*These days, smooth jazz saxophonist, flutist, singer, composer, arranger, and recording artist Johnny “Dr. J” James has an extra pep in his step and glide to his stride. After all, he’s celebrating ...

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Gulf Coast Summer Fest returns for its ninth year with four days of contemporary jazz and jubilation overlooking the water.

Each June, just as the marine layer gives way to early summer sun, a different kind of tide rolls into downtown San Diego, not waves, but the warm, rhythm-soaked tones of smooth jazz. The San Diego ...

Jazz lovers can get their live music fix this weekend with a special event featuring five musicians. Phil Denny’s Armory Smooth Jazz Fete is an outdoor festival where cross-genre jazz musicians ...

The saxophonist and composer is playing at the Blue Note and has a new album, Slow Burn, feature his signature blend of jazz, R&B and soul.

Local jazz legend Al Williams has been setting the mood for about a decade in Long Beach for February’s annual day devoted to love. Williams’ Rainbow Promotions again will be presenting its annual ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) George Benson’s music has a way of wrapping around you — like a smooth breeze on a late summer evening or the sound of someone you trust speaking truth with melody. Whether he’s ...

A jazz concert that was going to kick off the fall season in Montgomery won't bloom until next spring. Organizers for the Montgomery Smooth Jazz Festival announced on their website that their music ...