AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2026 | 11 Advertisement: To inquire about placement, call 858-541-1919 or email smoothjazzads@aol.com. MICHAEL CATES •“VIBES” SINGLE (Sonic Redoubt Entertainment) Saxophonist Michael Cates’ latest release, “Vibes,” on Sonic Redoubt Entertainment, is available now on all streaming platforms. “Vibes” is that feeling you get sailing into the perfect sunset or reminiscing with old friends. It’s a song for everyone, every mood and every moment. AVAILABLE AT: www.amazon.com, https://music.apple.com and all digital service providers. WEBSITE: https://michaelcates.com ROB ZINN •“PILLOW TALK” FEATURING PAUL BROWN SINGLE (Rob Zinn Music) “Pillow Talk,” featuring Paul Brown, captures those quiet, intimate moments shared with the one you love. It's a musical expression of deep connection—when the world fades away and nothing else matters but the two of you. Free from distractions, worries and responsibilities, the song reflects the warmth, comfort and closeness of simply being together, enjoying a peaceful and heartfelt moment that speaks louder than words. AVAILABLE AT: iTunes, www.Amazon.com, www.spotify.com, www.Pandora.com, https://tidal.com, www.deezer.com and most digital platforms. WEBSITE: www.robzinn.com LEMEK •BOUNDLESS (trippin’ N Rhythm Records) ”As a musician and a music lover, I don’t want to be locked into one thing. I have a wide taste in music, and I have always enjoyed exploring new sonic possibilities. Boundless is the culmination of all of my musical tastes and styles. It’s got funk, pop and soulful R&B vibes mixed in with a tasteful contemporary jazz sound.” LEMEK will be hosting the Boundless Anniversary Party show on Aug. 24 at Spaghettini in Seal Beach, California. “I think that listeners will enjoy what Boundless has to o er!” — LEMEK AVAILABLE AT: iTunes, www.Amazon.com, https://cdbaby.com, www.lemekyisraelmusic.com and most digital service providers WEBSITE: www.lemekmusic.com MISZ THE GROOVE PRODUCER •MR. JAMES (Solid Groove Recordings) Indulge in a sophisticated blend of smooth jazz and soulful piano grooves designed for your finest moments of downtime. Combining legendary sounds with cool, funky rhythms, this album delivers the ultimate soundtrack for relaxing, enjoying your favorite drink, or setting a quiet-time vibe. Let the grooves carry you away into pure relaxation. AVAILABLE AT: iTunes, www.amazon.com, www.grooveproducer.com WEBSITE: www.grooveproducer.com BLAKE AARON •“ENDLESS WEEKEND” SINGLE (Innervision Records) Called “a genius on guitar” by the Los Angeles Times, with “Endless Weekend,” Blake Aaron turns a cold February daydream into a sun-drenched, high-energy, passionate summer getaway. An instantly catchy contemporary jazz-R&B-pop instrumental filled with adventure, rhythm and endless possibility. Known for his nine Billboard No. 1 hits and soulful guitar-driven sound, Aaron delivers a lush, radio-ready dance groove that feels like a permanent vacation. AVAILABLE AT: iTunes, www.amazon.com, www.spotify.com, https://music.apple.com, https://sym.ffm.to/endlessweekend WEBSITE: www.blakeaaron.com
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