The Knockoff That Became a Knockout

Forced to stop copying U.S. guitars, Ibanez launched the all-original Artist line and took America by storm.

UNCOMMON FOLK

He grew up in a folk music haven. As he celebrates his latest album, Wide Open Light, Ben Harper shares sights and memories of his childhood home.

Steel of a Deal

Jerry Byrd’s Steel Guitar Favorites packs a heap of American styles in one outstanding disc.

WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE

As he releases One Deep River, Mark Knopfler reflects on the guitars he's loved, the music that keeps his passion youthful... and how he'd like a do-over on that Dire Straits Rock Hall induction.

TIP SHEET

Think effects are a crutch? Reeves Gabrels has a few choice words and good advice) for you.

EYE ON THE PRIZE

Erstwhile blues-rocker Hannah Wicklund finds her true self with an album of songs she calls the most authentic I’ve ever written.”

'THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF OUR BAND IS TWO GUITARS'

Sleater-Kinney were making bass-less records long before the White Stripes and the Black Keys came along. Says co-leader Carrie Brownstein, \"The power comes from the conversation the guitars are having with each other.\"

'I PLAY LESS NOTES THESE DAYS, BUT THEY ALL MEAN A LOT MORE'

On Broken, Walter Trout packs his licks for maximum impact as he testifies to the hope that can save our divided world.

YOUR INFLUENCES STICK WITH YOU

Scott Henderson spent lockdown training his ears and building improv skills. As Karnevel! shows, his jazz chops flourished, but his blues-rock roots remain as strong as ever.

WILD SIDE

After Lou Reed's Berlin concept album bombed, guitarists Steve Hunter and Dick Wagner helped him get his groove back. The result was Rock 'n' Roll Animal, the live classic that redeemed his spirit and saved his career.

West Side Story

Ian Munsick brings his Wyoming sound to Nashville.

The Talented Mr. Kravitz

As he prepares to drop his first album in more than five years, with a massive tour to follow, the rock and style icon talks candidly about family, faith, sex, love, and legacy

Musician Of The Year – Travis Maximus

This year, Travis Scott bounced back into the spotlight with the summer's biggest album and a mega-tour to match. And yet, he says, he's still striving for something even grander. Hits the road with one of the most dynamic entertainers of our age.

Raising Her Game

On the eve of releasing a new album, Nicki Minaj is in a contemplative mood, thinking about marriage, motherhood, alter egos, creativity, and confidence.

Brian Bromberg – The Magic of Moonlight

What a pleasure to have Brian Bromberg back feeling better and with new music.

BRIAN BROMBERG: THE MAGIC OF MOONLIGHT

What a pleasure to have Brian Bromberg back feeling better and with new music. After being off the scene because of health issues, the composer, producer and bassist is back with a jazz fusion CD that is funky, soulful, magical and as always, a listening pleasure

NICOLE HENRY

Nicole’s Show at the Performing Arts Theater in Palos Verdes. It was a beautiful, intimate venue. She had a very close interaction and connection with the audience

nicole HENRY

Nicole's Show at the Performing Arts Theater in Palos Verdes. It was a beautiful, intimate venue. She had a very close interaction and connection with the audience.

The 2023 Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival

Conguero Poncho Sanchez, a west coast legend and mainstay of all things Latin Jazz and Salsa, had the audience in the palms of his hands with freshly recorded new music from an upcoming album featuring arrangements by Francisco Torre.

BRIAN SIMPSON SOUL CONNECTION

I searched for words to describe \"soul connection\" and then attempted to define and link that connection to the music I was hearing.

The Queen of Percussion

Sheila E. receives Star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame

KAYLA WATERS

Has been able to fuse her faith into her music rather effortlessly. As she prepared for the release of her latest album entitled \"Presence,\" she took time out to speak with Smooth Jazz Magazine about her career, her music, and her Divine inspiration..

The Queen of Percussion

Sheila E. receives Star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame

BRIAN SIMPSON: SOUL CONNECTION

I searched for words to describe “soul connection” and then attempted to define and link that connection to the music I was hearing

Vanities

Gracie Abrams is ready for a not-so-cruel summer

'I Don't Have Space to Be Tired of It'

Lola Brooke had to be a master multitasker to break into rap. Now she's the new livest one from Bedford-Stuyvesant.

The Dave Matthews Guide to Living and Dying

The troubadour of mellow vibes has been one of the biggest acts in music for three decades. Now 56, Matthews has been singing about mortality for a long time, and he's confronting its specter in new and surprising ways, all while trying to figure out how to do some good in the world

Queen of Hearts

Karol G has won fans all over the world by being herself.

Bobby Caldwell: Blue Eye Soul Artist Dies

The singer/songwriter best known for the single "What You Won't Do For Love' Bobby Caldwell Dies at 71

CHRIS STANDRING: INTERVIEW

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