http://www.smoothvibes.com/ The place to go if you are a fan of contemporary jazz or smooth jazz]]> en-us 2010-03-15T22:53:31+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001368.html Grover Live, a New CD Documenting the Late, Great Saxophonist Grover Washington Jr. in a 1997 Concert With His Touring Band To Be Released on G Man Productions in May 18, 2010 The godfather of today's urban contemporary jazz scene,... Smooth Jazz News Peter Böhi 2010-03-15T22:53:31+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001367.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. Rising sax star Phillip ‘Doc’ Martin certainly has it all... Secret Garden Denis Poole 2010-03-14T10:31:19+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001366.html Reading, PA -- Jazz isn't just a music genre. It's an art form steeped in rich tradition with a widely celebrated, inspirational past. While many of jazz's great musicians are gone, their music lives on through music lovers and... Berks Jazz Vibes Beverly J. Packard 2010-03-12T04:08:17+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001364.html READING, PA -- The Berks Arts Council's Frank Scott Award is given annually during the VF Outlet Berks Jazz Fest to honor the late jazz legend Frank Scott's memory and his contribution to the jazz heritage in Berks County.... Berks Jazz Vibes Beverly J. Packard 2010-03-12T03:48:39+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001363.html READING, PA The VF Outlet Berks Jazz Fest is celebrating its 20th anniversary in a big way. Joining the celebration is longtime Berks Jazz Fest fan favorite Brian Culbertson, playing host for a special screening of his recently released... Berks Jazz Vibes Beverly J. Packard 2010-03-12T03:15:38+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001361.html written by The Jazz Gypsy The Playboy Jazz Festival (presented in cooperation with the L.A. Philharmonic Assoc.) Saturday, June 12, 2010, 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm Sunday, June 13, 2010, 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm Hollywood Bowl 2301 North Highland... Have Jazz? Will Travel! JazzGypsy 2010-03-08T22:10:06+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001360.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. When, in 2000, Chicago guitar man Bernard Alcorn released the... Secret Garden Denis Poole 2010-03-06T14:13:24+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001362.html J E F F * D A N I E L S George Benson, Songs and Stories (Concord Records) (2009) Najee, Mind Over Matter (Heads Up) (2009) Peter White, Good Day (Peak Records) (2009) Rick Braun, All It Takes (Artistry... In Our CD Players This Month Peter Böhi 2010-03-05T21:05:17+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001359.html This is a good, melodic piece of work from Osaru, a multi-instrumentalist who plays everything on this, his sophomore release, Home With the Keys. I have to admit that I have a few misgivings about the album, however. As nice... Ronald Jackson's Smooth Jazz Gateway Ronald Jackson 2010-03-04T20:30:24+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001358.html This debut CD from saxophonist/flutist Lynn Riley, Too Cool, is just that. A cool mix of delicious grooves, controlled funk, and smooth and traditional jazz influences, with a sultry swinging rhythm snaking its way throughout the album. Lynn Riley is... Ronald Jackson's Smooth Jazz Gateway Ronald Jackson 2010-03-04T20:25:11+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001357.html Oh, the innovativeness of many smooth jazz artists. You’ve gotta love it! Here’s an artist whose vocals and keys skills might well have been enough to get her on the smooth jazz radar screen, but Bickley Rivera has taken it... Ronald Jackson's Smooth Jazz Gateway Ronald Jackson 2010-03-04T20:23:01+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001356.html Seabreeze Jazz Festival to Add “Sizzle” To the Gulf Coast With A Stellar Weekend of Smooth Jazz Set For April 15-18th! Jazz-lovers and sun-seekers across the nation are getting ready to “shake off those winter blues” --- with a remedy... Smooth Jazz News Peter Böhi 2010-03-02T20:23:03+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001355.html Guitar virtuoso Al Di Meola rocked the Ovation room at Green Valley Ranch Resort on Saturday, February 20th. Di Meola has visited the Vegas valley before, but this was his debut at this particular resort, owned by Stations Casinos. Santa... Song From The Desert Danny Desart 2010-02-22T02:50:53+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001354.html Text by Val Vaccaro In December 2009, Chris Botti In Boston (Columbia Records/Sony Music) received three Grammy nominations for: 1) Best Pop Instrumental Album for the CD, 2) Best Long Form Music Video (Jim Gable - video director; Bobby Colomby... Smooth Jazz News Peter Böhi 2010-02-20T18:05:51+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001353.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. Raised in Cecilia, Kentucky and now domiciled in Destin, Florida,... Secret Garden Denis Poole 2010-02-18T14:25:24+00:00