In this issue

IN THIS ISSUE: John Ernesto, Norman Brown, Ellis Hamilton, Kenny Garrett, Berks Jazz Festival, Gerald Veasley, Rick Braun, Brian Bromberg, Michael Paulo, Gail Jhonson, Rebecca Jade, Eric Darius, Sweet Jazz Festival, Tracy Hamlin, Karen Briggs, Art Sherrod Jr., Jeff Bradshaw, J.J. Sansaverino, Adam Hawley, Marcus Anderson, Julian Vaughn among others.

KAYLA WATERS

Has been able to fuse her faith into her music rather effortlessly. As she prepared for the release of her latest album entitled \"Presence,\" she took time out to speak with Smooth Jazz Magazine about her career, her music, and her Divine inspiration..

10+ mins

BRIAN SIMPSON SOUL CONNECTION

I searched for words to describe \"soul connection\" and then attempted to define and link that connection to the music I was hearing.

2 mins

The Queen of Percussion

Sheila E. receives Star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame

3 mins

BRIAN SIMPSON: SOUL CONNECTION

I searched for words to describe “soul connection” and then attempted to define and link that connection to the music I was hearing

2 mins

The Queen of Percussion

Sheila E. receives Star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame

3 mins

Bobby Caldwell: Blue Eye Soul Artist Dies

The singer/songwriter best known for the single "What You Won't Do For Love' Bobby Caldwell Dies at 71

3 mins

DW3: INTREVIEW

If you came to Seabreeze Jazz Festival to party, then today is the best day as DW3 commences to the stage in full party fashion! Known for their party-like music style, brothers, Eric and William along with long-time best friend, Damon came to get us all out of our seats and party-hardy this afternoon

6 mins

NAJEE: INTERVIEW

The massive stage at Pier Park on Thursday evening, delivered a classic performance by a classic artist

10 mins

SEABREEZE JAZZFESTIVAL

THE ULTIMATE WEEKEND OF SMOOTH JAZZ

1 min

Keiko Matsui Expressing New CD Euphoria

What a way to open a CD. It was Grand, Graceful with a Power Punch...totally grabbed my attention. Dare I say... Wow! Your music is powerful in that it does what I believe should be the intent of any true artist...it takes you places.

5 mins

HARRY BELAFONTE: "KING OF CALYPSO"

Actor| Humanitarian | Civil Rights Activist

1 min

Jonathan Butler Transfer Celebrates 50th Anniversary

UBUNTU: \"I am because you are. Humanity toward others. The inter-connectedness of people.\"

6 mins

Art Sherrod Jr.

I had the pleasure of interviewing saxophone sensation Art Sherrod Jr. after a recent performance in my hometown of Rochester, New York. Art resides in Maryland now but was raised in Palestine, Texas where he was influenced by many genres of music, including Gospel, Rap, Rock, Blues, Country, Hip-Hop, R&B and of course Jazz.

3 mins

Becomes Youngest Ever GRAMMY Winner

GRAMMY Winner of Best Large Jazz Ensemble

1 min

Gerald Albright-Very First Christmas CD In A 30 Plus Year Career! Not So Silent Night

I recently had the pleasure of having a most pleasant interview with Saxophone great Mr. Gerald Albright to chat about his latest album “A Not So Silent Night.”

4 mins

NAJEE-Center Of The Heart

It’s almost as if he needs no introduction. He’s achieved the honor and reached the status of having a name that identifies him simply using two syllables, Najee.

10+ mins

MATTHEW WHITAKER-NOW HEAR THIS

“Here’s a fun fact, on the first day of recording the music in the studio, my manager and I were thinking about it, you know, and it just came. It’s like, “’m out the box now, what can I do? I want people to hear what I wanted to musically say."

9 mins

Dave Koz & Friends

Summer Horns Tour

4 mins

Heidi Tann - Here Is Where We Met

Heidi Tann’s vocal stylings transports the listener back in time to the 80s early 90s.

1 min

Steve Cole - Gratitude

Steve Cole is one of the most popular musicians in contemporary jazz today.

9 mins

Ramsey Lewis

When you have an opportunity to review an album by and NEA Jazzmaster like Ramsey Lewis, you know you’re in for a treat.

2 mins

Poncho Sanchez - Trane's Delight

Grammy award-winning conguero and true Latin jazz pioneer, Poncho Sanchez, will release his tribute album, Trane's Delight, on Sept. 20, 2019.

2 mins

David Benoit

In a career that has spanned over four decades and has produced over thirty albums, David Benoit has consistently crafted songs and albums that provide musical moments that engage the listener. His most recent album, entitled David Benoit and Friends, is no different.

2 mins

Chatting with Chuk

Let the music take you.

3 mins

In-Depth Interview With…. Nathan East

In-Depth Interview With…. Nathan East

9 mins

keiko matsui

"i hope sharing my music will increase the harmony on this earth."

4 mins

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Smooth Jazz Magazine Description:

Welcome to Smooth Jazz Magazine a music lifestyle publication providing a blend of articles from Entertainment, Fashion, Food, Music and Travel. Giving you a blend of Smooth, Traditional and Latin Jazz...along with some of the hottest Smooth R&B and Pop vocals and the best in Blues, Gospel and more..Providing you with in-depth articles and photos on some of your favorite artist while providing current concerts, festivals, and CD reviews. So whether you are at home, vacationing or traveling on business, each colorful issue we will informed you as you.... Let The Music Take You...