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:
Master instrumentalist, talented singer and natural entertainer, comes to Talking Smooth Jazz to talk about his brand new CD "Life is Good." Since arriving on the R&B music scene over 15 years ago via her sensual debut single “Love’s Taken Over,” Chante Moore has flourished into an accomplished female favorite. Billboard singles like “It’s Alright,” “This Time” and the top two smash “Chante’s Got a Man” helped put her name on a short list of artists known for consistency. After recording two duet projects with fellow R&B vocalist Kenny Lattimore (also her husband of six years) and achieving regard in the gospel world, the Grammy-nominated vocalist returns to the solo spotlight with her new CD, Love the Woman.
Talking Smooth Jazz welcomes, all the way from Sweden, Jonathan Fritzen. At the age of 25, Jonathan Fritzén has already made a mark in the music scene, as the first pianist from Sweden to release a "smooth jazz" album. His debut CD Love Birds features eleven original songs, ranging from silky smooth ballads to funky urban clubbeats.
Talking Smooth Jazz welcomes, singer/songwriter and new Peak Records recording artist Leigh Jones. Destined to be herald as possibly the most naturally soulful white female R&B singer since Teena Marie.
Las Vegas' own saxophonist Paul Taylor and American Idol contestant Latoya London, will talk about their collaboration on Paul's new CD "Ladies Choice." Latoya sings "I Wanna Be Loved By You." Latoya will also talk about her CD "Love & Life." Jazz Queen
Interview with Brian Culbertson.
Gospel singer Ken Gober joins me to take us on "The Journey" of his music and career.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 AT 1:00PM PT.
Interview with Will Downing.
This show will include smooth jazz news, top 20 smooth jazz songs, and new cd releases for August.
Bernard “B.K.” Jackson is a 16 year old saxophone sensation, who stimulates the soul with rejuvenating gospel and refreshing jazz. Since the age of 10, he has been electrifying audiences with a skill that far surpasses his young age. While on stage, his youthfulness explodes as he commands his audience with a maturity well beyond his years.
Lorenzo Owens was a finalist on Oprah Winfrey's PopStar Challenge in 2004 and garnered a lot of attention. Join me as I get to know this talented man.
The best dressed man in smooth jazz joins me to talk about his new CD "No Limits".
Luther Vandross was by every account THE most beloved R&B male vocalist of his generation. Collectively, Mr. Vandross’ body of work has sold in excess of 30 million records worldwide, winning 8 grammy awards, numerous Soul Train, BET, NAACP Image Awards and American Music Awards. Join me and my very special guest, Mr. Terry Steele, the writer of Here and Now, as we honor Luther Vandross.
Open discussion about your favorite smooth jazz artist and music.
Since January 2008, five smooth jazz stations have gone off the air: Washington, DC. New York City, Denver, CO., Houston, TX. and Jacksonville, Fl. I want to hear from you if you live in any of these cities or a city where a smooth jazz station has recently gone off the air. Is this the end of smooth jazz music? Let talk!
