http://www.smoothvibes.com/ The place to go if you are a fan of contemporary jazz or smooth jazz]]> en-us 2010-02-05T03:52:58+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001352.html The following information has been recently released from the Berks Arts Council. READING, PA -- A 20th anniversary is certainly something to celebrate, and the VF Outlet Berks Jazz Fest, presented by the Berks Arts Council, is starting the party... Berks Jazz Vibes Beverly J. Packard 2010-02-05T03:52:58+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001351.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. Norwegian born saxophonist Terje Lie first came into prominence in... Secret Garden Denis Poole 2010-02-04T18:38:09+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001350.html R O N A L D * J A C K S O N Andrew Neu, Try Something Neu (nuGroove Records) Lynn Riley, Too Cool (nuGroove Records) Nate Najar, Until Now (Blue Line Music) Maysa, A Woman In Love (Shanachie)... In Our CD Players This Month Peter Böhi 2010-01-29T15:01:48+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001349.html Las Vegas radio station KOAS 105.7 "The Oasis" changed format over the holidays to an "Old School" R & B format. It was no surprise to many since the station had been using an "old school R & B" playlist... Song From The Desert Danny Desart 2010-01-24T00:49:47+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001348.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. Already described as extremely cinematic, Blue Bolero by Chris Standring... Secret Garden Denis Poole 2010-01-22T18:18:13+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001347.html By Jonathan Widran In 2005, in its review of Brian Culbertson’s soulful, romantic themed release It’s On Tonight, this column dubbed the popular keyboardist “the Barry White of smooth jazz.” Since he put aside sensuality and went all super funky... Contempo Peter Böhi 2010-01-21T12:33:13+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001346.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 guitarist Ken Navarro released his 2007 album, The Meeting... Secret Garden Denis Poole 2010-01-07T16:51:03+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001345.html 2009 Grammy nominations & topping Billboard’s jazz charts By Val Vaccaro There has been an incredible evolution of American-born trumpeter, composer, and charismatic performer Chris Botti. At 47 years young, Botti has experienced many transitions. Overall, trumpeter Chris Botti has... Jazz Personality Peter Böhi 2010-01-02T12:08:37+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001344.html I wish to all the readers of Smooth Jazz Vibes a happy new year full of great music!... Peter's Smooth Jazz Page Peter Böhi 2009-12-31T19:33:54+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001343.html D E N I S * P O O L E ‘True Reality’ by Dee Brown from his sophomore CD A Little Elbow Room; Released on nuGroove, and with Nate Harasim on keyboards plus Darren Rahn on sax, this is... In Our CD Players This Month Peter Böhi 2009-12-28T17:43:14+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001341.html One-man-band Stephan Earl does a nice job here of merging new age with some pretty decent smooth jazz touches on his debut release, Origins. With mellow and soothing tracks that are not at all boring, Earl tickles the ivories and... Ronald Jackson's Smooth Jazz Gateway Ronald Jackson 2009-12-27T03:25:43+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001342.html By Jonathan Widran Considering that Jeff Lorber is one of contemporary jazz’s elder statesmen, it would be easy for him to swing into his fourth decade of recording just coasting on his laurels, pacifying his fan base and sticking to... Contempo Peter Böhi 2009-12-23T09:01:45+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001340.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. Brian Hughes No Reservations is the excellent new live DVD... Secret Garden Denis Poole 2009-12-20T09:06:34+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001339.html In a word, wow! Newcomer Douye brings such a freshness, so much silky smoothness to our world of smooth jazz that she produced a beaming smile to my lips the moment I heard her belt out the first notes of... What's in Your Library? Ronald Jackson 2009-12-19T23:17:32+00:00 http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/001338.html Following is a press release from On The Edge Productions, Chicago, Illinois, December 10: Soul-Jazz Superstar Nick Colionne To Ring In The New Year in Philadelphia Jazz guitarist and vocalist Nick Colionne brings his special brand of excitement this New... Berks Jazz Vibes Beverly J. Packard 2009-12-11T00:12:33+00:00