"Lucky in Love", the first single from Pete's upcoming CD "Amplifier" has just been released, and it's already the Feedback Track of the Week on the Smooth Jazz Network. You can vote for starting November 4 at http://www.smoothjazztop20.com/feedbacktrack/

Featuring a great horn section and sax solo from Ted Belledin, along with keyboards from Grammy-winning musician Michael Broening, the new song heightens anticipation for Pete's follow up CD to "Full Circle and the Great Temptation". You can download "Lucky in Love" at CDBaby, iTunes and Amazon... and watch for "Amplifier" in January 2012!

August 21, Sun, 3:00 pm

Kazimierz World Wine Bar
7137 East Stetson Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Click here for map.

3-5 p.m. Gitlin-guitar, Dominic Amato-sax, Dave Ihlenfeld-keyboards, Mario Mendivil-bass, John Herrera-drums), Jazz in AZ monthly party, open to public ($10)

Once again, Jazz in AZ is presenting guitarist Pete Gitlin for his popular summer cool spin on jazz at the Aug. 21 party from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Kazimierz World Wine Bar. The casual venue at 7137 E. Stetson Drive in Scottsdale -- with its grazing menu, extensive wine list and assortment of cool beverages -- is perfect for the occasion! Admission to the public is $10 (FREE if you join Jazz in AZ at the party); JiAmember rates apply.

This will be a CD release party for Gitlin's second issue, "Amplifier," on Coming Together Records. His debut CD, "Full Circle and the Great Temptation" (2008), achieved remarkable success for an independently released CD. It was named one of the Top 10 smooth jazz CDs of the year in Canada; the single "Sunshine Days", featuring vocals by Valley singer Jodi Light, was No. 1 on the Ambiance Internet jazz charts for four weeks.

With production by John Herrera from the Phoenix jazz band Turning Point, "Amplifier" combines jazz, funk and hints of fusion to create a new and exciting sound. "When I first talked to John Herrera about my goals for this CD, I told him I wanted to create the Sgt. Pepper of contemporary jazz," said Gitlin. "Obviously, that set an almost impossible standard to reach; but my goal was to use 10 original compositions as very basic tracks, then expand on them using our imaginations and today's infinite production possibilities." So on "Amplifier," you'll hear a string quartet and acoustic guitar in one song, an electric sitar in a jazz/country environment in another, and electronic wooshes and swirls in another. "The concept was to create 10 sonic paintings, each very different, but able to hang together in one musical landscape," he explained. Samples from both of Pete's CDs can be heard at www.petegitlin.com.

Gitlin has been playing guitar and bass professionally since the 1960s, and currently leads the Valley's longest-running jazz jam session at Pita Jungle in Chandler, originating in 2000. His band plays corporate functions and weddings, plus he plays bass in a three-piece rock band called The Allnighters. Gitlin also works as a business development manager for a green energy company out of Boston, and in his leisure time plays golf and rides his road bike.

By Joel Goldenthal

Lory Gardner (Adventures of the Passionate Fan) wrote a great review of my August 15th concert in Scottsdale. Read it here.

Check out the official Jazz in AZ site.

Coming Together Records is excited to announce the world wide release of the single "Sunshine Days" from Pete Gitlin's CD "Full Circle and the Great Temptation". "Sunshine Days" features Michael Broening (George Benson and Al Jarreau) on keyboards, Mel Brown (Eric Darius, Jennifer Hudson) on bass, John Herrera (Turning Point, Cindy Bradley) on drums and producing, and great vocals by Jodi Light from Phoenix-based band Shining Star. Aaron Phillips, program director at Ambiance Jazz Online, (where 'Sunshine Days" is #12 on the weekly play list and a Hit Pick), says "Love At First Listen!! Everything everyone loves about the approaching summer.. Sunshine Days, Perfect Waves... This song has it all. Beautiful vocal parts by Jodi Light!"

For more information contact Pete Gitlin directly here.



Original robot artwork by Lynette May.

Pete Gitlin and Coming Together Music are proud to announce the release of "Full Circle and the Great Temptation, a collection of all original alt jazz songs produced by John Herrera from the legendary Phoenix-based jazz band Turning Point. Some of the incredible musicians playing on the CD include Jeff Kashiwa from The Rippingtons on sax, Michael Broening on keyboards, the amazing Mel Brown on bass and John Herrera on drums and percussion. Guest vocalists include Rachel Eckroth and Jodi Light. Check out my Music page, or simply click on the album art below.

Pete Gitlin - Full Circle and the Great Temptation

Buy the CD right here: [ADD TO CART]
For international orders [Contact Pete]

Preview the entire CD here: [LISTEN]

Check out this nice article from Joel R. Goldenthal at http://jazzinaz.org

Check out this great review from Denis Poole at smoothjazztherapy.com

"Full Circle and the Great Temptation" has just been named a CD Baby Editor's Pick". Here's what they said: "Alternative original smooth jazz guitar with beautiful melodies and performances by top session men including Jeff Kashiwa (The Rippingtons), Michael Broening, Mel Brown and Rachel Eckroth."

Buy the album from CD Baby using the link below:

Exciting news! "Full Circle and the Great Temptation" can now be heard on smoothjazz.com, the leading streaming audio site for jazz on the Internet.