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Brian Culbertson – The Smooth Jazz/Funk experience

You can tell when a group of musicians have mojo. It permeates the music and leaves the audience with a sense of euphoria and a silly grin that only appears after witnessing something wonderful. I know that after seeing these … Continue reading

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Jessy J. Jams on!

Smooth Jazz has many female stars, and no one should underestimate their talent to jam with the best of them or their ability to wow an audience. And ranking way at the top of the Smooth Jazz charts, Jessy J … Continue reading

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NYC Smooth Jazz Gem Alert!

Recently artist/photographer Tear-n-Tan caught a group we wrote about a while back called the Dangling Success on a hot sweaty night at a club on NYC’s upper west side called P&G’s Bar & Grill. Tear-n-Tan sent us a video she … Continue reading

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The Rippingtons – Decades of Great Music!

Just because this band first thrust on to the scene in 1986, don’t think they are retiring anytime soon or that they are opposed to new blood. Among their celebrated members are Smooth Jazz superstars such as Dave Koz and … Continue reading

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Euge Groove – Smooth Jazz’s Huge Sound

Steven Eugene Grove (born November 27, 1962), better known as Euge Groove, is an American smooth jazz saxophonist with a strong Top-40 background. He has been one of the best-selling contemporary jazz artists of the past decade, scoring eight Top … Continue reading

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David Sanborn – Smooth Jazz Icon

Smooth Jazz owes a lot to pioneers like Sax Master David Sanborn. While he is a forced to be reckoned with as a musician, he has another great gift which he shared with those of us who were fortunate enough … Continue reading

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R&R is Smooth Jazz

Richard Elliot and Rick Braun have combined their talents and produced an awe inspiring CD titled, well, R&R. This CD is compelling for a few reasons, but most notably it is because it delivers a smooth groove that is still … Continue reading

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Peter White – In NYC July 20th

Smooth Jazz guitarist Peter White is one of my favorites. His soulful smooth style allows you to sink into the couch and become one with your stereo. It actually wasn’t until recently that I discovered he had performed with Al … Continue reading

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Major act performance in small club setting – The Dangling Success

SmoothJazz.com wrote that their performances were “events to behold.” Not a bad description for an upcoming act that can be caught still paying their dues in small clubs as well as at big festivals. The Dangling Success is a New … Continue reading

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Miracles do Happen – Marion Meadows!

Everyone’s story to success is a bit different, but no matter how you got there, the likelihood is that you deserved it.  While some folks have the luxury of “knowing someone in the business,” most of us don’t. This is … Continue reading

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