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Jonathan Widran
Aug 31, 2018
KIM WATERS, What I Like
Closing in on three decades as one of Smooth Jazz’s most “sure thing” romantic hit makers, saxophonist Kim Waters celebrates 20 years as...
Jonathan Widran
Aug 27, 2018
SKINNY HIGHTOWER, Retrospect
While we fans of contemporary jazz love the music our favorite artists create for our enjoyment, we sometimes don’t stop to think about...
Jonathan Widran
Aug 24, 2018
QUEEN LATIFAH/COMMON AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL
Imagine the befuddled traditional jazz enthusiast contemplating the purchase of a package of four nights at the Hollywood Bowl this...
Jonathan Widran
Aug 21, 2018
SMOOTH SUMMER JAZZ at the Hollywood Bowl
Fans of the sensual and funky, urban vibin’, mostly instrumental (with cool vocals thrown in here and there) genre known as Smooth Jazz...
Jonathan Widran
Aug 19, 2018
FIREBIRD MUSIC FESTIVAL, Scottsdale, AZ, September 23
Fans of straight-ahead and funky urban jazz don’t always get to share lawn and seat space at major all-star events, but thanks to JEMROCK...
Jonathan Widran
Aug 19, 2018
BETTY MOON, "Parachute"
You can probably count on a single hand artists that were making waves in the early ‘90s and are not only still making insightful,...
Jonathan Widran
Aug 19, 2018
LAUREN DAIGLE, Look Up Child (Article)
Daunted by the prospect of following the platinum selling, multiple award winning phenomenon of her 2015 debut How Can It Be,...
Jonathan Widran
Aug 17, 2018
GREGORY PORTER and SAVION GLOVER, Live at the Hollywood Bowl
Oftentimes, a major venue like the Hollywood Bowl will add enticement to a major artist booking by having that artist not only perform...
Jonathan Widran
Aug 16, 2018
BEBE REXHA & FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE at the Grammy Museum
As The Grammy Museum closes in on its 10th Anniversary, it’s a prime time not only to celebrate their powerful and provocative exhibits...
Jonathan Widran
Aug 14, 2018
ERIC DARIUS, Breakin' Thru
One of the edgiest, innovative and explosive performers in the sweet spot where Smooth Jazz meets contemporary R&B, saxophonist Eric...
Jonathan Widran
Aug 14, 2018
JEFF LORBER FUSION, Impact
Legendary contemporary jazz trailblazers Jeff Lorber and Jimmy Haslip knew exactly how to celebrate the keyboardist’s first ever Grammy...
Jonathan Widran
Aug 12, 2018
BEN MILLBURN, Sunglass Moustache
This journalist has always been a champion of indie artists and bands who take risks, and use the era of DIY music making to create works...
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