Bernard “BK” Jackson is an international-performing saxophonist, electrifying audiences across the globe with his unique playing style, energetic stage presence and unparalleled passion for music that touches the soul. A native of Tampa, Florida, he goes by the stage name “BK Jackson” and has crossed musical paths with industry giants such as B.B King, Brian McKnight, Bruno Mars, Hunter Hayes, Chaka Khan, Fantasia, Zac Brown Band and more. Most notably, BK spent three years touring...

Cal’s new album “Soulful” has been released everywhere. Cal Harris Jr. returns with his long-awaited 3rd Release “Soulful”.  This collection of emotionally captivating instrumentals speaks volumes without saying a word. His first album on the Innervision Records label includes the #1 hits “Soulful” and “Timeline.”  The record features guest performances by Jeff Lorber (keys), Ted Belledin (sax), Mel Brown (bass), and Innervision label mate Blake Aaron (guitar). Follow Cal Harris, Jr on...

After Dinner, a short collection of instrumental R&B, grooves, and smooth jazz is Ahmad Johnson's first time creating a [moodmusick] project in...a long time. If you know his work, that says it all. If you don't, this would be a good time to learn more about him. Follow Ahmad Johson on Facebook, Twitter@JohnsonKyd, and Instagram @johnsonthreesixten    

fo/mo/deep  = An Eclectic Groove Oriented – Funky Jazz Collective. Best known for their sizzling live performances, the fo/mo/deep groove is rooted in the experimental school of the 70s…a time when jazz, soul, and funk were one and the same. Seeking to defy the ordinary, this diverse collective of seasoned pros keeps things stirred up with unpredictable energy that moves.   The music harkens back to the days when super groups hypnotized the world with bass driven ensembles and a...

Singer/Songwriter KEA (Kea Michaels) is swiftly proving herself as an outstanding and soul-piercing new artist with her June 21-slated second single, “Not My Friend,” the follow-up to her poignant debut “I Love You” which peaked at #1 on four U.K. Soul charts, was picked up by the BBC, received support from several U.S. Smooth Jazz outlets and was chosen as ‘Song of the Month’ by influential music site SoulTracks. As the follow-up, “Not My Friend” is so strong that it was added “out of the...

JWhite debuted as a solo artist with the 2012 album “New Jazz Swagger: Reloaded.” His sax play is a swirl of modern jazz with straight-ahead jazz references, emoting rich melodies and lush harmonic passes atop sensual R&B tracks. Competing at the Warren Hill Sax Summit in 2013 helped him win slots to perform at the San Diego Jazz Festival, Las Vegas Jazz Festival, Arizona Jazz Festival and Jazz at the Creek. He’s also played club dates from coast to coast. In 2015, JWhite dropped the...

Trippin "N" Rhythm's recording artist, producer and keyboardist, Nicholas Cole is back with a hot new album called The Weekend.  It features Elliot Yamin (American Idol), Kay-Ta Matsuno, and Chieli Minucci. "Nicholas Cole's new album The Weekend has twist and esprit. Impressive is the density of hit-suspicious material, which you rarely encounter in smooth jazz." (smooth-jazz.de). Follow Nicholas on Facebook@nicholascole and Twitter/Instagram@nickcole88

Talking Smooth Jazz welcomes vocalist Kymberli to discuss her debut release, I've Been Here All The Time, a Smooth Jazz CD featuring cover songs that pay homage to legends such as Nancy Wilson, Isley Brothers, Burt Bacharach, Deniece Williams and Chaka Khan. Follow Kymberli on Facebook@kimberlylewis, Twitter@KALewismusic, and Instagram@kimberlyalewismusic

The lovely Nigerian songbird we know as Douyé has decided to take an off-ramp from the highway of smooth/contemporary jazz and lend her delicious vocals to the world of bossa nova/samba with a touch of straight-ahead jazz leanings. Following the path that a few other c-jazz artists have taken (Patti Austin comes to mind), the songstress, through this latest album Quatro (Bossa Nova Deluxe), demonstrates that she is by no means boxed in by any genre and wishes to spread her wings and soar to...

The Queen City Jazz Collective (QCJC) is made up of a group of gifted musicians who reside in the great city of Charlotte, North Carolina. Not just artist who use their musical gifts in Charlotte, but musicians who have shared their gifts individually throughout the world. Blending a musical mixture of smooth jazz with a touch of soul, the QCJC will ignite your musical appetite!  Members of the group are vocalists, Ken Gober & Gena Chambers; saxophonist Gabriel Bello; bassist JD Dillard;...

Born and raised in Houston TX, Chris Walker began singing before he began speaking. He got his start in the church as a member of his family gospel group, The Walker Brothers.  Chris plays the bass upside down like one of his early hero’s Jimi Hendrix. The Walker’s raised their children with a strong hand, and once Chris graduated from the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Houston, he was all too happy to high-tail it to New York, with only forty dollars, in pursuit of his...

Charles Wright was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi, where he grew up and was musically inclined by playing the guitar and singing in several doo-wop groups, including, The Twilighters, The Shield, and The Gallahads. Wright briefly worked as A&R Director for Del-Fi Records and was responsible for the hit recording of “Those Oldies But Goodies (Remind Me of You)” by Little Caesar and the Romans in 1961. By 1964, Wright formed his own band called Charles Wright & the Wright Sounds, which...

Daniel D. is a classically trained contemporary violinist who began performing live at age 12. A graduate of the Charleston School of the Arts, Daniel gained national recognition as a teenager for his blend of Hip Hop, R&B, & Gospel with performances for President Obama, Oprah Winfrey & Michael Jackson and as a featured performer on B.E.T. His energetic and interactive performances have attracted a loyal following with nearly 700,000 Facebook followers and a full-time touring...

Since 1997, PHAZE II has been providing Smooth and Funky Jazz sounds on the local music scene in the Washington, DC area, by honing its craft of delivering quality music to their listeners. PHAZE II has embarked on a journey to show the world the many talents that this jazz band has to offer. In 2001, PHAZE II released its first CD entitled, Options, which Smooth Jazz 105.9 radio personality, Al Santos, described as a very credible debut CD. The Options CD embraced creativity, powerful...

Talking Smooth Jazz welcomes owners of Vino Del Lago's Wine & Jazz Lounge to discuss their inaugural jazz festival happening Sat, 25 May 2019, featuring: Ronnie Laws, Jeff Kashiwa, Brian Simpson, Steve Oliver, Darren Motamedy, Dirk K, Vince Preister & Michael Henegan, and Habaka KFJ, and hosted by Pamela Black, radio personality at KUNV, and Jay Alexander.  The festival will be held at the Hilton Event Center in Lake Las Vegas.  Tickets available on EventBrite or check out...

As a Composer, Producer, Arranger, and Multi-Instrumentalist, Bobi Serafirmovski brings a unique international flair and the flavor of Europe to Music on Mack Avenue.  A native of Macedonia, a modern country in Southeastern Europe bordering Greece, his cultural roots and strong historical tradition are evident in his original compositions, film and TV scores.  His creativity and ear for all music encouraged him to explore various musical journeys and he was later influenced by popular music...

This seminal group, purveyors of all that is funky and groovy announces the re-release of it's long out of print first three recordings now available on the Trippin N Rhythm record label and a soon to be released special edition box set with the inclusion of live tracks; Staten Island Groove, Concrete Jungle, Brooklyn Heights and Deja Vu recorded live in the studio with many of the bands original members. With millions of records sold worldwide, a grammy nomination and a string of chart...

Talking Smooth Jazz welcomes author, poet, and lyricist Zemill to the show.  Zemill is the CEO of "The PoJazz Experience", a combination of Smooth Jazz, Smooth R&B, Spoken Word and Neo-Soul blended together. It's smooth grooves and mellow moods and words that lift you up and move you. We'll talk to Zemill about his new cd "Intimate Pleasures", his books, and more.   Follow Zemill on Facebook & Twitter @zemill, and Instagram @zemillspojazz.

Saxophonist Elan Trotman has quickly become one of jazz’s most thrilling and emotive performers as he continues to stand out and push boundaries as a composer, performer, teacher and recording artist. Trotman’s playing, though inspired by Grover Washington, Jr., Kirk Whalum, and Najee, displays his own fresh ideas and distinctive tone. So much so that the New England Urban Music Awards and The Barbados Music Awards both named himJazz Artist of The Year on multiple occasions. Elan is also the...

Thasaint is an Independent writer/ producer/musician that has been self-producing and honing his craft for more than 28 years. He is an award winning Illustrative artist who not only creates by his hands but with his mind. Thasaint creates and produces music for just about any genre with more focus towards Smooth Jazz and Adult Contemporary R&B. He released his first recording project to the public the end year of 2012 titled "Love Confessions" and have since released 9 CD projects...

Her story of survival will amaze you. Her voice will captivate your ears down to your heart. Candace Woodson answers the call for those who love soulful R&B and talented unfiltered vocals. Born in Paducah, KY, she began singing at the age of five with her older sisters in a gospel group called the Parks Sisters. Although her roots are in gospel, after high school Candace began to explore other avenues in the music industry. She is the first graduate of the Commercial Music Program at...

Chicago-based artist, and Los Angeles native, Marqueal Jordan is the rare musician who is blessed with the gift of being equally proficient as an instrumentalist and a vocalist. His distinctive saxophone tone and style, combined with his soulful vocals, places him in the tradition of legendary dual talents, Donny Hathaway and George Benson. His debut release "Catalyst" was a well-received introduction to the Contemporary/Smooth Jazz genre and it showed fans that he was more than a sideman in...

Well known throughout Europe and the US as a musical trendsetter and innovative player in Instrumental Music, Soul, and R&B, Emmanuel “U-Nam” Abiteboul has more than earned his reputation as a virtuosic guitarist and producer. Since his move to the US from Paris, France in 2007, Guitarist U-Nam has had the opportunity to perform, record and produce several of the top artists in the Smooth Jazz, R&B, and Soul genres. He has traveled throughout the US at events and Festivals including...

Talking Smooth Jazz welcomes National Recording Artist & Jazz Pianist William Green releases his latest CD, “Mind Rush”,  celebrating 40 years in the music industry.  Green, one of Atlanta’s most celebrated musicians, composer, songwriter, vocalist, and producer is known to deliver funky, upbeat, soulful and contemporary jazz sounds, but what some may not know is this jazzy crooner  possesses one of those rare, “instant classic” voices laced with confident sensuality, informed by the...

Described as having “…a beautiful instrument, a truly warm and gorgeous sound…” audiences have been inclined to feel as though they come away from a performance post an intimate conversation rather than crowded venue.  One listener says there is a “…natural honest element…as though singing is an extension of her breathing.”  The dynamic tones, soulful melodies, and cryptic but honest references truly show Tahirah’s ability to relate to an audience using her voice to “…creatively and musically...