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Euge Groove

Born 2 Groove debuts @ #1 on Billboard CJazz Chart

About Me

EUGE GROOVE AT A GLANCE Born Steven EUGEne GROVE Nov 27, 1962 in Hagerstown, Md. 1984 Graduate of the University of Miami School of Music First public performance: 2nd grade piano recital ************************************************************ *****************************DISCOGRAPHY: ************************************************************ ***************************** BORN 2 GROOVE (2007, Narada Jazz/Blue Note Records) - Euge's 5th album in 7 years, will be in the stores June 19. The new album, all recorded in HD (hi-definition), features 8 original instrumentals, a collaboration in both writing and performance from Jeffery Osborne, and a jaw dropping vocal performance from Ali Ollie Woodson (lead singer and writer on the Temptations' smash "Treat Her Like a Lady") on a neo-soul'd cover of Donny Hathaway's "I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know" round out the 10 song disc. ************************************************************ ***************************** JUST FEELS RIGHT (2005, Narada Jazz/EMI) - "Get Em Goin'," the first single to radio, is the ..1 most added song at radio it's first two weeks out and holds the record for the most stations in its debut week. It stayed in the ..1 spot for 7 weeks. "Chillaxin" was the #1 "song of the year" on the R&R Smooth Jazz indicator chart. The album debued at ..3 on the Billboard Cont Jazz chart and has remained in the Top 40 for more than 75 straight weeks. ************************************************************ ************************* LIVIN' LARGE (2004, Narada Jazz/EMI) - Narada Jazz debut album spent 68 weeks on the Billboard charts, debuted at ..4 and came in at ..25 overall for 2004. "Livin' Large," the single, was the ..5 most played song for 2004 on the RandR singles chart. "XXL" spent 36 weeks on the radio chart. ************************************************************ *************************** PLAY DATE (2002, Warner Jazz) - Singles "Slam Dunk" and "Rewind" climbed to ..1 on the radio charts. ************************************************************ ************************** EUGE GROOVE (2000, Warner Jazz) - Radio single "Vinyl" spent 27 weeks on the chart, and "Sneak A Peak" garnered a Song of the Year nod by the 2001 Oasis/Smooth Jazz Awards. ************************************************************ *************************SIDEMAN - Euge has done world tours with: Joe Cocker (1994 -1995, 1997, 1999, opening act 2005) Tina Turner(2000) Eros Ramazotti (1996, 1998, 2003-2004) Richard Marx (1990 - 1994) Tower of Power (1988 - 1992) Huey Lewis and the News (1988) ************************************************************ ****************************EXTENDED DISCOGRAPHY Paula Abdul Spellbound (1991) Pete Anderson Working Class (1994) Rick Braun Kisses In The Rain (2001) Michael Colina Shadows of Urbano (1991) Joe Cocker Live in Berlin DVD (Recorded live in 1997) Richard Elliot Power of Suggestion (1991) Expose Exposure (1986) Expose Greatest Hits (1995) Heart Brigade (1990) Elton John Duets (1993) Huey Lewis and the News Small World (1988) MMC MMC (1993) Richard Marx Rush Street (1991) Richard Marx Paid Vacation (1994) Richard Marx Flesh and Bone (1997) Aaron Neville Warm Your Heart (1991) Mark Portmann Driving Beverly Hills (1994) The Steve Pryor Band Steve Pryor Band (1991) Bonnie Raitt Luck of the Draw (1991) Eros Ramazzotti Eros Live (Italian) (1998) David Royal Mysterious (1995) Michelle Shocked Captain Swing (1989) The Simpsons Simpsons Sing the Blues (1990) Michael Sweet Michael Sweet Tower of Power Monster on a Leash (1991) Tower of Power What Is Hip?: The Tower of Power ...(1999) Tina Turner One Last Time, Live in Concert from Wembley Stadium (Video - 2000) Uncle Festive That We Do Know (1989) Peter White Glow (2001)

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Member Since: 12/12/2005
Band Website: eugegroove.com
Influences: I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4
Record Label: Narada Jazz/ Blue Note Records
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Nick Rail Music Saxophone Madness

Nick Rail Music stores in Southern California will be having a series of "Saxophone Madness" days at all of their locations. Go to www.nickrailmusic.com for information. They will have a huge assortme...
Posted by Euge Groove on Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:46:00 PST

"B2G" is both top album and top radio single!

In a very rare aligning of both the retail and radio stars, "Born 2 Groove" the album and "Born 2 Groove" the song simultaneously occupy the top positions on their respective charts this week. The alb...
Posted by Euge Groove on Tue, 17 Jul 2007 09:59:00 PST

Euge Groove is on the cover of 2 of Smooth Jazz's hotest magazines

Euge has been blessed with being on the July covers of 2 of the hottest jazz publications out there. Check out San Diego based "Smooth Jazz News" (smoothjazznews.com) and Jacksonville based "Abyss Jaz...
Posted by Euge Groove on Sat, 07 Jul 2007 01:29:00 PST

New Keilwerth "Shadow" Tenor Sax

After having played Selmer saxophones for more than 30 years, I am diggin' on the new solid nickel Keilwerth Shadow tenor. It totally blows away any horn on the market with it's own unique, big as a h...
Posted by Euge Groove on Sat, 07 Jul 2007 01:02:00 PST

#1 on Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart

"Born 2 Groove", Euge's 5th album in 7 years, has claimed the coveted #1 spot on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz chart for it's debut week. This is Euge's very first #1 album. A Euge thanks to all for...
Posted by Euge Groove on Wed, 27 Jun 2007 09:12:00 PST

Born 2 Groove Music Player

Check out songs from the forth coming Euge Groove disc "Born 2 Groove" on the Blue Note Player.http://www.bluenote.com/eugegroove/player/The album will be in stores and online June 19, 2007
Posted by Euge Groove on Fri, 01 Jun 2007 03:17:00 PST

Euge Groove World Premiere

It's official; Euge Groove is now a proud parent of a new album. "Born to Groove", Euge's 5th album in 7 years, will be in the stores June 19. Tune into 94.7 the WAVE in Southern California (or listen...
Posted by Euge Groove on Wed, 04 Apr 2007 01:25:00 PST

Euge Groove Makes Windplayer Magazine Cover

Euge Groove is on the current cover of the prestigious Windplayer Magazine on Newstands now.
Posted by Euge Groove on Wed, 31 May 2006 05:34:00 PST