Daddy-O _ Joyce Cooling

Sometimes, all it takes is one incredible song for a renowned local performer to become an overnight national sensation. Teaching herself to play guitar by ear, she developed a personal style of finger picking that has given her playing its unique sound. When Cooling and longtime partner, producer and keyboardist, Jay Wagner entered the studio to record Third Wish, their first album for GRP Records and fourth overall, Joyce knew exactly what they were going for. Cooling wanted to provide contemporary-jazz that was accessible and groove-oriented but not without substance and creativity. Cooling, with the release of Third Wish has accomplished her goal; even though the set has the makings of a major contemporary/smooth jazz hit, it also has meat on its bones. If Third Wish is smooth jazz, it’s smooth jazz with a brain. One of the things that Cooling and Wagner have in common is eclectic musical tastes. The two appreciate everything from funk to Brazilian samba,