Author Archives: Daniel Odescalchi

About Daniel Odescalchi

I've been a smooth jazz fan since I was first turned onto David Sanborn, Marcus Miller & Bob James in the 80's. And who could forget Dave Grusin. Unfortunately after a while too many people started doing pop covers and it polluted the smooth jazz pool. That's starting to change and this blog is dedicated to educating people on the enjoyment of smooth jazz and the artists that perform it.

Marion Meadows – A Musicial Spirit Comes to NYC

Albert Einstein once said “We all dance to a mysterious tune, intoned in the distance by an invisible piper.” For multi-talented saxophonist and consummate creative spirit Marion Meadows, the allure of music was never too far. And he’s is back … Continue reading

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Boney James Kicks of Smooth Cruise Season in NYC

Smooth Jazz New York announced another star-studded line up for the Smooth Cruise series, now in its 18th year. The 2015 season takes place aboard the Hornblower Infinity, a 210-foot luxury yacht. Boney James performing Grand Central on the NYC … Continue reading

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Boney James Hit Machine Hits NYC

In 2009 Billboard magazine named Boney James the No. 3 Billboard Contemporary Artist of the DECADE. This comes on top of being a four-time Grammy Nominee. He was awarded Best Pop Instrumental Album in 2001, 2004, and 2014 and Best … Continue reading

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Summer Horns featuring Dave Koz, Mindi Abair, Gerald Albright and Richard Elliot

There is a new definition of awesome in the smooth jazz lexicon. Awesome is now defined as the collaboration among Dave Koz, Mindi Abair, Gerald Albright and Richard Elliot on their Grammy-nominated Dave Koz and Friends Summer Horns CD and … Continue reading

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Hanging with Euge Groove at BB Kings

Euge Groove is a performer both on stage and off. We had the opportunity to catch up with him at B.B. Kings in Times Square. It was a balmy night, and as luck may have it, the air conditioner backstage … Continue reading

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Angela Bofill – The Angel of the Night returns…

She was discovered by Jazz legends Dave Grusin and Larry Rosen. They immediately signed her to their GRP label and in 1978 she released her debut record simply titled “Angie.” That was how an international audience was first introduced to … Continue reading

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Spyro Gyra Returns to NYC

Brooklyn may seem like the “in” place today, but the group that broke out in the mid-70’s, helped define contemporary jazz and still wins Grammy awards today would not be without Brooklyn native Jay Beckenstein. The band is super group … Continue reading

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Najee Returns Home to NYC

Multi-instrumentalist and native New Yorker, Najee, returns to his home turf on July 31. Greenwich Village is where he was born and Jamaica, Queens is where he grew up and began his musical journey. The rest is history. After studying … Continue reading

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Peter White and Mindi Abair Join Forces

They are two of smooth Jazz’s biggest superstars. A veteran barefoot guitar player who has achieved top 40 success and a spit-fire blonde saxophonist who plays second to no one. They are none other than Peter White and Mindi Abair. … Continue reading

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Regina Belle’s Voice Carries Her Soul to NYC

The four-time Grammy® Award and Academy® Award winner vocalist, Regina Bell, whose hits have included “Make It Like It Was,” “If I Could,” “Dream In Color” and “A Whole New World (with Peabo Bryson) is returning the New York City … Continue reading

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