Hi Tony, That’s a good idea - of course Lee Ritenour did “ A Twist of
Jobim” a few years ago and it was a big hit. He’s such a universally revered
composer. There are many other Brazillian composers whose work I admire. Milton
Nascimento and Dori Caymmi are the biggest ones for me. We'll see....
Thanks for your suggestion. Gregg
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gregg, I have recently moved from atlanta over a week ago andinto my new home
in wilmington N.C I am currently working with smooth jazz 106.7 in promotions
production and sales.I am organizing a two day festival w/tenative artists rick
braun,jeff golub,eric marienthal and hopefully.....you..If your iteniary allows
you to be available for june 22or23rd please let me know. I have two beautiful
daughters 4 and 16mos "congratulations" to you and yvonne on your two
boys. It puts life in perspective.. congrats on the way your career has grown in
artistic and international popularity. please get back w/ me 910 791-3088 ext 27
or my hm # 910 790-0363 look forward to speaking to you soon
thanks gregg
lee venters
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Where is 'Smooth Jazz' headed? I tell you, this is a sore spot for redio and
music fans as far as I'm concerned. I have lived in Santa Monica and the San
Franacisco Bay Area thus I have had the fortune of listen to the two premier
“Smooth Jazz” stations in the nation, KKSF out of San Francisco and KTWV out
of Los Angeles. For practical purposes I’ll use them as a broader
representation of the genre since, in my limited travels around the country,
other jazz stations I have heard, reflected the same format as KKSF and KTWV. I
listened to these stations since their infancy. Now, in maturity, I believe they
are in a midlife crisis.
Why? Because they have forgot where they came from and now sound a regular
pop and Top 40 that play from an exclusive list of artists and songs. KKSF and
KTWV in particular and again, probably representative of the Smooth Jazz genre,
beat the same songs and artists into the ground. I don’t want to hear another
cheesy, schmaltzy, poorly written, emotionless Kenny G song/record again! Where
is the diversity of artists and hidden talent that built Smooth Jazz?
There are gems of songs and artists out listeners have to dig up themselves.
Personally, I have lost the inclination to go to clubs and listen to new talent,
or scour CD stores and websites to dig these artists up. And it’s unfortunate
for the struggling artists who have as much or more talent than a lot of the
junk being played on stations today because I don’t miss what I have never
heard. And I find I don’t listen to Smooth Jazz stations as much anymore even
though I still like the music. I find I either don’t listen to the radio at
all or tune in sports, news or NPR.
I didn’t even know you (Gregg) had a new CD out until I went to your
website on a total whim. I was in LA over the weekend and wanted to see if you
were playing anywhere. I wasn’t going to take the time to go get then look
through the LA Weekly so I thought I’d check the website. I never heard a
thing about the new CD on the radio. But I have heard plenty about upcoming
releases and tours dates for several other artists form the exclusive play lists
(such as the aforementioned Mr. G.)
I am a jazz fan, as well as the consumer. As a businessperson, I know they
are going after the bigger money, I don’t blame them for that, but I know
money can be made and artist talent can be nurtured at the same time in the same
format. I can think of several ways this can be done and, other than being the
customer, thus being right all the time, I am not a music industry expert. If
they would stay in touch with the audience…
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I have not heard any of your music but look forward to becoming one.
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Greg, Please let me know if you tour anytime in 2001 on the east coast. We
love smooth jazz in the carolina's. Thanks, Rick
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Hello Gregg! I've written to you a few times already. I'm a great fan of your
music! Unfortunately, NightShift is not available in our country. And also is it
possible to have your gigs taped on video so that people who can't see you play
can watch you through the video player? You are the best. Jason
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Gregg, you were AWESOME tonite at LaVeLe'. It was a pleasure meeting you.
Thanks so much for autographing my new CD. I will treasure it & can't wait
to listen...I'm serious about you performing in South Africa. I believe the
people there would LOVE YOU!:-) Good luck...Julia Wilson
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Wassup, Gregg??!!
U DA MAN! I dig your style, bro'.
I think smooth jazz will be fine as long as there are folks like Gregg
Karukas, Jeff Lorber, Steve Laury and Bob Baldwin out there.
Stay cool, mah brotha.
/Uncle Funky
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I just purchased your "Nightshift" CD and am very pleased with the
music....every track is slammin'!I notice the Brazilian influence. I am a
dentist in the Sacramento area and wonder if you will be touring in Northern
California at clubs like Kimball's East in the Bay area or festivals like
Russian River. Thanks for the music....I have your CD in heavy rotation in my
office. Peace.
Wallace J. Bellamy, DMD
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Hi Gregg,
I heard Severna Park on a DC station and loved it! Especially since I grew up
in SP and my folks still live there. "I Keep it to Myself" is so
incredibly haunting and beautiful, hope you'll be recording more tunes with
Shelby!
Wayne Hollyoak Martinsburg, WV
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Hello Greg. This is my first time visiting your site. I had brought your cd
to work (Blue Touch) and the response I received from everyone around me was
tremendous. This cd actually had the hard core, I have to get my work done
personnel here tapping their feet, bobbing their heads and swaying to the music
so much, they had to go buy and some took it from me to download on their
computers. I think smooth jazz is here to stay. I grew up loving music. I was
able to hear one of the best sax players who was up and coming growing up in
high school. We grew up together in Little Rock, AR and his sudden death
affected me, mainly because there is talent in the small state and he was one of
the few to be recognized. He told me Jeff Lorber, who is another favorite really
gave him one if not his first big break. I am living in your area now Greg, out
in Upper Marlboro and we hear and request for you on Smooth Jazz 105.9. Keep the
good music flowing.
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Ooh I am sorry, I forgot to mention the saxophonist's name was Art Porter.
Take care and will visit again soon.
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love the site very cool Mike Hartmann
Hey Gregg, I love your new tune "Chasin' the Wind", but my top
favorite song of yours is "Cruisin' Your House at Midnbight", I has a
very nice rythem to it. Hope you come to Ft. Lauderdale soon, maybe I'll come
and see you play.
Sincerely, Kelly Debbaudt A.K.A. Kenneth Baxter
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hEY GREGG, ITS YOUR PAL JANE!!!! HOW HAVE YOU BEEN? WILL YOU BE IN DC OR OC
ANY THIS SUMMER? ITS BEEN 1 1/2 YEARS SINCE I'VE SEEN YOU TOOOOO LONG!!!!!! HOPE
TO HEAR FROM YOU LOVE, JANE TYLER MULLENIX
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Dear Gregg,
I have something I want to share with you, but in the strictest confidence. I
recently done something for Jeff Lorber and George Duke. I would like to share
with you. I think you might be surprised! Donald Grammer is the name , I'll
await your reply. Sincerely , Donald , Peace.
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Hi Gregg, a belated 'thanks' for the signed music sheet. It was much
appreciated, I did not expect anything, honest! I have been busy in the meantime
and have now managed to collect all your albums. Night Owl and Home for the
Holidays were the most elusive, but courtesy of 'Smooth sounds' they arrived at
my home in the UK within 10 days of ordering, a good service in my opinion. I
have played them all to death. The albums are all outstanding recordings, with
some of the greatest smooth jazz names in support. All fantastically rewarding
to hear, my advice to your newer fans is to seek them out, the musicianship and
the brillance of the compositions renders them timeless, they are as fresh today
as the day they were recorded. If anyone reading this doubts me, listen to the
'Summerhouse' album, then you will have to buy all the others. No excuses, If I
can get them, anyone can. I spoke to Steve Quirk at Jazzfm recently, (I have
actually been corresponding/talking with Steve since 1991 when he was at Sunset
radio) I told him he needs to have you as his featured artist on his weekly show
and call you to interview you. Then by a strange co-incidence, I heard last
Wednesday that you were to be on the Dave Koz show. They don't call me Pyschic
Vincent for nothing!(in fact they don't call me physcic Vincent at all) We get
the show on Jazzfm on Saturday from 0800 to 1000 GMT and I made sure I caught
it. It was a real blast, listening to the great rapport betwen you and DK. I
really enjoyed it, particularly the insight into the influences that have played
a part in your development as a composer and musician. I hope the idea behind
the impromptu jam develops into something on your next album, it was real
groove. The next single from night shift? I guess I would be torn between,'Time
could pass' or 'Rocky peak', if we were approaching Autumn(sorry, the Fall)then
it would have to be 'my favourite season' Hope that helps. Wishing you and your
family all the best Vincent
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Hi Gregg,
How are you? The KSBR Bash in San Juan Capistrano was awesome. My brother,
Tim and I really enjoyed the concert.
I have updated Pat Kelley's website. Look at the last photo in the photos
session. There is the picture with you, Pat and Steve.
You will find another picture of you, Thom Rotella and me at http://www.patkelley.com/images/row1.jpg
You can use them on your website if you want, but please put my name under the
photos.
Wow, I have read the news about Shelby Flint on your website. I am very eager
to hear her new CD. Please keep me posted on how to get this CD.
Thanks, Gregg!
Take care.
Rowdy Geenen from the Netherlands
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Hi Gregg- Loved your show in Seattle on the fourth of July. I had an idea for
the song that has no title yet. How about "Lying in Wait"? To me the
tune had a definite funky predatorial, benevolent-love-capture groove. Thanks
for the show & good luck… D.C.
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I want to give a name to the new song 1-Liquid Ivorys 2-Ivory night
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Your arrangements are the greatest! I can hardly wait to receive the four (4)
CD's that I recently ordered from Karukas Music. I first heard you on V98.7 out
of detroit, mi., and I used the computer at Harmony House to see what you had
available. I cannot thank you enough for the Picture and the sheet music, among
other things. You associate with the best!
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In answer to query #6 above, since I have Witness, Blue Touch, Sound of
Emotion, Nightshift, Nightowl, --Holidays, and (I know It's You)(my pun), is all
of the above sufficient? As a critical discerner, I will, however, endeavor to
discriminate as fairly as possible and respond soon! Kim Pensyl has three (3)
sketches (collections), you will need 7, as I see it!
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Dear Gregg: I have enjoyed listening to a cut from one of your CDs played on
our jazz station here in Youngstown, Ohio. It features the beautiful voice of a
young woman in the background singing to a either a Brazilian or Latin beat. I
would love to get the CD. Could you give me its name? Thanks again and continue
your excellence. Sincerely yours, Ernie
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Greg - yu are my only link to finding any current info on Shelby flint, whose
music I heard in the LA area in the 80's and I miss so much. Which gigs is she
doing with you? I sing 2 of her songs (although I do sing publicly I have not
performed these yet but will if I have permission - I sing in churches and for
free) and would like more - will she ever release more original material? Is
there a way i can contact her directly? - I spoke to her briefly during a break
at one of her gigs in Santa Monica when she wasn't feeling well (I am an
acupuncturist and chiropractor by profession, music is my favorite hobby).
Please let me know it means a lot to me because she has been a MAJOR inspiration
to me. Thanks. Taras Lumiere (916.797.9933)
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Gregg,
I just heard that you've confimred to play at Turlock Music Fest 20001 in
Turlock California on September 8th. Looki9ng forward to it!!
I'm the director of this event and am excited about your appearance. Check
out our festival sight, We should be loading up your appearance very soon.
www.turlockmusicfest.com
Thanks,
Al
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Gregg--I have just recently "discovered" your music, thanks to a
jazz-lover friend of mine who was playing one of your CD's in his car. We were
listening to "Nightshift" and I instantly was drawn to your wonderful
talents. I now not only have that CD myself, I also have "Blue Touch"
and enjoy it just as much. My very favorite song is "Captive Hearts."
That is beautiful, sensual, seductive music at its very best! I have truly
become a devoted fan and put you right up there with my absolute favorite
artist, Al Jarreau! Keep sharing your wonderful talent! Sincerely, Becky S.,
Toledo, Ohio
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Hey Gregg- When is your east coast tour "to be announced'? We old farts
in Bowie are waiting to enjoy your music live again, hopefully real soon.
Looking forward to it! Steve Henderson, et al
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Hi Gregg @ "Great Sounds": In Apocalypse Now, Brando said, and I
(think) I quote, "The horror of it (all)". AS soon as I complete one
determination of my "Best of --", I play a different CD and some of
those should be included. How can I possibly select 10 or 12 when there are 87
that I know of and have heard; what about all of the rest? I love every minute!
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Hi Gregg @ family: Reader's Digest, Sept 2001, page 175, "The Healing
Power of MUSIC!" They/He/She must have picked up on my comments to you. As
Hunter (from TV) used to say, "It worked for me!" As the Key Witness
CD is playing, I am cured (some more)!
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Dear Gregg -- We first heard "Chasing the Wind" on V98.7, our local
smooth jazz station in the Detroit area. We so enjoyed it that we ran right over
to pick up the CD on which it's featured, "Nightshift". It's a
wonderful collection of your work! You have two new fans!! You've been added to
our list of favorite pianists with Dave Brubeck, Ramsey Lewis, Ahmad Jamal and
Vince Shandor, a local Detroit pianist. Thanks so much for sharing your talent!!
Do you ever get anywhere near Detroit on your touring? We'd love to come hear
you... Sincerely, Dave and Judy Bess, West Bloomfield, Michigan
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Hi Gregg, We enjoyed your appearance with Eric Marienthal last fall in Santa
Rosa. When will you play in the Bay Area again ? We have all of your discs and
enjoy everyday !!! My 6 year old daughter loves Back on the Boardwalk.
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just wanted to tell you gregg karukas that your new cd nightshift is the best
smoothjazz cd i have ever heard. i just purchesed it last week.i heard your
music on my digital cable music channel smoothjazz 351.i am a huge fan of
smoothjazz.i live in the rockford il area. in our city we seem not to get any
smoothjazz concerts. we have awonderful theater called the c coronado that would
be great for smoothjazz artists like yourself. we also have in september over
laborday weekend a big festival called on the waterfront that draws huge crowds
wiyh a jazz junction stage. it sure would be great if you came to rockford il
for a concert well look forward to maybe seeing you in our area someday. jazzbq
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Hi Gregg, family & "great sounds": The local paper had an
(another) article about the medical powers of music. Of course, we already knew
that. Hopefully your music can be heard by all of the people that have suffered
today and can appreciate the healing power of your "great sounds."
Soon, I should have a second draft of your "best of ---". Keep up your
great work! donald djdax17@hotmail.com
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Thanks for comming to Turlock on 9/8/01 for our music festival, great show,
Dan
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Oh yeah, song title sumit at the "Turlock Music Festival" on
9/8/01: "Monte Cristo Breeze". Dan
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09-22-01 @ 0200hrs Hi Gregg & family: Still going strong! The new Larry
Carlton CD, Fingerprints sounds like your influence, or is it just like minds
think alike? We have to figure out a method to utilize your "great
sounds" to eliminate hostility in the world! Possibly a "great
sounds" virus for all of the Afghanistan computers! don 09-22-01 @ 0200hrs
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Greg: Do you know if Shelby Flint's LP: SLELBY FLINT by SHELBY FLINT on
Valiant Records WS401 has ever been reissued by WB, or the contents has been
reissued under another title? If not do you know where one might find a quality
copy of the original stereo LP? JIM in Indianapolis
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Gregg, If I may, I would like to congratulate you on another accomplishment
in your brilliant career. "Nightshift" is a staple in my disc player.
I love the thought & feeling behind your music. You definitely stand out as
original and fresh in a vast sea of smooth jazz artists. You know, my favorite
song is "You'll Know It's Me". The first time I heard that song, I ran
out and bought the disc. Needless to say that I just about wore that cd
out...(smile). Keep on makin' folks like me happy by giving us that GK love. Do
you plan on coming down to San Diego any time soon? I will be in the front row
if you do. Congrats again on the new disc... Erica Anderson
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FINALLY purchased the NightShift CD after having listened to it on
Spinner.com at work for months.... I can't stop playing it. There are so many
great songs, including NIGHTSHIFT, TIME MAY PASS, and CHASING THE WIND. It's as
though you have a direct connection into my soul. I cannot thank you enough for
this music. If you never make another CD (God forbid!), this one will always be
in a class by itself. - Lisa B. Lee, Oakland, CA
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For sweetlisa and all who have written lately. Thanks so much for your kind
comments. You really made my day! As I prepare new songs for my next CD project,
letters like yours really get me going……on the path to stay true to the
inner melodic inspirations I have always used. While I love playing live, my
schedule has not allowed me to tour much this year. Hopefully that will change
as soon as I finish the next CD and release it in early 2002. ( fingers crossed)
So until then, keep listening, requesting, and be happy. Sincerely, Gregg
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Hi gregg, family & friends: Woould you believe that v98.7, the (alleged)
detroit smooth jazz radio station finally played "Chasing the Wind"!
It was said, however, that you are a great keyboard artist. How would they know,
they certainly do not play your arrangements often enough to form an opinion (as
I have)? I'll keep plugging your "great sounds"! 2200hrs 10-01-01
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Oh yes, I forgot. I finally wore out my vehicle tape-player listening to your
"great sounds"! It must be time to reorder another lease vehicle!
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0041hrs 10-09-01 Hi Gregg, Family & friends: My psychiatrist has
determined that I can now ease off of the controlled (non)substance; generic,
Karukas. I told him that it is too late, I am hooked for life, and, since no
prescriptions are required, I will maintain usage! However, I need more input!
djdax17@hotmail.com
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Gregg, I first found out about you from a search recommendation at Amazon.com
where I heard the samples of Nightshift. It's one of my favorite top 5 CD's! I
listen to the Seattle Smooth Jazz station occasionally, but many of the songs
sound like the tempo was reduced and the monotonous "smooth jazz percussion
rhythm" added to transform the original into this molded pattern. July 4th
was really exciting this year because I heard that morning that you would be
playing at the waterfront in Seattle. It was the first year I'd watched the
fireworks from the waterfront; the combination of your concert and the
concluding fireworks made it a truly memorable event! I bought your Blue Touch
CD and tried to get "You'll Know It's Me" but Amazon couldn't obtain
it. (I'll try another source.) I studied piano for 16 years, so I'm partial to
piano/keyboard and music with developed inner layers of rhythm and fullness,
such as your added brass, etc. along with some pizazz! Other favorites: Joe
McBride, early George Benson, Fourplay, and old 70's albums of Earth, Wind,
& Fire, and Chicago. Favorite songs: Club Havana, Chasing the Wind, Rocky
Peak, & Speakeasy. I'm anxious to hear your new CD (coming soon??)!! Jean
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Hey Gregg, Cool website!!! I'd like to know how long you've toured with
Alphonse Mouzon and if you have some more photos w/him? Would love to hear from
you! Keep up the great work peace Nikolaus Dolp / Austria
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Hope to see youy in Santa Rosa again sooon. Al Dalton
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Dear Gregg: Your music is just beautiful. Congratulations and go ahead to
success.
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Hi Gregg: I can only imagine how great the show for peace was. When I see all
of the artists that were involved, Michigan was not the place to be. I will be
giving "great sounds" gifts for the holidays this year thanks to
yvonne, yourself and your fellow members. I hope that your thanksgiving was as
great as ours was. donald
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Dear Gregg: I have a comment from your music, and all I have to say is that
your music is just beautiful. I have two CD's from you: Summer house and Blue
Touch. Both are beautiful releases and I congratulate you for that. I hope that
one day you come to Mexico and give us a concert. Many people in Mexico love
jazz like me, and we will be glad to hear some smooth jazz like yours. Thank you
very much and please write me, so I have your comments back.
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Oh My Lord-! At longlast I've found you!! I just wanted to say Hi! as I've
been out the contempo jazz loop for a while--I'm here in Kansas City Mo.--I once
worked at a record store call 7th Heaven, and was one of the Jazz Music buyers,
and even travelled out to Cali and stopped in at My Place to listen to you.I met
your lovely wife, and enjoyed some wonderful music! It's been several years
since then,(about 1995 or so)and you may not even remember me. I don know that
several times you came to Kansas City, and I wasn't around you would always ask
about me to a then Jazz music dj personality named Mable G. At that time she was
at 106.5 The City. Anyway, sorry for the long note but, I just ran across your
website while looking for some Dori Caymmi music and decided to drop a line or
six or 20 of them!(smile)It's okay of course if you don't recall back that far,
But I'll never forget your music and what a great, and friendly guy you were.
Enormous Thanks, Lisa Collins (formerly of 7th Heaven Records, Kansas City
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Happy Holidays to Gregg Karukas and family!!
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every thing you do is wonderful, thanks for music. your greatful fan.
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Gregg- Hi this is Nancy (Haggerty) Paonessa, from your high school class of
'73. Just want to let you know that our family (husband Paul, 11 year old son,
Alex) really enjoy your "Night Shift" I would like to be on your
mailing list, and if your are ever in the Phoenix Az area , we would all LOVE to
come see you perform. I saw you at the Scottsdale Civic Plaza about 14 years
ago, when you were with the Rippington's and I came up and talked to you. Do you
remember that ? Also, I think you and my brother Steve Haggerty were pretty good
friends. Happy New Year !
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Hi Gregg, When will you play in Sonoma County again ? We would love it if you
would play Rodney Strong Winery this summer ! Peace. Craig Hughes Santa Rosa, CA
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I Love this station ,it is the best music i've heard in some time.thanks for
the smooth ride home.
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Hello, Gregg. This is Drew Wilkins from Philadelphia, Pa. I have to admit
when I first heard your song, "Nightshift", I was extremely blown
away. I started wondering, "Who in the world is playing this dynamic,
vanilla-style, slick piano/keyboard sound?" When the announcer said that it
was you, I had to say, "Well, it is a shock why a talent as brilliant as
yours does not get enough airplay around here!" From that point on, your
new CD is next on my "wish list", and it has become tops on my
playlist. I am someone who is fledgling with songwriting and plans to get an
instrument once my finances are clear. There is just something about your new CD
that really intrigues me, and I have some ideas that I am playing with. But
everyone has to have someone who they can pattern themselves after without
duplicating their ideas or style. If my hunch about your new CD is true, you
just might be one of them. That may be a surprise in a world surrounded by Brian
Culbertson, Kenny G, Najee and George Benson, but who knows? Sometimes it is the
most unlikely person in someone else's eyes that can have the biggest influence.
I'm quite sure that once I get your CD, "Nightshift", that I will be
saying, "Boy, I sure have missed a good thing in this Gregg Karukas guy all
along!" Anyway, I hope to be at the Berks Jazz Fest and see the real thing
for myself. Until then, good luck with your new CD and hope to see you soon!!
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Hi Gregg, congratulations! Nightshift, is my song. I'am specialist in this
kind of music. I'am from Brazil. I know Toninho Horta, Ivan Lins, Djavan and I
have everything from Tom Jobim. I play my guitar too. I love Pat Metheny, Lee
Ritenour, Larry Carlton, Doc Powell, George Benson and now Gregg Karukas. You
now what? The strong brazilian influence in all this musicians. P L E A S E keep
playing like that,your music is beautiful. My country have a happy and beautiful
song and you play like that.
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greg, i'm hoping to get a copy of 'KEY WITNESS'. is it still available? i've
got every one fo your CD's that i know of, but a full listing of your solo CD's
would help. i also would love to see you perform. do you ever play in the san
fran/bay area? thanx, alan lewis
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Gregg... Saw you this past summer (in Turlock, Ca) and enjoyed the concert
(along with my 13 yr old daughter. My favorite (still) song is: "I Keep it
to Myself", from Sound of Emotion, with the vocal by Shelby. Could you
please submit the words to that song? To answer any of these questions would be
tough, so I can't do it.
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Your websit is great. I love the pictures. I have one Gregg Karukas cd that I
love. I play the cd often at home. I even have Gregg's autograph from a Jazz
Fest several years ago on Catalina Island. I am glad I happened upon this
website (I was actually looking for a Boney James website to look for a concert
in the Seattle area I heard about on the Radio). I am sure that I will purchase
the new Night Shift cd. I will back to your site to post my favorites. Cindi
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Hi Gregg- Its your former classmate Nancy (Haggerty) Paonessa. I'm letting
you know what I think of your website. I think its awesome !!!!!! I love the
fact that you include your family life on your web site. You, have a beautiful
loving family, AND a successful career doing what you LOVE, you really do have
it all, and I'm happy for you ! Are the CD's in the monthly give away your CDs?
I hope so, the only 2 CDs I can find in the store are "Blue Touch" and
"Nightshift", which I already have.
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How about a PianoSoft recording for Yamaha Disklavier pianos?
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Gregg...Just got back from the Berks Jazz fest and had to drop you a line. I
had taken my 18 yr old son there for an introduction to live smooth jazz music.
It was no accident we had tickets to your show. I had seen you at the Capital
Jazz fest a couple of yrs ago and knew how great your shows are and what was in
store for him. He had taken note of your great performance at the all star jam
the night before and was now eagerly waiting for your show. About two hrs before
the show we crossed paths with you in the lobby after your sound check. My son
asked you for your autograph and you graciously stopped to sign and took the
time to talk with us for a couple of minutes. We appreciated that. Your show
blew the audience away. I had mentioned to you I had already ordered Nightshift
from Amonazon.com but after your show I knew there was no way my son and I could
share one copy. We bought another copy after the show. My son is now totally
hooked on smooth jazz music in general in your music in particular. Any chance
you'll make your way back to the Syracuse Jazz fest. Saw you there with Boney a
couple of years ago, would be great to have you back.
To Gregg fans: We all know what kind of musician Gregg is but what about
Gregg the person. I'll tell you my observations. As I said I saw Gregg at the
Berks Jazz fest in Reading PA. Gregg and I happened to stay at the Hotel where
the show was and as a result it seems I happened to see him alot around the
hotel the entire weekend. Let me tell you Gregg is a guy that is sincerely
appreciative of his fans support. He spoke with us for a few minutes and I was
impressed by how genuine and friendly he was. He was always getting stopped by
fans and everytime I saw him he was the same way. If you've never seen him play
get to one of his shows. You can tell he so loves to play. When you see how much
emotion he puts into his playing you appreciate his music that much more. During
our show he told us it was his mother's 70'th birthday. He pulls a cell phone
out and calls his mom back in California and has the crowd sing happy birthday.
Before hanging up he tells his mom he loves her...every woman in the place just
swooned. I check out his web site and there is a picture of he and his
family...Let me tell you Gregg fans this guy is a class act. Dave in Syracuse
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Dear "Gregg", I just bought your CD "Nightshift" and man,
I am "loving it to death!!" I must have played it 12 times in the past
2 days! My favorite tracks are "Nightshift" and "Time could
pass" (with Jonathan Butler on vocals) It is the "sweetest" album
you've done so far. Keep up the good work!! When are you coming to New York to
give my ears something to sing about?? April-New York
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Wow! What an awesome website! Thanks for sharing so much of yourself with us.
I live in a very small town in central Illinois about 2 or 3 hours south of
Chicago. Although country seems to be the music of choice in this area, I have a
pretty wide range of taste in music from classical to new age, to pop, rock,
some heavy metal, cultural music, and many others... pretty much everything....
except country! Even with my diverse taste in music, until recently I had not
really discovered jazz. About a year ago I met a very special person from
California. One night when we were talking on the phone, he had the most
wonderful music playing in the background. I asked what it was..... and it was
you... your song 'Always' was playing at the time. I liked it so much I had to
buy the CD the next day. That was about a year ago and have since started down a
most wonderful road of exploring and immensely enjoying jazz. I ran across your
website today, and I just wanted to say thank you for the beautiful music you
make and for sharing it with the rest of the world and not keeping it inside!
What a wonderful gift!! Thank you so much! Gina Lexington, Illinois
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Hi Gregg, Just a note of congratulations for Nightshift's climb to #5. I
notified your ol' hometown papers in Bowie Maryland and they wrote up a story
about you! Hope some Bowie High School friends found their way to Ocean City
while you were there. Best wishes to all, Mary Nusser Class of 73 April 13, 2001
ps, I just put away your holiday CD, couldn't get out of the holiday spirit with
your music!
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Good Morning to you Gregg! How are you? Well I woke up this morning surfing
and heard your music on the radio. I decided to check out your website. It is so
NICE. GREAT JOB and excellent job on including your family with everything that
you do! That is so good that you are taking a break and spending more Family
time! Just remember you will always need FAmily! I have a 3 year old daughter
named Danielle and she is a handful! My husband is stationed (army) here in Ft
Stewart GA and I am SOOO READY TO LEAVE...boring!!! In order to enjoy Jazz I
have to go to FLORIDA! (I am from St Petersburg anyway so its not too bad). Well
to answer some of your questions, I am a BONEY Fan as well as yours! Check out
my website! Just go to www.boneyjames.com and click on LINKS...you will see
where it says "a georgia fanclub"...There's me!!! I REALLY LOVE YOUR
MUSIC and I think it is so AWESOME that you take the time to inform your fans on
whats going on...with your typing not someone elses ..I will be stopping in more
often now to chat with you! Email me soon and keep in touch! I will be taking
advantage of your time in the studio so that I can get to know you better and
your awesome music! I wish could get a chance to go to a real live studio and
see how music is produced! Well, Gregg Take care of the Family and tell your
sons to be good! Love ya, Nichelle!
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YOUR MUSIC IS GREAT !! I JUST RECENTLY (UNFORTUNATELY)HAD THE CHANCE TO HEAR
YOUR MUSIC;PLEASE CONTINUE TOURING AND RECORDING. SINCERLY, LEE HILL
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YOUR MUSIC IS GREAT !! I JUST RECENTLY (UNFORTUNATELY)HAD THE CHANCE TO HEAR
YOUR MUSIC;PLEASE CONTINUE TOURING AND RECORDING. SINCERLY, LEE HILL
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Please play "They Say" from "Secret Ellington" (True Life
Jazz - second track). It was one of Grover Washington, Jr.'s last recordings and
it was also sung at Duke Ellington's funeral. Written by Duke Ellington and Herb
Martin, "They Say" will be very well received on or around Duke's
birthday (April 28th). Thanks! Ed Puckhaber
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Greg you are the man!! I anxiously await your return to Washington DC. Your
cd's are always in my changer. I'm looking forward to the next addition to my
collection. Continue the good work! Your Devoted Fan!!! Lorenzo Shepherd
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Hi Gregg! Sue from Reading (formerly) and now S CA. I can't wait to see you
in concert again. You have been performing on school nights, some distance from
where we live. Not good for a school teacher, but great for you. CONGRATS on
Nightshift, which I bought months ago. Take care
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I just heard a great song on the radio; the announcer said it was "First
Love" by you and Boney. I've checked your cd's and Amazon, but I don't see
that title. I LOVED it. Where can I find the cd that song is on? Thanks, Betty
Daugherty
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Gregg, We certainly do miss you on the east coast. Why haven't you been to
the Capital Jazz fest in Columbia Maryland or Fairfax Va?
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Gregg, Just got your latest schedule & browsed your updated site.
Congrats on your continued success! You're family is beautiful and I'm really
happy for you. Do you keep in touch with John at all? He's corporate by day and
plays in a couple of bands by night. He seems to be performing pretty regularly
locally with folks. Sometimes he serinades me over the phone from Indiana. He's
so sweet. He sounds so happy really back into his music again. If you ever get
to Speedway, I know he'd be thrilled to have a jam session with you! Matt is
still dating the same lady he was seeing a few years ago when we saw you in DC.
They're going to get married, even though he hasn't popped the question yet, but
he's so friggin strategic it's scarey! Wants to make sure everything is just
right in his life before they tie the knot. He's such a piece of work. Unlike
Freddie and myself...met in February, fell madly in love and got married in
December. This year will be celebrating our 20th. Can't believe it... John &
Collen have been together for 25 years. Art got married again to a British lady.
This is #3 and they live in London. He seems happy. Couldn't go to the wedding
but they took lots of pictures. He's a psychologist there and seems have a
thriving practice. My folks are fine and are in mostly good health and have been
enjoying their retirement for the past 7 or 8 years. They travel a lot and are
currently in Spain. They keep in tough with us through cyber cafes. My Mom just
celebrated her 70th birthday & Dad will be 70 next March & celebrating
their 50th wedding anniversary in about 2 years. Well, just thought I'd touch
base & get you up to date. You know, when the dust settles and we get to the
end I guess we all want to feel like we've made a difference by our presence
here. The great thing about what you do for a living is that you are able to
reach farther than most of us. That's a blessing. Wish you continued success!
Peace Mary Beth
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Gregg, Hello from Annapolis Md. Getting ready to head down to Ocean City for
the big Memorial Day weekend. The weather is expected to be in the 80's and
sunny. Usually cold for the opening of the beach. I have thought of a few song
titles... " Spring into Summer " "Autumn in Eastport"
"Dreaming of you" "All over again" "My pride &
Joy" "Just between friends" "Are we there yet? ". Great
news about the cd ranking . I knew it was just a matter of time...Keep the
smooth tunes rolling and we'll keep listening... Take care...Bob
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Hi Gregg, My name is Tyrone Gillespie, and my wife and I had the pleasure to
see you perform at the Juke Joint Cafe in San Diego, CA for the KIFM 98.1 27th
Annual Smooth Jazz Festival. I want to tell you, that your music is fantastic!
You ask the audiance to make a suggestion for a song title off your new album
that has not been released yet. I believe it was the 3rd or fourth song that you
played and I would like to suggest "Summertime Jive". We look forward
to seeing you perform again...Keep the smooth sounds coming my man and thank you
Gregg for the wonderful experience!
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Hi Gregg, My name is Tyrone Gillespie, and my wife and I had the pleasure to
see you perform at the Juke Joint Cafe in San Diego, CA for the KIFM 98.1 27th
Annual Smooth Jazz Festival. I want to tell you, that your music is fantastic!
You ask the audiance to make a suggestion for a song title off your new album
that has not been released yet. I believe it was the 3rd or fourth song that you
played and I would like to suggest "Summertime Jive". We look forward
to seeing you perform again...Keep the smooth sounds coming my man and thank you
Gregg for the wonderful experience!
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May 26, 2002 Hi Gregg, First of all, I would like to thank you for giving
such a great performance yesterday, Saturday, May 25th, at the 27th Anniversay
98.1 Smooth Jazz Festival in San Diego. I sat front row at the 5p.m. performance
in the Juke Joint. If you can remember, I was wearing an orange long sleeve
shirt with "NEW YORK 82" in navy blue trimmed in silver glitter across
the front. Awesome performance. I also bought NIGHTSHIFT and you autographed it.
My husband and I enjoyed the show tremendously. Here's a song title suggestions:
"ALL THAT" "HEATWAVE" "SWEET LEMONADE"
"SPRINKLE" "BREEZIN" Once again it was great seeing you.
Regina Lindsey-Cooper San Diego, CA
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gregg, my wife and i saw you yesterday at the juke joint in the gaslamp. this
is the 2nd time we've seen you perform. what a show !!!!! the first time was 2
years ago when you sat in with boney james at the streetscene in the gaslamp
quarter. the next day we bought "blue touch & summerhouse". i am a
musician myself. i played tenor sax in junior high school for 3 years then
switched to drums. i have been playing the drums for my own entertainment for 25
years. i bought a rolland td5k electric set which allows me to play whenever i
want without bothering my neighbors. my submission to your yet unnamed song is
"uptown shuffle" the name came to me within the first few notes of
very upbeat song. my wife and i have become fans and are very impressed with
your website. best wishes and god bless you and your family. bob and janet weis
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Like the updated site! The boys are beautiful! Great to see Gregg's continued
success! We love his tunes. Since this is public, we'll check out the personal
link. Keep up the good work informing us of all the new things. Really sorry to
hear of Claudio's death.
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Gregg: My wife and I were at the KSBR birthday bash in San Juan Capistrano
and heard your latest untitled tune. Since you said the KSBR birthday bash was
the first time you had played the song live I have a couple of possible song
titles for you to consider. Here they are: "Return to Capistrano"
Obviously in addition to the swallows returning to Capistrano, this will also
symbolize your return to the KSBR birthday bash in the future. "Capistrano
Swallow" Again this references the debut of the song at the Capistrano
Mission. Best of luck Mike Kochmanski
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Hi Gregg, I saw you at the smooth Jazz concert in San Diego and enjoy your
show very much. I have always enjoy the CD Blue touch and now I have Night Shift
to my collection. After watching you perform, I guess I will have to get the
rest of your CD's and for your new one coming out. You said the new one will be
Heat Wave and I live in a city where it's very hot. The name for one of your
titles could be "Skinny dipping in the sun" or "A drive through
the Desert" Both names could go well for a CD that is going to be HOT. My
name is Ronald Summers and I live in El Centro California. Keep the CD's coming
and I will continue on buying them.
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I think the name of the song should be "In My Room".
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Hi Gregg, I was driving down the road the other day and heard you on the
radio (Smooth Jazz in Tampa,Fl-WSJT) I love the music and checked out your web
page- Congratulations on your career and your beautiful family. I'm ordering
your CD. Keep up the great work. Take Care. Carl
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Gregg, you are an awesome musician! I love jazz, especially piano and you
make my ride to work a pleasant experience! Do you have a CD with piano music
for the bedroom? :) If not, would you consider making one or having a majority
of the songs on the next CD for this purpose? From a new fan! Raindropkaren
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I would like to register for the free concert tickets and backstage with
Bonney James. I truly enjoy the selection you play everyda day.
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Hi Gregg and Yvonne and sons, Uncle Harry and Aunt Dottie--looking forward to
those east coast dates hoping we;ll have the chance to see you--may try to get
to Spaghettini August 10th--will be in San Diego for a conference--hope to see
you this summer--love from baltimore--demi
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Greg - This is truly a great web-site and I know it takes a lot of effort to
maintain it. I am always struck by the fact that the musicians who I really
enjoy are in a fairly close knit group - including (briefly): Joe Sample, Larry
Carlton, Abraham Laboriel, George Benson, Sergio Mendez, David Benoit, Alphonse
Mouzon, etc., and of course you .... who I have found sometime ago when in LA
and read your name on liner notes. The music "publishers" need to
expand information about who is playing on all tracks - and not limit that
info!! After all there is a fairly discerning listening audience out here! I
will be pleased to add my 2 cents on some of your other favorite toipics later.
Bob Keul Scottsdale, AZ
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I'd like to get in touch with Ahmad Jamal via email or U.S. mail. Any ideas?
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Jazz Station was fazed out here in Jacksonville Florida some years back so
now I listen to Internet radio. When I heard that signature sound I knew it was
Gregg so I searched out your site....Great Site. Love your music...You have a
beautiful family, keep it tight and by all means keep it real! Your fan, Bill.
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My first visit to your web site I've had the NightShift CD for a while and it
is my best. All the song are really good. It is S S (So Smooth) I would like
more air playing time on KYOT in Phx. Can't wait for the next one. C U
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Saw (heard) you at the Juke Joint during the San Diego Jazz Festival, then at
the free concert in Oceanside. Love your music, especially "Chasing the
Wind". Bought 3 of your CDs this month and would like to join the Gregg
Karukas fan club. A song title suggestion is: "Dusk 'til Dawn" or
"Dusk to Dawn". Thanks for all the great, relaxing music.
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MR.GREGG KARUKAS-,IN FIRST PLACE,,,,THANK YOU A LOT FOR THAT DELIGHTFUL MUSIC
YOU GIVE US,I HAVE 2 OF YOUR RECORDS AND A REALLY LOVE THEM-,I´M YOUR FAN AND
BY THE WAY I´M A RADIO PRODUCER,I HAVE A RADIO SHOW CALLED "CRONOS"
WHIT 8 YEARS OLD,IN IT I PLAY THE BEST NEW REALESE OF JAZZ AND NEW AGE MUSIC,AND
OF COURSE I PLAY YOUR TWO RECORDS I HAVE IN MY RADIO SHOW. PLEASE LET ME KNOW
THE PRICE OF YOUR LAST CD(including shipping post to Mexico) I WANT PLAY IT TOO
IN MY RADIO SHOW,-;YOU MUST KNOW THIS...THE RADIO COMPANY WHERE I WORK ARE THE
BIGGEST IN THIS COUNTRY WHIT 23 SAME RADIO STATIONS ALL OVER THE COUNTRY,AND
THIS ONE WHERE MY RADIO PROGRAM SHOW HAPPENS,ARE "EXA F.M.-101.9 FROM POZA
RICA CITY IN THE BIG AND LONGER STATE OF VERACRUZ;OUR SIGNAL CAN BE HEARED IN 5
DIFFERENT STATES AND THAT MEANS A SEVERAL LISTENERS. WHEN I CAN PLAY YOUR NEW
MUSICAL REALESES IN MY RADIO SHOW,I WLL RECORDED ALL THE SESION FOR AFTER SEND
YOU THE CASSETTE AND YOU CAN KNOW HOW I SHOW YOUR MUSIC;IN THE MEANING TIME
PLEASE ......¡BE HAPPY!..YOU DESERVE IT ...AND KEEP MAKING THAT LOVELY MUSIC.
your humble fan...EDGAR CARTWRIGHT SAUCE#12-ESQ.CHOP COL.CHAPULTEPEC POZA
RICA,VERACRUZ. MEXICO 93240
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I wanted to submit my suggestion for a song that you played at the Broadway
Plaza Concert Series on Thursday, July 25. My suggestion for the song that needs
a title is "Spice of Jazz" 925-674-1112 Thanks, Cyd Antang
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Smoothjazz is very smooth,is there a way that I can get a rocording of your
smooth Jazz for a specific day that you have allready broadcasted. I cant listen
to the broadcast every minute of the day
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HI Gregg, My girls and I saw you recently at the South Street Seaport in NYC.
I am a avid listener of jazz and thought it would be nice to hear a jazz concert
live. That is an understatement. We had the best time ever and your music is
awesome. My daughters and I still talk about that day. I purchased your
Nightshift albumn for one of my daughter's birthday and we have not stopped
listening to it. They thought it was so nice of you to give them your autograph
and shake their hand. We are so excited about the release of your next albumn.
We can't wait. After hearing you that day, I went home and did a little research
on you. I found it so amazing that you were part of the original Rippingtons as
I have a few of their albumns. I will you much success on the release of your
next albumn. I think I will be a fan of yours for a long time. Again, thanks for
coming to the Seaport in NYC and for playing some superb music. A good time was
had by all. Please come back real soon. See ya.
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Hi Gregg! I just wanted to tell you that I love your CD, Nightshift. I saw
you in concert with my mother and sister at the South Street Seaport and we had
a blast. Your music was fabulous. I want to learn how to play the keyboard, too!
We thought it was so nice of you to give my sister and I your autograph and say
hi to us after the concert. We have the autographs on our bulletin boards! My
sister asked for the CD for her birthday later that month and it has never left
the CD player since! That should speak for itself that we think you're the best!
You are a truly gifted musician and we appreciate all your efforts. We wish you
the best of luck on your new CD & we look forward to its release. Thanks for
visiting New York and we can't wait to see you again soon! ---Christine
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Gregg- So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. As a longtime resident of
Bowie ( 1960- 1981) I had the pleasure of many fine meals at the Bowie Inn. I
have also followed your career since I was a Bowie alumnus (Class of '73) and
played keyboards ( Low rent Rock and Blues not the highbrow stuff you can
do!)for 12 years professionally. God Bless you and family and your dad, a fun
guy who was loved by my parents (Isabelle and Clyde Roberson) from the Somerset
section of town. Clyde Roberson, Richmond, VA
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I'm pleased to hear Gregg has a new CD coming out and hope he comes to
Chicago. Thanks, Jeff.
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Gregg, When are you coming back to Maryland or Washington DC for a
performance? We miss you!!! I travel all the way from North Carolina anytime you
are in the Maryland, DC area. Sherry Watson Rocky Mount, North Carolina
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I heard your Nightshift CD here in Cleveland on WNWV. Very nice, I like your
strong use of melody lines in your compositions. I have to say what a gas that
was to see a genuine Minimoog on your site. I hope to hear the new version (Big
Briar) on some CD's of yours soon. Big fan in Cleveland !! Joe Lydon Jr p.s. I
still have a working 1981 Prophet 5. Gotta love analog ......
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Gregg- I've been a big fan for years. Please add me to your email list. I
would love to see you - any chance of getting in on the Park City JAaz Festival,
or coming to the Salt Lake area on your own? I would also like to hear you
return to more of your upbeat, Brazilian style. Para Los Ninos is one of my my
favorite songs in the world! Thanks! Bryan Todd
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Greg.. really nice stuff. You want to know where smooth jazz is headed? Where
StellarFungk is takin it. I create some really hypnotic grooves that the world
has never experienced. I can hear your artistry all over this music takin smooth
jazz where no person could ever imagin. Stellarfungk is a mixture of dark and
light images in contrast. I never paint a picture on 1 side or the other.
Transitions and where u can take them could be something beyond special... as if
u controlled the universe through song. I have a song title.. something I just
wrote when hearing your new CD.. called The Test of Time. If you want to hear
it.. I'll send u a MP3. peace -StellarFungk
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GREGG THE VERY FIRST TIME I HEARD YOUR MUSIC I WAS TOTALLY BLOWN AWAY. I
FINALLY GOT TO SEE YOU AT THE CAPITAL JAZZFEST IN COLUMBIA, MARYLAND, THE
MERRIWEATHER POST PAVILLION, AND YOU WERE AWESOME. I DEFINITELY MAKE IT MY
BUSINESS TO PURCHASE ALL OF YOUR CD'S, AND LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU PERFORM
AGAIN IN THE WASHINGTON AREA OR EVEN PERHAPS IN THE RICHMOND, VA AREA SOON. I
WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOUR PERFORMANCE AGAIN. I WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK! I'LL HAVE
TO RUN OUT AND PURCHASE YOUR NEW CD.
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GREGG THE VERY FIRST TIME I HEARD YOUR MUSIC I WAS TOTALLY BLOWN AWAY. I
FINALLY GOT TO SEE YOU AT THE CAPITAL JAZZFEST IN COLUMBIA, MARYLAND, THE
MERRIWEATHER POST PAVILLION, AND YOU WERE AWESOME. I DEFINITELY MAKE IT MY
BUSINESS TO PURCHASE ALL OF YOUR CD'S, AND LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU PERFORM
AGAIN IN THE WASHINGTON AREA OR EVEN PERHAPS IN THE RICHMOND, VA AREA SOON. I
WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOUR PERFORMANCE AGAIN. I WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK! I'LL HAVE
TO RUN OUT AND PURCHASE YOUR NEW CD.
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I saw with my wife your recent concert in Las Vegas; we are both new fans
now, th I saw your recent concert in Las Vegas with my wife, we both love your
music and thank you for autographed CD
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Gregg, I could not wait for the CD release party so I ordered the new CD from
Amazon.com. I'm glad I did. Jack
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BESIDES DAVID SANBORN NO OTHER WHITE ARTIST HAS MORE SOUL THAN YOU.
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Hi Gregg, I am afraid that I DIDN'T go to Bowie High with you :-) but I
really do enjoy hearing your music driving errands around Bowie today. Al
Santos, on the Smooth Jazz Sunday Brunch, has been playing "local
musicians" lately, being sure to comment on who's who and where they are or
where they're from. I spend a lot of time in the car working to build a
grassroots nonprofit group, and it's great to hear how much talent the Maryland
suburbs hold, or have generated -- and your name is high on that list! Thank you
for the music!
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Do you have any Detroit dates planned? Also, do you autograph cd's? I would
love to have nightshift and heatwave personalized!
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This is my mother's maiden name Karukas and it is not a normal greek name.
Your family is from Sparta like mine is e-mail me if you have family in the
Baltimore Area. George
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Hey Im *Lela Adreana Mclena*im smooth soft singer with new cd out in stores
2003 i wrote all my songs and sung um all with live band and its really tigth!
love for now lil bit about me im 20 years old imucla music mag and i have alot
of things on my mind as singer and a 1 year old..and im single looking for that
sweet pufect tpye guy my sweet lil girl to be her daddy and she is cute with
blound hair lite tha tis and baby blue eyes and very cute i broke up with her
dad cuse he would hurt her when he took her so i have full condsety of her now
and love her very very much!!n i need guy with strong heart kmnow what he wants
and not sreacd to get it!and he is also sweet heart and with baby blue eyes and
blound hair!and very smart with alot preosianlity...thank u for now! *LELA
ADREANA* p.s he has to be brigth smart and like me and has to love kids!!!other
wise u are out!i want 7 more kids by the way...thanxs
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Love is so jadde on the net guys!Cristy-jazzi-flieds@yahoo.com
13675834763(phone number)name Gica 21 england and sinlge with 3 kids...1 3 and 5
needs lover to love her!for more kids! always out for now Gica
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Love is so jadde on the net guys!Cristy-jazzi-flieds@yahoo.com
13675834763(phone number)name Gica 21 england and sinlge with 3 kids...1 3 and 5
needs lover to love her!for more kids! always out for now Gica
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Hi Gregg. I'm from Greenland. I was introduced to smooth jazz music by one of
my friends who encouraged me to listen to Fourplay. Since that day my life has
changed for the better. I especially like to listen to your music and Brian
Culbertsons. It's the most beautifull tunes i've ever listened to during my
short time with interest in smooth jazz music. When I heard Nightshift and
Cruisin down your house at midnight I almost went crasy. Thank you so much for
your lovely tunes.I hope than you will be playing i Greenland someday. The
people here don't have so much focus on smooth Jazz, but maybe they will if they
heard your tunes. Best Wishes from Allan Schmidt, Greenland
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Gregg, I spoke with Al Evers about you playing for our company in Anaheim,
CA. I gave him all the information in order to contact the person in charge of
the events. I work for Roche Pharmaceuticals and we will be having our National
meeting in Anaheim from Jan. 19-24th. If my dreams came true you would either be
playing for us or you would be performing in the area so that I could come to
see you live. Your new album is fantastic. Did we expect anything less? Thank
you for your music it makes me happy. The best part is I received the new CD the
last day of work for the year, Dec 20th. I am listen to it for the 5th time
today. Great work. Please, e-mail me back and let me know if there any
performaces in the surrounding areas of Anaheim so that I can come see you play.
Thank you, Alex
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Hi Greg, Nice website! I love the Nightshift CD! I am definitely going to get
Heatwave. Keep up the Great Work! Sha-nniece www.shanniecejames.htmlplanet.com
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Hi Gregg: I have listened to Heatwave and I think it is one of your best
efforts. I recently discovered an SJ station in NorthHampton Mass.( WEIB 106.3
FM). They have been on the air for about one year. They play alot of your music,
but also new artist like Michael Manson and new stuff from the old like Marilyn
Scott. I mention this station for one reason and that is because they are the
most diverse. At anytime you can hear bossanova to some latin stuff. Thanks,
Robert B. Coleman (CT)
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I love the song Nighshift, I play this song over and over and over. Is there
a video for this track? Does guitarist Michael O'Neill have any solo projects,
he is "AWESOME". Also what cd is the song "Crusing Your House At
Midnight on and when will you be performing in Atlanta, Georgia. Thank-you,
Venida Wilkes.
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Hi Gregg: I have been a BIG FAN of yours since Summerhouse and have every CD
since then. My comments are regarding "Where is Smooth Jazz headed. I live
in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and listen or at least I did listen to the
"Oasis"- 107.5. I am very dissapointed in the play list that I hear on
all Smoooth Jazz stations. It is nothing more than a handfull of Top 10 like
songs mixed in with a collection of old worn out R&B songs & artists.
When I hear Maria Carey, Luther Vandross and Whitney Houston being played - I'm
out. I have no objection to the R&B format, but I can get this music a few
clicks down the dial. As for the Top 10 mentality I'm sure the repetitive
playing of a song is great for you, but it bores me to Hell. Nothing on Smooth
Jazz stations is very inovative or gives one any idea of how the entire CD of
any artist is. My favorite line by the station DJ is "hear is the new sing
from Gregg Karukas" and it ends up being one an album you released a year
ago. I am so thankfull that I have DirectTv and can get some wonderful music on
their playlist. I fear the Smooth Jazz format will be a thing of the past at the
rate it is going. When cities the size of Atlanta have to shut their station
down, that's no very encouraging. Oh Well, I only hope you keep putting out the
Great music you do and hope to see you some day in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
In spite of the fact we closed our wonderful venue (Caravan Of Dreams), we still
get most of the Smooth Jazz artists. In conclusion - When can we expect you
here?
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Dear Gregg, First heard about you two years ago through my friend Michael
O'Neill. Met him through another friend, David Garfield, and Mike almost
instantly became my favourite guitar player. I therefore started collecting his
recordings and first purchased "Nightshift" and now "Heatwave".
I love both CDs but prefer "Heatwave" as I find it less
"smooth" and more "funky". No doubt that I will get my hands
on more of your recordings ! And as long as you ask Mike to play on your
records, you'll be sure to sell at least one copy LOL :-))))) ! I'm glad I've
found you and your music. It has brought me a lot of listening pleasure and I am
looking forward to hear your previous records and of course all the future ones
! Best regards and best wishes for a very Happy & Successful 2003. Laurent
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Just cant get enough of your Music, Playing night shift as I type this, We
are big fans, If you ever get to San Diego, PLEASE CALL US, We are early 60
ties, also we have a 26 ft, Cabin Cruiser at Sea World Marina, I am a Retired
Air Force Pilot and my wife is an Author. We live in El Cajon,ca. about 19 miles
east of the Pacific Ocean. We would LOVE to have you and your wife and boys
spend a day on our Boat. We will give you the grand Tour of San Diego Bay and
Mission Bay from the water. We are just common people and there is nothing fancy
about us, I am a farm boy from Minnesota and my wife is from Bogota,Colombia So
America here is our # 619-444-2488 Pat and ruth douglass we are in the phone
book also 1250 Petree st #353
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Hi My name is Peter Su, and I am affiliated with CIM Radio Smooth Jazz, based
in New York City, New York. I would like to ask a small favor from you to do a
promo spot for CIM Radio. The liner is as follows: "Hi, this is Gregg
Karukas and you are listening to CIM Radio, Experience Music The Smooth
Way." Please encode the promo spot in MP3 128kbps/44KHz/Stereo. If you
can't encode it in stereo, then mono is fine. After that, email me the promo
spot at peter@cimradio.com. I am thanking you in advance. All The Best, Peter Su
CIM Radio Smooth Jazz CIMRadio.com
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I am a huge fan of your music. For a long time Love On The Beach was my
favorite song of all times! I own almost all of your cd's and I am one of the
ones that's sitting at the music store whenever your release date rolls around.
Your music warms my soul and touches my heart and I can't imagine not being able
to go to the store to purchase your music. "Too Cool (to be hot)" is
my favorite on the new Heatwave CD for now, but of course, I love the entire CD.
Keep up the good work and I look forward to hanging out at the music store
waiting for your next creation! :o)
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Hi All, \ Sorry I haven't responded to the wonderful posts here lately. You
need to know that I do get your messages directly and try to respond as much as
possible. Things have been a bit crazy, but I can't complain. I'm going to have
the personal info ( phone #'s, etc. ) removed soon.....There is another way to
email me directly and that is: gk@karukas.com Easy, huh? Please keep those
letters coming though. You really make my day. Gregg
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hi greg. wellI've been a "jazzy" for quite some time..funny thing I
have loved your music and it never clicked in,every time I heard your name..My
maiden name is morekas...john/helen(aka Aunt Helen) are my first cousins.So now
you have solved a link in my life..jazz...good jazz...your jazz...,is in our
blood.bravo keep the good ones comming
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Just wanted to say thanks for you music. I have all your cds and heatwave is
fantastic . I would like to know what has inspired you writing "remember
when". I think is the most " intimate " piece i have ever heard
from you Thanks again Giorgio Brescia - Italy
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good evening i would like to know if anyone knows what artist are performing
at the american smooth jazz fest. merriweather post pavilion dates may 31th
& june 1 st. thank you inadvance
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Your CD is best i hear in long time Keep Up Thanks MMIKEY9836 P/S I would
like to see you NEW York some time this year
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im just wondering why stlouis jazz fest.did not ask tim cunningham a local
jazz player to be in the fest.please ask your radio listeners to call and ask
stlouis jazz fest WHY NOT?thank you
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just want to say hi. this is emy from the philippines. just want to say hi
and i don't know why this is the only time i emailed you. i was your very first
fan in manila. when u were in manila, i was in the u.s. even called you at your
hotel then to return your call. i am so happy for yur success. hope you remember
me and i hope you can personally write me back. take care
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Dear Greg: Have enjoyed your music (sounds of emotion and summerhouse) for
years and looking forward to picking up Heatwave as soon as I can find it in
Texas. Heard several cuts on my XM radio (which is great by the way) and look
forward to offering it in my aircraft for clients (one aircraft mangement client
particularly enjoys your music). Best wishes - MarkOz
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This did me no good at all! I thought you answered all questions correctly. I
am going to right about this to the english council because it clearly states on
your advertisments, that I am sick of appearing all over the internet, that your
company can answer any questions
