Talking Smooth Jazz

Stanley Clarke became the first bassist in history to headline tours, selling out shows worldwide, and have his albums certified gold. The word “legend” was used to describe Stanley by the time he was 25 years old. In 1997 Epic/Sony released: By this tender young age, Stanley was already a celebrated pioneer in fusion jazz music. He was also the first bassist in history to double on acoustic and electric bass with equal virtuosity, power, and fire. We welcome Stanley to talk about his career and new cd, The Stanley Clarke Band.

Eric, William & Damon are the 3 harmonious voices that bring this high energy R&B jazz and Latin Soul band to life. DW3 is comprised of outstanding musicians which consist of Keyboards, Percussion, Drums, Bass and Guitar. DW3 performs for our US troops in Afghanistan, Iraq, Asia and throughout Europe. With 2 successful Cd’s, one which was produced by Spaghettinis Jazz Club and the other produced by DW3, they are looking forward to their third, which will be produced by the two time Grammy award winning Paul Brown and Marcus Miller.

Talking Smooth Jazz welcomes Drummer Ron Otis to discuss his new cd, Up Front.

Noel has a soulful urban expression, creating one of the most cutting edge, urban contemporary sounds; a combination of sexy electric violin over urban and hip hop grooves.

As if from nowhere, and courtesy of her brand new project ‘Groove With Me’, acclaimed singer, songwriter and woodwind player Paula Atherton has dramatically emerged as a major player on the contemporary jazz and pop music scene. This sensational collection features eleven of Atherton’s original compositions plus one well-chosen cover, and with the perfect blend of instrumental and vocal cuts, oozes quality throughout. The production of Lou Gimenez (who also makes significant contributions on acoustic and electric guitars) is never anything short of top-notch, and fantastic guest musicians lend a hand, making the entire recording a total delight.

SHAKATAK have enjoyed a level of success and a career longevity rarely paralleled in contemporary music - but then SHAKATAK are a particularly unusual group. Because of the nature of the music, their fan base is one that is very far reaching while always retaining it's "underground" element. This paradox sees the band, who are known primarily as serious jazz / funk musicians, enjoying both high 'cult' status and instant recognition as a household name. Having already garnered massive commercial achievements in the UK, SHAKATAK went on to score unprecedented successes both in Japan (for which demand dictates they produce exclusive albums every year), and in the USA. Their music simply refuses to be catergorised, a fact that has enabled them to share Festival billings with such diverse artists as Gloria Estafan (Tokyo), Dizzy Gillespie (Capital Jazz, London), Duran Duran (Montreux), and even U2 (Nuremberg)!

Attila Molnar was the only child of musician parents. At Age 6 he put his hands on a keyboard for the first time, and started taking music lessons every day after school, learning classical piano and music theory at the National Music School. He's worked with "slim man" and "Bonafide" and now plays with Trippin 'N' Rhythm recording artist “Jaared”

Talking Smooth Jazz welcomes saxophonist, Michael J. Thomas.

Raised in Inglewood, California, Jarez is one of the most gifted artists of our time, he is not only blessed with the ability to play the saxophone, but with an artistry to create, write and produce music. The millions of people worldwide who have followed the radiant career of this international superstar have witnessed the inimitable talents.

U-Nam is a Soul / Smooth Jazz French International Recording Artist and Guitarist, a Chart Topper Producer and Guitar Player and an Ibanez Guitars Artist creating a UNIQUE sound, a fusion of Soul/Smooth Jazz/R’n’B/Contemporary Jazz/POP/HipHop and Neo-Soul with such Inlufences as George Benson, Norman Brown, Grant Green, Wes Montgomery, Bireli Lagrene, Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway &Michael Jackson. His new DVD "Live @Anthology" is scheduled for release on September 13, 2010.

Talking Smooth Jazz welcomes Flutist Randy Muller and Saxophonist Rodney Taylor.

One of Western New York's premiere instrumental performers, Jack Prybylski?s (purr-bill-ski) career as an award-winning saxophone player has included nine full-length recordings, endorsements, world travel and the opportunity to work with some of the most respected names in contemporary music.

The crowned “Prince of Sophisticated Soul” returns to Talking Smooth Jazz with a brand new cd, Lust, Love & Lies: An Audio Novel, scheduled for release on September 14, 2010.

Talking Smooth Jazz welcomes Lynne Fiddmont.

New urban jazz flautist Brandon Marceal is a force to be reckoned with on his flute. He is in and out of the studio working on his debut album, and that's because he is keeping himself busy on stage. This former “Atlanta’s Future of Jazz” finalist is creating quite a buzz in the Midwest by presenting a refreshing and soothing voice to contemporary jazz that we haven't heard since artists like Bobbi Humphrey and Eric Dolphy. Having dedicated decades pursuing a pure passion for his instrument, Brandon Marceal now has mastered using intonation to make the flute a voice for his personality. This expertise has audiences exclaiming, “That’s one mean jazzy flute!