Your guest for this DJS Jazz Spotlite is the New York-based vocalist-songwriter-bandleader and Mack Avenue recording artist Sachal Vasandani. This fresh, young talent displays a singular, deep-brewed voice and possesses an uncanny sensibility to straddle the fine line between jazz and pop. You will hear a cut from his latest CD, Eyes Wide Open. Vasandani is in the company of his established trio comprised of Pianist Jeb Patton, Bassist David Wong and Drummer Quincy Davis. Guests on the CD include Vibraphonist Stefon Harris, Trumpeter Marcus Printup and Guitarist Doug Wamble. The album is produced by esteemed Bassist/Bandleader John Clayton and veteran staff producer Al Pryor, engineered by Joe Ferla and mastered by Bob Ludwig. For more information on Sachal visit http://sachalvasandani.com. Music Send 'Em Up To Heaven Musicians Vibes - Stefon Harris Piano - Jeb Patton Bass - David Wong Drums - Quincy Davis Acknowledgements: Opening Music -Riff3 - Dave Luther Motor City Horns http://motorcityhorns.com Trumpet - Ben Toman Trumpet - Mark Byerly Alto Saxophone - Dave Luther Tenor Saxophone - Keith Kaminski Trombone - John Rutherford Background Music - Mark Byerly's the resurrection available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P. Go to http://bopculture.com for more information This Spotlite was sponsored by the Detroit International Jazz Festival. Go to http://www.detroitjazzfest.com to find out more about this wonderful end of summer tradition. For more information on the many fine Mack Avenue Records artists, go to http://mackavenue.com.