Join us this week for Phil Davis with special guests this Sunday at Acoustix Jazz . Show time is 7:30 PM Get tickets online Eventbrite.com.

Sunday, June 23, 2013 7:30pm in EDT

Acoustix Jazz (Restaurant & Lounge), 840 Marietta Street NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30318

Mr. Showbiz returns. There’s nobody quite like Dave Koz. The man has boundless energy and his shows are always spectacular. Grammy nominated, Dave makes his 4th visit in recent years to win your heart and light up your life.Joining Dave will be Brian Simpson (keyboards), Mark Jaimes (guitar), Frank Felix (bass) & Marc Parnell (drums).

PETER WHITE

Growing up Letchworth Garden City, England in the 1960s, Peter White grew interested in music while listening to the Beatles on the radio. His parents got him an acoustic guitar around age 8 and he taught himself to play while also taking lessons on the recorder, piano and later, clarinet. One day in 1967 he heard Jimi Hendrix’s “Purple Haze.” Never hearing such sounds from his acoustic, he decided the electric guitar was to be the most important thing in his life. Eventually he got one and furiously studied the works of Hendrix, Clapton and Page, but his dreams were put on hold when the guitar was burned in a fire (accidentally) set by his brother Danny. He found solace in his old acoustic guitar, having no idea that this incident, however tragic at the time, would prove to be a turning point in his life. He developed a love for the acoustic instrument, a feeling that continues to this day. For over two decades, he has maintained a reputation as one of the most versatile and prolific acoustic guitarists on the contemporary jazz landscape. Smooth jazz fans worldwide are enthralled by his spirited melodies, soulful grooves and inviting, instantly recognizable acoustic guitar tone. He’s always enjoyed finding unique ways to bring his modern sensibilities to cherished pop classics — and thanks to the smooth jazz format’s affinity for instrumental cover songs, two of the amazing thirteen #1 Radio & Records airplay hits he’s had through the years, “The Closer I Get To You” and “Walk On By,” have become enduring staples of the format. Pop music fans were listening to his classic acoustic guitar style even before the advent of the New Adult Contemporary and Smooth Jazz formats, most notably via his collaborations with British folk/pop singer Al Stewart. The Stewart-White partnership, which culminated with the dual live recording “Rhymes in Rooms” in the mid-90s, spanned over 20 years. White played on Stewart’s landmark “Year of the Cat” album, co-wrote and performed on two of Stewart’s biggest hits, “Time Passages” and “Midnight Rocks.” In the late 1980s, White accompanied Basia on several of her acclaimed albums and in 1996; she was featured on his album Caravan of Dreams, with vocals on the single “Just Another Day,” a popular airplay hit. With over a dozen albums, numerous musical collaborations, and his annual A Peter White Christmas shows, Peter is still going strong. In March 2012, he released “Here We Go,” which featured guest spots from Andrew Neu, Nate Phillips, Phillipe Saisse, David Sanborn, and Kirk Whalum.

MINDI ABAIR

Mindi Abair shines as one of the contemporary jazz artists who crosses over into the world of pop. Her unique hybrid sound and mix of cool vulnerability and utter conviction gives the likes of John Mayer and Corinne Baily Rae a run for their barrier breaking money. Mindi’s own brand of pop meets jazz adds a refreshingly unique voice to an exciting new generation of crossover artists who, like her, are powerful instrumentalists as well as thought-provoking singer songwriters. Perhaps John Taylor, famed Duran Duran bassist, says it best about her stunning melodies and heartfelt lyrics, citing her 2008 album Stars, a genre-busting, breathtaking combination of contemporary jazz and Top 40 torch songs. He notes, “It will be love at first listen.” Mindi’s first single from the album, the title track “Stars,” struck genre transcending success, charting number 29 on the Adult Contemporary chart. Mindi has been producing quality groundbreaking releases like this since her debut album It Just Happens That Way, which debuted in the Top 5 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart and remained in the Top 10 for 19 consecutive weeks. Her 2006 release Life Less Ordinary debuted at #1 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart and remained in the top 20 for 45.

Wednesday, July 24, 2013 – 6:00 pm

Spirit of New York, Chelsea Piers, Pier 61, New York, New York 10011

Saturday, September 7th
4:30 PM Matt Marshak
6:00 PM Art Sherrod Jr. & Motown Show
7:30 PM Euge Groove & Brian Simpson

Corncrib Stage
All Day Octagon Jazz Band

Sunday, September 8th
4:30 PM Steve Rudolph and Dauphin County All-Stars Jazz Band
6:00 PM Marcus Johnson
7:30 PM Maysa & Her Awesome Band

Concrib Stage
All Day Central Pennsylvania Friends of Jazz Youth Band

Fort Hunter Park, 5300 N Front St, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110

Friday, August 23, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are ONLY available through Ticketmaster
Limited paid parking is available onsite.
Free shuttles are available from:
West Valley College, Parking Lot 5, 14000 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070

Friday, August 23, 2013 7:30pm in PDT

Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Rd, Saratoga, California 95070

Just to give you all a heads up here! The incredible Paul Brown will be headlining at Smooth Jazz at Sunset (St. Joe, MI) on Saturday, July 13th. Knowing Paul Brown, he’s going to bring his A-game, fantastic sidemen, and a great funky time. You can order tickets online.

Shadowland Pavilion, Silver Beach Park, 101 Broad St, St Joseph, Michigan

First peek inside “Soul Quest” the new journey from Keiko Matsui. Listen to Black Lion. Enjoy! Hope to see you!

You feel like going out just really nicely? The SMOOTH JAZZ FESTIVAL AUGSBURG on September 13-14, 2013 in the Park Theater at Kurhaus Göggingen (Augsburg, Germany) offers the perfect opportunity for it. Unique atmosphere in chic ambience and in addition great music celebrated by the Top Stars of the international Contemporary and Smooth Jazz scene: JEFF GOLUB | WARREN HILL | CINDY BRADLEY | DAN CIPRIANO | STEVE COLE | JEFF KASHIWA

Party, space to dance and firsthand contact with the musicians included. In the side wings of the historic Kurhaus the catering crew will be offering drinks and lounge-food, additional seating areas invite you to relax. The patio will be opened to enjoy the mild late summer nights under the starry sky.

Visitors from all over Europe get dressed up and meet here in a sophisticated club atmosphere to an impressive, unstressed weekend with international live performances and hilarious aftershow parties in the the beautiful ambiance of the Kurhaus.

Here you can order your exclusive hotel package:
2 nights (September 13-15, 2013) incl. breakfast & all concerts: from 228,00 Euro per person in a double room.

Dave Koz and Friends Summer Horns Tour 2013 with special guests Mindi Abair, Gerald Albright and Richard Elliot feature four of today’s pre-eminent saxophone players touring together. The evening is a celebration of the instrument that has fueled some of the world’s best-loved songs. With support from Dave’s stellar band, they’ll play songs from their album, Summer Horns which is scheduled for a June release. The album is a tribute to the great horn sections of bands such as Earth Wind & Fire, Chicago, Tower Of Power, Blood, Sweat & Tears, James Brown and Sly & The Family Stone. On tour, expect to see the four play selections from the album and the best gems from their individual catalogues.

The New York Times hailed Dave Koz as “a musician of unflappable rhythmic aplomb, which he happily squares against the airtight funk of his band.” An eight time nominee, his 2012 album Live at the Blue Note, Tokyo was nominated for a Grammy Award for best live instrumental recording.

Gerald albright

Gerald Albright is known for his renowned solo recordings and performances with Anita Baker, Whitney Houston, and the Temptations. He plays soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxophones, flute, bass guitar, and keyboards, and also handles synthesizer, EWI and drum programming. Albright released his first album in 1987. His 2012 collaboration with guitarist, Norman Brown, 24/7, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Jazz charts.

Mindi Abair

Many will remember Mindi Abair as the featured saxophonist on the 2011 and 2012 seasons of American Idol. Releasing eight solo albums since 1999, Abair has recorded or toured with the elite of contemporary jazz and pop music.

Richard Elliot

For five years during the 1980s Richard Elliot played tenor sax as a member of the band, Tower of Power. The Scottish born Elliot released his first album 25 years ago. His body of work from that quarter century of music activity is a huge catalog that covers some the greatest R&B classics ever recorded including one of his biggest hits, an instrumental remake of Percy Sledge’s “When A Man Loves A Woman.”

Saturday, August 31, 2013 – 12:00 – noon

Oak Hollow Festival Park, 3400 N Centennial St, High Point, North Carolina (Winston-Salem, Greensboro)

Behind the scenes of Shanachie Entertanment recording artist Maysa with the Blue Velvet Soul sessions. Filmed Troy Burton.

Bill Carson (Shanachie Entertainment): “There is so much love out there for Maysa.  “Blue Velvet Soul” is spectacular, thanks for spreading the word via the radio and feel free to spread some Maysa love to your people, facebook, etc….here’s a few different ways to share… “