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Smooth Jazz Music News Archives Volume 25
Quincy Jones
Quincy Jones Shares Personal Memorabilia In New Book
Music mogul Quincy Jones has inked a two-book deal with Insight Editions. The first title, The Complete Quincy Jones: My Journey & Passions: Photos, Letters, Memories & More from Q's Personal Collection will be published October 28th... More
Victor Wooten Says SMV Project Melds Three Great Bass Styles
Bassist Victor Wooten, best known for his work with Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, joins two other contemporary bass greats, Stanley Clarke and Marcus Miller, on the new SMV CD Thunder... More
Brian Culbertson
Brian Culbertson Expands his Band In Order to Bring Back the Funk
Keyboardist and trombonist Brian Culbertson says he definitely had to beef up his band in order to play music from his top-charting CD, Bringing Back The Funk, on the road for fans... More
Michael Lington
Michael Lington Celebrates 'Heat' In Beverly Hills
Saxophone star Michael Lington is celebrating the release of his first NuGroove Records CD, Heat, with a special showcase August 28th in Beverly Hills... More
Wayman Tisdale
Wayman Tisdale Shares Past Year of Ups and Downs
Bassist Wayman Tisdale weathered a tough 2007 but is now back on top with his latest Rendezvous Entertainment CD, Rebound. The title is perfect. "When life tries to get you down, it's the perfect time for a rebound... More
Eric Benet
Eric Benet Sings New Single With Daughter India On YouTube Clip
R&B singer Eric Benet is rising on the urban adult airplay charts with his new single "You're The Only One" from his forthcoming CD Love And Life... More
Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys Inspired by Egyptian Culture
Alicia Keys has become one of the most popular artists in the world. She renewed her musical dedication and vigor in 2006 after taking off an extensive amount of time to spend with family and to travel... More
David Sanborn
David Sanborn Is Here with "Here And Gone"
Veteran sax stylist David Sanborn is back this week with the release of the CD Here And Gone. With more than 20 studio albums under his belt, Sanborn continues to delight fans with his signature emotive style... More
Michael Lington
Michael Lington Singles Out 'You and I' for Radio
Contemporary jazz artist Michael Lington is unveiling a brand-new single. The tune "You And I" was co-written by Lington with keyboard artist Greg Phillinganes... More
Queen Latifah
Queen Latifah Records Exlusive Tune For Olympic Collection
Singer and actress Queen Latifah is one of several contemporary music artists to record an exclusive song for a special compilation of inspirational tunes with an Olympic Games theme.... More
Gerald Albright
Gerald Albright Includes Little Known Isaac Hayes Tune On 'Sax For Stax'
Saxophonist and composer Gerald Albright's brand-new CD, Sax For Stax, is a tribute to the great artists and sounds of Memphis, including Grammy winner Isaac Hayes, who passed away August 10th at 65... More
Isaac Hayes Dead At 65
R&B pioneer Isaac Hayes died Sunday (August 10th) at age 65 of unknown causes... More
Eric Benet
Eric Benet Enjoys His First Top 20 R&B Hit in Nearly a Decade
Eric Benet is enjoying the success of "You're the Only One," his first top 20 R&B hit since 1999's "Spend My Life With You" featuring Tamia... More
Larry Carlton
Larry Carlton Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
Guitar Player magazine has bestowed its 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award upon legendary guitarist Larry Carlton... More
Eric Darius
Eric Darius Says He Wants Younger People To Listen To His Music