http://www.smoothvibes.com/ The place to go if you are a fan of contemporary jazz or smooth jazz]]> en-us 2008-05-13T17:19:43+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001042.html Smooth jazz saxophonist Boney James and current American Idol Top 3 finalist Syesha Mercado have joined forces to release a new version of “Gonna Get It” exclusively on iTunes. The song, written by Boney and Rahsaan Patterson, originally appeared on... Brian Soergel's Smooth Jazz Scoop Brian Soergel 2008-05-13T17:19:43+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001041.html Mention the name Dave Samuels to any contemporary jazz aficionado and his legendary association with genre superheroes Spyro Gyra is the first thing that’s bound to come up. While the vibes/marimba great started jamming with the Buffalo based group in... Contempo Jonathan Widran 2008-05-12T19:04:26+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001040.html Keyboard legend Ronnie Foster kicked off the month poolside at the Orleans Hotel on Friday, May 2nd at 6pm. Foster's band is featured as a happy hour series weekly event. Saturday, May 3rd, Boney James played to a packed house... Song From The Desert Danny Desart 2008-05-05T03:43:04+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001038.html P E T E R * B O E H I Derwin Daniels - Journey (2007) Saxophone player Derwin Daniels delivers a really smooth instrumental album full of catchy melodies and contemporary grooves, well produced and well played, definitely... In Our CD Players This Month Beverly J. Packard 2008-04-30T12:30:51+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001037.html Guitarist Ken Navarro, in a first for a smooth jazz artist and in an attempt to get his music heard by as many people as possible, is making his upcoming CD The Grace of Summer Light available for streaming more... Brian Soergel's Smooth Jazz Scoop Brian Soergel 2008-04-29T19:40:14+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001036.html All-Star CD Serves Up An Intoxicating Brew of Jazz, Electronica Funk and World Music Featuring Some of Music's Most Creative Players:  Meshell Ndegeocello, Billy Martin (Medeski, Marin & Wood) , Vernon Reid (Living Colour), John Popper (Blues Traveler) Cyro Baptista... Smooth Jazz News Peter Böhi 2008-04-27T19:12:14+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001035.html What’s your favorite smooth jazz songs by Dave Koz? The saxophonist is looking for your opinion as he is asking fans to vote for their three all-time favorite Koz songs as he plans to release his first-ever greatest hits CD... Brian Soergel's Smooth Jazz Scoop Brian Soergel 2008-04-23T22:49:10+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001034.html Saxophonist and vocalist Mindi Abair will soon be having a worldwide CD release party unlike any you’ve heard of before. On May 1, Abair will be streaming a live, interactive show while previewing songs from her upcoming CD Stars thanks... Brian Soergel's Smooth Jazz Scoop Brian Soergel 2008-04-17T22:36:21+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001033.html Saxophonist Dave Koz and his sister Roberta have created a brand-new company in honor of their late mother they’re calling Cookies For a Koz. Koz says that his mother Audrey Koz, who died in 2005, spent her adult life spreading... Brian Soergel's Smooth Jazz Scoop Brian Soergel 2008-04-16T22:07:43+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001032.html Carl Evans Jr., a founding member of the veteran San Diego-based smooth jazz group Fattburger, passed away on April 10 at age 53 due to complications from diabetes. In December, Evans underwent surgery to remove his left leg below the... Brian Soergel's Smooth Jazz Scoop Brian Soergel 2008-04-14T15:57:19+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001031.html For a guy who says he never consciously tries to compose a radio hit, Chris Standring has an awfully impressive track record on the airwaves. The popular guitarist, who’s always textured elements of retro soul, acid jazz and chill with... Contempo Jonathan Widran 2008-04-12T20:26:12+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001030.html Keyboardist Brian Culbertson had an all-new band and a complete new show promoting his current CD Bringing Back The Funk, which was produced by former EWF front man Maurice White and features many funk legends like Larry Dunn, Larry Graham... Berks Jazz Vibes Peter Böhi 2008-04-07T17:00:29+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001029.html Sunday afternoon there was another special concert, tagged as WJJZ Smooth Jazz 97.5 Appreciation Concert featuring Chuck Loeb with special guests, we got Eric Marienthal and Tom Scott on saxes, Will Lee on bass, Carmen Cuesta on vocals, Matt King... Berks Jazz Vibes Peter Böhi 2008-04-07T16:46:36+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001028.html As an added goodie we got an unofficial - but extremely well attended - late night jam session which started at midnight at the Jazz Base, it featured Philippe Saisse on piano, Eric Valentine on drums, Gerald Veasley on... Berks Jazz Vibes Peter Böhi 2008-04-06T18:19:30+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001027.html At 10:30pm a new, very interesting project named Global Noize by keyboardist Jason Miles and DJ Logic was scheduled at the Sheraton. Not only the music, but also the lineup showed a lot of diversity. Next to the two leaders... Berks Jazz Vibes Peter Böhi 2008-04-06T17:41:42+00:00