Talking Smooth Jazz

Talking Smooth Jazz welcomes Keyboardist Lorenzo Johnson to talk about his new cd, Things Are Looking Up.

Talking Smooth Jazz welcomes Elan Trotman to talk about his new cd, Love and Sax.

Walter Beasley returns to talk about his new cd, Backatcha.

Talking Smooth Jazz welcomes Martin Blockson to talk about his cd, The Other Side of Blue.

Contemporary Jazz's master on the saxophone, Boney James returns to Talking Smooth Jazz to talk about his new cd Contact.

Somewhere between the atmospheric soundscapes of New Age, the hypnotic grooves of Chill, and the harmonic textures of Jazz; flows the music of Stephan Earl. His melodic focus is reminiscent of the Classical composers with a unique and modern edge, while his rhythms and grooves paint with a distinctive pallet that is both enchanting and thought provoking. Stephan’s debut album “Origins” is the culmination of years of passion and love for music. Inspired by music from across the globe and throughout time, the music is truly a work that defines the artist in this moment in time.

Talking Smooth Jazz welcomes Carl Stanley to talk about his new single, You Make Me . . . La La.

U-Nam returns to talk about his latest project, a tribute to George Benson.

Nominated two years in a row, for Jazz Artist of the Year and winner of Jazz Album of the Year for the 2010 Los Angeles Music Awards, Aysha has a solid history as a performer. For the past eight years she has been building a strong solo career. In 2006, Aysha independently released her debut CD “Love Is A Rock” and after much anticipation since the release of her debut CD, Aysha has now released her sophomore CD “Stay With Me.

Talking Smooth Jazz welcomes Guitarist Piero del Prete from Italy to talk about his new cd, A Love Again.

Hailing from the "birth place of jazz", Vandell Andrew's destiny was not to hard to find. Vandell started studying music at the age of 13 at a local jazz summer camp in the treme area of New Orleans. It was then that he learned to play the trumpet.After a whole summer of playing the trumpet, Vandell was approached by one of his teachers that his embouchure would be better suited playing the saxophone. Vandell began writing and working on his own solo compositions. This has led to him sharing stages with many local acts,at many different venues.As well as nationally known acts like Kirk Whalum, and Tom Braxton. This is only the beginning for this young entreprenuer, he is soon to record his debut album in the very near future.

You can find his soul ridged deep in the groove of his records. You can find his heart lodged between the highs and lows of his melodies. You can find his emotions wedged in between space and his fingertips. You can find his sound affixed within multi-generations. Jeff Sparks is ‘classic’ with a ‘twist’ or better stated, he is “Nu Vintage”; a hybrid of what’s old and what’s new. With the mission of keeping his audience in the palm of his hand; Note, Line, and Tempo; Sparks has proven for the last 20 years, that he knows how to use his saxophone to move the crowd. Classically trained as a jazz musician at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, his musical colleagues are our musical geniuses, and with a new album in the works for Spring 2010, audiences can expect that he will deliver timeless music. Yes, timeless, but uniquely passionate about delivering a musical product that goes full circle; capturing lovers of music of all generations.

Songstress, Toni Redd, a native of Atlanta, Georgia is known internationally as a star among female entertainers and songwriters. A dynamic performer with a flare for finesse and style, Ms. Redd is a class act that just happens to be "All Natural". Her vocal chords can cut a wide range of musical styles. The captivating and sultry vocal styling of Toni Redd combine the traditional smooth R&B with contemporary smooth jazz and classical soul to create her own powerful ambience. Ms. Redd has shared concert billing with Gerald Albright, Jonathan Butler, The Rippingtons, Pieces of a Dream, Alex Bugnion, Angela Bofill, Rick Braun, Everette Harp, The Yellowjackets, Gerald Alston, Stanely Jordan, Brian Bromberg, Steve Cole, Fattburger, Chico DeBarge, Pamela Williams, The Temptations, Warren Hill, Oleta Adams, The Stylistics, Walter Beasley, and Kim Waters and Najee Her recording credits include her international debut CD, "Straight from the Heart", guest vocalist on "Fattburger.com" and Don Diego's "Give it All You Got", William Green's Green Valley and Fingerprints Summertime Music. Her voice can also be heard on national jingles for JC penney. Her acting credits include touring with the play, "A Good Man is Still hard to Find", and a guest performer in the independent film "Losing Grace". ..

Talking Smooth Jazz welcomes drummer Jorel Flynn.

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