Archive for February, 2012

Midtown Groove Presents: New Music Night @The Houndstooth Pub starring Will Donato & Elan Trotman with Kenny Harris & Jay Rowe Saturday, March 10, 2012 – 7:00 pm Houndstooth Pub, 520 8th Ave at 37th St, New York, NY 10018 Doors 7 PM/Show 8 PM Advance tickets $16 Strongly Suggested

  To experience the contemporary jazz stylings of The Rippingtons is like taking a colorful and adventurous journey. Several Rippingtons albums have been inspired by the travels of founder, producer and creative force Russ Freeman, with titles like “Tourist in Paradise,” “Kilimanjaro,” and “Weekend in Monaco.” Collectively, their recordings have formed the life soundtrack for [...]

Join us for a great concert and fundraiser for the Musical Arts Institute featuring performances by Grammy award winner Al Jarreau, Gerald Albright and Michael Manson. Tickets can be obtained through www.musicalartsgala.org or www.musicalartsinstitute.org. These tickets will sell out soon so get yours today and join us for a memorable evening of music. If you [...]

In a recording career of over three decades, master guitarist Earl Klugh has been lauded first as a prodigy and ground breaker, then a defining figure, and ultimately one of the true statesmen of jazz. Earl Klugh has recorded over 30 albums in his prolific career including 23 Top 10 charting records – five of [...]

Superstars of Smooth Jazz shining for the stars of FEAT.  Rock’in the Vineyard 2012 presents Steve Oliver and the Producers Paul Brown and Darren Rahn. Young’s Vineyard, 10120 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth, CA 95669 (209) 245-3005 Saturday, June 16, 2012

Entertainment Cruise Productions, LLC and The Smooth Jazz Cruise announced today that George Benson, one of the most influential crossover musicians in contemporary jazz, R&B and pop, will perform at The Frederick Brown, Jr. Amphitheater (“The Fred”) in Peachtree City, GA on Friday, June 1, 2012 to help launch The Smooth Jazz Cruise: The Greatest [...]

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell announced the music lineup for the 2012 Festival scheduled for April 27 – 29 and May 3 – 6.  Started in 1970, the Jazz & Heritage Festival continues to showcase the most storied names in music history alongside many of Louisiana’s equally respected musical artists. A [...]

Mark Stephens Album Release Party Mark Stephens lives in the Los Angeles area and has been a vital contributor to the music industry for years. He is in possession of a rare sensibility which allows him to interpret diverse styles with equal authenticity and yet his Jazz improvisational style remains unique and recognizable. With his [...]

Eric Darius live @ Mallorca Smooth Jazz Festival 2012 Saxophone | Friday, April 27, 2012 at 9:00 pm Every now and then an artist bursts onto the scene, changing the rules and challenging the status quo. Eric Darius is one of those artists fearlessly pushing all musical boundaries. He’s one of the most exciting musicians [...]

Playing dueling Steinway grand pianos two of the highest profile keyboardists in contemporary jazz, Brian Culbertson and David Benoit, join together to perform some of their best known compositions along with original music they’ve collaborated on specifically for this project. David Benoit’s expansive 30-year career has included over 25 solo recordings. Chart-topping keyboardist and R&B/Jazz [...]