The tall, debonair saxophonist known as the “Sophisticated Giant” had a seemingly effortless power in his playing. Hear 10 ...

Branford Marsalis, Joshua White and Patricia Brennan are just some of the artists who released head-turning albums this year.

Abidemi Sax’s “Selenkejo” is a tender, slow-burning performance that rewards close listening. The release, packaged as a two-track single alongside “Ife Osupa,” announces itself with the modest ...

A snow-crusted Mount Fuji looms on the horizon as a fresh breeze flaps against the legs of ’s glossy ochre tracksuit. Those same winds carry the smooth melodies rising from his saxophone as he adds ...

I’M JENNIFER BAILEYS, OUR FRIENDS WITH DESTINATION SMOOTH JAZZ ARE HERE TO TELL US ABOUT THE EVENT. FIRST, INTRODUCE YOURSELVES AND LET’S TALK ABOUT THIS AMAZING EVENT. I’M MARK BURTON, EXECUTIVE ...

In the opening bars of “The Loudest Whisper,” the first track off of John Christensen’s acclaimed 2024 album “Soft Rock,” the Madison musician and composer thumbs a head-bopping riff on his upright ...

What starts as a quiet meal turns into an unforgettable dining experience when a musician begins playing live jazz piano. Set in a cozy Italian restaurant, this spontaneous performance captures the ...

Grammy-nominated saxophonist Kirk Whalum has masterfully bridged the realms of spiritual and contemporary jazz throughout his illustrious career. In an intimate conversation with Munson Steed at Star ...

Honolulu (KHON2) – The Hawaii Saxophone Foundation announces the Super Saxophone Series, which is aimed at celebrating jazz and fostering musical education. This smooth jazz concert series invites ...

You might assume that the saxophone is a member of the brass family, but it’s not! It’s actually a woodwind instrument, with a smooth, smokey sound, and single reed like that of a clarinet. Commonly ...