We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

4 for the 4th: 44 minutes of patriotic smooth jazz

by Smooth Zoo

/

  • Streaming + Download

    Includes high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more. Paying supporters also get unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app.
    Purchasable with gift card

      name your price

     

1.
America the Beautiful 09:42
buy track
2.
The Star-Spangled Banner 11:46
buy track
3.
My Country Tis of Thee 08:46
buy track
4.
God Bless America 13:35
buy track

about

My dad loves smooth jazz.

We never had a smooth jazz radio station where I grew up in Central Illinois. So on family vacations, Dad tuned into every smooth jazz station he could. You know how it sounds, with the sultry female voice saying "KSMJ: Smooooooooth Jaaaazz," followed by the trill of a saxophone.

At the time, I didn't understand. I would think, It's just elevator music. Still, smooth jazz became endearing, if only because Dad enjoyed it so much.

4 for the 4th is a celebration of many things. It began as a Father's Day gift to celebrate Dad, but now extends to celebrate the 4th of July, of course, plus the 2012 Olympic Games (something else my Dad loves). It also just so happens that the Tuesday release date falls on my wife's and my anniversary. So we celebrate it all.

As part of these celebrations, we want you to name your price for 4 for the 4th for the entire month of August. Seriously, type in any amount you like. To go with the theme, we suggest $4. Proceeds from this project will be given to the ministry of An Nou Mache, an evangelistic sports camp for children in Haiti. So please be generous if you can.

We hope 4 for the 4th will be a soundtrack for many patriotic celebrations to come.

Freedom!
And smooooooooooth jaaazz.

Andrew from ILOE Studio

credits

released July 31, 2012

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

Smooth Zoo

Smooth Zoo is a project from ILOE Studio. In the Studio's effort to expand and experiment with genres, Smooth Zoo is their ambient/smooth jazz initiative.

contact / help

Contact Smooth Zoo

Streaming and
Download help

Report this album or account

If you like Smooth Zoo, you may also like:

Bandcamp Daily  your guide to the world of Bandcamp

On Bandcamp Radio

Saxophonist Isaiah Collier chats about his new LP and the influence of Pharoah Sanders.
listen now