GROOVEXPRESS

GROOVEXPRESS

The 11 track Album ‘Amsterdaam’ is a superb collection of strong compositions by band leader Mykeljon. It’s a wonderful celebration of smoothjazz derived grooves that pack a real punch. The blistering musical performances take the listener on a journey from start to finish. The title track ‘Amsterdaam!’ was written in a café in the heart of the canals in Situ!

#1 on Billboard's Contemporary Jazz Albums Chart - "Amsterdaam"



 

GROOVEXPRESS - "We Wish you A Merry Christmas"

Jazz aficionados have made great headway in turning on listeners to challenging, cutting-edge jazz. Some tunes offer stronger impressions than others but even to more casual fans of the genre, a full blast of vintage instrumentation still offers that warm, nostalgic sound that feels lively.

Groovexpress, a collaborative music project, formed in 2010 by composer, arranger and producer, Mykeljon Winckel, know their music deserves and can net a wider audience than more traditional jazz records could reach. And they don’t want to wait for the holidays to find you. On their single “We wish you a merry Christmas,” Groovexpress plays loud and clear for everyone to hear and know what they are all about.

After all, the holidays only happen once a year and it would be a shame to miss out on the festivities and the merry that comes with it. Groovexpress make these connections primarily by serving a holiday tune that piques curiosity and draws in listeners for pure celebration of Christmas through jazz music.

Mykeljon leads a group of eight musicians playing multiple instruments such as saxophones, trumpets, bass, percussion, piano, guitars, drums and many more. That’s a large group, and the inclusion of some instruments especially on a two-minute song might lead you to think the arrangement is needlessly crowded or exotic, but Groovexpress certainly make the different parts fit smartly within a larger compositional whole.

Homes all over the world have started playing Christmas music earlier than ever before, even before Halloween, and you might decide to boycott these festive songs on sheer principle, but don’t fight it! Let yourself be filled by that holiday spirit especially when it comes in the form of jazz music. It’s complex, life-affirming music that’s both serious and playful, steeped in tradition yet as highly original and forward-thinking as anything you’re likely to hear this year.

What people are saying about Groovexpress:

“… upbeat, fun, sensual jazz with a retro spin that will inspire you to throw swanky parties and hand shake your martinis while playing ‘Ukrainian Doll’ as the soundtrack! […] A band of highly accomplished individuals with deep resumes… Groovexpress is the new face of Smooth Jazz!”
— Sandy Shore (President, SmoothJazz.com Global Radio)

“The cut is fantastic, with a clean, innovative sound that is so needed in the contemporary jazz realm these days. It certainly isn’t the same-old, same-old. ‘Ukrainian Doll’ stands out as an attractive and shining new piece of music.”
— Steve Hamilton (Owner, K-HIGH [KHIH-DB], Denver, CO)

“… one of the most interesting and entertaining smooth jazz albums you could ever hope to hear.”
— Heath Andrews (ReviewYou.com)

“Groovexpress is the real thing in jazz! They are true proponents, carrying on the tradition that jazz is to be performed and recorded with no overdubs. Just musicians speaking to other in the same moment, and that their playing together always makes a singular statement. Each and every member of Groovexpress is a consummate monster of a player, which is fully on display on their excellent new CD, LIVE AT GVR… the future of jazz looks very, very bright.
— Al Gomes (Co-founder, Big Noise)

“New Zealand’s best music export since Split Enz… How could any jazz music lover not get inspired after listening to Groovexpress? Just one listen to this very innovative jazz & soulful band will show you what it means to be recognised as the new beat of jazz music… LIVE AT GVR is one of the most brilliant “live albums” ever recorded & produced… anywhere!
— Paul Mac (Founder & Exective Producer, Phase Global Radio)

“If you love the taste of fine wine, you will love the taste of this timeless album by Groovexpress. The compositions, arrangements and performances by the band are flawless. The first single ‘Geraldine’ is a hit!”
— Mike Sutton (CEO/Producer The Sound of L.A. Records)

“Each and every member of Groovexpress is a consummate monster of a player, which is fully on display on this excellent new CD ‘Amsterdaam’. The future of jazz looks very, very bright”
— AL Gomes (Co-Founder, Big Noise)

“How could any jazz music lover not get inspired after listening to Groovexpress? Just one listen to this very innovative jazz & soulful band will show you what it means to be recognised as the new beat of jazz music… ‘Amsterdaam’ is one of the most brilliant albums ever recorded & produced… anywhere!”
— Paul Mac (Executive Producer/Founder, Phase Global Radio)

“Combining jazz, soul, funk and pop in a melodic, accessible fashion… a throwback to a time in which soul-jazz improvisers were making a concerted effort to reach young R&B fans.”
— Alex Henderson (Music Critic, Something Else Reviews)
GROOVEXPRESS RELEASES
"Before The Light" Contemplative Smooth Jazz ballad from the number one Billboard album “Amsterdam” by the band
Pre-Order May 31st
Release Date June 7th


The 11 track Album ‘Amsterdaam’ is a superb collection of strong compositions by band leader Mykeljon. It’s a wonderful celebration of smoothjazz derived grooves that pack a real punch. The blistering musical performances take the listener on a journey from start to finish. The title track ‘Amsterdaam!’ was written in a café in the heart of the canals in Situ!

FEATURED TRACK: "AMSTERDAAM"
The 11 track Album ‘Amsterdaam’ is a superb collection of strong compositions by band leader Mykeljon. It’s a wonderful celebration of smoothjazz derived grooves that pack a real punch. The blistering musical performances take the listener on a journey from start to finish. The title track ‘Amsterdaam!’ was written in a café in the heart of the canals in Situ!

FEATURED TRACK: "GERALDINE"
All aboard the Groovexpress… featuring a vintage vibe with original material that encompasses jazz, blues, funk and more on their latest release UKRAINIAN DOLL.

The internationally acclaimed band is based out of New Zealand and delivers upbeat, fun, sensual jazz with a retro spin that will inspire you to throw swanky parties and hand shake your martinis while playing UKRAINIAN DOLL as the soundtrack!

The album is receiving critical acclaim and airplay around the world. A band of highly accomplished individuals with deep resumes and guitarist/vocalist Mykeljon at the helm of this exciting ensemble, creating music that is ageless and timeless by combining genres with fresh flavors to attract music lovers worldwide! Groovexpress is the new face of Smooth Jazz!

FEATURED TRACK: "UKRANIAN DOLL"
Groovexpress is the real thing in jazz!

They are true proponents, carrying on the tradition that jazz is to be performed and recorded with no overdubs. Just musicians speaking to other in the same moment, and that their playing together always makes a singular statement. Each and every member of Groovexpress is a consummate monster of a player, which is fully on display on their excellent new CD, LIVE AT GVR…

The future of jazz looks very, very bright.
Groovexpress is a collaborative music project, formed in 2010 by composer, arranger and producer, Mykeljon Winckel. A group of players of a calibre found only in those at the top of their game, Groovexpress masterfully fuse elements from the ‘jazz standard’ days to the fresh melodic sounds in the smooth jazz format. Groovexpress has been compared with such masters as Earth Wind & Fire, Tower of Power and even that of the funk delicious grooves of James Brown.

Groovexpress manages to keep each album fresh with contemporary flavours, creating “upbeat, fun, sensual jazz” that is “ageless and timeless.
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