Ed Stone, "In the Morning Light" Now Available For Sale

Jazz guitarist Ed Stones debut CD entitled "In The Morning Light", has just been released and is receiving strong reviews from the jazz press, radio stations and listeners. Stones music blends improvisational and soulful beats with romantic melodies.

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Detroit, Mich. -- May 1, 2002 - Jazz guitarist Ed Stones debut CD entitled "In The Morning Light", has just been released and is receiving strong reviews from the jazz press, radio stations and listeners. Stones music blends improvisational and soulful beats with romantic melodies. Media and radio stations agree that Stone is a very talented and promising jazz musician who is poised to gain momentum in the contemporary jazz market.

Stone's creative musical career began in Seattle, Washington at age 12 and now brings him to Detroit, Michigan, where he makes his home. Stone studied music in college and has played in numerous jazz and top 40 groups. "I always knew I was a musician inside, he said, "the guitar allows me to tell my story in a creative way that moves the listener." Stone wrote, arranged and produced the entire album.

The musicians selected for Stone's CD project are some of the best in the business. Stone brought David J. Van De Pitte, nationally known for his violin arrangements with Motown Records and Marvin Gaye. "The sound of violins always moves me," Stone says. "I knew I had to asked David to write violin arrangements for this project, it really adds depth to the album".

Also on the recording are Ron Otis on drums, Al Turner on bass and Mark McGruder on keyboards all making important contributions to "In The Morning Light". For purchasing or further information visit www.edstone.com or www.smoothjazz.com

Stone's debut CD is being played in many markets. The first reviews have been full of praise.

ContemporaryJazz.com's Jeff Charney said, " I started grooving on the CD right from the start" and " the man can play a mean guitar". And smoothjazz.com recently said, "In The Morning Light" is the perfect soundtrack to your weekend mornings or sunset drives around the beach or your romantic evening rendezvous".

Smoothjazz.com writes, "Smooth jazz is often defined as a certain "sound"... A sophisticated, sultry, inviting sound with warm saxophone and sweet, smooth guitar. That smooth jazz sound has a noted signature and we found a guitarist that is the
perfect model of smooth jazz... Guitarist, Ed Stone. His debut CD, "In The
Morning Light" is the perfect soundtrack to your weekend mornings or sunset
drives around the beach or your romantic evening rendezvous. Ed's guitar
tone shares familial traits with Lee Ritenour, George Benson and the like.
The CD offers predominately soulful, melodic instrumental compositions,
however there are two stirring vocal tunes featuring Ed's equally smooth
voice. The project features high caliber musicians, including David J. Van
De Pitte, known for his violin arrangements for Marvin Gaye and Motown.
Welcome Ed Stone to the world of smooth jazz. Smoothjazz.com Radio is
currently playing "Skyline" and also really enjoys "Brooklyn Nights" and
"Beautiful Woman"."

Check out the new recording, "In the Morning Light" by jazz guitarist, Ed Stone. One listen and you will know it's going to be a beautiful day.