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Smooth Jazz Music News Archives Vol. 1 - 21
Read stories you may have missed about your favorite Smooth Jazz Artists!...More
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Earth, Wind & Fire Prepare Retail Exclusive
Earth, Wind & Fire appears likely to follow the Eagles and Journey in making its next album exclusively for a major retailer... More
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Robin Thicke Lines Up Tour Dates
Singer and songwriter Robin Thicke has lined up a series of concert dates to promote his new Interscope CD Something Else... More
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Eric Darius Says He Was Concerned About Fitting In At Blue Note
Saxophonist Eric Darius is pleased with the reaction to his latest CD, Goin' All Out, his first for the legendary Blue Note label... More
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Al Jarreau Planning Holiday, Studio Albums
Al Jarreau is keeping busier than ever. The multiple Grammy winner is performing in Europe currently, but is also finalizing the package for his new holiday CD and another catalog compilation... More
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Jessy J's 'Tequila Moon' Marked Seven Weeks At Number One
Saxophonist Jessy J has made an impressive debut. The singer and multi-instrumentalist just tied sax star Kenny G for the most weeks at Number One on the smooth jazz chart... More
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Alicia Keys Likes to Keep Future Projects Under Wraps
Singer Alicia Keys has been touring steadily since the beginning of the year, but that hasn't kept her from writing new material and making moves on other projects... More
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Kenny G Shares Saxophone Standards
Saxophone star Kenny G has started a new blog on his website, kennyg.com. The Rhythm & Romance artist has also created a place where fans can leave phone messages for him and, and other fans, to hear... More
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Jeff Kashiwa Stays Busy with Sessions, Touring
Jeff Kashiwa has a full plate these days, performing live dates with his own band Coastal Access, as well as with The Rippingtons, Acoustic Alchemy, and now the triple-threat package the Sax Pack with Kim Waters and Steve Cole... More
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Dave Koz To Perform At Pre-Emmy Party
Dave Koz has once again been invited to perform at the pre-Emmy reception this year. The popular musician and broadcaster will entertain a star-studded television and film crowd at the 2008 Entertainment Tonight party... More
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Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, Victor Wooten Light Up 'Thunder'
Extraordinary jazz bassists Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, and Victor Wooten have joined forces as S.M.V. and will release their first album collaboration, titled Thunder, on August 12th. The Heads Up International release features tune written by each of the members... More
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Natalie Cole Diagnosed with Hepatitis C
The Associated Press is reporting that according to a statement released by her publicist, Grammy-award winning singer Natalie Cole has been diagnosed with hepatitis C... More
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Alicia Keys Unveils Video for 'Superwoman'
Singer Alicia Keys unveiled the video for her new single, "Superwoman," on her website. The track is from her latest studio album, As I Am... More
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Quincy Jones Celebrated At Montreux
The music and career of mogul Quincy Jones was celebrated in grand fashion at a special six-hour show marking his 75th birthday at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland July 14th... More
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Lee Ritenour Close To Release Of Classical Collaboration CD
Guitarist Lee Ritenour has teamed up with pianist Dave Grusin once again for the classical crossover project, Amparo, due in September on Decca... More
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Michael Lington's First Two Albums To Be Re-Released
Saxophonist Michael Lington, who signed to the revived NuGroove label earlier this year, has seen two of his earlier albums re-released this month... More
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Guitarist Doc Powell Planning Benefit Concert To Save Africa's Children
Busy session guitarist and solo artist Doc Powell is spearheading a star-studded Los Angeles benefit show to help the non-profit organization Save Africa's Children... More
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Alicia Keys To Nab Coveted 'Bond' Theme?
Multiple Grammy winner Alicia Keys is now the front runner in the race to croon the theme song for the next James Bond flick... More
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Mariah Carey Launches Remix Contest For Latest Single
Calling all remixers -- Grammy winner Mariah Carey is giving amateurs and professionals alike the chance to remix her third single, "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" via a new social networking site for musicians... More
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Brian Culbertson Defends Album Title
Brian Culbertson has a Number One smooth jazz single with his tune "Always Remember" from his all-star CD Bringin' Back The Funk... More
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David Benoit On Covering Jacksons Tunes On Latest CD
Keyboardist David Benoit includes a version of Michael Jackson's '80s ballad "Human Nature" on his brand-new CD Heroes, a musical tribute to some of his favorite music... More
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Dave Koz Lines Up Guests For Holiday Tour
Keyboardist Keiko Matsui, guitarist and singer Jonathan Butler, and guitarist Jeff Golub will join Grammy-nominated saxophone star Dave Koz for his 2008 Dave Koz & Friends; A Smooth Jazz Christmas tour... More
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Lewis to Compose Work Based on Life of Lincoln
The 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth is approaching and Ramsey Lewis has been commissioned to compose a new work inspired by Lincoln’s life... More
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Bregenz, Germany Setting Stage for Smooth Jazz
A portion of the new James Bond film, Quantum of Solace, was recently shot at the Bregenz Festival Hall in Bregenz, Germany. Now locals are saying goodbye to James Bond and hello to Candy Dulfer... More
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Herbie Hancock Crowned Musician of the Year
The Jazz Journalists Association recently Announced the winners of the 2008 Jazz Award. The non-profit organization held its 12th annual celebration of excellence in jazz and jazz journalism and named Herbie Hancock as Musician of the Year... More
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Saxophonist Jimmy Sommers Returns Home, Establishes Scholarship
It’s been more than 20 years since Prospect Heights native Jimmy Sommers rehearsed in the Hersey High School band room. But earlier this spring, he found himself back in those familiar surroundings... More
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