May 1, 2012 - We live in a world where most instrumental music sounds like it was made for a 5x5 vertically moving room and that includes some Smooth Jazz. Interestingly, most Smooth Jazz musicians are technically some of the best players on the planet but many have fallen into this big vacuous hole, an amnesic state, where channelling Bert Kaempfert is common place. 
April 17, 2012 – Get ready for another beautiful journey from David Benoit on May 29th. His new album, `Conversation,’ will no doubt serve as another expansion for the Smooth Jazz format. 
April 26, 2012 - Norah Jones is set to appear with a Live-on-Letterman webcast, featuring Jones from the prestigious Ed Sullivan Theater in New York, Wednesday, May 2nd at 8:00 ET. This is a clever, strategic move for Jones to push her next album “Little Broken Hearts” set for a May 1st release. 
April 4, 2012 – Esperanza Spalding is a groovy chick. I mean, really, when she’s in the room, everyone else disappears and I’m talkin’ more than that big “love-sculpture” hair. She’s the type of musician you might walk up to at a party, ask about her music, and walk away three hours later regretting the question. This lady has a vision so you better have a seat. 
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. 
– 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.” |
Peter White to Release ‘Here We Go’ 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. "Peter is not only one of the most trusted players in Smooth Jazz but he's also one of the nicest men I have ever met," says Smooth Jazz Now Program Director John Beaudin. "There are very few artists that I trust without listening to first and Peter White is one of them," adds Beaudin. "I haven't heard the album yet but I know it will be great because this guy has hit the mark on every single record he has released!" "Here We Go" includes some familiar co-horts of White's including keyboardist Philippe Saisse and producer DC. David Sanborn is also featured on the title track. Kirk Whalum and Andrew Neu also lend some saxophone magic on the project. -By Shannon Edwards.
Peter White Invites Fans to Join Him for Costa Rica Adventure The trek, February 19-26, is sponsored by Costa Rica Celebrity Retreats. The company says that, “Peter wants to mingle with you and take you on three breathtaking tours, to the rain forest/waterfalls, volcanoes, and Pacific coast national parks of Costa Rica.” The package also includes in-country transfers, lodging, meal credits, all taxes paid and, of course, nightly music with the guitarist. White himself says those who are musicians can even bring their instruments for a chance to perform with him. White’s latest CD, “Good Day,” features the smooth Jazz hit “Bright,” as well as the title track. For more information on the trip, go to the Costa Rica Celebrity Retreats website or peterwhite.com, where you can watch videos on the adventure. – By Brian Soergel http://www.costaricacelebrityretreats.com/ Peter White's Thoughts on Funk and Groove Music Peter White was a special guest on the Smooth Jazz Now TOP 30 COUNTDOWN and spoke with our PD John Beaudin. Here is his full quote. You know I don’t really have a history of playing Hip-Hop or R&B, I mean I like it and I dabble in it and I think it’s fun but to me I think it’s one small aspect of the music I do. Hopefully on this album there’s a lot of variety and it doesn’t all sound like I’m trying to write the same song over and over again in an effort to be accepted. I’ve never really written like that. I’ve always written in the way that I find that the music turns me on whether it’s slow, fast, medium tempo, it doesn’t matter it just has to excite me." - by Shannon Edwards |
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Peter White drags out the Christmas Tree The guitarist has already released his Christmas schedule, that’s the big tour with Saxophonist Mindi Abair and Trumpeter Rick Braun. The holiday party kicks off November 28th at Incline Village, Nevada ending December 23rd in Costa Mesa, California. White says tickets for the entire run will be available in a few months. White is tearing the house down on the current Guitars and Saxes tour. Details at www.peterwhite.com |
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Peter White Shares His Christmas Spirit With Mindi Abair & Rick Braun October 22, 2004 - Peter White will be up to his usual holiday merrymaking this November and December and he's keeping pretty good company again. The guitarist will be rejoined by Saxophonist Mindi Abair and Rick Braun is also in the fold. The Peter White Christmas tour will stop in 18 U.S. cities kicking off in San Diego, California on November 26th. All three artists have previously released holiday CDs, White says "My earliest memories of Christmas were probably not much different from many other people: snowflakes, tinsel, Santa Claus, reindeer and the opening of presents surrounded by family. As a child, my father taught me to play Christmas music on my first instrument, the recorder, and my love for holiday music has endured throughout the years. I hope this tour will be an opportunity for fans to enjoy their favorite Christmas songs in a family setting. Perhaps I'll even bring my recorder." Mindi Abair will be our "Artist Of The Month" for December. |
Peter White Knows the Value of a Song June 16, 2004 - Peter White says he doesn't mind if people forget his name as long as they remember his songs. The Smooth Jazz guitarist told Smooth Jazz Now that he knows his place in the pecking order and the songs come first, "Absolutely because in the end that's all people are going to remember" says White. "There are very few artists that are going to be remembered more than their songs. People usually remember the songs and then they'll say, "Who did that song?" He has a good point adding an artist's body of work will speak for them long after they're gone, "No matter how good you think you are as an artist people will forget your name eventually." Peter White is currently charting 'Talkin' Bout Love' from his new Sony album 'Confidential.' Read our updated interview. |
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Peter White Talks About Peace Of Mind Peter White Has Put His Worrying Days Behind Him Peter White Gets a Little Help From Christopher Cross Peter White - Artist of the Month For April 2004 Peter White Releases "Confidential," Tour Dates Mary Kirk's Smooth Jazz Cruise Journal Peter White Gets Confidential New Peter White Album For 2004 |
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Feb 10, 2012- Skilled guitarist Peter White is set to release his 13th upcoming album, ‘Here We Go’ on March 13, 2012.
April 15. 2010 – Smooth Jazz, like many other niche formats, is surrounded by fans that are loyal and active in keeping the format alive. That’s why there are so many fan sites available that feature nothing but positive vibes and that includes only glowing reviews for everything that gets released. Peter White, never a musician to shy away from his true feelings, says he’s not a fan of everything that happens to the format. “I do feel that a lot of Smooth Jazz musicians tend me be obsessed with the Funk and the Groove,” says White, “and everything comes out sounding the same and what you get is the same song written by many different people.”
June 5, 2008 – Peter White might not be the most graceful performer or the best looking, actually he’s quite unassuming but his talent and spirit have been the glue that word of mouth superstars are made out of. It’s hard to see Peter White in concert only once, he’s an infectious fellow and now he’s thinking ahead to Christmas.
November 23, 2006 - Peter White can remember the days of insecurity as a musicians. The guitarist remembers worrying too much about what everyone else was thinking. White told Smooth Jazz Now that things have changed with his age, "I now say take me or leave me, that's a wonderful place for a performer to get to and we're all trying to get to that place and I think I've achieved it by now." He adds, "When I walk on stage whatever nerves I had before or anxiety just falls away from me." White is currently charting "What Does It Take" in the top 10 of R&R's Smooth Jazz chart. - John Beaudin
April 18, 2004 - Peter White say's if he met a twenty year old version of himself today he'd tell the young chap, "You're going to be ok son." The guitarist told Smooth Jazz Now he was a real worry wart in his twenties and part of his thirties. "One day I just stopped" says White, "I asked myself what I was so worried about and I couldn't come up with an answer. It was all irrational and I said to myself well why don't I just be happy and content." He says, "I realized it was a choice and I've been pretty much that way ever since. White has a lot to feel positive about his new album 'Confidential' is currently #1 on our Canadian Smooth Jazz chart and he's also on top on the U.S. R&R Top 30. Peter White is our artist of the month for April.  |
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