A skilled and creative jazz duo, The Jazz Catz, is making themselves known with a soul-stirring, expressive, and profound new record. Titled “Hymn for Africa,” the artists’ newest CD album marks their third record after previous releases, “Timeless” and “Con Fusion,” continuing a passionate musical journey. Having dropped on August 23rd, 2022, “Hymn for Africa”
Dave Koz & Friends will release Christmas Ballads (25th Anniversary Collection) on September 23. The chart-topping, GRAMMY®-nominated saxophonist is joined on the album by pianist David Benoit, trumpeter Rick Braun and guitarist Peter White – the friends who accompanied him on the road in the earliest years of the Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour
Telecommunication may not be the best album by the prolific Brazilian jazz-samba-funk fusion trio Azymuth, but time has been a friend to it. And now … Read More “Azymuth: Telecommunication (Craft)” The post Azymuth: Telecommunication (Craft) appeared first on JazzTimes.
Ramsey Lewis, a Chicago-born and -based pianist whose successful early career in jazz led him to surprising pop stardom, died September 12 at his Chicago … Read More “Ramsey Lewis 1935 – 2022” The post Ramsey Lewis 1935 – 2022 appeared first on JazzTimes.
Drummer Mickey Hart has proven the most interesting of the former Grateful Dead band members since the death of guitarist Jerry Garcia in 1995. He … Read More “Planet Drum: In the Groove (Valley Entertainment)” The post Planet Drum: In the Groove (Valley Entertainment) appeared first on JazzTimes.
What: An Evening Of Smooth Jazz Where: Shriners Auditorium, Phoenix, AZ When: Friday, October 7 Enjoy an evening of Class and Jazz featuring Saxophonist Dee Lucas and his band with Keyboardist Gino Rosaria and Jazz Vocalist Kathy Kosins. Also performing is Guitarist Joel Del Rosario with The Franchise Band. The emcee for the evening is internationally known spoken word poet Harold “HB” Branch. Seating
What: SOLFest Cancun Where: Moon Palace Cancun When: November 8-10, 2023 Artist lineup will be announced soon! All-inclusive room packages include: • 5 Star accommodations • Casual and à la carte dining • Beverages (alcoholic & otherwise) • Delicious snacks • 24/7 in-room service • Land sports • Fitness center • Pool & beachside service
What: Warren Hill’s Los Cabos Jazz Festival Where: Hard Rock Los Cabos When: October 8-10, 2023 Lineup: Brian Culbertson Gregory Porter Dave Koz Additional artists will be announced later. All-inclusive room packages include: • 5 Star accommodations • Casual and à la carte dining • Beverages (alcoholic & otherwise) • Delicious snacks • 24/7 in-room
Flourishing in the smooth jazz friendly confines of Skytown Records,Swedish keyboard player Mattias Roos has released his latest project,“Cali Dreaming”. With nine original compositions plus one carefully crafted cover, “Cali Dreaming”is everything one would expect from an artist who without a shadow of doubt is riding the tsunami of a burgeoning solo career. Arranged, produced
Brendan Rothwell Song: Meant To Be Album: Destiny The post Brendan Rothwell ‘Meant To Be’ – LISTEN appeared first on Smooth Jazz and Smooth Soul.