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CD: Talk To The Hand
Cecil
Ramirez is a pianist, studio musician, and composer from
Sacramento, California, USA. His CD Talk To The Hand is now available on this website; downloads are available on iTunes, Amazon MP3, and Rhapsody.
Talk To The Hand is a smooth blend of danceable rhythms, emotional ballads, and smooth R&B grooves. The long awaited CD reflects contemporary jazz, R&B, latin and Brazilian
influences that features Cecil's playing,
writing, and arranging skills. The album features four of Cecil's original songs including "Sunflowers", the romantic ballad written for Cecil's wife, Karen, that ranked #1 on Broadjam's Contemporary Jazz charts for 4 consecutive months. Also featured are all-new arrangements of the 1980's El DeBarge hit "Someone", the Roberta Flack classic "Feel Like Making Love", the sultry Spyro Gyra ballad "Autumn of Our Love", the slamming Everette Harp groove "Kisses Don't Lie", and the funky hit "Do You Really Love Me?" by Cecil's good friend and smooth jazz hero, Brian Culbertson.
Talk To The Hand was recorded in Sacramento, CA with location recordings in southern California and central Michigan. The album was produced by Cecil and award winning northern California producer/engineer Ralph Stover. Talk To The Hand showcases the talents of
veteran guitarists Ramon Stagnaro and Bruce Kaldor.
Visit the
Listening Room to hear song samples from Talk To The Hand.
Album Reviews
"It’s hard to believe that Smooth Jazz pianist Cecil Ramirez’s self-produced album, “Talk To The Hand”, is his first ever solo release. This maiden effort has all the polish of a major artist/major label release— brilliant musicianship, artfully assembled songs, beautiful recording and mix, and tasteful packaging—a first class production all the way.
Ramirez, the pianist, has a fluid, floating, genre-defining style. He plays Smooth Jazz in the truest sense—relaxed and in the groove—yet with a level of sophistication that a jazz purist would admire. He shines on all of the album’s 11 tracks, but the standout is his original song, “Sutter Street.” With it’s infectious melody and stellar performances by Ramirez and guest guitarist, Bruce Kaldor, this one could easily find its way to the top of the Adult Contemporary charts.
Smooth Jazz has found an exciting new voice in Cecil Ramirez."
- Jan Glazier, Director of Artist Relations, PianoDisc
Buy the album!
a) Order a Talk To The Hand CD via PayPal!
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Upcoming shows *NEW*
Saturday, September 20 - 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm
Po'Boyz Folsom
9580 Oak Avenue Pkwy #8
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 987-2886
Happenings...
- On May 1, 2008, Cecil performed live at the "Talk To The Hand" CD Release Party in Orangevale, CA. Over 100 of Cecil's friends and fellow musicians joined him to celebrate the successful debut of his first album. Joining Cecil onstage was well-known Sacramento jazz vocalist Diane Risk.
- In March 2008, Cecil released his new CD "Talk To The Hand".
- In January 2008, Cecil appeared in a solo concert at Sun City, Roseville, CA. He performed eleven songs, including tracks from his new album, "Talk To The Hand".
- In January 2008, Cecil performed with smooth-jazz keyboard great Brian Culbertson at the NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA. Once again, Brian and Cecil played on two Mason & Hamlin grand pianos.
- In March 2007, Cecil
appeared in a concert to benefit missionary
outreach ministries to Cameroon at Sunrise
Community Church. He performed four songs
from his upcoming CD "Talk to The Hand".
- In
December 2006, Cecil appeared in concert with
DIG Music artist singer/songwriter Chris Webster at the Palms Playhouse in Winters, CA for the
release of Chris' new album
"Something In the Water".
Cecil played keyboards, along with Bill Edwards on
acoustic guitar and harmonica, Lance Taber on
electric guitar, Ralph Stover on bass, and Bruce
Spencer on drums.
- In July 2006, Cecil was in session with
DIG Music artist singer/songwriter Chris Webster working on her newest album,
"Something In the Water". Cecil played B3 tracks on the album which also features the talents of
Verve recording artist Jackie Greene.
- In
October, 2005, Cecil performed with smooth-jazz
keyboard great Brian Culbertson and his band
for "Up Close and Personal with
Brian Culbertson" held at Kurt Saphir
Pianos in Wilmette, IL. Brian and Cecil
played on two Mason & Hamlin grand pianos,
along with Jorge Evans on guitar, Lamar Jones on
bass, Eric Darius on sax, and Jim Culbertson on
trumpet.
Quick facts about Cecil Ramirez
- Does
studio
work in Sacramento, CA, and appears on many Contemporary
Christian, jazz, and alternative artist projects
Contact
- For booking information, call Music Solutions at (916) 671-1662 or (866) 483-5167
- To
send an e-letter to Cecil, click here
or address your e-letter to "webmail@cecilramirez.com"
- Check
out Cecil's page on MySpace and send a message by clicking on the
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