Kim Betton is the founder and editorial director of SmoothJazzTimes.com. The award winning television anchor/reporter and producer has worked in markets across the U.S. including NBC4 & USA Sky Radio in Washington, DC, WBKW-TV Buffalo, New York, FOX 13 News Memphis and KARK4 / FOX 16 News in Little Rock. Kim has a true love for good music! She is also a vocalist for smooth jazz and Broadway show tunes. Her love for music and the arts inspired her to launch this magazine. If you have a story idea email her at kim@smoothjazztimes.com. Thanks for checking us out! Enjoy!
When the world was hit hard by COVID-19 in 2020, congo player Chris Nettuno wanted to brighten up the days with fulfilling music. And so, he…
The melodies in `Anne Walsh’s latest album, “The Astrud Project” are beautifully bellowed in both English and Portuguese. The 11-track compilation pays homage to the works…
Jazz fans are flocking to jazz fests again after some of the big events had to halt over the past couple years due to the pandemic.…
The Arkansas Jazz Heritage Foundation (AJHF) inducted five distinguished jazz artists from the Natural State into the Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame on Monday, June 20,…
The Arkansas Jazz and Heritage Foundation (AJHF) has announced that TeRoy Betton Jr. will be inducted into the Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame posthumously on June…
Inspirational saxophonist Tony Craddock, Jr. releases another smooth single that pumps the soul with good vibes – it’s called “Magnetic,” and you can catch him playing…
She has blossomed into a nationally renowned urban-jazz pianist, composer, and producer; and with her Baby Grand and keyboard at hand Kayla Waters melts our hearts…
The stage was sizzling last night at Yoshi’s Jazz located in historic downtown Oakland, California – with Eric Darius in a right-on jam session concert. The…
A HUGE tribute last night for True Soul Records rocked the Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) Ron Robinson Theater in Little Rock’s River Market district. It…
Ledisi is just fabulous! Her latest CD “The Truth” is rocking with songs of her truth. Plus – she’s wowing box office crowds with her moving vocals in the film “Selma.” SmoothJazzTimes’ Kim Betton had the pleasure to interview Ledisi. Details inside!