http://www.smoothvibes.com/ The place to go if you are a fan of contemporary jazz or smooth jazz]]> en-us 2009-06-30T19:43:29+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001271.html Here’s an interesting and romantic project, True Love, from the gorgeous Latina sax sensation, Jessy J. With the stylish contributions from producer/guitarist Paul Brown (who actually produced this effort, as well as Tequila Moon) and keyboardist Gregg Karukas, among others,... Ronald Jackson's Smooth Jazz Gateway Ronald Jackson 2009-06-30T19:43:29+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001270.html People often talk about hearing an artist as he or she has never been heard before. Well, truer words were never spoken when listening to this new project, Burnin’, from master saxman Paul Taylor, scheduled for release on July 21.... Ronald Jackson's Smooth Jazz Gateway Ronald Jackson 2009-06-29T21:54:09+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001269.html B R I A N * S O E R G E L Paul Brown/Marc Antoine: Foreign Exchange (Peak) Jay Soto: Mesmerized (NuGroove) Joyce Cooling: Global Cooling (Group 2) Torcuato Mariano: So Far From Home (NuGroove) Will Downing: Classique (Peak)... In Our CD Players This Month Peter Böhi 2009-06-29T20:58:06+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001268.html Last Thursday, June 25, I had the distinct satisfaction of attending a concert by the Jazz Attack (Richard Elliot, Jonathan Butler, and Rick Braun) at one of our esteemed local hot spots for smooth jazz, the Birchmere Music Hall in... Ronald Jackson's Smooth Jazz Gateway Ronald Jackson 2009-06-28T20:07:08+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001267.html The Killer Groove Band performed at the Whitney Library Amphitheater in Las Vegas on June 14th, and debuted material from their upcoming release called "Get Out" on Misatajo Entertainment. The band was very well received and had the opportunity to... Song From The Desert Danny Desart 2009-06-25T03:07:08+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001266.html “In the classical world, the flute has a huge stature, but it has struggled in recent years to be considered as a solo jazz instrument on the same level as the saxophone or guitar or piano.” So says jazz flutist... Ronald Jackson's Smooth Jazz Gateway Ronald Jackson 2009-06-23T23:43:58+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001265.html This latest from veteran saxophonist Najee is pure Najee with new motivation and vision. Mind Over Matter, the CD’s title (a title inspired by the late Miles Davis’ improvisational approach to songwriting toward the end of his career), is due... Ronald Jackson's Smooth Jazz Gateway Ronald Jackson 2009-06-22T23:10:33+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001264.html Five tunes. Ordinarily, seeing an album offering just 5 tunes might give one pause. That’s if they were just 5 tunes. These are five tunes from the very talented and insightful violinist Noel Webb who manages to wrap so much... Ronald Jackson's Smooth Jazz Gateway Ronald Jackson 2009-06-17T21:12:39+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001263.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. Sax-man Marion Meadows has been at the cutting edge of... Secret Garden Denis Poole 2009-06-15T18:49:26+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001262.html Well, there are “best of” collections and then there are testaments to legacies. Heads Up recording artists Hiroshima couldn’t have tagged their latest project in a better manner. Having more years under their recording/performing belt than some artists have had... Ronald Jackson's Smooth Jazz Gateway Ronald Jackson 2009-06-14T00:40:29+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001261.html Jason Weber is one of those cool, smooth saxmen who can pour out funk, attitude, and polish all in one note. Five is the latest undertaking by this artist who now has--you guessed it--five albums under his belt, each with... Ronald Jackson's Smooth Jazz Gateway Ronald Jackson 2009-06-12T22:54:06+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001260.html Written by The Jazz Gypsy There's no better way to spend the upcoming weekend than at the legendary Hollywood Bowl enjoying great food, good friends and exceptional jazz at the 31st Annual Playboy Jazz Festival. 2009 PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL Saturday,... Have Jazz? Will Travel! JazzGypsy 2009-06-11T02:31:38+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001259.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. As if from no-where, and courtesy of her brand new... Secret Garden Denis Poole 2009-06-07T18:45:54+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001258.html Smooth jazz saxophonist Dave Koz and the legendary Capitol Records have ended their almost 20-year partnership as Koz has been signed by the Concord Music Group. The label is expected to release a new CD by Koz later this year.... Brian Soergel's Smooth Jazz Scoop Brian Soergel 2009-06-05T18:58:55+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001257.html Popular smooth jazz guitarist Peter White has finished a brand-new CD titled Good Day that features all-new original songs. The CD is his follow-up to 2006’s Playin’ Favorites, which boasted two #1 Smooth Jazz singles, “What Does It Take (To... Brian Soergel's Smooth Jazz Scoop Brian Soergel 2009-06-04T21:17:08+00:00