Praise the Lord - Alicia Keys Wants to Retire July 8, 2008 – Could my prayers be answered? Alicia Keys has hinted that she may retire in a few years. More.
Patti Austin, Siedah Garrett Secret Garden July 7, 2008 - Grammy Award winning singer Patti Austin will team up with her friend famous vocalist Siedah Garrett for a new "all female" version of Quincy Jones all-star ballad “Secret Garden”. More.
Long Beach Jazz Festival July 7, 2008 - The 21st edition of Long Beach Festival will take place August 8th, 9th and 10th in Long Beach. The festival will host an amazing line-up of contemporary Jazz artists. More.
Mariah And Nick –
Troubled Times Ahead July 8, 2008 – Some friends of Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon are saying this Hollywood relationship may be over already. Some friends say they’d be lucky if they last 6 months. More.
Robin Thicke Juggles Cats With Ease July 7, 2008 – Robin Thicke likes to multi-task. So much so that the singer says as well as a new CD, he’s also writing a movie score, a novel, a screenplay and his first poetry book. More.
Jennifer Aniston Has Fangs July 3, 2008 – She seemed so nice in ‘Friends.’ First off, this sounds more like the script to ‘The Hills’ than something that really happened, but remember, don’t punish the messenger. Folks around John Mayer and Jennifer Aniston are reporting that the former ‘Friends’ star has some jealousy issues. More.
Fourplay Putting Energy in Your September
July 8, 2008 – Get ready for a new CD and DVD from Smooth Jazz super-group Fourplay. Bob James, Larry Carlton, Harvey Mason and Nathan East will release ‘Energy’ on September 23rd on Heads Up. More.
Beyonce Gets £500,000 for One Show July 3, 2008 – What would you do with £500,000? Maybe buy a dream home? Help a downtrodden charity or you could go really nuts and hire Beyonce? That’s right, for a measly £500,000 you could have Beyonce all to yourself – well kind of. More.
Queen Latifah Inks Deal for Fragrance! July 3, 2008 - Rapper-turned-actress Queen Latifah has signed a deal to create her own signature perfume for Florida-based Parlux Fragrances, E! Online reports. The product should be on the market by fall 2009. More.
Alfonzo Blackwell:
A “Total Smooth Jazz ” Artist! June 28, 2008 - Alfonzo Blackwell, the groovy sax man from New York, is back to the contemporary Jazz stage with his seventh album, “Dance To This”, which recently came out (April 29th) on his own label Utopia Records. So let us find more on this “totally saxy” musician! Read Akbar Nour's Interview with Blackwell.
Peter Muller : A Bassist With “The Flow”! June 6, 2008 - Peter Muller, Peter…who? It is true that the name of the talented German bassist, multi-instrumentist, composer and producer Peter Muller may not sound as familiar to the smooth jazz aficionado as the one of bass giant Marcus Miller. However, you will rapidly change your mind when listening to Müller’s latest piece of work “The Flow” released in January 2008 on his own label, Mullenium Records. Read the interview.
Marcus Johnson : A Musical and Social Entrepreneur April 26, 2008 - Marcus Johnson is no ordinary smooth jazz pianist. Beside being a highly acclaimed musician who has already released 11 albums, he has gained academic degrees in law and business and has become a successful businessman, owning his recording company and a recording studio.More.
Ken Navarro – The Grace of Summer Light June 12, 2008 – It’s been a busy week of listening to new music. From the new Coldplay album, 'Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends’ and ‘Flavours Of Entanglement’ by Alanis Morissette to Ken Navarro’s new journey ‘The Grace of Summer Light’ – easily 3 of my current favourite performers. Read the Review.
Usher Puts Us To Sleep June 6, 2008 – I saw Usher on the season finale of Saturday Night Live a few weeks ago, well, at least host Steve Carell was good. Usher seems to be trying too hard to be Michael Jackson – Hey buddy, I’ve seen all those moves before. His last disc “Confessions” from 2004 was a big hit and the new one, “Here I Stand” was released last Tuesday. More.
Thousands Flock to the 18th Annual Berks Jazz Festival in Reading, PA June 5, 2008 - Smooth Jazz Fans from all over gathered like a huge family reunion for the 18th Annual Berks Jazz Festival in Reading, PA from March 27 - April 6, 2008. On the first weekend, the 10 festival saw superstars like Nancy Wilson and Chris Botti , Paul Brown’s Guitar Night mellowing a Sunday afternoon, and a very special Grover Washington, Jr. tribute concert organized by keyboardist Jason Miles. More.
“Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin To Perform at Newport Jazz Festival On August 9th July 6, 2008 - Twenty Grammy Awards winning star soul singer Aretha Franklin will make for a special appearance at the next JVC Newport Jazz Festival. Read the full story here.
MTV Video Awards Moving to LA, With or Without Britney July 7, 2008 – There’s been more talk about Britney Spears possibly opening up the next MTV Video Awards again than the awards ceremony actually changing locations. More.
Michael McDonald & Earth Wind and Fire Touring Together This Summer June 26, 2008 - Superstar singer and composer Michael McDonald and world-acclaimed soul band Earth, Wind and Fire will be touring together this summer, kicking off on August 27th and finishing on September 20th. Read the whole story.
Walter Becker Limits Bonus Track to UK
July 6, 2008 – Maybe it’s not worth flying to England for but Walter Becker has a free track on his new album ‘Circus Money’ but it’s only for the UK release. More.
XM and Sirius Could Join Soon July 7, 2008 – The feds could approve the Satellite giants union real soon. Word is this month. Read the ful story here.
Multi-Platinum Artist Alan Hewitt to Perform Live in Dallas on July 5, 2008 July 4, 2008 - Multi-platinum artist Alan Hewitt and the SoulJam Orchestra with special guest Maysa Leak (acclaimed British jazz/funk/R&B band Incognito’s lead vocal singer) will headline the Southside Blues fest. more.
July 7, 2008 - Grammy Award winning singer Patti Austin will team up with her friend famous vocalist Siedah Garrett for a new "all female" version of Quincy Jones all-star ballad “Secret Garden”. 
July 7, 2008 - The 21st edition of Long Beach Festival will take place August 8th, 9th and 10th in Long Beach. The festival will host an amazing line-up of contemporary Jazz artists. 
July 7, 2008 – Robin Thicke likes to multi-task. So much so that the singer says as well as a new CD, he’s also writing a movie score, a novel, a screenplay and his first poetry book. 
July 3, 2008 – She seemed so nice in ‘Friends.’ First off, this sounds more like the script to ‘The Hills’ than something that really happened, but remember, don’t punish the messenger. Folks around John Mayer and Jennifer Aniston are reporting that the former ‘Friends’ star has some jealousy issues. 
July 3, 2008 – What would you do with £500,000? Maybe buy a dream home? Help a downtrodden charity or you could go really nuts and hire Beyonce? That’s right, for a measly £500,000 you could have Beyonce all to yourself – well kind of. 
July 3, 2008 - Rapper-turned-actress Queen Latifah has signed a deal to create her own signature perfume for Florida-based Parlux Fragrances, E! Online reports. The product should be on the market by fall 2009. 
June 28, 2008 - Alfonzo Blackwell, the groovy sax man from New York, is back to the contemporary Jazz stage with his seventh album, “Dance To This”, which recently came out (April 29th) on his own label Utopia Records. So let us find more on this “totally saxy” musician! 
June 6, 2008 - Peter Muller, Peter…who? It is true that the name of the talented German bassist, multi-instrumentist, composer and producer Peter Muller may not sound as familiar to the smooth jazz aficionado as the one of bass giant Marcus Miller. However, you will rapidly change your mind when listening to Müller’s latest piece of work “The Flow” released in January 2008 on his own label, Mullenium Records. 
June 12, 2008 – It’s been a busy week of listening to new music. From the new Coldplay album, 'Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends’ and ‘Flavours Of Entanglement’ by Alanis Morissette to Ken Navarro’s new journey ‘The Grace of Summer Light’ – easily 3 of my current favourite performers. 
June 6, 2008 – I saw Usher on the season finale of Saturday Night Live a few weeks ago, well, at least host Steve Carell was good. Usher seems to be trying too hard to be Michael Jackson – Hey buddy, I’ve seen all those moves before. His last disc “Confessions” from 2004 was a big hit and the new one, “Here I Stand” was released last Tuesday. 
July 7, 2008 – There’s been more talk about Britney Spears possibly opening up the next MTV Video Awards again than the awards ceremony actually changing locations. 
June 26, 2008 - Superstar singer and composer Michael McDonald and world-acclaimed soul band Earth, Wind and Fire will be touring together this summer, kicking off on August 27th and finishing on September 20th. 
July 7, 2008 – The feds could approve the Satellite giants union real soon. Word is this month. Read the ful story 
