Immerse yourself in the sonic world of contemporary keyboardist Mike Di Lorenzo. Alongside vocal powerhouses Anna Moore, Sonna Rele, and Denise Stewart, they're bringing a whole new vibe to the music scene. Get ready to experience a fusion of contemporary R&B and smooth jazz like never before with their latest project, "Play It Cool". Feel the music as these artists weave together a tapestry of sound that is both soothing and energizing. "Play It Cool" isn't just an album, it's a journey. A journey through the creative minds of these talented artists, where every note played, every word sung, is a testament to their passion for music. So, whether you're a seasoned jazz aficionado or a casual music listener, "Play It Cool" is sure to captivate your senses and leave you wanting more. Dive in, and let the music take you away.
Coming
September 8th
on all streaming platforms
NEW ALBUM RELEASE
AVAILABLE ON ALL PLATFORMS
JUNE 2ND
"PLAY IT COOL"
VOCALS:
ANNA MOORE
SONNA RELE
DENISE STEWART
FRANK ELMO - TENOR SAX
ILAJHI HAMPDEN - DRUMS
ADDITIONAL GUEST APPEARANCES:
VINNIE CUTRO - TRUMPET
VINCENT BATES - BACKGROUND VOCALS
MIKE DI LORENZO - PIANO, KEYBOARDS, PRODUCTION
“PLAY IT COOL” ADDS FRESH CONTEMPORARY INSTRUMENTAL TRACKS TO THE MIX ALONG WITH SOULFUL R&B VOCAL PERFORMANCES FROM ANNA MOORE’S SOOTHING “SADE” LIKE TEXTURES TO DENISE STEWART’S POWERFUL SOUL COVERS INCLUDING A GREAT TAKE ON A TOWER OF POWER CLASSIC TO HEARING SONNA RELE’S MESMERIZING VOCAL ABILITIES ON FULL DISPLAY.
With Joel Kibble of Take 6 and Jonathan Butler
on the 2023 Smooth Jazz Cruise
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MIKE DI LORENZO whose works crosses genres, knows exactly what it takes to escape the trappings of smooth jazz. Of course it doesn't work without a few fine songs (a balanced mix of industry classics and a few examples from their own pen), a solid band whose members are also happy to contribute their solo skills and (very important!) a hand-picked selection of top-class songs with outstanding voices that are absolutely essential for sustainable success.
Taster Di Lorenzo did a great job in all departments. Create songs with character, start playing side-man and with Anna Moore, Sonna Rele and Denise Stewart an impeccable trio of vocalists whose class elegantly goes along with such beautiful emotions and expressions.
Jörg Schmitt
Sonic Soul
SmoothJazzGlobal
Week of June 12, 2023
✨🎶 New York Keyboardist and Composer @mikedilorenzomusic is feeling all the listener love this week for his brand new project PLAY IT COOL, with “Holding All My Love” featuring Anna Moore taking the #1 spot and “Side Stepping” voted to #4 on the TOP 50 Listener Countdown.
SmoothJazzGlobal
Week of June 5, 2023
✨🎶 Versatile Keyboardist and Composer @mikedilorenzomusic is feeling all the listener love this week for his brand new project PLAY IT COOL, with his lead single “Side Stepping” voted all the way to #1, followed by “Holding All My Love” featuring Anna Moore taking the #3 spot on the TOP 50 Listener Countdown! Vote for your favorite!
Mike’s most recent 2022 album “What We Need” also featured contemporary R&B artist Anna Moore, whose sultry vocal styling can be heard on the title track and other songs along with world-class pop singer and media sensation Sonna Rele, Multi-Grammy Award-winning artist Joel Kibble of the vocal group Take 6 along with exceptional contributions from vocalists Denise Stewart, CaiNo with Frank Elmo on saxophone. The album has consistently placed up to 4 tracks in the top ten Smooth Jazz Global Listener Countdown (the world's only smooth jazz singles chart decided by listeners) including the title track sitting at #1 for 3 consecutive weeks.
Quotes:
"The end result is a truly gratifying listening experience that not only highlights Mike’s skills in composing superb, mood-inducing music but showcases a few voices in the adult contemporary R&B, jazz, soul and pop worlds well-deserving of greater attention."
"As a whole, this was a highly enjoyable jazz/R&B/soul album with versatile, textured production from Mike Di Lorenzo and fantastic lyrical and vocal contributions from his guests."
"An absolute must-hear, timeless yet aptly suited to the summer season of 2022 for its professionalism and passion so impressively intertwined."
Mike's fist cd "Urbanized" debuted in 2006 was very well received in the smooth jazz market and featured on CD101.9 NY and later on syndication across the country. Many selections were heard on the 2-time Emmy Awarded Daytime Reality Show "Starting Over". 2011 featured Mike's 2nd cd "Bring It Back" which aired internationally and climbed up JazzWeek's Smooth Album Chart at #12 and Smooth Jazz Singles Chart at #9 with his version of "Can't Hide Love".
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"Lose Control" with SONNA RELE
2nd single release, upcoming album June 2nd
“Lose Control” is the second single release from Mike Di Lorenzo’s highly anticipated album, “Play It Cool.” This track features the exceptional vocal talents of Sonna Rele, a world-class vocalist who adds an extra layer of depth and emotion to the composition.
We had a sneak peak of the song and can ensure the incredible quality of it!
We know Mike Di Lorenzo’s music catalogue has always captivated us with it's infectious emotion and energy. The production quality is always top-notch, confirming the talent of this NY-based keyboardist/producer showcasing his expertise in creating a polished and immersive sonic experience.
Now, “Loose Control” which brings something new and fresh to the table, is clearly a masterpiece.
Like in previous collaborations between both artists, Sonna Rele’s vocals always soar effortlessly throughout the track, delivering a powerful and soulful performance. Her voice blends seamlessly with the instrumentation, creating a harmonious balance. The lyrics of “Lose Control” add a relatable and emotional dimension to the song while helping Sonna’s skills shine.
“Lose Control” is a captivating collaboration that showcases the talents of both Mike Di Lorenzo and Sonna Rele. With its wonderful energy, impressive vocals, and polished production, this single sets high expectations for Mike Di Lorenzo’s upcoming album,
“Play It Cool.”
"Lose Control" with SONNA RELE
single release date 5/19/23
“Lose Control” is the second single release from Mike Di Lorenzo’s highly anticipated album, “Play It Cool.” This track features the exceptional vocal talents of Sonna Rele, a world-class vocalist who adds an extra layer of depth and emotion to the composition.
We had a sneak peak of the song and can ensure the incredible quality of it!
We know Mike Di Lorenzo’s music catalogue has always captivated us with it's infectious emotion and energy. The production quality is always top-notch, confirming the talent of this NY-based keyboardist/producer showcasing his expertise in creating a polished and immersive sonic experience.
Now, “Loose Control” which brings something new and fresh to the table, is clearly a masterpiece.
Like in previous collaborations between both artists, Sonna Rele’s vocals always soar effortlessly throughout the track, delivering a powerful and soulful performance. Her voice blends seamlessly with the instrumentation, creating a harmonious balance. The lyrics of “Lose Control” add a relatable and emotional dimension to the song while helping Sonna’s skills shine.
“Lose Control” is a captivating collaboration that showcases the talents of both Mike Di Lorenzo and Sonna Rele. With its wonderful energy, impressive vocals, and polished production, this single sets high expectations for Mike Di Lorenzo’s upcoming album, “Play It Cool.”
Holding All My Love (Mike Di Lorenzo feat Anna Moore) (1)
GROOVE BACK TO THE 90S WITH MIKE DI LORENZO’S RNB HIT, HOLDING ALL MY LOVE, FT. ANNA MOORE
By fusing 90s RnB with his signature jazz soul textures, producer Mike Di Lorenzo and vocalist, Anna Moore created a sonic nostalgia atom bomb which ignited through the contemporary bold stylings with their latest single, Holding All My Love.
With the hooks sharpened by the pop elements and the grooves riding through the dance licks, few tracks are as efficacious in their ability to make you move and feel in the same funk-dripping breath. The instrumentals are just as passion-slicked as the vocal lines that wrap around the lyrics, which prove that instant gratification can never match the real thing.
After the success of his charting 2022 album, What We Need, which also featured the resolvingly impassioned vocal lines from Anna Moore, Mike Di Lorenzo is right back in the Grammy-worthy groove with Holding All My love.
Holding All My Love will officially release on March 24th. Hear it on SoundCloud.
Review by Amelia Vandergast
A&R Factory
Quotes:
"Even on the producer's chair, keyboardist Mike Di Lorenzo shines as both a craftsman of sonically irresistible smooth jazz music and a curator of some of the genre's brightest stars on his latest album "What We Need"."
"Mike’s skills in composing superb, mood-inducing music but showcases a few voices in the adult contemporary R&B , jazz, soul and pop worlds well-deserving of greater attention."
Matthew Bailey - BBB Radio
"Mike Di Lorenzo has dropped a modern-day classic with “What We Need”. Adult Contemporary R&B albums, this vibrant and organic, are already hard to come by, in a somewhat sterile musical environment. To create, record and produce an album that contains such a high level of all-round artistry goes way beyond any expectations."
HIT-RADIO-MAGAZINE
Vocally blessed and at the highest possible level, every singer featured on this EP has categorically helped in elevating its natural brightness, appeal, and deeply human quality. Sublime performances all round, and brilliantly interesting arrangements that are equally faultless in musicianship and detail and changing states.
An absolute must-hear, timeless yet aptly suited to the summer season of 2022 for its professionalism and passion so impressively intertwined.
"Soothing and soulful vocals direct with an emotional intent and multiple layers of delicacy on Mike Di Lorenzo’s and Anna Moore’s uniquely written works, the self-aware soulful single What We Need will make you feel deeply attuned to the narrative of this track.
Beautifully crafted, with a beautifully flowy-form melody than most songs, fusing that soulful RnB meander with a more soulful comforting structure for something that essentially delivers the best of both worlds with “What We Need.”
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