WVMV - Smooth Jazz Music News Archives Volume 3

Smooth Jazz Music News Archives Volume 3

Toni Braxton Settles Suit With Barry Hankerson, Blackground
Vocalist Toni Braxton has settled her lawsuit with former manager Barry Hankerson and the label he founded, Blackground Records. Both parties issued...More

John Legend Says He's Not On A Musical Mission
John Legend managed to bring home two more Grammy Awards for his work on his second album, Once Again. He already earned...More

Nick Colionne Says Don't Confuse Him With 'The Godfather'
Chicago-bred guitarist Nick Colionne is keeping busy. He recently returned from a week aboard the Brian Culbertson...More

Walter Beasley Inspired By Grover, George Benson
Saxophonist and singer Walter Beasley says that for his brand-new Shanachie album, Ready For Love, he wanted to create a...More

New Jazz Releases By Kurt Elling, Alex Bugnon, Earl Klugh and Jeff Lorber Today
There are new releases today from four noted smooth jazz artists: Jeff Lorber's He Had A Hat via Narada, Kurt Elling's Night Moves...More

Tony Scott, Sideman For Jazz Greats And New Age Pioneer, Dead At 85
Jazz clarinetist, arranger and composer Tony Scott died in Rome on March 28th, at the age of 85, reports the Associated Press.Scott was born...More

Bob Baldwin Expands Radio Reach To Atlanta
Keyboardist Bob Baldwin, who already broadcasts or consults on several stations in the U.S. and in Bermuda, will now be the...More

Brenda Russell Says She Was Surprised By Grammy Nomination
Singer and songwriter Brenda Russell is no stranger to Grammy. She's been nominated many times, and has seen projects that...More

Phillippe Saisse Says He's Not A Jazz Purist
Philippe Saisse, who celebrated a birthday last Sunday, February 4th, says he's never been a jazz purist. His latest album is a...More

Jennifer Hudson Sings On Debut Album By Saxophonist Jamie Williams
Oscar nominee Jennifer Hudson performs with up-and-coming saxophonist Jamie Williams on a single from his first...More