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A Tribute Fit For the Queen of Pop – Whitney Houston Laid to Rest Where Her Singing Began; Hometown Church in Newark, New Jersey

February 19, 2012
The Queen of Pop Whitney Houston is honored in a heartfelt tribute at her home church in Newark, New Jersey. Her body lay in a golden casket adorned with beautiful white flowers. Her family, dear friends, and music industry love ones pay homage to the songbird who is gone too soon. The story inside.
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Update Breaking News: Legendary Pop Icon Whitney Houston Dies at 48

Updated, Monday, February 13, 2012
The voice of the greatest in pop music is silenced. Legendary Pop Music Icon Whitney Houston is found dead in a Beverly Hills Hotel Room on the eve of the 54th Grammy Awards. The shocking breaking news update - inside.
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Breaking News: Soul Train's Don Cornelius Dead; Apparent Suicide

Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Soul Train's Don Cornelius Dead at 75. Reports are saying his death is due to apparent suicide. Details inside.
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SELF-TITLED CD AVERY*SUNSHINE IS ON FIRE

January 02, 2012
Avery Sunshine's self-titled CD is sizzling with the singers' smooth vocals and tantilzing tunes. Sitting at the airport awaiting her flight, the vocalist takes a moment to speak by phone with Smoothjazztimes’ Patricklee Hamilton to talk Music, Social networking, God and family balance. Check out the interview - inside!

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X FACTOR’S “STEREO HOGZZ” PARTNERS WITH NEW VIBE DANCE STUDIO FOR FIRST ANNUAL HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE TO BENEFIT RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE

December 06, 2011
The X Factor's Stereo Hogzz are supporting the First Annual New Vibe Dance Studio and Aerobics Toy Drive for the Ronald McDonald House of Houston, TX.
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Smooth Jazz Guitarist Suddenly Looses Vision, Artists Join In Faith and Support

November 28, 2011
Recording artists join in support for guitarist Jeff Golub who suddenly lost his vision a few months ago. Find out how you can get involved.
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Teen Violinist Lexington Porter Wows Crowds During Arkansas Benefit Concert to Connect Young People with Jazz

Thursday, November 24, 2011
Porter's Jazz Cafe in the heart of downtown Little Rock, Arkansas was filled with smooth jazz, a little R&B, and straight ahead jazz on Wednesday during a stunning Holiday Extravaganza featuring 17 year old smooth jazz violinst Lexington Porter. The event was a fundraiser for Art Porter Music Education, Inc. A foundation that connects the youth to music. Check out the story inside!
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KIM WATERS JAMS JAZZ AND R&B IN NEW CD "THIS HEART OF MINE"

October 10, 2011
Smooth Jazz Saxophonist Kim Waters drops a smashing new CD on October 25, 2011. "This Heart of Mine" is mixed with jazz and R&B! Waters is a mastermind of creating soulful sounds. SmoothJazzTimes.com's Kim Betton talked with the jazz great about his latest project and more!
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LIVE NEW MUSIC AND ROCKIN' CONCERT TOUR FROM BASIA

October 03, 2011
Basia releases a live album and embarks upon a concert tour across America! Check out the details inside!
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N’dambi is Soulful, Sassy, and Suave in Debut CD “Pink Elephant”

September 26, 2011
N'dambi's debut CD on Stax garners a Grammy nomination and scores tops with fans. The Smooth and Suave vocalist talks with SmoothJazzTimes.com's Patricklee Hamilton. The story inside!
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SureWill CD Released, Out of the Shawdows

September 26, 2011
SureWill releases new cd "Out of the Shawdows." More inside!
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FOX THEATRE ST. LOUIS JAMS WITH JAZZ, FUNK AND FUSION IN THE "RETURN TO FOREVER" CONCERT

August 28, 2011
The Fabulous Fox Theater in St. Louis was the venue for the triumphant return of Return To Forever on Thursday night!!! Chick Corea on keyboards, Stanley Clarke on bass, Frank Gambale on guitars, Jean-Luc Ponty on violin and Lenny White on drums. The star studded line up opened the show with a “group-walk” to the front of the stage and the crowd went WILD!! SmoothJazzTimes.com's Wendell Betton was there! Check out his preview inside!
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Keiko Matsui Opens DC’s Annual Cherry Blossom Festival, First Appearance since Returning from her Earthquake Ravaged Homeland Tokyo

April 19, 2011
Keiko Matsui was in Tokyo visiting family during the deadly tsunami and earthquake on March 11. Matsui is grateful to be alive and for the global support for her homeland. She's using her music to help rebuild and restore faith. SmoothJazzTimes.com's Kim Betton talked to Matsui from Tokyo and during her visit to Washington, DC.
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STOP THE DEMOLITION! Help Save the Elvin Shephard House

May 31, 2011
The WNY and MMP are in the first stages of bidding on buying the house that is still on the demolition list, even though we blocked it from being torn down in July 2010.
 
Elvin was born in Alexandria, Virginia in 1923, but his parents brought him to Buffalo when he was three and with the exception of times he spent in New York City and on the road with name bands, Buffalo was home ever since. It?s where he and his wife the former Alma Wilkins of St. Louis raised six children ...
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Johnny J. Blair, Singer At Large Gifts 'One Wonderful Smile' to the ACC Artists for a Cure Gallery!

March 30, 2011
The Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Artists for a Cure Gallery (Gallery) announced Singer Johnny J. Blair, Singer At Large and recording artist, has gifted to the Gallery permission to include his song, One Wonderful Smile, in its collection of artwork and music to support the community of adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) patients and supporters.
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BRIAN SIMPSON'S SOUTH BEACH IS GRACED WITH BREEZY BREATH TAKING TUNES AND ELECTRIC JAZZ VIBES

Updated March 7, 2011
Brian Simpson's South Beach on Shanachie Records is fabulous. It's a must have for your smooth jazz collection. Our review inside!
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NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR THE 42nd ANNUAL NAACP IMAGE AWARDS

January 12, 2011
Singing sensation Smokey Robinson, actor/rapper Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, and actresses Kimberly Elise and Sanaa Lathan were among the A-list stars announcing the nominees for the 42nd Annual NAACP IMAGE AWARDS. Find out who made tops in jazz and much more. And gear up for the Main Event to air March 4th on FOX. Stay with SmoothJazzTimes.com for complete coverage.
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ROB KEITER'S "THE GLORY OF LOVE" EMBRACES THE POWER OF LOVE, FORGIVENESS AND MOVING FORWARD

November 16, 2010
Rob Keiter delivers a raw, real, and fascinating love song CD called "The Glory Of Love." The jazz vocalist pours out his soul in the recording after a break up from a 23 year long marriage. And there's much more to offer in the 12 track recording!
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JOYCE COOLING KICKS OFF BENEFIT CONCERT SERIES FOR NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS

July 26, 2010
Guitarist- singer- songwriter Joyce Cooling gears up for her MUSIC FOR THE MIND conert series. The shows, stretching from the east coast to the west coast, will benfit the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
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MEMPHIS BAPTIST MINISTER EMBRACES JAZZ AND HIP HOP; NEW BOOK HITS THE SHELVES "HIP HOP IS NOT OUR ENEMY"

July 12, 2010
Dr. Kenneth Whalum, Jr., a Memphis Baptist minister, takes on the challenge of merging Hip Hop and spirituality in this new book "Hip Hop is Not Our Enemy." The Memphis Baptist Minister is credited for his dedication to God, family, church, and community. Whalum "keeps it real" in the book just as he does in the pulpit.
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SOUL SAXOPHONIST JACKIEM JOYNER RELEASES SELF TITLED CD

Updated September 13, 2010
SmoothJazz Saxophonist Jaxkiem Joyner releases his self titled album on Artistry Music.
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GET YOUR MUSIC AND MORE BY VISITING OUR SMOOTHJAZZTIMES MUSIC STORE!

Updated July 5, 2010
Get your music downloads, cds, vidoes and more by visting our SmoothJazzTimes.com Music Store.
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VETERAN BAND CABO FRIO CELEBRATES 30 YEARS AND COUNTING

Updated July 5, 2010
Veteran jazz band Cabo Frio celebrates 30 years of recordings! Take a look back and what's yet to come. Right here on SmoothJazzTimes.com!
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Jonathan Butler's "So Strong" Debuts #2 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Charts! CD Beams with Faith and Dedication; after a year of Pain, Loss and Suffering

May 22, 2010
This past year was a tough one for 2 time Grammy nominee Jonathan Butler. From the passing of his mother, the loss of one of his closest friends Wayman Tisdale, and supporting his wife in her battle against cancer. But faith pulled the jazz giant through - and he shares his message in his latest album "So Strong."
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2012 SMOOTH JAZZ CRUISE LINE UP ANNOUNCED

May 22, 2010
The 2012 Smooth Jazz Cruise is full steam ahead as organizers announce a star-studded line up for the smooth sailing event.
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Jazz Artists Gather in New York City for Haiti Relief Effort

Fred LeBayle (FLB) is the founder of LeBayle mouthpieces and accessories. On February 8th LeBayle called on heavy hitters on the New York jazz scene, like Ravi Coltrane, Ron Blake and Marcus Strickland to come together to raise funds for victims of Haiti’s earthquake. SmoothJazzTimes.com (SJT) spoke to LeBayle before the music started about his efforts.
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JAZZ PIANIST WILLIAM HALL IS COOL ON THE KEYS IN "DREAMING AFTERDARK"

September 19, 2011
He's "Up and Coming" as he glides across the piano keys with his latest CD "Dreaming Afterdark." SmoothJazzTimes.com's Kim Betton caught up with jazz pianist William Hall. Check out the interview inside!
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KEY BOARDIST JEFF LOGAN HOSTS A MELLIFUOUS:"BLACK TIE AFFAIR" ACCESSIBLE TO ALL

August 21, 2011
After releasing six albums on his own independent label, BASS-mint Records, keyboardist Jeff Logan decided that he would raise the stakes on his “lucky number seven” album. By day, the prolific songwriter, who produces and performs all the instruments on his records including piano, keyboards, guitar, bass, percussion, drums and drum programming, serves as an administrator in the Prince George’s Detention Center in Maryland.
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VETERAN YELLOW JACKETS BASSIST JIMMY HASLIP’S NEW CD “NIGHTFALL” DELIVERS PLENTY OF SUNLIGHT

June 13, 2011
The Yellow Jackets, no doubt is among the best in making good music. And one of the reasons for their tremendous success, is none other than legendary bassist Jimmy Haslip.

Haslip releases his latest musical masterpiece NIGHTFALL. SmoothJazzTimes.com's Patricklee Hamilton has the review inside!
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THE ART AND SEDUCTION OF LOVE AND SAX

January 12, 2011
Boston, MA (11 January 2011): Sensual saxplay - expressive and passionate – pilots alluringly romantic melodies that levitate over slinky, seductive grooves on Love and Sax, the second contemporary jazz album from saxophonist Elan Trotman, which will be released on the artist’s own label on March 8th.
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80'S HEART THROB EL DeBARGE BOUNCES BACK WITH NEW LEASE ON LIFE AND NEW CD "SECOND CHANCE"

January 10, 2011
He's the master of sweet music and memorable tunes we love to sing along to! Now EL DeBarge is starting over after a battle with drugs and prison. It's all spelled out in his latest CD "Second Chance" featuring 50 Cent, Faith Evans, and Fabolous. DeBarge talked to SmoothJazzTimes.com's Marsha Gilbert. The story inside and the music video on the home page!
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MARCUS GOLDHABER'S "TAKE ME ANYWHERE" GARNERS RAVE REVIEWS

Updated November 6, 2010
If you love Frank Sinatra and Harry Connick, Jr. then you'll love straight-ahead AND smooth jazz vocalist Marcus Goldhaber's(MG)latest recording "Take Me Anywhere," featuring the Jon Davis Trio. Goldhabor talked to SmoothJazzTimes.com’s Kim Betton (SJT) about the making of his latest CD that's getting rave reviews! The story inside!
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SAXOPHONIST TIA FULLER ; NEW CD, TOURING WITH BEYONCE'S ALL-GIRL BAND, MUSIC EDUCATION AND MORE!

August 9, 2010
She's jazzy, sassy, rocking with a smashing new CD, and one awesome saxophinist in Beyonce's All-female band. We're talking about Tia Fuller -- and she talks one-on-one with SmoothJazzTimes.com. Enid Francis sat down with Fuller in New Jersey over fine cuisine and a story of musical bliss! Details inside!

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ONE-ON-ONE WITH DYNAMIC DRUMMER DION PARSON, NEW CD AND CARIBBEAN JAZZ

July 20, 2010
Dion Parson is the leader of the 21st Century Band, a band comprised of jazz musicians with Caribbean, particularly Virgin Islands, roots. SmoothJazzTimes.com's Enid Francis sits down with Dion about his new cd and much more!
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Gail Marten's "In Love Again" Garners Worldwide Recognition and Notable Success

July 18, 2010
IN LOVE AGAIN is stunning with a sophisticated eloquence from vocalist Gail Marten.
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HIDDEN BEACH SIGNS NATURALLY 7

May 27, 2010
Naturally 7 has AMAZING talent The group rocked Madison Square Garden and now they are rocking the world as they tour with Grammy winning vocalist Micheal Buble' and sign on with Hidden Beach Records!
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KEM GIVES BACK TO VIRGINIA HOMELESS SHELTER

May 22, 2010
Alexandria, VA -- Kem is standing before an audience, but this time he’s not on stage. The artist is dressed casually, wearing a sweatsuit, baseball cap and sneakers. Though he’s not singing at the time, he is doing a bit of preaching:“I’m a living witness,” he tells the group. “Don’t quit-–don’t give up before your miracle happens”. Kem is speaking to residents of the Carpenter’s Shelter, in Alexandria, Virginia, a homeless shelter just a few miles outside of Washington, DC, where he just finis...
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KIM WATERS' "LOVE STORIES" FLOWS WITH URBAN COOL JAZZ

Updated July 5, 2010
Kim Water's "Love Stories" has an urban jazz vide. The recording on the Shanachie record label is masterful, passionate, and fans of jazz and R & B will appreciate the album from start to finish!
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A SMOOTH TALK WITH HUBERT LAWS

May 22, 2010
SmoothJazzTimes.com's Enid Francis sat down with world renowned flutist Hubert Laws in New York City in August where he was one of the featured artists attending the National Flute Association Convention. Though his latest project is flute adaptations of Rachmaninov & Barber, the jazz giant tells us about his love affair with improvisation.
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SMOOTHJAZZTIMES.COM FEATURES FACEBOOK FANS; SITE BULDS MOMENTUM WITH SOCIAL MEDIA

Social media is the way to go for networking your business. SmoothJazzTimes.com is on Facebook and Twitter!
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SMOOTHJAZZTIMES.COM LAUNCHES WITH CREATIVE INNOVATION, SOCIAL MEDIA, A-LINE JAZZ ARTISTS, MUSIC EDUCATION, JAZZ ART, AND MUCH MORE!

SmoothJazzTimes.com ™ launches with the fans and artists in mind! The site is full of positive vibes, musical inspiration, and compelling stories! The website is a product of Premier Multimedia Group, LLC.
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