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Etta James Dies at the Age 73
 Jan 20, 2012 - Etta James, an iconic R&B American singer known for her classic songs “ At Last” and “Something’s Got A Hold Of Me” has died today at the age of 73.
Recognition and appreciation has rolled in for James over the years. She was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2000 and in 2001 she was honored with a Grammy for Lifetime Achievement. Etta was also inducted into the Grammy Hall of fame in 2003.
Etta is survived by her two sons Donto and Sametto who are both musicians that performed in her band. – By Shannon Edwards
Etta James’ Family Fighting over Her Money and She’s Still Alive
January 18, 2011 – The money troubles surrounding Etta James sound like stories one would hear at a wake. James, who was recently diagnosed with leukemia and dementia, had her family fighting over her money; today her husband won the fight. James, who is receiving 24-hour health care at her home in southern California, needs her medical bills paid for and that’s where the fight began.
Her 72-year-old husband and son were fighting over control of the Blues legends fortune. Both, however, did want her medical bills paid.
Court documents showed that James’ husband wanted to move $1 million to a joint account so he had control and her son would prefer a third party to, "avoid future and present family conflict." Now her husband, Artis Mills, has control of some of her money ($60,000) to pay for her bills until February. – by John Beaudin
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Etta James Hospitalized
 July 27, 2007 - Blues legend Etta James is recuperating in hospital from complications from abdominal surgery. James originally had the surgery last month and is currently in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. The 69-year-old Grammy winner is in stable condition according to her management who added that she would have to cancel some dates on her all-star tour with B.B. King and Al Green. The singer has been in the music business for over fifty years and is best known for hits, "Sunday Kind of Love," "Trust in Me" and her Smooth Jazz crossover smash "At Last." - by John Beaudin
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Grammy's Turns into Ray Charles Love Fest
 February 14, 2004 - The late great Ray Charles cleaned up at the Grammy's this year with 8 wins. His duets album "Genius Loves Company" won many of the top prizes including Album of the Year and best Pop Album. "Here We Go Again" his duet with Norah Jones won Record of the Year and best Pop Collaboration. More
Etta James Grammy Win
Traditional Blues Album: Blues to the Bone, Etta James.
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February 21, 2012 - As it was stated during the Grammy Awards, "We've had a death in the family." Now our own Jazz family is remembeing Whitney Houston. 
February 21, 2012 - Shock, disappointment and horror are some of the many words fans used to describe Whitney Houston’s untimely death last week (February 11, 2012). My family and I were outside a Starbucks when one of our radio listeners texted me with, at first, the rumor. 
February 12, 2012 - As expected it was a huge night for Adele at the Grammy Awards. The singer, from Tottenham, North London, England, walked away with six trophies including "Song," "Record" and "Album of the Year." 
February 12, 2011 – More information is surfacing concerning the death of Whitney Houston. Sources close to the investigation say that the singer was found in the bathtub at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Los Angeles. Her face was underwater. 
February 11, 2012 – Whitney Houston has died according to her publicist. The singer, who was 48, passed away today according to Kristen Foster but it was unclear how the singer died. According to some sources, Houston died at the Beverly Hilton hotel. 
Feb 10, 2012- Skilled guitarist Peter White is set to release his 13th upcoming album, ‘Here We Go’ on March 13, 2012. This British-born musician released his debut album in the 1990’s and has been one of the core artists in Smooth Jazz ever since. 
February 10, 2012 – It’s no secret that Steve Lukather, like many of us, is a huge Beatles fan. It was announced this week that the Toto guitarist and founding member will join Ringo for the famous tour to begin in Niagara Falls Ontario on June 14th. 
Jan 31, 2012 - Good news for all the Norah Jones fans out there! The singer is set to release a new album in spring called 'Little Broken Hearts.' This will be Jones' fifth studio CD and she will be joined by producer and musician, Danger Mouse who is notably the backbone for the project. He also co-wrote many of the tunes with her. 
– Not many groups have stood the test of time like Airborne. Coming in around the time that the NAC format was really starting to cook, 1988, this outfit grew with every project, gig and album. Having just released their most powerful album yet, New Horizon’s, it looks like the world is ready for this, a full dose of positive, social conscious fusion. We sat down with the band to chat about all the twisting, yet beneficial roads taken. 
– The smart ones in life know that it’s not how you fall down in life that counts but how you get up. Zach Bandolin has had his fair share of topsy-turvy moments but the guitarist keeps swinging. 
- French Smooth Jazz guitar sensation Emmanuel Abitebol, more known as U-NAM, came to fame with his widely acclaimed somophore album ‘Back from the 80’s’ released in 2007. 
October 20, 2011 – This is no ordinary album. In fact, there is nothing normal about this album and that’s what makes this one of the most perfect projects that’s ever come across my desk. 
– On her third album Colbie Caillat has decided to strategically give us an uptempo summer-vibe. It still sounds like her smash debut “Coco” but this time it’s Colbie with caffeine and it’s positive and fun
– There are not too many things in life as deliciously lazy as Michael Franks voice. The guy could chill out someone on deaths door. Seriously, angst has no place on a Michael Franks record – he’s good at one great thing..making you feel good! 
- Programming Smooth Jazz Radio has allowed me to discover talent over the decades and follow the twists and turns in their career. Such is the case of saxophonist Steve Cole an artist whom has played on numerous number #1 Smooth Jazz hits and been a regular spin on most smooth jazz radio stations play lists. 
– There’s always been an understated value to everything that Sade does and sameness to her entire repertoire. That quality of old wine has served the singer/band well… until now. Unlike Norah Jones who has, at least, tried to mix-up-the-pot, Sade really needs to stop wearing the same dress to every party. 
– Well, one things for sure, Mindi Abair is not shopping on Main Street anymore. As they say, “run away from the past and eventually it will run into you.” 
April 3, 2007 - The king and queen of the Blues will entertain together this summer as the two embark on a 14 city tour of the U.S. that will also include Al Green and Joan Osborne. (Click for Tickets) King who is 81 years old is also scheduled to tour Canada solo in May and plans more dates near years end. Expect Robert Randolph and James Hunter on selcted dates. - Kari Graham
