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…
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!
St. Louis’ Jazz At The Bistro welcomed the innovative piano musings of The Robert Glasper Trio, which featured Alan Hampton on double-bass and St. Louis’ own, Mark Colenburg on the drums. It was a night of musical bliss. Details inside!
Entertainment Cruise Productions, LLC and The Smooth Jazz Cruise announced today that George Benson, one of the most influential crossover musicians in contemporary jazz, R&B and pop, will perform at The Frederick Brown, Jr. Amphitheater (“The Fred”) in Peachtree City, GA on Friday, June 1, 2012 to help launch The Smooth Jazz Cruise: The Greatest Party at Sea 2013. Tickets will go on sale Friday, March 2, 2012 at 10:00AM EST and are available at The Fred box office, Ticket Alternative outlets, via the Ticket Alternative phone line (800.745.3000) and online at www.ticketalternative.com
Brandford Marsalis rocks the stage in St. Louis at the Sheldon Concert Hall. SmoothJazzTimes.com Wendell Betton was there. Check out the review!
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.
Soul Train’s Don Cornelius Dead at 75. Reports are saying his death is due to apparent suicide. Details inside.
Legendary American vocalist Etta James dies at 73. The Grammy winning jazz, bluess and R & B singer suffered complications from Leukemia.
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!