Michael Jackson Was Working On Two New Albums
Michael Jackson was working on two albums around the time of his death -- a pop effort and a second filled with instrumental music... More
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Steely Dan's Walter Becker: Leaving The Road Key To Their Success
Steely Dan is out on the road this summer with their full-album concerts, but the band's founders Walter Becker and Donald Fagen weren't big fans of touring. In fact... More
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Alexander Zonjic Releases New Album
Flutist Alexander Zonjic releases his new album, Doin' The D, Tuesday, June 23rd on Heads Up International. Featured with the classically trained flute star are top players including Jeff Lorber, James Lloyd, Brian Bromberg, Kenny G, Maysa, Ken Navarro, Bob James, Dwight Sills and the Motor City Horns... More
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Brian McKnight's TV Show Set For September
Singer Brian McKnight's first late-night TV show is set to bow this fall. The Brian McKnight Show will premiere on September 26th in more than 200 U.S. markets on the CW Plus Network...More
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Natalie Cole Grateful For Prayers, Set To Perform
Singer Natalie Cole, who underwent kidney transplant surgery on May 19th, says she's grateful to fans for their outpouring of support for her health as well as the death of her sister Carole, also on May 19th...More
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Najee Preparing Mind Over Matter
Saxophonist and flutist Najee will deliver his new CD, titled Mind Over Matter, on August 25th... More
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Alicia Keys To Be Honored By ASCAP
Alicia Keys will be the recipient of the prestigious ASCAP Golden Note Award during its 22nd Annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards... More
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Chris Botti Buys A Home In Hollywood
Trumpeter Chris Botti, who spends most of his downtime in hotel rooms and on friends' couches because of his tour schedule, has once more invested in a home. More
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Wayman Tisdale Passes
The gentle Smooth Jazz giant with the bass guitar is with us no more. Wayman Tisdale succumbed to cancer Friday morning (5/15/2009) at the age of 44 after battling the disease for two years. More
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Warren Hill Wins Big At Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards
Saxophonist Warren Hill was the big winner at the 2009 Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards, held Friday, April 24th... More
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Earth, Wind & Fire Honored At TV Land Awards
Beloved R&B/pop band Earth, Wind & Fire received the Entertainer of the Year Award at the recent taping of the 2009 TV Land Awards in Los Angeles... More
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Seal Explains The Beginnings of His 'Soul' CD
British singer and songwriter Seal says that his current CD Soul began with his desire to record the inspirational Sam Cooke tune "A Change Is Gonna Come." He thought that... More
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Jessy J Finishes Recording Sophomore CD
Newly minted smooth jazz saxophone star Jessy J has just wrapped up recording on... More
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U-Nam Approaching 'Unanimity'
French smooth jazz guitarist U-Nam will deliver his new CD, Unanimity... More
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Stanley Clarke Honored By Musicians Institute
Veteran bassist Stanley Clarke has received an honorary doctorate degree from the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles.. More
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Rick Braun Working on Two Album Projects
Smooth Jazz trumpet star Rick Braun is hard at work on two separate album projects... More
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Jackiem Joyner Takes Control On "Lil' Man Soul'
Saxophonist Jackiem Joyner is currently supporting his new CD Lil' Man Soul, featuring his chart-topping smooth jazz single "I'm Waiting For You." The musician... More
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Chuck Mangione Show To Be Followed By Benefit For Plane Crash Victims
Trumpet and flugelhorn star Chuck Mangione will perform a show in Buffalo, New York, that will be followed by a fundraiser for the victims of Flight 3407, including two members of his band... More
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Paul Jackson Jr. Says 'American Idol' Gig Is Fun
Smooth Jazz Guitarist Paul Jackson Jr. is getting a lot of exposure these days. The go-to session player is working it out on camera twice a week on American Idol, where he's part... More
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Chris Botti Reveals '7 Things' To 'Newsweek'
Chris Botti sat down with Newsweek for a video interview to promote his top-charting CD/DVD Chris Botti In Boston, which was released on March 31st, 2009. Recorded on... More
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Russ Freeman & The Rippingtons Show Off Their Artistic Side On New CD
The brand new CD by contemporary jazz veterans the Rippingtons is titled Modern Art. Bandleader and producer Russ Freeman says that the title stems from his own interest in the visual arts, and the fact that he himself is a painter... More
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James Taylor Releases 'Other Covers'
Newly released is James Taylor's seven-track CD called Other Covers. The album features outtakes from last year's Grammy-nominated album Covers... More
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Maysa Proud of Her 'Metamorphosis'
Singer and songwriter Maysa puts her own unique vocal spin on a collection of R&B, jazz, Brazilian, and dance tunes on the new CD Metamorphosis, released late last year on Shanachie... More
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Marion Meadows Explains the Secrets of 'Secrets'
Marion Meadows' latest CD, Secrets, is due April 28th and features the new single "Let The Top Down." The saxophonist explains why he gave the CD the mysterious title... More
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Boney James Continues Road Trek
Saxophonist Boney James continues his touring itinerary this week after playing a couple of sets at the recent Berks Jazz Festival in Reading, Pennsylvania... More
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Natalie Cole Gets Offers Of A New Kidney From Fans
Singer Natalie Cole made an appearance on CNN's Larry King Show Tuesday (March 31st), telling veteran host King about her search to find a new kidney donor... More
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'Marvin Gaye:Then & Now' Digital Collection Released
To mark the anniversary of Motown great Marvin Gaye's passing on April 1st, as well as his 70th birthday on April 2nd, Motown has released Marvin Gaye: Then & Now, a digital-only, 14-track collection of rarities... More
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David Benoit and Family to Appear on Animal Planet
Smooth jazz keyboardist David Benoit is known for his smooth piano style, his Peanuts scores, and his orchestral compositions. But he might become a TV star thanks to the family cat... More
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Candy Dulfer is Ready To Get 'Funked Up & Chilled Out!'
Saxophonist Candy Dulfer is preparing to release her next Heads Up International CD, following 2007's Candy Store. This time, the Dutch-born smooth jazz artist will offer... More
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Boney James Gets Lyrical on 'Send One Your Love'
Saxophonist Boney James interprets a number of his favorite love songs from the '70s and '80s on the new CD Send One Your Love. The current hit from the set is "Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)," a Philly soul classic that was a hit for the Stylistics.... More
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Vanessa Williams Ready for 'The Real Thing'
Singer and actress Vanessa Williams will make her Concord Records debut on June 2nd with the new CD The Real Thing. According to... More
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Smokey Robinson & The Miracles Get Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Smokey Robinson and fellow Miracles Warren "Pete" Moore, former wife Claudette Robinson, and Bobby Roberts were in Los Angeles on Friday (March 20th) when the group received their star... More
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Chris Botti to Play Benefit for St. Louis Children's Hospital
Chris Botti will take time out from promoting his new DVD to play a benefit concert for the St. Louis Children's Hospital... More
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Gerald Veasley Set For Another Bass Boot Camp
Smooth Jazz Bassist Gerald Veasley is readying the 2009 edition of his popular Bass Boot Camp, which once again coincides with the annual Berks Jazz Fest... More
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Toni Braxton Set to Release Book on New Imprint
Singer Toni Braxton is among the celebrities slated to publish a book through the new It Books imprint launched by HarperCollins... More
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Dave Koz To Host Starlight Gala, Set For Summer Tour
Smooth Jazz saxophonist Dave Koz will host the Starlight Children's Foundation's 2009 A Stellar Night Gala this year on March 27th at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles... More
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Brian McKnight's Variety Show Picked Up By The CW Plus Network
Singer and broadcaster Brian McKnight's new TV variety show has been picked up by the CW Plus network, among other outlets for the show, which premieres in the fall... More
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John Legend to Give Commencement Speech at Alma Mater
Singer John Legend has been tapped by the University of Pennsylvania's College of Arts and Sciences to give the commencement address at this year's graduation... More
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Stevie Wonder Honored By President Obama and All-Star Lineup at White House
It was all about Stevie Wonder at the White House Wednesday night, February 25th, as a star-studded lineup gathered to help honor... More
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Dave Koz Designs Saxophonic Mickey Mouse
Dave Koz was commissioned by Disney to design a special edition replica of the Mickey Mouse statue called "Saxophonic Mickey" in honor of Mickey's 75th birthday... More
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Rippingtons' New Album Out for Pre-Order
The Rippingtons' new album, Modern Art, is now available for pre-order on their website. Modern Art, the band's 18th album, will be out on March 10th... More
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Najee Makes Guest Appearance on U-Nam's New Album
New York born smooth jazz artist Najee is teaming up with French guitarist U-Nam on a new track... More
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Duke Ellington Image on Quarter
The U.S. Mint celebrated the release of the District of Columbia quarter featuring Duke Ellington... More
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Beyonce Reportedly Set to Perform at the Oscars
Former Oscar nominee Beyonce is reportedly set to perform with host Hugh Jackman on this year's Academy Awards ceremony... More
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Fourplay's Nathan East Says Another Solo Project Will Come Someday
Nathan East, the bassist as well as composer and vocalist for veteran band Fourplay, says he hasn't had much time to think about recording a solo project... More
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Boney James Still Enjoys Hitting The Road
Smooth Jazz saxophonist Boney James says he never gets tired of going out on the road to... More
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Obamas to Honor Stevie Wonder at White House Concert
The White House is planning a concert to honor Stevie Wonder on February 25th, the night President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are to present him with... More
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Chuck Mangione Saddened By Death of Band Members in Buffalo Plane Crash
Two members of jazz musician Chuck Mangione's band were reportedly among those killed on Thursday night (2/12/2009) aboard the plane that crashed into a house in Buffalo, New York. More
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Al Green, Jennifer Hudson, Adele Highlight 51st Grammy Awards
The 51st annual Grammy Awards was an award ceremony fueled by a breathless string of performances, a last-minute performance shuffle, and one-woman’s triumphant return to the stage... More
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