Smooth Jazz Life Blog
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Smooth Jazz Life Blog is dedicated to smooth jazz music, lifestyle, and events. The blog features articles, reviews, and news about smooth jazz artists, albums, concerts, festivals, and other events related to the smooth jazz scene.
Smooth Jazz Life Blog
21h ago
Legendary Jazz super group Spyro Gyra bandleader Jay Beckenstein grew up in Brooklyn listening to the music of Louis Armstrong, Charlie Parker, Sonny Rollins and Dizzy Gillespie.In 2024 Beckenstein and Spyro Gyra observe the 50th anniversary of what started as a diversion, something that was just for fun. It began inauspiciously when Beckenstein and a ..read more
Smooth Jazz Life Blog
2d ago
Last October, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, R&B/jazz saxophonist Nick Stone’s wife, Jill, was diagnosed with breast cancer. As she fearlessly embarked on the journey to healing by undergoing extensive treatments that are still ongoing, Stone stood by her side in awe of her endless positivity and undaunted outlook. Her towering courage inspired Stone’s debut ..read more
Smooth Jazz Life Blog
3d ago
“You Will Be Alright,” the new album and single from guitarist Patrick Yandall features the beautiful vocals of Rachel Dickenson on the title track. Patrick produced and performed all instruments on the album. You’ll surely hear all the joy and freedom Patrick had when he created the music. Listen to You Will Be Alright on Smooth Jazz ..read more
Smooth Jazz Life Blog
3d ago
So, who are these cats called BPM? Just three humble dudes, who love to play and yearn to hang out with one another equally as much and who have absolutely no room for drama. Seriously! Grammy-nominated and hit-making bassist Brian Bromberg, two-time Grammy-Winning guitarist and producer Paul Brown and show-stopping and chart-topping saxophone sensation Michael ..read more
Smooth Jazz Life Blog
3d ago
With the release of his latest studio album 50, Herb Alpert hits a tremendous milestone in a storied music career that began over 60 years ago in 1962. 50 is the Tijuana Brass Maestro’s 50th studio album! The 89-year-old Alpert has seen his share of high watermarks. By the numbers, he’s sold over 72 million ..read more
Smooth Jazz Life Blog
2w ago
LaShawn D. Gary is an Emmy-Award winning producer, composer, Smooth Jazz artist and pianist. He is a native of Detroit, Michigan. He received his Bachelor of Science in Instrumental Music Education from Southern University A&M College and earned a Master of Music Education Degree from the University of Louisville. LaShawn has released eight Smooth Jazz ..read more
Smooth Jazz Life Blog
2w ago
Axon Radio is an American Jazz duo founded by Cory Carleton (bass) and Travis Brant (drums). AXR is known for blending Contemporary Jazz, funk, and fusion, with modern studio production and industry leading musicians. Notable collaborations include Gerald Albright, Michael Lington, Paul Brown, Darren Rahn, and fusion guitarist Oz Noy. “”All In” is their hooky new ..read more
Smooth Jazz Life Blog
2w ago
Award-winning trumpeter/vocalist/song writer and producer Ilya Serov has a musical vision and passion for jazz that far transcends its traditional origins. His professional journey has led him from performing popular standards of the Great American Songbook to creating and producing a collection of his own original songs. Possessing both chops and charisma, Ilya’s live performances ..read more
Smooth Jazz Life Blog
2w ago
“The Cultural Fusion of John Carey and David Margam: ‘Smile’, a Hymn to Smooth Jazz that Unites Chicago (USA) and Granada (ESP)” “Smile” is the new single that marks a milestone in the world of smooth jazz, bringing together two international figures of great renown: John Carey, the virtuoso guitarist from Chicago, and David Margam ..read more
Smooth Jazz Life Blog
2w ago
Entering a transitional time in his life, guitarist Kevin Crockett was apprehensive about what loomed ahead. But as a devout man of faith, he leapt into the unknown anyway. That move from big city Boston after graduating Berklee College of Music to smalltown Franklinton, North Carolina led to meeting his future wife, becoming a member ..read more