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Foster Youth, Fashion-styled Performances, And Standing Ovations Is What Indie Hotspot Is All About

Foster Youth, Fashion-styled Performances, And Standing Ovations Is What Indie Hotspot Is All About

Doing her favorite 1960s jazz standards, Kaylene Peoples and her all-star “orchestra” proved to be a big hit at the benefit concert held at the House of Blues on Sunset Strip Friday September 28, 2012. The show opened with the band performing jazz instrumentals followed by Peoples’ arrival on stage, where Kaylene spoke briefly about the ...

News: Festival

Smooth Jazz Cruising On Both Coasts

Smooth Jazz Cruising On Both Coasts

The Smooth Jazz Cruise unveils a new West Coast sailing for 2013 along with the lineup and ports for the 2014 East Coast excursion St. Louis, MO: As the perennially sold-out sailings of The Smooth Jazz Cruise: The Greatest Party at Sea prepares to launch its 10th anniversary excursions in January 2013, parent company Entertainment Cruise ...

News: Festival

Soul-jazz Saxophonist Boney James Set To Make “Contact” With Atlanta August 31st

Soul-jazz Saxophonist Boney James Set To Make “Contact” With Atlanta August 31st

Tickets on sale now for the concert at The Fred presented by The Smooth Jazz Cruise St. Louis, Missouri (25 June 2012): As the excitement mounts for January’s 10th anniversary sailings, The Smooth Jazz Cruise: The Greatest Party at Sea will present soul-jazz sax sensation Boney James in concert August 31st at The Frederick Brown, Jr. ...

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Article: Album Review

Michael Lington: Pure

Read "Pure" reviewed by Jeff Winbush


Here is a disclaimer: Michael Lington plays alto and tenor saxophone, and the saxophone is the dominant instrument of the smooth jazz genre, every bit as much the electric guitar is the dominant instrument of rock 'n' roll. This means Lington is trying to stand out in an extremely crowded field.So what is it ...

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Label: Concord Music Group
Released: 2011

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Article: Album Review

Jessy J: Hot Sauce

Read "Hot Sauce" reviewed by Jeff Winbush


The third major album by saxophonist Jessica Spinella (a.k.a. Jessy J) reflects both a reliance on a proven formula and the stirrings of venturing into unexplored territory. Jessy's got a problem. She can attribute much of her success to veteran producer Paul Brown, whose other clients include Euge Groove, Rick Braun and Boney James. ...

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Article: Album Review

Various Artists: Jazz For Japan

Read "Jazz For Japan" reviewed by DJ Marc Antomattei


In the wake of the barrage of natural and man-made disasters that struck Japan in early 2011, a large group of fine musicians got together for Jazz For Japan. One of the strongest compilations of the year, all proceeds are being donated to help the victims of this great tragedy. The standards featured ...

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News: Festival

Jacksonville Jazz Festival Line-up

The City of Jacksonville is proud to announce an exciting lineup of performances for the 2011 Jacksonville Jazz Festival scheduled for Thursday, May 26 through Sunday, May 29. All festival performances and elements are free and open to the public unless otherwise listed. This year's festival will continue the tradition of jazz in Jacksonville with a ...

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Article: Mr. P.C.'s Guide to Jazz Etiquette and Bandstand Decorum

March 2011

Read "March 2011" reviewed by Mr. P.C.


Dear Mr. PC: What is the appropriate punishment for blue-hairs caught streaming out of the venue before The Bad Plus have actually finished their set? It's so inconsiderate and should be punished severely. Greg Dear Greg: What is this Bad Plus? Do they play swing music, or ...

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Article: Interview

George Duke: Facing the Music

Read "George Duke: Facing the Music" reviewed by Jeff Winbush


In jazz, there are two seminal figures called “Duke." For Edward Kennedy Ellington, “Duke" was a nickname. For George Duke, it is his surname, but the similarities with Duke Ellington don't end there. As a pianist, arranger, songwriter, bandleader and composer, George Duke has solidified his reputation as one of jazz's most important figures. Also a ...


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