Talking Smooth Jazz
Summary: Since 2008, we have interviewed some of the best contemporary jazz artists in the business. Al Jarreau, Joe Sample, Brian Culbertson, Stanley Clarke, Gerald Albright and Boney James to name a few. We’ve introduced you to up and coming artists like keyboardist/producer extraordinaire Nicholas Cole, saxophonists BK Jackson, Adrian Burse, Vincent Ingala, and Elizabeth Mis, guitarist Sheldon Ferguson, Sweden’s keyboardist Jonathan Fritzen and more. International artists, keyboardist Wayne Brown (UK), saxophonist Otoe (Japan), saxophonist Candy Dulfer (Amsterdam, the Netherlands), guitarist Fabio Mignola (Switzerland) and Helen Rogers (UK). To date we have conducted over 500 interviews with 1.2M listens. It has been a great 6 years and we could not have done it without the artists and listeners support - Thank You!
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Podcasts:
Tony returns to talk about his new cd, The One.
Performing since age seven, bandleader of Funky Stuff since age fourteen, international recording artist since age nineteen, touring the world since age twenty . After the worldwide release of her new album ‘Crazy’ Candy will perform with her band in the USA and - for the first time in her career - in South America.
The absolute best in smooth jazz music.
Saxophonist Rob White returns with a new cd, Just Kickin It.
Join us for part two of our interview with Ben Tankard.
Rod Williams is a talented musician who's diverse style includes a blend of R&B, Smooth Jazz, Classic Soul, Old School and New. We will talk to Rod about his new cd, Hands Down.
Curtis started playing the saxophone in the 4th grade at the encouragement of his band teacher. Now 16 years old, he also plays the soprano and tenor sax and will be attending the Berklee College of Music this summer.
Talking Smooth Jazz welcomes saxophonist Gary Honor from Sydney, Australia to talk about his new cd, Heads & Tales, produced by Gary and keyboardist Oli Silk.
Ben Tankard has won 9 Stellar Awards, 34 Stellar, 8 Dove, 3 Grammy nominations and is the best selling GospelJazz instrumentalist in the world. Since he came on the national scene in 1990, there have been many titles associated with Ben Tankard, from the Quincy Jones of Gospel to the father of GospelJazz. Tankard's sixteenth studio album features music from legendary producer-songwriters, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and special guest appearances by Mark Kibble / Take 6, & Gerald Albright and others.
Ron Holmes of FO/MO/DEEP returns to talk about their sophomore release "A Beautiful Bang."
The first in a series of jazz festivals, the Suffolk Riverfront Jazz Festival in Suffolk, VA., benefits the Gladys Gatlin Foundations, an organization dedicated to helping women veterans transition back to civilian life. Scheduled artists to perform: Brian Culbertson, Boney James, Syro Gyro, Jeff Bradshaw, Cindy Bradley, Stanley Jordan, and Soulon on Saturday and Sunday, July 28-29, 2012.
Celebrating the legacy of one of the most influential songwriter/producers of our time, Bob Baldwin Presents "Betcha By Golly Wow: The Songs of Thom Bell. You may not recognize the name, Thom Bell, but you know his music: La La Means I Love You, Break Up to Make Up, Didn't I Blow Your Mind This Time, to name a few. Thom Bell wrote for The Delfonics, The Stylistics, and The Spinners. Talking Smooth Jazz welcomes the return of Bob Baldwin to talk about this new project.
As founder of Learn the Music Business, Terry Moorer believes in helping others understand how complex the music industry can be. In a joint effort with his business partner, MC Lyte, Terry Moorer has launched one of the most highly anticipated music websites within the music community, www.learnthemusicbusiness.com. Mr. Moorer brings with him over 25 years of experience in publicity, marketing, Internet marketing and consulting.
Festival Producer and owner of Sugarbaby Events Anita Broady joins us to talk about the inaugural Chester County Jazz Festival, June 29 through July 1, 2012! The festival will be presenting live concert events at both the Asplundh Concert Hall on the campus of West Chester University, and at Hoopes Park in West Chester, PA. Scheduled artists include, Gerald Veasley, Peter White, Warren Hill, Tom Braxton, Dotsero, and more!
Join us for two hours of the absolute best in smooth jazz music.
