In this issue

In This Issue: Mike Phillips, Candy Dulfer, Michael Cooper the Legendary Los Angeles Laker, Kyle Eastwood, Judith Owen, Adam Hawley, Vroom VIP Experience, Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival, Daphin County Jazz & Wine Festival among others.

Brian Bromberg – The Magic of Moonlight

What a pleasure to have Brian Bromberg back feeling better and with new music.

2 mins

The 2023 Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival

Conguero Poncho Sanchez, a west coast legend and mainstay of all things Latin Jazz and Salsa, had the audience in the palms of his hands with freshly recorded new music from an upcoming album featuring arrangements by Francisco Torre.

4 mins

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

nicole HENRY

Nicole's Show at the Performing Arts Theater in Palos Verdes. It was a beautiful, intimate venue. She had a very close interaction and connection with the audience.

4 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

NICOLE HENRY

Nicole’s Show at the Performing Arts Theater in Palos Verdes. It was a beautiful, intimate venue. She had a very close interaction and connection with the audience

5 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

BRIAN BROMBERG: THE MAGIC OF MOONLIGHT

What a pleasure to have Brian Bromberg back feeling better and with new music. After being off the scene because of health issues, the composer, producer and bassist is back with a jazz fusion CD that is funky, soulful, magical and as always, a listening pleasure

1 min

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

CHRIS STANDRING: INTERVIEW

Strides the CATWALK

9 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

SAMARA JOY

Stepping into the Soraya I felt, honored. Gorgeous establishments like this were at one time closed to certain members of society. Farm workers and share croppers had to create their own premises to decompress and hear live music and most times these establishments were hidden or disguised in some way

2 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 Shored Jr.TRAMAYNE THOMPSON

Next Paradigm Live is a live smooth jazz series created by the award-winning bassist, producer, composer, writer and record company owner Jacob Webb.

3 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

NICK COLIONNE JUST LIKE THAT

it's official, Coming in 2023

2 mins

Becomes Youngest Ever GRAMMY Winner

GRAMMY Winner of Best Large Jazz Ensemble

1 min

Lost of a Legend

WAYNE SHORTER, 1933-2023

2 mins

The Songbook for Generations 1928-2023

Burt Bacharach, songwriter dies at 94

2 mins

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

MARCUS JOHNSON

Marcus Johnson, a resident of the District of Columbia, is an award-winning, Billboard chart-topping, NAACP Image Award-nominated jazz pianist, entrepreneur, and self-empowerment activist.

1 min

Kenny Nightingale

Kenny Nightingale is originally from Nigeria, the west side of Africa.

2 mins

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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...