http://www.smoothvibes.com/ The place to go if you are a fan of contemporary jazz or smooth jazz]]> en-us 2012-05-17T02:15:54+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001555.html Written by The Jazz Gypsy PIANIST PATRICE RUSHEN, NEW ORLEANS’ BIG CHIEF MONK, AND LATIN JAZZ BANDLEADER LOUIE CRUZ BELTRAN WILL APPEAR SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, JUNE 16TH AND 17TH AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL Headliners include Ramsey Lewis, Robin Thicke, Ozomatli,... Have Jazz? Will Travel! JazzGypsy 2012-05-17T02:15:54+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001554.html By Ricky Richardson Several hundred jazz aficionados got an early jolt to their day during the inaugural International Jazz Day in Congo Square, the birthplace of jazz in Louis Armstrong Park, located in historic Fauberg Treme. The first annual International... Have Jazz? Will Travel! Peter Böhi 2012-05-06T13:33:12+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001553.html Welcome to the latest issue of Denis Poole’s Secret Garden, the page that offers a personal perspective on the very best from the world of smooth jazz and classic soul. It was in 2003 that trombone player; vocalist and producer... Secret Garden Denis Poole 2012-04-29T19:08:15+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001552.html D E N I S * P O O L E ‘One Night In Paris’ by Dave McMurray from his excellent CD I Know About Love. This mellifluous track, embellished by the vocals of TIYI Adjovi and superb flute from... In Our CD Players This Month Peter Böhi 2012-04-22T19:31:14+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001551.html Welcome to the latest issue of Denis Poole’s Secret Garden, the page that offers a personal perspective on the very best from the world of smooth jazz and classic soul. It was through his work with the late Wayman Tisdale... Secret Garden Denis Poole 2012-04-21T15:05:03+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001550.html Written by The Jazz Gypsy Spaghettini Grill and Lounge 3005 Old Ranch Parkway Seal Beach, CA 90740 Reservations/Information: 562.596.2199 Website: https://www.spaghettini.com If you're looking for a place where the music, food, drinks and ambiance are consistently exceptional, then look no... Have Jazz? Will Travel! JazzGypsy 2012-04-18T22:03:01+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001548.html The final concert of the festival traditionally took place at the Scottish Rite Cathdral, once again Brian Culbertson took care of drawing a capacity crowd to this venue to finish this festival in style. He had his killer band with... Berks Jazz Vibes Peter Böhi 2012-04-04T20:01:56+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001547.html Sunday afternoon at the last day of the festival, R'n'R aka trumpeter Rick Braun and saxophonist Richard Elliot appeared at the Crowne Plaza ballroom, they were supported by Ron Reinhardt on keyboards, Frank "Third" Richardson on drums and Nate Phillips... Berks Jazz Vibes Peter Böhi 2012-04-02T13:59:50+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001546.html Saturday at 10pm, the next highlight awaited us with the show by the British band Incognito with guest Maysa, the show was sold out. They kicked off the concert with a funky instrumental, featuring the horn section (sax, trumpet,... Berks Jazz Vibes Peter Böhi 2012-04-02T05:41:12+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001545.html Saturday night, singer Will Downing and saxophonist Gerald Albright shared the stage at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, the show was sold out. Those two artists have been collaborating for a long time, and they blended very well together. In... Berks Jazz Vibes Peter Böhi 2012-04-01T18:34:54+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001544.html The second part of Saturday afternoon's double bill featured Spyro Gyra, a classic band whose career started over 30 years ago and still is going strong, providing another superlative show. This group of consummate players is led by saxophonist Jay... Berks Jazz Vibes Peter Böhi 2012-04-01T16:44:49+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001543.html Saturday afternoon, the double bill was opened by guitarist Nick Colionne doing one of his energetic and entertaining shows. Being probably the sharpest dressed man in smooth jazz, he entered the stage clad in a white suit and white hat,... Berks Jazz Vibes Peter Böhi 2012-04-01T16:12:49+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001542.html At midnight, another issue of the Round Midnight Jam with Gerald Veasley & Friends was due at the Jazz Base. This is my festival favorite, because you never know what you'll get. Gerald Veasley was hosting the event inviting several... Berks Jazz Vibes Peter Böhi 2012-03-31T15:52:38+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001541.html Fridat at 10pm, saxophonist Mindi Abair appeared with vocalist/guitarist David Pack and guitarist Jeff Golub at the Crowne Plaza ballroom. Among the players were longtime band members Jay Gore on guitar and Jamie Tate on drums, they kicked off... Berks Jazz Vibes Peter Böhi 2012-03-31T15:33:49+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001540.html Friday evening was kicked off by Boney James at the Scottish Rite Cathedral who apparently did his 10th show at this festival, the house was packed and Boney did what he always does - deliver a solid show of urban... Berks Jazz Vibes Peter Böhi 2012-03-31T14:52:37+00:00