For the past 35 years, the Carrousel’s Main Stage has garnered a reputation of showcasing unique musical diversity from around the globe by presenting high quality world music performances by master artists locally, regionally and internationally, from both traditional and contemporary explorations. Through the leadership of Artistic Director Alexander Zonjic, the Main Stage line-up features [...]
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Carrousel By The River 2012
Posted: June 3, 2012 in Funk, Jazz, Smooth JazzTags: Alexander Zonjic, Carrousel By The River 2012, Kenny G, Smooth Jazz
East Bay Soul @ Spaghettini
Posted: February 9, 2012 in Concerts, Funk, Smooth JazzTags: East Bay Soul, Smooth Jazz, Spaghettini
East Bay Soul Featuring Greg Adams Friday, February 17th, 7:30 pm CD RELEASE PARTY Saturday, February 18th, 7:30 pm Reserved Seating $35 When East Bay Soul hits the stage be ready to funk your world! East Bay Soul is a combination of instrumental soul funk and rhythm and blues vocals built on a design to [...]
Jeff Lorber’s Galaxy @ Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley
Posted: January 7, 2012 in Concerts, Contemporary Jazz, Funk, Jazz, Smooth JazzTags: Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Eric Marienthal, Funk, Fusion Jazz, Jeff Lorber, Lionel Cordew, Randy Brecker, Ron Jenkins, Smooth Jazz
The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley presents Jeff Lorber (piano) with special guests Randy Brecker (trumpet), Eric Marienthal (saxophone), Ron Jenkins (bass) and Lionel Cordew (drums). Showtimes Thursday – Saturday at 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Showtime Sunday at 7:30pm. Doors open at 6pm on Thursday and 5:30pm Friday – Sunday. Trailblazing keyboardist Jeff [...]
Dr. King Weekend Cool Jazz Celebration
Posted: December 30, 2011 in Concerts, Contemporary Jazz, Funk, Smooth JazzTags: Darrell Lavigne, Dr. King Weekend Cool Jazz Celebration, Funk, Kyle Turner, Michael Ward, R&B, Smooth Jazz, Soul, Tom Browne
This event is the perfect way to celebrate the legacy of Dr. King. The Dr. King Cool Jazz Weekend Jazz Celebration will feature African-American excellence in music. Dr. King gave his life to demonstrate African-American excellence and we have booked a talented group of Cool Jazz/R&B artists who reflect excellence in Jazz. Tom Browne (Funkin For [...]
1st Annually New Orleans Smooth Jazz Funk Cruise
Posted: December 3, 2011 in Cruises, Funk, Jazz, Smooth JazzTags: Funk, Jazz, New Orleans Smooth Jazz Funk Cruise, Smooth Jazz
Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 11:30pm – Monday, May 21, 2012 at 2:30am 7 nights On the Carnival Cruise Line More Info 1-855-501 -SHIP (7447) www.getawaytravelentertainment.com
An electric evening of Cool Jazz and Hot Funk
Posted: November 18, 2011 in Concerts, Funk, Jazz, Smooth JazzTags: An electric evening of Cool Jazz and Hot Funk, Darrell Lavigne, Funk, Jazz, Kyle Turner, Michael Ward, Tom Browne
An electric evening of Cool Jazz and Hot Funk featuring Jazz/Funk Legend Tom Browne (“Funkin For Jamaica”), Jazz Violinist Michael Ward, Jazz Saxophonist Kyle Turner, and introducing Jazz Pianist Darrell Lavigne. We will begin the evening with a Sunset Station dinner buffet from 7pm to 8:30pm. We will start the Cool Jazz Dance Party at [...]
Tribute to the Music of the O’Jays and Gap Band
Posted: November 6, 2011 in Concerts, Funk, R&B, Smooth JazzTags: Brandon Combs, Brian Lenair, Funk, Gap Band, O'Jays, Smooth Jazz, SMUV
Tribute to the Music of the Gap Band and the O’Jays featuring the Brencore Allstars, saxophonist Brian Lenair, R&B Recording Artist SMUV, and vocalist Brandon Combs at the Carlyle Club. The Carlyle Club in Alexandria Saturday, November 19, 2011, 8:00 PM
CD Baby Launches MusicStore for Facebook
Posted: October 12, 2011 in Acid Jazz, Blues, Contemporary Jazz, Funk, Jazz, Latin Jazz, Music Business, R&B, Smooth Jazz, SoulTags: CD BABY, Facebook, Funk, MusicStore, Smooth Jazz, Soul
CD Baby, the largest digital distributor of independent music in the world, is proud to launch its new MusicStore for Facebook. This new, customizable store is the easiest way for musicians to sell downloads and CDs directly to fans on Facebook. With just a few clicks, the MusicStore integrates right into an artist’s Facebook Band [...]
Saxman Richard Elliot pays tribute to his jazz-funk influences on In The Zone
Posted: October 12, 2011 in Funk, Smooth JazzTags: Funk, In The Zone, Richard Elliot, Smooth Jazz
A contemporary jazz giant whose power and passion have made the soulful saxophonist into one of the genre’s most consistent chart-toppers in the 25 years since he released his solo debut, Richard Elliot salutes the instrumental jazz-funk legends from his formative years in the 1970s & 80s that influenced his brand of music on In [...]
Headhunter Artists Are Soul Funkin’ With Singer Tony Adamo
Posted: October 5, 2011 in Contemporary Jazz, Funk, Smooth JazzTags: Contemporary Jazz, Funk, Headhunter Artists, Tony Adamo
The famed Headhunters jazz/fusion/funk band (once-backing members for Herbie Hancock), are recording with singer and hip/spoken word artist, Tony Adamo in October. Rob Dixon and Gary Mielke, the co-producers of the Headhunters new CD, PLATINUM on Indianapolis based label Owl Studios, along with legendary funk drummer and Headhunters member Mike Clark, will co-produce Adamo’s new [...]
