The song is “Como Una Hoguera”—“like a bonfire”—and vocalist Xiomara Torres is in conflagration mode. Born in Colombia, she knows the salsa romantica groove of … Read More “Xiomara Torres: La Voz del Mar (Patois)” The post Xiomara Torres: La Voz del Mar (Patois) appeared first on JazzTimes.
In 1978, Bruce Meyer of UPI called Flora Purim “the most popular jazz singer in the United States, which is to say she is the … Read More “Flora Purim Has Stories to Tell” The post Flora Purim Has Stories to Tell appeared first on JazzTimes.
Like many things in Northern California’s Silicon Valley—headquarters for Apple, Facebook, Google, and Adobe—the San Jose Jazz Summer Fest has humble, community-focused origins. It began … Read More “2022 San Jose Jazz Summer Fest” The post 2022 San Jose Jazz Summer Fest appeared first on JazzTimes.
Remember those images of stellar nurseries from the James Webb telescope that enchanted the internet last July? They’re what Moor Mother’s new album, Jazz Codes, … Read More “Moor Mother: Jazz Codes (Anti-)” The post Moor Mother: Jazz Codes (Anti-) appeared first on JazzTimes.
Taken from his 2021 long-player ‘Chapters Of Love’, smooth jazz bass player Julian Vaughn is back on radio with the excellent ‘Romance The Rain’ that features Elan Trotman on sax. Make no mistake, this is contemporary jazz at its smoothed out best and well worth a listen. Nice one.
What: Cincinnati music Festival When: July 20-22, 2023 Where: Paycor Stadium – Formerly Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, OH Tickets go on sale on September 19th. We will keep you updated on ticket information! Save the date! The post Cincinnati Music Festival 2023 appeared first on Smooth Jazz and Smooth Soul.
Peet Project Donut Jam Written by Martin Gudics, Peter Ferencz, Attila Zavodi, Oliver Magan and Marcell Gudics Musicians: The Peet Project (Peter Ferencz – violin; Attila Zavodi – alto sax; Oliver Magan – keys; Martin Gudics – bass; Marcell Gudics – drums). All instruments were recorded live at Godly Music Studios in Székesfehérvár, Hungary in 2022. Produced, mixed and mastered by Péter “Peet” Ferencz. The post Peet
What: Kool & The Gang Where: The Westgate, Las Vegas, NV When: October 8, 9, 2022, February 10, 11, May 5, 6, 2023 Click the banner below to get tickets The post Kool & The Gang Live in Las Vegas appeared first on Smooth Jazz and Smooth Soul.
What: Van Morrison Where: The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV When: October 7-8-9 Click the banner below to get tickets. The post Van Morrison Live in Las Vegas appeared first on Smooth Jazz and Smooth Soul.
Posi-Tone, a reliable source for high-quality 21st century postbop, has assembled a repertory company of players who keep reappearing on its releases. Trombonist Michael Dease … Read More “Michael Dease: Best Next Thing (Posi-Tone)” The post Michael Dease: Best Next Thing (Posi-Tone) appeared first on JazzTimes.