The Smooth Jazz Cruise in 2012 – The Greatest Party at Sea

St. Louis, MO:  Expect a Miracle at “The Greatest Party at Sea.” The stellar lineup to set sail from Fort Lauderdale to the Caribbean aboard The Smooth Jazz Cruise in 2012 was announced today by Jazz Cruises, LLC. Motown legend Smokey Robinson will make his debut on The Smooth Jazz Cruise that will be hosted [...]

Guitar and Saxes’ 10 better than ever

Guitar and Saxes ’10 is bringing back everyone’s favorite dynamic sax duo of Gerald Albright and Kirk Whalum, along with the prolific guitarist Peter White and the G&S anchor, jazz/blues-man Jeff Golub. Coming off of one of last years most poplular tours, “Sax For Stax,” Gerald Albright and Kirk Whalum are among the most repected, [...]

Richard Elliot – The Jazz Attack Is Back

Thirty-nine years ago, Richard Elliot was born in the Scottish highlands and was transplanted into the Los Angeles burbs when he was but a lad of three. Growing up, he primarily grooved to R&B and was especially smitten with the Motown sound. Mercurial and luminescent, the artist is now one of the brightest stars in [...]

Congrats to Rob Tardik – CSJA Guitarist of the Year

Congratulations to Rob Tardik on being awarded “Guitarist of the Year” by the Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards!  Many thanks to the fans and WAVE 94FM for making this moment possible. Rob had the honor of performing with many of the contemporary jazz greats throughout the course of the weekend’s festivities. Rob’s win in the official [...]

Smooth Jazz Saxophonist Boney James Invites You

There’s a revolution happening in contemporary music, and saxophone sensation Boney James is at the forefront. Audiences are refusing to be limited by genres, and true artists are stretching beyond any artificial boundaries. Boney James has a great fan community. His new album Send One Your Love claimed the top spot on the Billboard Contemporary [...]

Peter White On The Road Now – Tour Schedule 2010

For nearly two decades, Peter White has maintained a reputation as one of the most versatile and prolific acoustic guitarists on the contemporary jazz landscape. Armed with an unparalleled combination of lyricism and energy, he combines elements of jazz, pop and classical guitar to create a sound that is singular and at the same time [...]

The Rippingtons On Tour Again In 2010

The Rippingtons are a formation with a high impact on the smooth jazz genre. No other group has gained such a great popularity in the last twenty years. Guitarist and band leader Russ Freeman formed the group in 1986. Current members beside Russ are Dave Karasony (drums), Bill Heller (piano), Ricardo ‘Rico’ Belled (bass) and [...]

Warren Hill’s – Jammin’ in Jamaica 2010

Sax player Warren Hill is famous as the creator of Warren Hill’s Smooth Jazz Cruise. A concept that is successfully copied nowadays.  Last year he was jammin’ in Jamaica. Now he returns to Jamaica for a second time. Join Warren along with Gerald Albright, Rick Braun, Jonathan Butler, Nick Colionne and Jeff Golub at the [...]

Anita Baker headlines New Orleans Jazz Fest, returns to studio in Nashville

Anita Baker will be a headliner at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on April 25th, and has just started work on a new album in Nashville, planned for release by Blue Note Records later in 2010. “I’m going to Nashville to mix it up, shake it and see what comes out” says the [...]

Sambuca Presents Acoustic Alchemy Performing Sunday June 27, 2010

Acoustic Alchemy has a rich legacy based on the extraordinary airplay, sales and critical reception given the many early Webb-Carmichael led recordings followed by those helmed later by Carmichael and Gilderdale. Carmichael with each successive recording is carrying on a legacy begun by Webb and a guitarist named Simon James in the early 80s. The [...]