Smooth jazz is one of those genre distinctions that evaporates as soon as you try spelling out a precise definition, but there’s no denying the pop appeal of the prettier side of the jazz tradition, ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s something about Will Downing’s voice that feels like a conversation between old friends. It’s warm, wise, and effortlessly smooth—like a glass of red wine at the end of a ...

Each June, just as the marine layer gives way to early summer sun, a different kind of tide rolls into downtown San Diego, not waves, but the warm, rhythm-soaked tones of smooth jazz. The San Diego ...

Gemini Soul is famous for their eclectic blend of jazz-funk fusion with an electronic element known as "Cyber Jazz." With their motto "Jazz For A New Generation," their sound is reminiscent of Herbie ...

Jackiem Joyner is ready for his Hollywood close-up. It's already been a big year for the multidimensional sax player both professionally and personally. Dramatic events offstage have inspired his work ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. DENVER (KDVR) – KUVO jazz station officials ...

Soul Jazz's Jamaican rocksteady comp Studio One Rocksteady highlights songs that demonstrate tremendously tight vocal arrangements and exude the ease of a growing music industry. Throughout Bradley’s ...

Throughout history, jazz has been the soundtrack of important social and political causes. The annual South Beach Jazz Festival, celebrating its eighth edition January 4-7, follows that lead, founded ...