Oct. 15—Acclaimed Bay Area contemporary jazz group Smooth Jazz Alley will treat audiences to an afternoon of its signature blend of jazz, R&B, soul, and funk Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at Vino Godfather.

Today I answer the age-old question: "Do frogs enjoy smooth jazz?" Join me as I explore this intriguing topic with insights from various sources, including the disappearance act of the Aussie green ...

In straight-ahead jazz and more experimental realms, it’s a given that times are tough: Album sales are negligible, musicians are underpaid and underexposed, and careers are increasingly punishing, do ...

The saxophonist leads as featured on "Cigar Lounge" by Big Mike Hart, who reigns in his first appearance. By Gary Trust Boney James becomes the first act to amass 20 No. 1s on Billboard’s Smooth Jazz ...

Mickey Duzyj’s documentary, receiving three Atlanta sneak preview screenings starting this week, reveals a quietly thriving, socially driven music scene that has survived the industry’s shifting tides ...

A fan told me the other day, 'Ronny your music is timeless.' I take great pride in that, and I like to think of my music as timeless. Ronny Jordan was a winner of Gibson Guitar's award for Best Jazz ...

I like a quote from Japanese keyboardist Keiko Matsui, who sees music as "…the great gifts from the human souls from the past ...

The "Destination Smooth Jazz Series" is continuing to bring upscale entertainment and live music to Louisville with quarterly events at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage. The popular ...

Modern jazz artists are reshaping the genre, blending traditional elements with contemporary influences like hip-hop, R&B, and electronic music. These musicians are pushing the boundaries of jazz, ...

It's taken some time, about a century in fact, but finally, thanks chiefly to editor and jazz historian Francesco Martinelli of Siena Jazz, the first comprehensive, pan-European history of jazz sees ...