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“With “Coastal Waters,” the newest single off his new EP “Shining,” award-winning songwriter Michael StClair proves to be an irresistible storyteller whose smooth, sexy and mellow musical tales encompass a variety of musical genres. More specifically, each song on his new EP Shining is a smooth “soul print” of Michael StClair’s life, including: the positive people he’s met, like in “Coastal Waters,” inspired by an authentic dude in Jamaica; the musicians he works with like songwriter Frangelica who rises, above a personally challenging time, to proclaim “Look at Me Now”; a poignant re-interpretation of songwriter Sarah McLachlan’s transcendent song “Angel,” as an instrumental; a smooth jazz number, “The Cat,” inspired by the comfort and joy that these ultimately inscrutable creatures bring; and, a smooth jazz reggae track called “Itopia”—a joyous funky waterfall of sounds.”Ashley Collie, L.A. Journalist/Blogger, Playboy, Toronto Star, Movie Entertainment, Sports Illustrated, Maclean’s
“Download Michael StClair’s first single “Funky Señorita” then put put on your buds, mix a long cool one, and turn it up to 11. Why? Because musician/songwriter StClair brings all his Afro-Cuban-Latin influences to every joyous beat and riff.” Ashley Collie, L.A. Journalist/Blogger, Playboy, Toronto Star, Movie Entertainment, Sports Illustrated, Maclean’s For full article “StClair’s Elektropica, Zen & the Art of Painting Musical Pictures” on BBN Times click here: www.bbntimes.com/society/stclair-s-elektropica-zen-the-art-of-painting-musical-pictures
“Michael StClair’s soon to be released EP entitled “Shining” kicks off with his new single “Funky Senorita” featuring Victoria-based singer Trevor Kidd. The hot single showcases Michael’s diverse guitar stylings infused with funky rock latin rhythms.” juicystuff.ca
Michael “passionately devotes his music to an explosive jazz, blues and Latin vibe. The well-traveled musical veteran, whose resume includes pop/soul legends like Del Shannon, The Coasters and The Drifters, follows his Santana-esque single “Funky Senorita” with the sly and spirited, exotic dance shuffle jam “The Cat” from his forthcoming album “Shining.” The uplifting track features St. Clair’s crisp, dynamic melody intertwining with the jubilant piano harmonies of Cuban pianist Pablo Cardenas – who later shares an adventurous solo.” SmoothJazz.com www.smoothjazz.com/jazzblasts/artist/37434/michael-st.-clair
Michael StClair Bio
British-born guitarist, producer and award-winning songwriter Michael StClair has worked with a long list of talented artists including Paul Saunders, Micah Barnes, jacksoul, Elan Trotman, Percy Sledge, Ben E. King, Eddie Bullen, Ian Thomas, Etana, La Bomba, Erroll Starr, Del Shannon, Dianne Heatherington, The Coasters, The Drifters, The Crystals, The Presidents and Odaymara Pasa Kruda. He was also a prominent member of ’80s rock group The Extras and ’90s stalwarts the Arsenals. Michael’s music is a melting pot of smooth jazz integrating soul, blues and world music traditions.
Videos
Michael performs Opal Drive at 2007 Oakville Jazz Festival:
Michael performs with Etana at the Moskito & Bite Venue, Toronto in 2013:
Michael performs “Hot Chocolate” with Arsenals:
Contact
For more info contact: pacificdubco@gmail.com.