Dave
Koz Cruise for Charity, Don't Miss the Boat on This
One!!!! September
19, 2005 - Did you miss out on booking on the now
sold out Dave Koz
and Friends at Sea Cruise? Dave is offering his fans
2 more opportunities to join him on the Cruise. Beginning
Sept. 29 and ending on October 6, Dave is offering
2 deluxe cruise packages on Ebay. The sale of these
2 packages will benefit The American Red Cross and
its Hurricane Katrina Relief efforts(www.redcross.org)
and The Starlight Starbright Childrens Foundation.
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Jazz
Artists Help Katrina Victims September
19, 2005 - Jazz Artists boast an impressive showing
in support of relief efforts to aid New Orleans and
the flood victims. Louisiana natives Harry
Connick Jr.
and Wynton Marsalis
participated in the first Hurricane Relief Telethon
mounted by NBC on September 2nd. Last week New York
City's jazz and blues community kicked off a weeklong
drive entitled "When the Saints go Marching In",
with proceeds from all participating New York clubs
and jazz bars going to the American
Red Cross Hurricane Relief Fund.More
The
WAVE is Proud to Announce a Luther Vandross Tribute
Special Event August
10, 2005 - Folks in L.A. will be treated to an all
star Luther Vandross
tribute next week. The event at The Garden of Eden
will be hosted by the Wave
94.7 morning team Saxophonist Dave
Koz and Pat
Prescott and will include an incredible line-up
of top recording artists, such as Mindi
Abair, Richard
Elliot and Brian
Culbertson . More
Award
Nominees Showcase Hamilton's Mardis Gras August
2, 2005 - Hamilton's Mardis Gras Festival will take
place Saturday August 6th to Sunday August 7th, and
will feature performances by Demo
Cates, Liberty
Silver, and Chris
Smith, and The Downtown Oakville Jazz festival
runs concurrently on Friday, August 5th to Saturday
August 6th along Lakeshore Rd in Oakville, Ontario.
More Koz
& Lington Supporting Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation July
27, 2005 - It seems only fitting that two jazz greats,
Dave Koz and Michael
Lington, who make music come alive would be supporting
"The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation", in
its drive to "Keep Music Alive in the Schools."
More Smooth
Jazz Concerts for the Summer July
19, 2005 - Taking a look at Smooth Jazz radio summer concerts: As is a tradition
with Smooth Jazz stations across the U.S., many of the major outlets are sponsoring/hosting
Smooth Jazz summer concert series. Here are some of the notable ones. More Smooth
Jazz Music News July
5, 2005 - Mindi Abair
and Greg Jasperse will perform at the Smooth Jazz at Sunset Jazz Festival in St.
Joseph, Michigan on July 9th, 2005. -
by Cheryl Philips
Canada's
Female Talent to Shine at Toronto Jazz Fest June
22, 2005 - Fifteen female jazz vocalists are set to take the stage on Canada Day
at the TD Canada Trust Downtown Toronto
Jazz Festival. The Real Diva's Concert will feature Heather Bambreck, Emilie-Claire
Barlow, Stephanie Bowskill, Eliana Cuevas, Lori Cullen... More Smooth
Jazz Music News June
21, 2005 - Spirit Cruise Lines of New York City will once again offer its popular
summer cruise series beginning June 29th, 2005. The evening cruises leave from
Pier 61 and will feature Smooth Jazz artists Brian
Culbertson, Down to the Bone, Spyro
Gyra, Peter White, and The
Rippingtons. - by Cheryl Philips Jonathan
Butler To Help Charity at R&R Convention June
17, 2005 - Jonathan Butler will appear
on Thursday June 23rd at the annual R&R Convention.
This special appearance will be made to discuss his work on the Board of Directors
of a charity that is near and dear to his heart. "Acres of Love" is
a non-profit South African organization which cares for abandoned HIV positive
infants and children. Read
more Pat
Metheny to Close Montreal Jazz Festival June
17, 2005 - Those planning to attend the annual Montreal
International Jazz Festival are in for a treat. Jazz favorite The
Pat Metheny Group will close the 26th edition of the festival from the Main
General Motors Stage, with a free concert on July 10th. Metheny's 1989 performance
at the Festival captivated festival goers, and proved to be a major turning point
in the guitarist's career. More Candy
Dulfer Teams up With Sheila E June
16, 2005 - Candy Dulfer and Band will be
performing with percussionist Sheila E at this
years North
Sea Jazz Festival in The Netherlands on July 10th. Candy plays on occasion
with Prince's touring band, as well as leading a band of her own. More August
16th, Mark Your Calendar for Marc Antoine (Tour dates) June
15, 2005 - That's right; August 16 is the release date for guitarist Marc
Antoine's newest release "Modern Times." After creating a distinctive
Classical, Latin Jazz, Flamenco sound that has repeatedly lead him to the top
of the charts, Antoine adventurously stretches his creative muse in new directions
on "Modern Times," his seventh solo album. More NIAGARA'S
BEST TO PASS THE TEST, JUNE 11th &12th June
9, 2005 - Smooth Jazz takes center stage at Canada's first large scale Smooth
Jazz event in Winona, Ontario this weekend (June 11th and 12th). The two day festival
which features some of the genre's stand out stars, including Canadian flautist
Alexander Zonjic (he will perform with
Jeff Lorber and Kevin Whalum in Sunday's
line-up), Dave Koz (who brings along friends
Jeffrey Osborne, Praful, and Marc
Antoine), and Kenny G. More Smooth
Jazz and Cool Cars June
8, 2005 - Everyone knows cool cars and smooth jazz go hand in hand. At least they
will every Thursday from June 30th - August 4th, at the Walter Chrysler Museum
in Auburn Hills, Michigan during the 2005 Cool Cars and Smooth Jazz Concert Series.
Attendees will be allowed to take a spin in a 2005 Chrysler, Jeep, or Dodge vehicle
before each evening show and the new Dodge Charger will also be spotlighted in
a special exhibition showcasing eight decades of Dodge vehicles. The free series
will feature Smooth Jazz stars Spryo Gyra,
Chuck Mangione, Marion
Meadows, Paul Taylor, Alexander
Zonjic, Ken Navarro, and Michael Brock
among others. - by Cheryl Philips Anita
Baker Announces Tour Dates June
7, 2005 - Anita Baker's recently released
album "My Everything" has sold half a million copies, along with receiving
two Grammy nods, and garnering two hit singles in "You're My Everything",
and "How Does it Feel". The singer goes out on tour in support of the
effort this summer, and has announced the dates for the first stops on the tour.
More Wine,
Dine and Music Sublime... June
3, 2005 - Get ready to experience the pleasure of all three at the upcoming Niagara's
Best Smooth Jazz Concert, Saturday, June 11th and Sunday, June 12th, on the E.D.
Smith Estate Grounds in Winona, Ontario. Wine country was the back drop (an understatement
since setting was as much a main character in the film as the actors themselves),
for this years Oscar nominated film "Sideways". More Detroits
V98.7 Smooth Jazz Festival June
3, 2005 - V98.7's Smooth Jazz fest 2005 returns to The Green, located in front
of the Southfield Civic Center in Detroit Friday June 24 until Sunday the 26th.
The festival promises 3 days of great music with artists, Chieli
Minucci, Rick Braun, Peter
White, Jonathon Butler, David
Sanborn, Joyce Cooling, Kirk
Whalum, Alexander Zonjic, Norman
Brown, Peabo Bryson, Brenda
Russell, and Everette Harp among those
slated to perform. More London's
Vortex Jazz Club Re-opens May
30, 2005 - After closing its doors a year ago for renovations, one of London's
best Jazz venues, The Vortex, is once again open for business. The club, which
has a much celebrated history of supporting Jazz, will resume its position as
a premiere place to be on the London Jazz scene. MoreArtist
lineup for South Bay Jazz Festival May
30, 2005 - The 3rd Annual South Bay
Jazz Festival has announced it's headliners for this year's concert which
will take place on September 3rd, 2005 at Edward Vincent Park in Inglewood, California.
This years line up will include Spyro Gyra,
Euge Groove, Bob
Baldwin, The Braxton Brothers and
Jeffrey Osborne. More Santana
Get's Head Start Tour on New "All That I Am." CD May
26, 2005 - Santana may have pushed back the release
date of their new album to September 6 but it's full speed ahead for the new tour
to support it. Carlos Santana and company will
kick off a north American tour on May 30 in Tampa, Florida and end on October
14 in Carson, CA . "All That I Am" the follow-up to 2002's "Shaman"
will follow Santana's recent formula of including big name guest vocalists.
More New
Bruce Hornsby Live DVD On the Way(Tour Dates) May
26, 2005 - On Tuesday, July 26, Columbia Records will release 'Three Nights on
the Town" a special DVD package chronicling three historic New York performances
by Bruce Hornsby in October 2004. Recorded
during Historic Three Night NYC Run in October 2004, "Three Nights on the
Town" Includes Full "Live at Town Hall" Concert, shot in High Definition
& Recorded In 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound. More No
Sign of New Eagles album as they Ready Summer Tour May
25, 2005 - It seems the Eagles reunion that started
over seven years ago has been mostly about touring. The band has not released
a whole album of new material since 1979's 'The Long Run' and have been working
on it's follow up for the last few years. In April guitarist Joe Walsh appeared
on "The Howard Stern Show" and admitted there was no release date set
for the new album in spite of the fact that all four members were working hard
on its completion. More
Canada's
Niagara Falls for Smooth Jazz Superstars! May
4, 2005 - It is a smooth jazz fans dream come true as Kenny
G and Dave Koz share top billing at Niagara's
Best Smooth Jazz Concert, a two day extravaganza of Smooth Jazz on June 11 and
12, 2005 at E.D. Smith Fruit Farms in Winona, Ontario. (Some fine jam sessions
on a jam farm). On Saturday, June 11 smooth jazz sax man Dave
Koz takes to the stage with Rendezvous recording artists Marc
Antoine, Praful and Jeffrey
Osborne. More
Saxophonist
Richard Elliot is in a funky, retro Metro Blue mood April
29, 2005 - A consistent chart topper saxman Richard
Elliot is ready to release Metro Blue on June 28th. It's his fourteenth solo
collection yet his debut for the newly launched ARTizen Music Group record label,
of which he is a partner. Metro Blue was produced by Elliot and horn man, Rick
Braun, who collaborated on nine original songs. Click
here for the tour dates with Jazz Attack Toronto's
Sax in the City, Putting the "Fun" in Fundraising April
27, 2005 - On Thursday, May 19th, Toronto's young professionals and jazz enthusiasts
will gather at the Design Exchange for an evening of food, drink and an introduction
to "all that Jazz". All proceeds raised will go to United Way of Greater
Toronto. Sax and the City will feature a talent-heavy line up of
jazz artists, exposing 23-35 year olds to Toronto's vibrant jazz scene. The evening
will be hosted by one of Canada's leading jazz authorities, Bill King.
More The
10th Annual Palm Springs Smooth Jazz Festival Makes for Good Medicine April
8, 2005 - Warm winds, smooth jazz and a friendly concert for a great cause add
up to a weekend not to be missed at the 10th Annual Palm Springs Smooth Jazz Festival
on May 20 and 21. On the bill this year talented Canadian jazz guitarist, Brian
Hughes, sax man Everette Harp. More Smooth
Jazz for the United Way April
3, 2005 - Smooth Jazz lovers in Toronto will be happy to hear about a great benefit
for the United Way on April 22. Molly Johnson
(accompanied by Andrew Craig), Liberty Silver,
Eddie Bullen and Joe Sealy will perform
at George Weston Recital Hall, Toronto Centre for the Arts. MoreDave
Koz on the Move this Summer March
28, 2005 - As if the upcoming first ever Dave Koz
& Friends at Sea cruise wasn't enough to delight fans, Koz has recently announced
a treat for his landlubbing fans. For the fourth straight year, Koz will crisscross
the U.S. with a group of stellar smooth jazz musicians, taking his "A Smooth
Summer Night Tour" to more than 25 cities.
More Smooth
Jazz Goes Cruising Crazy February
21, 2005 - Seems like everyone is cruising these days. Smooth Jazz Cruise pioneer
Warren Hill has just completed his second
sell out full charter while, almost at the same time, Bob
James was sailing on a musical journey out of San Diego. Later in the year
Rick Braun is leading a top-notch line up
on a seven-day trip out of Galveston and Warren Hill's 2006 event is already proving
to be a big early seller. More Anita
Baker Readies Summer Tour February
2, 2005 - Anita Baker recently told NBC,
"Back in the day, the music industry was my God," she said. "But
I have got kids, and I can't do a tour unless they are out of school." What's
that mean for us? A summer tour from the Jazz diva when her boys, aged 11 and
10 are off on summer break. According to Baker's official website her design team
is putting all the pieces together now for a tour that could start in late June
or early July. More Vanessa
Williams to Sing for Tsunami Victims January
31, 2005 - Vanessa Williams is a busy
girl. Her new album "Everlasting Love" is set for release tomorrow with
a promotional tour to follow but the singer has still found the time to help out
in the Tsunami effort. Williams will appear in concert Feb. 11 at New York's Carnegie
Hall to raise funds for survivors of the recent tsunami tragedy. Proceeds from
the evening will go to AmeriCares. More
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to volunteer for 'Smooth Jazz Now' email us here
September
19, 2005 - Did you miss out on booking on the now
sold out 
September
19, 2005 - Jazz Artists boast an impressive showing
in support of relief efforts to aid New Orleans and
the flood victims. Louisiana natives 
August
10, 2005 - Folks in L.A. will be treated to an all
star 
August
2, 2005 - Hamilton's Mardis Gras Festival will take
place Saturday August 6th to Sunday August 7th, and
will feature performances by 
July
27, 2005 - It seems only fitting that two jazz greats,
July
19, 2005 - Taking a look at Smooth Jazz radio summer concerts: As is a tradition
with Smooth Jazz stations across the U.S., many of the major outlets are sponsoring/hosting
Smooth Jazz summer concert series. Here are some of the notable ones. 
July
5, 2005 - 
June
22, 2005 - Fifteen female jazz vocalists are set to take the stage on Canada Day
at the 
June
17, 2005 - 
June
17, 2005 - Those planning to attend the annual 
June
16, 2005 - 
June
15, 2005 - That's right; August 16 is the release date for guitarist 
June
9, 2005 - Smooth Jazz takes center stage at Canada's first large scale Smooth
Jazz event in Winona, Ontario this weekend (June 11th and 12th). The two day festival
which features some of the genre's stand out stars, including Canadian flautist
June
8, 2005 - Everyone knows cool cars and smooth jazz go hand in hand. At least they
will every Thursday from June 30th - August 4th, at the Walter Chrysler Museum
in Auburn Hills, Michigan during the 2005 Cool Cars and Smooth Jazz Concert Series.
Attendees will be allowed to take a spin in a 2005 Chrysler, Jeep, or Dodge vehicle
before each evening show and the new Dodge Charger will also be spotlighted in
a special exhibition showcasing eight decades of Dodge vehicles. The free series
will feature Smooth Jazz stars 
June
7, 2005 - 
June
3, 2005 - V98.7's Smooth Jazz fest 2005 returns to The Green, located in front
of the Southfield Civic Center in Detroit Friday June 24 until Sunday the 26th.
The festival promises 3 days of great music with artists, 
May
30, 2005 - After closing its doors a year ago for renovations, one of London's
best Jazz venues, The Vortex, is once again open for business. The club, which
has a much celebrated history of supporting Jazz, will resume its position as
a premiere place to be on the London Jazz scene. 
May
30, 2005 - The 3rd Annual 
May
26, 2005 - 
May
26, 2005 - On Tuesday, July 26, Columbia Records will release 'Three Nights on
the Town" a special DVD package chronicling three historic New York performances
by 
May
25, 2005 - It seems the 
May
4, 2005 - It is a smooth jazz fans dream come true as 
April
29, 2005 - A consistent chart topper saxman 
April
27, 2005 - On Thursday, May 19th, Toronto's young professionals and jazz enthusiasts
will gather at the Design Exchange for an evening of food, drink and an introduction
to "all that Jazz". All proceeds raised will go to United Way of Greater
Toronto. Sax and the City will feature a talent-heavy line up of
jazz artists, exposing 23-35 year olds to Toronto's vibrant jazz scene. The evening
will be hosted by one of Canada's leading jazz authorities, Bill King.
April
3, 2005 - Smooth Jazz lovers in Toronto will be happy to hear about a great benefit
for the United Way on April 22. 
March
28, 2005 - As if the upcoming first ever 
February
2, 2005 - 
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31, 2005 - 
