"The Duke of Water Street" genre: Smooth Jazz
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	The latest release from contemporary jazz saxophonist John Vaillancourt is a tasteful mix of acoustic and electronic elements. Strong melodies, adventurous harmonic twists, and exciting rhythmic variations abound. For the listener who finds today’s contemporary jazz to be a little too "smooth", this CD provides a myriad of wonderful bumps in the road.
	CD: Acoustic Horizons   Label: Magic Carpet
	Story Behind the Song Schooled in jazz and classical traditions, Vaillancourt employs diverse composition techniques and skilled improvisations to create music that is sophisticated yet completely accessible. His style is influenced by rock, funk, pop, and folk, and his personal voice is always evident whether it be on sax, flute, clarinet, or electronic instruments. His unique combination of acoustic and electronic sounds puts him at the forefront of today's contemporary jazz scene.

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