Palm Beach Coconuts

This Palm Beach Coconuts album was recorded by Louie Fitzgerald in 2001 and released by Stratophonics Music Group LLC in 2010. It is full of very exciting, creative original compositions that come from the heart and soul of Louie Fitzgerald. This album was a fun, creative project that captured the true musical genius of Louie Fitzgerald. On the original session of this album Louie wrote and recorded 10 different smooth jazz tunes and then later added one more to the project (Islamorada) making it 11 tunes on the album. Louie Fitzgerald is playing all of the instruments on the project. The album has captured the feel of the tropical islands. You will here various latin percussion instruments being played such as timbales, congos, bongos, vibra slap and other Latin percussion instruments. The main instruments throughout the album are the piano and keyboard playing great melodies. Along with the beautiful melodies and chords you will hear cool guitar rhythms such as R&B and Reggae keeping a perfect groove throughout the album. Each song on the album is very rhythmic and groove oriented. And the hook lines in each song are enjoyable to listen to over and over again. It is a great CD to listen to when you want to chill out and take it easy or even if you need some music at a party. Palm Beach Coconuts delivers smooth, relaxing jazz for any occasion that you need smooth jazz music for. The titles of the songs on the album are as follows: 1. 98 Degrees And Rising, 2. Cool Beans, 3. Clear Blue Waters, 4. Fire, Wind And Rain, 5. Underwater Paradise, 6. Cruisin' Down The Keys, 7. Palm Beach Coconuts, 8. Dolphin Dance 9. Rockin' The Boat, 10. Jungle Jam, and 11. Islamorada. Each song is unique in it's own right. As you listen to each song you will notice a different feel for each. Here is a discription of each song. 98 Degrees And Rising- is the first song on the album with sparkly, rhythmic, straight ahead pop style smooth jazz with a great melody, chord progressions and interesting sounds taking place throughout the piece. Very enjoyable to listen to and a great opener for the album. 98 Degrees And Rising represents the hot weather of the tropics. Cool Beans- Is a very cool sounding tune with an R&B feel with a smooth bottom bass groovin' throughout the tune. You can definately feel the groove and beat. Has a very relaxing feel to it with a nice repeating hook melody on the piano. The guitar, drums and bass are locked in on the groove and tempo and none of them will budge. There are some synth layers going on underneath the rhythms. And speaking of rhythms. The guitar has a super cool r&b pattern throughout the song. Overall this song is smooth and ready to enjoy. Clear Blue Waters- Is the first single off of this album released to smooth jazz radio by Stratophonics Music Group, LLC. It is definately Islandish with a very cool reggae rhythm going on throughout the song. The polyphonic rhythms taking place between the drums, bass and guitars is very relaxing and calm. There are solo sections as there are on all of the songs on this album. There is a smooth keyboard solo and smooth organ solo taking place in the piece. Layers of creative sound colors can be heard throughout the tune. Latin percussion timbales can also be heard in a smooth way. Fire, Wind And Rain- Is a smooth, upbeat tune on the go. Very tight rhythms throughout the tune. Nice melody taking place. Underwater Paradise- Smooth, peaceful melody taking place in this song. A slow, smoo