Reception Entertainment Director

Vincent Ingala's third album is inspired by his now 8 month move to Longbeach, California from Prospect, CT.  The tracks "Coast To Coast" and "Making The Journey" exemplifies that trek from East Coast to West Coast.  This album was two years in the making. The title track is already getting exclusive air play across the pond in the UK via our good friend Rich Edwards show SmoothGrooves on GFM 96.6FM, Gloucester FM . This third outing is a maturing of sorts, for a young man that still has much more untapped potential waiting to escape.  But i'm biased.  For sure, those that where there from the beginning already know this.  Vincent's parents Leo and Dawn knew that "there was something special going on and this was confirmed when in fifth grade he mastered the keyboard before trading it in for the saxophone." Once again Vincent's determination and zest for life is evident on every track of this new release.  Not only did he write s...

Vincent Ingala strikes again with his sophomore effort entitled "Can't Stop Now". Live performances for his CD release party took place at the Palace Theater, in Waterbury and in conjunction with WEIB 106.3FM's, "Smooth, Soulful & After Work Cool Down" at the Holyoke Hotel & Conference Center, in Holyoke, Massachusetts. The Palace Theater release party was a home away from home for many of the guests.  After all, this was home turf for Vincent and most of the attendees.  And as Chuck Ingala told us, this was his old stomping grounds and a tour stop for many established artist in the 60's & 70's, before the Palace Theater fell into disrepair.  Only to be revitalized, in the late 90's, with the urban renewal of the City of Waterbury. As always, Vincent's live performances are reminiscent of a house party - no one afraid to dance whenever the groove takes them.  He commands the stage with his presence and a charm that is well ...

We've been praising the talents of this young man for some time.  Born and raised in Connecticut with more talent than this small State can contain - a future star for sure! The title track is already getting exclusive air play from across the pond via our good friend Rich Edwards show  SmoothGrooves  on GFM 96.6FM, Gloucester FM.   Now you can join Connecticut's jazz sensation Vincent Ingala on Thursday June 14th at 7pm, for an intimate CD release party at the Palace Theatre , in Waterbury, in the Grand Foyer, celebrating his highly anticipated second CD release entitled, "Can't Stop Now." Guests will enjoy a live performance by Ingala and will have the oppportunity to have their CDs signed by the 19 year-old jazz prodigy. Inglala is rapidly emerging as one of the hottest talents around, and his 2010 debut release, ‘North End Soul,’ (reviewed here) was recently described by Smooth Jazz Journalist of The Year nominee, Denis Poole, as “little sh...

We have much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving... in the Northeast this year we have endured floods, a tornado, earthquake, hurricane and most recently a freak snow storm blizzard in October.  I am particularly thankful to have all my family and friends safe and well during these past months.  I am also thankful to have taken the Friday after Thanksgiving (Black Friday) off and with my friend, fellow broadcaster, former WTIC-FM air-personality Keith Alan and our wives, we ventured due North for a little smooth jazz. Keith and Vincent's parents Leo & Dawn have known each other since the Disco era, club nights and mobile DJ events with "The Sounds of Leo".  So this was much like a reunion... old friends reminiscing about the good 'ole days! Once again WEIB 106.3FM's "Smooth, Soulful & Afterwork Cool Down" presented a spectacular evening featuring Jonathan Fritzen & Vincent Ingala.  Both artists have been featured in this series befor...