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Dan Seigal Unity

When my publisher of Smooth Jazz Magazine asked me to do a review, I was initially hesitant as I am in deep preparation and learning with The Second Piano Concerto by Sergei Rachmaninoff...

Bob Holz Night Watch

Renowned jazz fusion composer and drummer Bob Holz brings us his seventh album, “Nightwatch.”

The Building of a Legacy - MARCUS ANDERSON

The musical presence and footprint of jazz fusion artist Marcus Anderson is being felt in places that perhaps only few have reached.

Live with Blak Aaron

The rhythmic sounds of international guitarist Blake Aaron's accompanied by Will Donato's melodic sounds on saxophone under the direction of the musical director and bassist John Dillard and his band mesmerized their Middle C Jazz audiences in the Queen City of Charlotte, North Carolina on August 16, 2024.

NORMAN BROWN It Hits Different

This is what I will be going for rest of my life

Ellis Hamilton Defying the Odds and Energy Unmatched!

Readers, I’m honored to introduce Mr. Ellis Hamilton to you. If you don’t know him or his music yet, you will! I met Ellis on May 20, 2023, at The Birchmere in Alexandria, VA. Why can tell you the exact date? Well, Najee was performing that evening and receiving an award.

John Ernesto The End of an Era @BERKS

I had the pleasure of speaking with John Ernesto, the Artistic Director of the Berks Jazz Festival for over three decades.

Brian Bromberg – The Magic of Moonlight

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

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.

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..

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.

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

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

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

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

The Queen of Percussion

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

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

DW3: INTREVIEW

If you came to Seabreeze Jazz Festival to party, then today is the best day as DW3 commences to the stage in full party fashion! Known for their party-like music style, brothers, Eric and William along with long-time best friend, Damon came to get us all out of our seats and party-hardy this afternoon

CHRIS STANDRING: INTERVIEW

Strides the CATWALK

NAJEE: INTERVIEW

The massive stage at Pier Park on Thursday evening, delivered a classic performance by a classic artist

SEABREEZE JAZZFESTIVAL

THE ULTIMATE WEEKEND OF SMOOTH JAZZ

Keiko Matsui Expressing New CD Euphoria

What a way to open a CD. It was Grand, Graceful with a Power Punch...totally grabbed my attention. Dare I say... Wow! Your music is powerful in that it does what I believe should be the intent of any true artist...it takes you places.

SAMARA JOY

Stepping into the Soraya I felt, honored. Gorgeous establishments like this were at one time closed to certain members of society. Farm workers and share croppers had to create their own premises to decompress and hear live music and most times these establishments were hidden or disguised in some way

HARRY BELAFONTE: "KING OF CALYPSO"

Actor| Humanitarian | Civil Rights Activist

Jonathan Butler Transfer Celebrates 50th Anniversary

UBUNTU: \"I am because you are. Humanity toward others. The inter-connectedness of people.\"

Art Shored Jr.TRAMAYNE THOMPSON

Next Paradigm Live is a live smooth jazz series created by the award-winning bassist, producer, composer, writer and record company owner Jacob Webb.

Art Sherrod Jr.

I had the pleasure of interviewing saxophone sensation Art Sherrod Jr. after a recent performance in my hometown of Rochester, New York. Art resides in Maryland now but was raised in Palestine, Texas where he was influenced by many genres of music, including Gospel, Rap, Rock, Blues, Country, Hip-Hop, R&B and of course Jazz.

NICK COLIONNE JUST LIKE THAT

it's official, Coming in 2023

Becomes Youngest Ever GRAMMY Winner

GRAMMY Winner of Best Large Jazz Ensemble