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Holiday single by Vel Lewis
Houston, TX, November 11, 2014... The year of 2014 has been an amazingly exciting year for Vel Lewis. He started the year off with his cool, smooth jazz adult contemporary single, "Maybe So". Then, he released his next single, "Something Wrong" in April as a Soundcloud treat, and came back again in May with a single entitled "Song For My Love", which landed him into the Top 30 Groove Jazz Music chart. His next release was in June, with his "Colors Of Soul" EP that continues to chart.

Now as his very first holiday single release, Vel Lewis performs his rendition of the familiar Christmas carol, "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen", which features Vel performing all vocals, and all instrumentation. The song is also produced and arranged by Vel Lewis.

"God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" by Vel Lewis is available now on CDBaby.com and iTunes.

Contact: Vel Lewis (323) 684-4911
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Colors Of Soul - Summer 2014
Contact: Vel Lewis (323) 684-4911
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www.vellewis.com

“Colors Of Soul”
An EP with a special blend of Jazz and Soul music that will capture your heart

From renowned organist Vel Lewis

Houston, TX... Keyboardist, composer and organist Vel Lewis, continues to create Classic, Cool, Jazz & Soul compositions. Following the release of his Smooth Jazz Adult Contemporary single “Maybe So”, the first release from his current 2014 EP “Colors of Soul”, the single continues to chart.

“Colors of Soul” is a highly charged Jazz and Soul EP that is superbly produced by Vel Lewis, combined with the Midas touch of chart-topping producer, Greg Manning who added his brand of magic to the mixes. Kevin Chokan on guitars, keeping it in the pocket and soulful. Master percussionist Lenny Castro brings his signature sound to the project. “Colors of Soul” is a mixture of rhythmic songs for the Groove Jazz listener. Hans-Bernd Hülsmann of Smooth & Soul/Smooth-Jazz.de comments, “Vel Lewis serves it hot with Colors of Soul. This EP awakens the appetite for more.”

Each song on the EP captures the keyboards and organ stylings of composer Vel Lewis. “Lovin’ You So” is a tastefully classic R&B textured track. “Chuva” is a wonderful romantic Smooth Jazz ballad. “Song For My Love” blends Swing and Hip-hop into a jazzy groove. The title track “Colors Of Soul” is an engaging Arp-styled synthesizer number that provides a melodic lead element reminiscent of the keyboard style of the late, great George Duke.


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‘Maybe So’ A Sure Hit! Industry Veteran Vel Lewis Back In The Game
Atlanta, GA… Jazz is an American art form loved worldwide, mostly because its roots are firmly steeped in real musicianship. It knows not color; it knows not age. It’s smooth and regal and pulsating and soothing and compelling and cool and hot, all in one fell swoop.

And so is Vel Lewis, a seasoned musician, composer and artist who has worked with many of the best in the business. His latest solo release, “Maybe So” on the Lewis/Colorsound label, once again exemplifies his amazing talent for fusing vibes and melodies into a jazzy blend.

Indeed, the mellifluous “Maybe So” is a delightful preview to the rest of Lewis’ forthcoming 11-track CD, Colors Of Soul, which is scheduled for release in February. The uptempo track showcases Lewis’ prowess on the keys, as he creates a vibe reflective of a piece by world-renowned artist Roy Ayers.

“A lot of people like the sound of vibes,” he explains, adding that he made it as a tribute to Ayers when the two were unable to connect prior to the recording date.

“Maybe So” is a breezy cut that weaves and winds its way on a bubbly melody, backed by just the right amount of percussive personality. It’s the kind of track that takes its listeners down a winding country road, top down, on a balmy summer day.

“Jazz lovers and music connoisseurs will want to jam this track over and over again,” comments Carol O, music industry trade writer. “There’s a lot of warmth and depth to Vel’s work that will draw in music lovers to want to hear more.”

Adds John Scatena, owner of renowned Jazz club Café 290 in Atlanta: “Wow. Whenever we jam ‘Maybe So,’ people want to know who that is. We are looking forward to having Vel perform live!”

Lewis’ background includes work as a musician and composer with artists such as Earth, Wind & Fire, Dionne Warwick, Frankie Beverly & Maze, The O’Jays and Tina Turner, among others. In addition, his music has been featured on a slew of popular television shows, including “The Sopranos,” “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” “Mad About You,” “Wife Swap USA” and “Friends.”

“Maybe So” is available on CD Baby, iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and many other online music merchants. Vel Lewis is available for interviews. Call (323) 684-4911 to schedule an appointment or visit his website - www.vellewis.com.
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