The Washington Post

2021 was the year smooth jazz gave us some serenity

Saxophonist Sam Gendel, pictured above, had a busy 2021 working on his own projects and contributing to albums such as Mach-Hommy’s “Balens Cho.” (Austen Hooks) Perspective by Andy Beta In 2018, Los ...
EURweb

Smooth Jazz Saxophonist, Vocalist Johnny ‘Dr. J’ James Keeps Slippin’ Up the Charts | LISTEN

*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 ...
Jazz

Jazz Juniors 2021

Since your scribe last visited the Jazz Juniors competition in 2018, this steadily evolving festival has undergone further changes, not least the appointment of saxophonist Adam Pierończyk as artistic ...
CNN

Music critics mock Kenny G’s ‘safe sax.’ But a new documentary will change how you see him

If the Jazz Police began launching midnight raids against musicians who offended their sensibilities, Kenny G would be at the top of their list. The 65-year-old saxophone player has been called the ...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Progressive talk and smooth jazz return to Milwaukee radio (not on the same stations)

On Monday, WAUK-AM (540) was rebranded as "The 'Sha." For now, the station is picking up progressive-talk programming from Madison's "Devil Radio," which airs on WTTN-AM (1580) and 92.7 FM. The ...