{"product_id":"l-a-jazz-syndicate-l-a-jazz-syndicate","title":"L.A. Jazz Syndicate: L.A. Jazz Syndicate","description":"L.A. Jazz Syndicate Self-Titled MUSIC AUDIO CD smooth funk R\u0026amp;B 1997 Ichiban Brio \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Ichiban International \/ Brio Records \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 1997 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eL.A. Jazz Syndicate: L.A. Jazz Syndicate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eL.A. Jazz Syndicate: L.A. Jazz Syndicate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eIchiban International \/ Brio Records\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e1997\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003eD2 24917-2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eJazz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eSmooth Jazz, Contemporary Jazz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eL.A. Jazz Syndicate is a Los Angeles-based collective of seasoned jazz and session musicians assembled to deliver polished, groove-driven contemporary jazz. The ensemble features notable players and studio veterans listed on the back cover including Dean James, Michael Whittaker, Ricky Lawson, Paul Jackson Jr., Jerry Peters, Andrew Gouche, Herman Jackson, Rick Zunigar, Lynne Fiddmont-Linsey and Eddie Miller. Their sound blends melodic saxophone leads, tight horn arrangements and R\u0026amp;B-inflected rhythm sections, reflecting the West Coast smooth jazz tradition while retaining soulful, improvisational touches. The group aims to bridge radio-friendly smooth jazz with authentic musicianship suitable for both casual listeners and dedicated jazz fans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis self-titled release showcases original compositions and arrangements that emphasize sleek production and strong rhythmic grooves. The album highlights a mix of upbeat instrumentals and mellow ballads, with standout pieces such as \"Feels Good To Be Loved Again\", \"Palm Springs\", \"Love Season\" and \"The Syndicate Strut\" illustrating the band’s range. Liner notes credit multiple co-production contributions, and the recordings present the Syndicate at the intersection of contemporary jazz, R\u0026amp;B and funk. Personnel and production credits on the back cover underline the collaborative nature of the project.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePersonnel: Dean James; Michael Whittaker; Ricky Lawson; Paul Jackson Jr.; Jerry Peters; Andrew Gouche; Herman Jackson; Rick Zunigar; Lynne Fiddmont-Linsey; Eddie Miller.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll songs produced by Brian Peters and Joe Wood (as printed on the back cover). The masters of R\u0026amp;B music phrasing appears in the credits. Track 5 was co-produced by Lynne Fiddmont-Linsey; track 5 produced by Eddie Miller for Killer Miller Music; track 7 co-produced by Dean James. Liner credits and production notes are printed on the back cover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1\u003cbr\u003eFEELS GOOD TO BE LOVED AGAIN\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2\u003cbr\u003eANOTHER PLACE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3\u003cbr\u003ePALM SPRINGS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4\u003cbr\u003eLOVE SEASON\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5\u003cbr\u003ePRIVATE PARADISE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6\u003cbr\u003eAND I GAVE MY LOVE TO YOU\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7\u003cbr\u003eSUNSET DRIVE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8\u003cbr\u003eSHOOP\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9\u003cbr\u003eTHE SYNDICATE STRUT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ichiban International \/ Brio Records","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":51778658238742,"sku":"136090","price":5.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/20260827200319111f8929d7a41d.jpg?v=1787886307","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/l-a-jazz-syndicate-l-a-jazz-syndicate","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}