Boney James Snaps Up American Idol Syesha Mercado For New Single ``Gonna Get It``
May 15, 2008 – Boney James isn’t wasting anytime snappin`up a winner. The Sax star has just has just scored big with an American Idol gold-mine. James and top 3 finalist Syesha Mercado are teaming up for the new single ``Gonna Get it.`` More Blow.
Will Downing Comes Back
May 14, 2008 – There’s an old saying in life “It’s not how you fall down but how you get up.” It could be a mantra for Will Downing. Stricken with a rare Muscle Disease Polymyositis in late 2006 the singer spent seven months in hospital. More.
Clear Channel Inks Deal with Pandora
May 13, 2008 – Clear Channel radio stations will offer a new service to its listeners courtesy of Pandora. The new deal will include personalized radio players, lyrics page, and widget strategy, among others. More.
     
 

Though Mercado was kicked out of the show last night leaving the two David’s(Cook & Archuleta) to battle it out, she’s proven to be ``A`` list material. James says,  “The first time I saw Syesha perform, I was incredibly impressed. 'Gonna Get It' seemed like a perfect fit for her. I'm really proud of how well she's doing on American Idol." – by John Beaudin

Smooth Jazz Nominees at the Grammys
December 8, 2004 - Looks like the sun won't set any time soon on Norah Jones. The singer was nominated for five Grammys yesterday including nods for Pop Vocal Album and Female Pop Vocal for her second CD "Feels Like Home." The late Ray Charles was another multiple nominee with seven (his album had 10 nominations) and the biggest artist heard on Smooth Jazz radio was Alicia Keys with eight nominations. Read more. Boney James 1 Nomination
Mindi Abair Comes Back with “Stars”
Mindi Abair's New AlbumMay 8, 2008 – It’s easy to call Mindi Abair a crossover artist. She’s a composer, saxophonist and a talented vocalist – Pop stardom could be just around the corner. More .
Navarro Creates Intimate Environment
May 8, 2008 – I remember when Ken Navarro invited us into his studio on-line to catch a glimpse of his creative process with the last few Cd's. More.
  
   


Boney James Enjoyed Losing Sleep Over The New Album 'Pure'
September 17, 2004 - Boney James told Smooth Jazz Now he enjoyed the challenges of self producing his latest album 'Pure.' But at times new ideas kept him up at night, "Oh absolutely," says James, "So many hours were spent on the CD and every single moment on that record was agonized over so that's why it takes as long as it does." Throughout the process he kept his eye on the ball and remembered why he got in the business in the first place, "I know how I feel about music that I love and the fact that there are people out there that love my music and there's a sense of giving involved so it's a really wonderful thing." James our September "Artist of the Month" says he had a good laugh putting the work in perspective when it was all finished, "All those hours of work and it distills down to this little CD that you can listen to in 40 minutes. It really fascinates me. The wonderful thing about it is you can share it with other people." Read our complete interview with Boney James.
Houston’s Comeback Hit A Rough Patch
Whitney Houston FlopsMay 7, 2008 - Whitney Houston, who is currently 44 years-old, isn’t anymore the star she used to be. Her career is a shambles. Indeed the former drug-addicted diva’s 15-year-old daughter Bobbi Kristina attempted suicide last February. More.

The Police Say Goodbye, Again!
May 8, 2008 – Does retirement mean anything anymore in Rock’n Roll? If you believe it the Police just announced that it`s over - again. More.
  
Boney James - Artist of the Month For September
September 1, 2004 - It's a great time for Boney James. The saxophonist has just released his first totally self produced album 'Pure' which just had the highest chart debut of any James CD. He is also our 'Artist of the Month' for September. We talked to James on August 3, the day 'Pure' was released and we covered a lot of ground from his sensual style of playing to old school chums who helped guide his early contemporary Jazz taste. Read part one of two of our interview with Boney James.



Boney James Releases 'Pure'
August 3, 2004 - Three years after the release of his last hit album 'Ride' Boney James is back today with his follow up 'Pure.' This time around though the saxophonist decided to produce the album himself, "Producing to me is just an extension of performing and it's a role that I've been slowly assuming over the years." James told Smooth Jazz Now, "As I became more and more sure of my music and how I wanted songs arranged and how I wanted the players to play so it just slowly evolved." As with previous efforts James combines old elements of R&B and Jazz wrapped in a contemporary sound. He says there's a reason for that, 'I was not so much into Jazzers like Charlie Parker but bands like Earth Wind and Fire and Stevie Wonder who were also incorporating Jazz into their music that love that I had for Pop and R&B music continues to this day. That's why I like to stay current because there's great things happening in music these days and I just find it exciting to incorporate that into the stuff that I'm doing." He's also famous for showing his sensual side and 'Pure' is no exception, "I am a very passionate person and I joke on stage that my favorite subject besides music is sex and they go pretty well together." 'Pure' is now available on Warner Brothers. Boney James will be our 'Artist of the Month' in September.
Boney James Set for 'Pure' Summer Tour
 May 4, 2004 - Boney James seems to have the summer spirit. The saxophonist is getting ready for a summer release of his new 'Pure' album (no official release date has been mentioned) on Warner Brothers label. Here's the release from James official site, "The album is the first produced solely by Boney and will feature brilliant guest appearances by Bilal, Dwele, Joe Sample, Debi Nova and more. The album was mixed by Serban Ghenea (Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, N*E*R*D and more)."
Boney James Tour Dates  
6/9/04 York, PA The Strand - Capital Performing Arts Center
6/10/04 Vienna, VA The Filene Center / Wolf Trap
6/11/04 Richomnd, VA Kanawha Plaza
6/12/04 Atlantic City, NJ Borgata Casino & Spa
6/13/04 Baltimore, MD Pier Six Concert Pavillion
6/16/04 Indianapolis, IN TBA 6/17/04 St. Louis, MO Ferrara Theatre
6/18/04 Chicago, IL Skyline Stage
6/19/04 Chicago, IL Skyline Stage
6/20/04 Columbus, OH TBA
6/23/04 Milwaukee, WI Potawatomi Northern Lights Theater
6/24/04 Cleveland, OH Playhouse Square Center - Palace Theater
6/25/04 Pittsburgh, PA Byham Theater
6/26/04 Saratoga Springs, NY Freihofer's Jazz Festival
6/27/04 Sterling Heights, MI Freedom Hill Amphitheater 		7/2/04 Jacksonville, FL The Florida Theater
7/3/04 Birmingham, AL BJCC Arena
7/8/04 Charlotte, NC Ovens Auditorium
7/9/04 Greensboro, NC Carolina Theatre
7/15/04 Philadelphia, PA Mann Center for the Performing Arts
7/16/04 Norfolk, VA Town Point Park
7/17/04 Atlanta, GA Chastain Park Amphitheatre
7/19/04 Lake Buena Vista, FL House Of Blues
7/20/04 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Broward Center for the Performing Arts
7/21/04 Clearwater, FL Ruth Eckerd Hall
7/22/04 Mobile, AL Mobile Civic Center
7/23/04 Houston, TX Verizon Wireless Theater
7/24/04 Fort Worth, TX Sundance Square
10/8/04 Las Vegas, NV Boulder Station Casino

New Boney James CD In the Fall
 March 23, 2004 - With a working title of "Pure" Boney James is hoping to get back on the Smooth Jazz charts by years end. Though no official release date has been offered folks from the Boney camp say the album will probably be out by the fall. Both Joe Sample and Billy Preston will provide keyboards for the album. The album will be on Warner Brothers.
Boney James to Return Early 2004
September 9, 2003 - We have a short wait for the next Boney James album. The saxman's next CD will be out in the early part of next year and feature Virgin Records artist Dwele on one track. The singer will be featured on "Break Of Dawn" which was recorded in Detroit last week. On day two in the motor city James joined Dwele, Motown recording artist Kem, and Capitol Records hip hop emcees Slum Village to jam at Kem's birthday bash at downtown Detroit's "Half Past Three" club. So far the album does not have a title.