The Beatles were great storytellers. The melancholy nature of this song really comes across in the harmony. The rhythmic bounce of the string arrangement on the original recording made me realize that tune would sound great if it was swinging. The post Dan Wilson ‘Eleanor Rigby’ – WATCH appeared first on Smooth Jazz and
What: The Smooth Cruise 2023 When: June 22, 2023 Where: Sailing from Pier 40 @ Houston Street & The West Side Highway – New York Boarding starts at 6:30 pm, with the cruise departing from Pier 40 at 7:30 pm and lasting until 10 pm. Enjoy the stunning views of the water and the mesmerizing New
What: Long Beach Jazz Festival When: August 11-13, 2023 Where: Rainbow Lagoon Park – Long Beach, CA The Long Beach Jazz Festival is a celebrated, 30 year, 3-generation, family produced Jazz festival in Southern California. Bringing together the best in award winning artists of Jazz, Latin, and R&B to create a diverse 3 day symphony
What: San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival When: June 24-25, 2023 Where: The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park – San Diego, CA Saturday June 24th:Host: Eric DariusEric Darius featuring Rebecca JadeMichael FranksRick Braun and Richard ElliotMichael LingtonRay Fuller and Friends Sunday June 25th:Host: Eric DariusAWB (Average White Band)Damien EscobarJazz, Funk, Soul featuring Jeff Lorber, Everette Harp
Alicia Keys announced today that she will be launching a North American summer concert tour which starts June 28thin Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Produced by Live Nation, the KEYS TO THE SUMMER TOUR follows her sold-out and critically acclaimed The Alicia + Keys World Tour which brought Keys across Europe, North America and will soon head to Latin America. The
Roberto Restuccia is back with a new album. It is called Lounge Katz, and he brings back his style of Blues, with a little funk sprinkled throughout. He has some guest musicians that include Greg Manning, Michael Broening, Randy Scott, Chris ‘Big Dog’ Davis, and Oli Silk. Review – ‘Lounge Katz’ by Roberto Restuccia The
Iconic Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli announced new US tour dates for November and December 2023. The new tour includes ten show dates in major cities across the nation, including San Antonio, Dallas, Louisville, Boston, Philadelphia, Hartford, Baltimore, with two nights in Hollywood, FL at Hard Rock Live, and a return to the iconic Madison Square Garden in
On May 12, Michael Lington will release Looking Ahead, his first collection of new original songs since his acclaimed 2018 album Silver Lining. The hit-making saxophonist has already charted two singles from the forthcoming five-track EP – “Play” and the recently released “Moon Goddess.” He’ll be supporting Looking Ahead with an extensive cross-country tour and select international dates, including a two-night stand in London. See below
Meshell Ndegeocello has released the vibrant new single “Vuma,” a propulsive ode to the power of the human voice featuring the remarkable South African vocalist Thandiswa and jazz mallet master Joel Ross who is heard here on marimba. An acclaimed GRAMMY-winning multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and producer, Ndegeocello makes her Blue Note Records debut with the June 16 release of The Omnichord
What: San Jose Jazz Summerfest When: August 11-13, 2023 When: Downtown San Jose, CA Anthony Hamilton Patrice Rushen Gregory Porter The Soul Rebels The Bad Plus Grace Kelly Veronica Swift Shayna Steele W.I.T.C.H. Sunny War Click the banner below to get tickets. The post San Jose Jazz Summerfest 2023 appeared first on Smooth Jazz and