energy. That is why there are no ballads here - or any weak filler! We also think that the EP format is the best for a debut and for getting just the right dosage of melodic rock. The band have been working a lot for getting an intensive and full sound, working with some of the best men in the business. They have chosen and arranged the songs very thoroughly and we are all very proud of the final product. The Swedish band consists of the two guitarists Peter Lundin and Anssi Alataloand on the record they are accompanied by guitarist/song-writer Roger Ljunggren (T?Bell, Grand Illusion a.o.) and well renowned singer, song-writer and producer extraordinaire Patrik Tibell (T?Bell) as well as session drummer Marcus Nowak.

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