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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, Rhapsody and Broadjam.
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.
Getting Airplay
Internet radio stations are supporting Talk To The Hand! "Kisses Don't Lie", "Do You Really Love Me", "Falling Through Time" and "Palmas Del Mar" from the album have been added to the playlist on internet streaming giant, smoothjazz.com. Thank you to Sandy Shore and Jamie Trent at Smoothjazz.com for your support.
"Kisses Don't Lie", "Falling Through Time" and "Autumn of Our Love" from Talk To The Hand have been added to the playlist at smoothradio.biz. Thank you to Lloyd Lopez at LAP Records and The Cool Breeze for your support.
"Kisses Don't Lie" from Talk To The Hand has been added to the playlist at the Live365 stream, jazzylounge.com. Thank you to Earl "DJ Jazzy L" at Jazzy Lounge for your support.
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
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Happenings...
- On October 5, 2008, Cecil performed live at the 2008 Oakville Sessions at Gargiulo Vineyards in Napa, CA. During the all-day harvest celebration, Cecil played music from his CD "Talk To The Hand". Sitting in with the house band, Cecil jammed with Nashville songwriter/singers Billy Dean, Monty Powell, and Anna Wilson. Also joining the singers on stage was Christy Lee Cook of American Idol Season 7. In the spirit of jam sessions, Cecil joined the band on bass guitar to back up singer/songwriter/producer David Pack of Ambrosia on his hit song "You're the Only Woman".
- On September 20, 2008, Cecil performed with his band at PoBoyz Grill and Sports Pub in Folsom, CA. Joining Cecil on stage were Lance Taber on guitar and Ralph Stover on bass.
- 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. Brian and Cecil played on two Mason & Hamlin grand pianos.
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"
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