Peter Friestedt Retuns With Toto/Chicago Inspiration on 'LA Project II
Nov. 20, 2008 - Peter Friestedt had so much fun with his first 'LA Project' that the sequel was just a matter of time. “LA Project II”, again features lead vocal performances by Joseph Williams (Toto), Bill Champlin (Chicago) to satisfy fans of that rich LA sound. It's proven a winner for Smooth Jazz fans. Read our Interview
Bob Baldwin's "New Urban Jazz": Musical Gimmick or Next Step in Smooth Jazz?
Nov. 14, 2008 - While fans, broadcasters and even some musicians are predicting the death of Smooth Jazz, at the very least, the radio format is evolving. Radio Consultant Broadcast Architecture has come up with Smooth AC, a more vocal hybrid of Smooth Jazz. Don’t expect more instrumentals with that genre though. Read our interview

Joyce Cooling Shares Christmas Gift with You
Nov. 20, 2008 – Like all of us, Joyce Cooling has always had a ‘to-do before I’m dead’ list. Maybe not as miraculous as curing cancer but still important. More

Kim Pensyl - When Katie Smiles
Nov. 20, 2008 - In today’s fast and hectic paced world there are times when you just have to put aside some ideas or goals and get back to them hopefully at a later time. More

How Much Love Left in Don Cornelius? Soul Train Conductor Gets Two Restraining Orders
Nov 20, 2008 – To watch Don Cornelius on Soul Train, you’d think there was nothing in the world except peace and love – well maybe a lot of that was just for the cameras. The 72 year old has had two restraining orders slapped against him. More

Peter Friestedt Retuns With Toto/Chicago Inspiration on 'LA Project II
Nov. 20, 2008 - Peter Friestedt had so much fun with his first 'LA Project' that the sequel was just a matter of time. “LA Project II”, again features lead vocal performances by Joseph Williams (Toto), Bill Champlin (Chicago) to satisfy fans of that rich LA sound. It's proven a winner for Smooth Jazz fans. More

BB King and John Mayer Added For Grammy Nominations Concert
Nov. 18, 2008 – Even folks who don’t believe in the Grammy’s agree the performances can go big! No exception for the Grammy Nominations concert to be held Dec. 3. So far the bill includes Foo Fighters, John Mayer and B.B. King for the show at Nokia Theatre L.A. More

Bob Baldwin's "New Urban Jazz": Musical Gimmick or Next Step in Smooth Jazz?
Nov. 14, 2008 - While fans, broadcasters and even some musicians are predicting the death of Smooth Jazz, at the very least, the radio format is evolving. Radio Consultant Broadcast Architecture has come up with Smooth AC. More

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Jonathan Fritzen: Fresh Air from Sweden
Oct. 21, 2008 - Jonathan Fritzen is the new sensation in smooth jazz piano. The Swedish emerging talent is only 25 years-old, but his debut solo album “Love Birds” was a one man show, composed, performed and produced by him and already displays signs of a future star in smooth jazz piano. More
Ken Navarro - Is He the Savior to the Format ?
Sept 17, 2008 - Ken Navarro represents a breed of Smooth Jazz musicians that could possibly save the format or at least be one of its hero’s to bring it back in case it disappears. Navarro doesn’t play the R&B/Groove machine that some say is killing the format. The guitarist simply shots from the hip and soul. More
 
 
 
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