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:
Mike and I will talk with Peter Weitzner regarding the petition for the Secretary of the Arts cabinet position and Jerome Widman "Triple J" from OzCat Radio about his smooth jazz cruise for independent smooth jazz artists.
Saxophonist Plunky Branch is an experienced performer, songwriter and music and film producer. With his group, Plunky & Oneness, he has opened shows for Patti Labelle, Ray Charles, Earth Wind & Fire, Yellow Jackets, and Frankie Beverly & Maze and more. Plunky will talk about his current cd, Drive It.
With rich vocals and fresh jazz and R&B arrangements, Shang shines like a star upon the Washington music scene. Her debut album "Beautiful" is described as "so new as to be unclassifiable" and "listenable - beginning to end".
Marcus Johnson is not just an accomplished keyboardist, producer and composer, he is also the Chairman and CEO of Three Keys Music; owns two music publishing companies: Three Keys Music Publishing and Marimelj Music Publishing; and owns Studio 8121 in Washington, DC, where he lectures. His latest project called “FLO (FOR THE LOVE OF)” consists of three CD’S: FLO: Romance, FLO: Chill, and FLO: Standards.
Nigerian born Douye's smokey smooth voice is sensual and captivating with a musical style that is a blend of smooth jazz, soul & R&B. Her debut cd "Journey" showcases her seductive, emotional voice and reflects the multi-talented artist's vast array of musical and life experiences. Tune in Sunday, March 8, 2009 @ 1:00pm/PT - 4:00pm/ET on BlogTalkRadio.com/Talking-Smooth-Jazz. Jazz Queen & Mike Reynolds
Connie Leinbach, Executive Director of the Berks Arts Council-Berks Jazz Fest, talks about the 19th Annual VF Outlet Berks Jazz Fest happening March 27 to April 5, 2009.
Talking Smooth Jazz welcomes Earl Johnson to discuss his highly anticipated debut release of Juicy.
Grammy nominated Boney James is one of the most respected and best-selling instrumental artists of our time. Boney furthers his longstanding reputation as a major force in both the worlds of Contemporary Jazz and R&B with his first concept album "Send One Your Love." Join me as I talk with my favorite saxophonist about his career and new cd. Sunday, February 15, 2009 @ 1:00pm/PT - 4:00pm/ET www.blogtalkradio.com/talking-smooth-jazz Boney fans call (646) 716-5485 to speak with him.
Lynn Briggs from Smooth Jazz 105.7 The Oasis and Pamela Black of Pamela's Place from KUNV 91.5 FM here in Las Vegas, join me to talk about their careers in broadcasting.
Pre-recorded promo for the Smooth Jazz Lounge.
Uniquely fresh in his performance and style, the charismatic sound of Patrick Basile is turning ears of music lovers, everything. Join us Sunday, Feb. 1 at 1:00pm/PT.
The smooth jazz group Spur of the Moment is back with its much anticipated third album release, Urban Renewal featuring Kim Waters, Bridgette Bryan and award-winning producer Chris "Big Dog" Davis.
More accomplished as a composer, producer and multi-facted performer and recording artist at 19 than most musicians over twice her age, Shannon has been hailed by fans, press and fellow musicians as an "up and comer" in contemporary jazz since she started gigging professionally in her native Orange County, CA at the age of 16.
The daughter of the late soul legend Donny Hathaway; singer, songwriter, producer, Lalah Hathaway comes to Talking Smooth Jazz to talk about her music and latest cd "Self Portrait."
The creator of thejazznetwork.ning.com, Ms. JaiJai Jackson, joins me to talk about her amazing website of jazz artists, mentoring and education.
