http://wvmv.com Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:33:03 EST en-us Read stories you may have missed about your favorite Smooth Jazz Artists!...<a href="http://www.wvmv.com/pages/791380.php">More</a> Thu, 9 Aug 2007 16:51:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=782835 Beyonce recently revealed the steps she took to portray real-life R&amp;B/blues legend Etta James in the upcoming film Cadillac Records, saying she not only gained 20 pounds but also went to a Brooklyn rehab center to understand the ravages of James' struggle with heroin addiction in the '50s... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Beyonce-Speaks-On-Portraying-Etta-James/3333802">More</a><br /></object> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:04:00 EST http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3071922 Seal performs a searing version of the Sam Cooke classic &quot;A Change Is Gonna Come&quot; as the first single from his new CD, Soul. The British-born pop artist says that he was moved by the content of the tune and its relevance to current times... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Seal-Says-He-Was-Compelled-to-Record-Sam-Cooke-Cla/3333725">More</a><br /></object> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:16:00 EST http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3071855 Saxophonist and vocalist Mindi Abair is inviting her fans to join her in Jamaica for a special private show January 6th. Special travel packages are still available to see Mindi at the Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort, an all-inclusive property in Ocho Rios, Jamaica... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Mindi-Abair-Performing-Private-Show-In-Jamaica/3323200">More</a></object> Fri, 14 Nov 2008 21:20:00 EST http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3063290 The Whitney Houston cover art being posted on the Web is a fake. According to Bossip.com, which originally posted a photo of the singer with the title Undefeated, the artwork was a Photoshopped picture of model Naomi Campbell with Houston's head attached...&nbsp; <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Whitney-Houston-Cover-a-Fake/3323194">More</a><br /></object> Fri, 14 Nov 2008 21:17:00 EST http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3063284 Spyro Gyra has put out almost 30 albums, but after 25 years of making music bandleader Jay Beckenstein says it gets harder and harder to come up with new ideas... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Spyro-Gyra-s-Jay-Beckenstein-Says-It-s-Tough-Comin/3307298">More</a><br /></object> Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:46:00 EST http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3049175 Guitarist Earl Klugh is a music veteran, but even after all these years he doesn't want to put a label on his sound... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Earl-Klugh-Doesn-t-Care-About-Labels/3307274">More</a><br /></object> Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:42:00 EST http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3049154 Beyonce's version of the Etta James classic &quot;At Last&quot; will lead the soundtrack for the movie Cadillac Records, Billboard reports. Beyonce plays James in the film, which is based on the story of legendary rhythm and blues label Chess Records... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Beyonce-s--At-Last--Kicks-Off-Cadillac-Records-Sou/3307258">More</a><br /></object> Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:38:00 EST http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3049143 Smooth jazz saxophonist Boney James has completed his 11th solo CD, Send One Your Love, which is scheduled to be released the week before Valentine's Day, according to James' official website... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Boney-James-Readies-11th-Solo-CD/3299280">More</a><br /></object> Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:35:00 EST http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3041983 Trumpeter Chris Botti makes a guest appearance on the new CD by classical cello player Yo-Yo Ma. The CD is titled Songs Of Joy And Peace and is available now... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Chris-Botti-Guests-On-New-Yo-Yo-Ma-Recording/3289983">More</a><br /></object> Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:43:00 EST http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3034015 James Taylor is riding high on the success of his recent Top Ten hit Covers, which is selling just as strongly as his many hits for the Warner Brothers and Columbia labels... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/James-Taylor-Much-Happier-Taking-The-Indie-Route-O/3290038">More</a></object> Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:59:00 EST http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3034062 Smooth Jazz/R&amp;B star <b>Brian McKnight </b>has released his brand-new <b>Christma</b>s album &ldquo;<b>I&rsquo;ll Be Home for Christmas</b>&rdquo;... <a href="http://wvmv.com/A-Smooth-Christmas-for-McKnight/3289937">More</a><br /></object> Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:32:00 EST http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3033980 Jazz pianist Herbie Hancock's latest greatest hits collection, titled Then And Now: The Definitive Herbie Hancock, features tunes that have been selected by the Library of Congress for permanent preservation in the National Recording Registry... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Herbie-Hancock-Tunes-Part-Of-National-Recording-Re/3277847">More</a></object> Fri, 7 Nov 2008 11:27:00 EST http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3024010 Saxophonist Kim Waters has the Number One CD on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Albums chart this week with I Want You: Love In The Spirit Of Marvin. The Marvin Gaye tribute disc debuted in the top spot on that chart, and came in at Number Twelve on&nbsp;the Billboard R&amp;B/Hip-Hop Albums chart as well... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Kim-Waters-Lands--I-Want-You--at-Number-One-On-Jaz/3277989">More</a></object> Fri, 7 Nov 2008 11:07:00 EST http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3024127 Brian Culbertson has enlisted vocalist Vesta, original Rufus guitarist Tony Maiden, and saxophonist Mike Phillips for his third annual A Soulful Christmas tour, which kicks off November 28th in Seattle... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Brian-Culbertson-s-Soulful-Christmas-Tour-Kicks-Of/3277824">More</a></object> Fri, 7 Nov 2008 10:30:00 EST http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3023990 Saxophonist Michael Lington appears on the cover of the November issue of International Musician. The magazine is the official publication of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Michael-Lington-Feautured-In--International-Musici/3277794">More</a></object> Fri, 7 Nov 2008 10:19:00 EST http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3023960 Alexander Zonjic, Smooth Jazz V98.7 morning personality, will host a &ldquo;Get Jazzy Evening&rdquo; featuring veteran contemporary jazz quartet Fourplay in a benefit for Don Bosco Hall... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Alexander-Zonjic-to-host-11th-Don-Boso-Hall-Benefi/3277774">More</a></object> Fri, 7 Nov 2008 10:14:00 EST http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3023945 Recently Jeff Lorber released his newest album, Heard That, and proved that he has yet again done another incredible job of using top musicians and great production, along with great arrangements and song writing skills, to match his world-class playing creativity... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Jeff-Lorber-s-Latest-Release--Heard-That/3277712">More</a><br /></object> Fri, 7 Nov 2008 10:05:00 EST http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3023890 Thu, 9 Aug 2007 12:59:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/pages/rss/fg-10794.rss For nearly two decades, smooth jazz saxophonist Walter Beasley has wielded his combination of talents as an instrumentalist as well as a vocalist to build a compelling discography and international reputation... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Walter-Beasley-Confronts-Turbulent-Times-on-New-Al/3277678">More</a></object> Fri, 7 Nov 2008 09:52:00 EST http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3023870 Keyboardist and producer Jeff Lorber says that one of the reasons he chose to do an instrumental version of Amy Winehouse's Grammy winning tune &quot;Rehab&quot; is that he's a fan of the current movement among contemporary artists to recreate the sound of '50s and '60s soul... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Jeff-Lorber-Is-A-Fan-Of-The-Retro-Soul--Sound/3256612">More</a></object> Tue, 4 Nov 2008 17:01:00 EST http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3005538 Lionel Richie will release a new album, called Just Go, on February 17th -- marking his first new studio album in two years. Richie has teamed with several writers on the set, including Christopher &quot;Tricky&quot; Stewart, Stargate, Akon, Terius &quot;The-Dream&quot; Nash, Ne-Yo... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Lionel-Richie-Plans-New-Album-Release/3256602">More</a><br /></object> Tue, 4 Nov 2008 16:55:00 EST http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3005533 As Grammy winner John Legend's brand-new CD, Evolver, was released on October 28th, the singer and his music will be making a few appearances on CBS-TV this week to promote the project... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/John-Legend-Releases--Evolver-/3222910">More</a><br /></object> Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:08:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2975451 Singer Natalie Cole shared a few more details about her health challenges on her website and in an interview with the Los Angeles Times this week. The Grammy-winning singer is currently promoting her new CD, Still Unforgettable... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Natalie-Cole-Shares-More-Details-About-Her-Health/3222819">More</a></object> Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:54:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2975381 Earlier this year Candy Dulfer toured Japan, playing the Sapporo jazz festival, which included five nights in the Blue Note in Tokyo and two nights in Nagoya... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Where-In-the-World-Is-Candy-Dulfer-/3209438">More</a><br /></object> Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:13:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2963186 In conjunction with receiving a 2009 National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Award at Lincoln Center, legendary performer George Benson announced his new project as an online jazz guitar instructor... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/George-Benson-Offers-Online-Guitar-Instruction/3209423">More</a><br /></object> Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:09:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2963173 John Legend is preparing to release his third solo CD, Evolver, October 28th on his Home School imprint in conjunction with Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music and Columbia. The project features the singles &quot;Green Light&quot; featuring Andre 3000, and &quot;Good Morning.&quot;... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/John-Legend-Offers-Romantic--Up-Tempo-Tunes-On--Ev/3209411">More</a><br /></object> Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:05:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2963161 Saxophonist Eric Darius is going strong with his latest CD, Goin' All Out, which features his former Number One smooth jazz hit, also titled &quot;Goin' All Out.&quot;... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Eric-Darius-Says---Goin--All-Out--Truly-Represents/3209351">More</a><br /></object> Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:59:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2963105 Levi Stubbs, the legendary voice of the Four Tops, will be buried&nbsp; on October 27th in his hometown of Detroit. Stubbs died on October 17th at age 72 after suffering from a variety of illnesses for the past few years... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/The-Four-Tops--Levi-Stubbs-Laid-To-Rest-Today/3209340">More</a></object> Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:55:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2963098 Beyonce already has two singles in the market from her forthcoming third solo CD, due next month. Now Columbia is releasing her version of the Etta James classic &quot;At Last,&quot; which she recorded for the new film Cadillac Records... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Beyonce-Tackles-Etta-James-Classic-From--Cadillac-/3191352">More</a><br /></object> Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:24:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2947469 Grammy winning pianist Herbie Hancock is planning to go on tour in 2009 with Chinese classical pianist Lang Lang... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Herbie-Hancock-To-Tour-With-Lang-Lang/3191340">More</a><br /></object> Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:55:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2947458 Keyboardist, producer, and composer David Benoit is releasing Jazz For Peanuts: A Retrospective of the Charlie Brown Television Themes on October 28th... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/David-Benoit-Compiles--Jazz-For-Peanuts--CD/3191322">More</a></object> Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:50:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2947440 Though British band Simply Red plans to retire in 2009, its catalog of music will be available to fans with some extras in the digital age... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Simply-Red-s-Entire-Catalog-Goes-Digital/3191257">More</a></object> Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:28:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2947378 Jeff Lorber says that his current CD, Heard That, came together rather quickly, since he had to record and mix in between gigs for himself and several of his collaborators... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Jeff-Lorber-Whips-Up--Heard-That--In-Record-Time/3191000">More</a><br /></object> Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:12:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2947139 Contemporary jazz group Spyro Gyra has just released its first holiday CD, A Night Before Christmas, and they're taking it on the road. The group launched a new round of fall concert dates on October 19th, and continue their trek&nbsp; (in Southfield, Michigan... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Spyro-Gryra-Kicks-Off-Holiday-Tour-This-Week/3184225">More</a></object> Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:02:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2940917 Multiple Grammy winner Stevie Wonder says he is grateful for all the concern, but despite a published report by the New York Post, his home was not damaged in the recent spate of wildfires raging in Southern California... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Stevie-Wonder-Says-His-House-Was-Not-Burned/3168378">More</a><br /></object> Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:59:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2926608 Motown pioneer and Four Tops lead singer Levi Stubbs died on October 17th at his home in Detroit, after a long series of illnesses... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Four-Tops-Lead-Singer-Levi-Stubbs-Dead-At-72/3168328">More</a><br /></object> Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:42:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2926562 Singer and songwriter Eric Benet confesses that he has never really enjoyed talking about himself. He's more comfortable singing and performing on stage, which is why he really enjoyed his recent tour to promote his latest CD, Love &amp; Life... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Eric-Benet-Says-He-Feels--Free--On-Stage/3168292 ">More</a></object> Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:34:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2926535 Keyboardist Brian Culbertson says that putting together his current CD, Bringing Back The Funk, was something of a dream come true. The Chicago native has long been a fan of funk music... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Brian-Culbertson-s--Funk--CD-Is-A-Dream-Come-True/3168267">More</a></object> Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:28:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2926512 Saxophonist Dave Koz is getting closer to the 2008 sailing of his Dave Koz &amp; Friends At Sea cruise, which is set for November 2nd in Fort Lauderdale, Florida... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Dave-Koz-Wants-to-Give-Cruise-Guests-the-Time-of-T/3149072">More</a></object> Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:48:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2909436 Grammy winner Patti Austin appeared on October 12th at the Divas Simply Singing benefit in Los Angeles, which raises money for AIDS-related charities... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Patti-Austin-Offers-New-Version-Of-Bill-Withers-Cl/3141283">More</a><br /></object> Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:26:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2902191 British-born multi-format artist Seal will release a brand-new CD on November 11th, simply titled Soul. The project will offer up 11 classic soul songs and is co-produced by Grammy-winning songwriter and producer David Foster... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Seal-Set-To-Share-His--Soul--Next-Month/3141237">More</a></object> Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:12:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2902146 Saxophonist Michael Lington says the idea behind his new CD Heat was to bring the heat of his stage shows into the studio. The idea was actually brought to him by fans who compared the energy of his live shows with his CDs... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Michael-Lington-Says-He-Wanted-Live-Feel-For--Heat/3141220">More</a></object> Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:07:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2902134 The Queen Of Soul is ready for a royal holiday season. Her first-ever seasonal CD, This Christmas, Aretha, is available from DMI Music, exclusively at Borders Books &amp; Music and Waldenbooks stores this week... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Aretha-Franklin-Ready-For-The-Holidays-On-First-Ch/3141156">More</a><br /></object> Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:56:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2902078 <div style="text-align: justify;">Busy guitarist Paul Jackson Jr. has finally completed a new solo disc and this time its available online... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Paul-Jackson-Jr--Releases--Lay-It-Back-/3127424">More</a></div></object> Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:03:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2889512 Keyboardist Kevin Toney is spreading the word about his new independently produced acoustic piano recording, A Grateful Heart. Toney has released it on his own K-Tone Productions label... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Kevin-Toney-Says---A-Grateful-Hearts--Is-New-And-I/3127400">More</a></object> Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:52:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2889497 Saxophonist Kim Waters will deliver a brand-new CD that will salute Motown great Marvin Gaye. The project will be titled I Want You - Love In The Spirit Of Marvin, and will feature eleven songs by the late soul artist, or inspired by him... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Kim-Waters-to-Pay-Tribute-to-Marvin-Gaye/3127389">More</a></object> Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:48:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2889489 Seal&rsquo;s new album &ldquo;Soul&rdquo; is scheduled for release on November 11th. &ldquo;Soul&rdquo; is comprised of eleven classic soul songs that each evoke their own drama, emotion and romance... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Seal-Readying-to-Release-Soul/3117724">More</a></object> Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:21:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2881300 Legendary composer, pianist, and smooth jazz radio personality, Ramsey Lewis is taking some much-deserved time off as a result of a medical issue that he has effectively dealt with... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Ramsey-Lewis-Resting-After-Medical-Procedure/3117668">More</a><br /></object> Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:03:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2881249 The soundtrack to the upcoming Soul Men movie features both classic and brand-new tracks by the late Isaac Hayes. New tracks also feature Samuel L. Jackson, John Legend, and the late Bernie Mac, who all star in the film. The Soul Men soundtrack is set for release November 4th on Stax Records... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Isaac-Hayes--John-Legend--Anthony-Hamilton-On--Sou/3117653">More</a></object> Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:57:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2881234 Saxophonist Eric Marienthal is making another assault on smooth jazz radio with a brand new single, the title track to his latest solo album, Just Around The Corner... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Eric-Marienthal-Shares-What-s--Just-Around-The-Cor/3103084 ">More<br /> </a></object> Wed, 8 Oct 2008 17:02:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2868049 Pianist, singer, and actor Harry Connick Jr. is preparing to release his new holiday collection, What A Night! -- A Christmas Album, due November 4th. The set features traditional holiday classics as well as four brand-new tunes... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Harry-Connick-Jr--Celebrates-Holidays-with--What-A/3103541 ">More<br /> </a></object> Wed, 8 Oct 2008 17:00:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2868388 On Fourplay's latest release, Energy, the foursome not only feature East but jazz sensation Esperanza Spalding... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Fourplay-s--Energy--Feautures-Cameo-By-Esperanza-S/3103065">More</a></object> Wed, 8 Oct 2008 15:07:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2868032 From January 31st through February 5th of 2009 Norman Brown will host The Smooth Music Cruise. The self-proclaimed &ldquo;ultimate music vacation&rdquo; will include stops in Key West, the private island of Coco Cay and the Bahamas... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Norman-Brown-to-Host-Smooth-Jazz-Cruise/3088537">More</a></object> Mon, 6 Oct 2008 10:42:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2854993 James Taylor supported his just-released new album, Covers, with a set of his own material on October 2nd in a special solo performance at Borders Books &amp; Music's headquarters store in Ann Arbor, Michigan... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/James-Taylor-Chooses-Hits-for-New-Album/3088516">More</a><br /></object> Mon, 6 Oct 2008 10:38:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2854973 Guitarist Richard Smith assembled a who's who of Los Angeles musicians to record the ensemble CD L.A. Chillharmonic, featuring the current single, a version of Stevie Wonder's &quot;Boogie On Reggae Woman.&quot;... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Richard-Smith-Takes-The-Group-Approach-To--Chillha/3088482">More</a><br /></object> Mon, 6 Oct 2008 10:33:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2854939 Keyboardist Jeff Lorber's latest CD, Heard That, gives the jazz and R&amp;B veteran a chance to show off his skills in both music genres. Equally talented on acoustic piano, synth, and organ, Lorber explains that he wanted to keep the organic feel of old school funk in the recording... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Jeff-Lorber-Funks-It-Up-On--Heard-That-/3088441">More</a></object> Mon, 6 Oct 2008 10:23:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2854908 Singer Natalie Cole was released from a New York hospital on October 3rd and is back home recuperating in Los Angeles. The Grammy winner, who suffers from hepatitis C, was hospitalized September 12th... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Natalie-Cole-Released-From-NY-Hospital/3088383">More</a><br /></object> Mon, 6 Oct 2008 10:08:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2854860 Singer Maysa is preparing for the October 14th release of Metamorphosis... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Maysa-Makes-A-Musical--Metamorphosis--on-New-Album/3082639">More</a></object> Sun, 5 Oct 2008 08:54:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2849627 Veteran smooth jazz guitarist and vocalist George Benson will be honored as an NEA Jazz Master at the 2009 NEA Jazz Masters Awards Ceremony &amp; Concert on October 15th... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/George-Benson-To-Be-Honored-As-NEA-Jazz-Master-Thi/3082638">More</a></object> Sun, 5 Oct 2008 08:48:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2849626 Tina Turner returned to the stage this week after an eight-year break. She kicked off her 36-date North American tour on September 30th in Kansas City, Missouri... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Tina-Turner-Returns-To-The-Stage-In-Shape-At-68/3082625">More</a></object> Sun, 5 Oct 2008 08:39:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2849614 Randy Jackson has reportedly told the site MichaelJacksonInsider.com that his sister suffers from vertigo... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Janet-Jackson-s-Diagnosis--Vertigo-/3082619 ">More</a></object> Sun, 5 Oct 2008 08:25:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2849610 Janet Jackson was released from Montreal's Royal Victoria Hospital Monday (September 29th) after she &quot;got suddenly ill during the sound check&quot; for her scheduled concert in the city... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Janet-Jackson-Released-From-Hospital--Cancels-More/3066183">More</a></object> Wed, 1 Oct 2008 19:13:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2835019 The always elegant, Grammy-award winning renowned musician, Boz Scaggs is making a significant leap from his first collection of standards, with the strong sensual edge that appears on his upcoming release, &lsquo;Speak Low.&rsquo;... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Boz-Scaggs-Set-to-Release-Speak-Low/3059803">More</a></object> Tue, 30 Sep 2008 22:52:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2829211 Grammy winning vocalist Toni Braxton has begun a second week performing on the new season of the popular Dancing With The Stars series, determined not to let her health hold her back... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Toni-Braxton-Continues-Dancing-with-Microvascular-/3059795">More</a><br /></object> Tue, 30 Sep 2008 22:39:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2829205 Saxophonist Gerald Albright celebrates the soulful sounds of Memphis and the legends of Stax in particular on his latest album, Sax For Stax. His brand-new single from the set is the original tune &quot;Walking Down Beale Street&quot; featuring fellow saxophonist Kirk Whalum... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Gerald-Albright-Brings-The-Old-School-On--Sax-For-/3059792">More</a><br /></object> Tue, 30 Sep 2008 22:36:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2829203 Veteran contemporary jazz group Fourplay has named their 11th album Energy. The new set, released last week, features photographs of group members Bob James, Nathan East, Larry Carlton, and Harvey Mason on what looks to be a stormy night... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Fourplay-s-Nathan-East-Reveals-Source-Of--Energy-/3059790">More</a><br /></object> Tue, 30 Sep 2008 22:33:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2829201 Singer-songwriter Deborah Cox shifts into R&amp;B mode with a little help from John Legend, the man whose talents supersede the ideas of any one genre or format... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/pages/3051960.php">More</a><br /></object> Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:48:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2822231 Smooth jazz sensations Simply Red officially announced this week that they will be releasing &lsquo;The Greatest Hits 25&rsquo;. The ultimate album from Mick Hucknall and the boys is scheduled for release on November 17th... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Simply-Red-Celebrate-25-Years-with-Greatest-Hit-Re/3051902 ">More<br /> </a></object> Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:32:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2822180 Prolific singer, songwriter, and producer Kenneth &quot;Babyface&quot; Edmonds is a new daddy again. He and partner Nicole Pantenburg welcomed their first child together, a girl, on September 9th. Daughter Peyton Nicole Edmonds weighed in at 5 pounds, 7 ounces, and is doing well... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Babyface-Welcomes-A-New-Baby/3051869 ">More</a></object> Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:26:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2822155 Bassist Wayman Tisdale is experiencing a bit of a glitch getting back on his feet after undergoing amputation surgery to remove the lower part of his right leg last month. Though the six-foot four-inch former NBA star has recovered quite well, there&nbsp;are some problems with his new prosthetic leg. Therefore, Tisdale was forced to cancel what would have been his comeback show... <a href="http://wvmv.com/Wayman-Tisdale-Forced-To-Cancel-Comeback-Show/3051317 ">More</a></object> Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:30:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2821677 Smooth Jazz musician and Grammy-nominated artist Jim Brickman has returned with an album of instrumental solo piano compositions titled, &ldquo;Unspoken.&rdquo;... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Jim-Brickman-Gets-Back-To-Basics-with-Unspoken/3038646">More</a><br /></object> Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:22:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2810745 Last month internationally renowned pianist, composer and smooth jazz artist Kevin Toney released his first-ever solo piano project, &ldquo;A Grateful Heart.&rdquo;... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Kevin-Toney-Releases-First-Solo-Piano-Album/3038581">More</a></object> Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:01:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2810694 Seventies femme trio LaBelle has reunited for their first CD in more than three decades, and their first single, &quot;Rollout&quot; is being rolled out to radio. The single features Wyclef Jean, who also wrote and produced the track... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Labelle-Ready-To--RollOut--With-New-Wyclef-Single/3038553">More</a><br /></object> Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:53:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2810668 Dave Koz &ndash; Greatest Hits, the first-ever retrospective album from the world renowned instrumentalist, composer and Smooth Jazz Network radio personality debuted at No. 1 on both Billboard&rsquo;s Top Contemporary Jazz Albums chart and iTunes&rsquo; Jazz Album chart... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Dave-Koz-Album-Debuts-at-No--1-on-Both-Billboard-a/3031813">More</a><br /></object> Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:18:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2804609 Blue-eyed soul singer Mick Hucknall continues to grab acclaim for his first full-length solo recording, A Tribute To Bobby. Though the CD features Hucknall's unique collection of Bobby &quot;Blue&quot; Bland covers, the British musician finds it strange to be referred to as a &quot;solo&quot; artist... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Mick-Hucknall-Still-Adjusting-To--Solo--Term/3031771">More</a></object> Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:10:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2804569 Smooth jazz mega group Fourplay returns this week with their latest studio set, Energy. The project blends strains of R&amp;B, pop, African sounds and more with Fourplay's signature contemporary jazz stylings... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Fourplay-Brings-New--Energy--To-CD-Output/3031743">More</a><br /></object> Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:03:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2804549 Singer and songwriter Mariah Carey has compiled some of her best slow songs into the 18-track set Ballads, due for a U.S. release in January. Fans in the U.K., Ireland, and Italy will be able to purchase the CD next month.. <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Mariah-Carey-to-Offer--Ballads--Collection/3024996 ">More<br /> </a></object> Wed, 24 Sep 2008 17:15:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2798399 Veteran jazz group Spyro Gyra is ready for the holiday season with its brand new release, A Night Before Christmas... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Spyro-Gyra-Gets-The-Spirit-On--A-Night-Before-Chri/3024981 ">More<br /> </a></object> Wed, 24 Sep 2008 17:11:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2798385 Rick Braun and Richard Elliot reached the Number One spot on the smooth jazz airplay chart with &quot;R 'n' R,&quot; the title track from their first duet set. Since topping the chart, Braun and Elliot and their business partners sold their label, ARTizen Music Group, to Mack Avenue Records... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Braun---Elliot-Enter-New-Phase-of-R-R/3017814">More</a></object> Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:24:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2791745 With this week&rsquo;s release of his Greatest Hits album, his upcoming performance at an extravagant Emmy award-night soiree, the November voyage of his fourth annual cruise, and the announcement that he will soon receive a star on the Hollywood&nbsp;Walk of Fame, Dave Koz has got more than enough going on... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Dave-Koz-Lives-Life-in-the-Fast-Lane/3007752">More</a></object> Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:49:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2782814 Saxophonist Kirk Whalum, a cappella group Take 6, and keyboardist George Duke are among the artists appearing on a brand-new benefit CD being released on Koch Records. The project, titled Promises Made, was officially released this week; proceeds from sales will benefit Millennium Promise, an organization that helps impoverished communities in Africa... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Kirk-Whalum--Take-6--George-Duke---Others-On-Mille/3007715">More</a><br /></object> Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:44:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2782788 Veteran pop artist Boz Scaggs tries his hand at classic jazz standards on the new CD Speak Low, due October 28th from Decca. The project finds Scaggs working with noted producer Gil Goldstein on a host of gems, including &quot;I Wish I Knew,&quot; &quot;Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me,&quot; &quot;Save Your Love For Me,&quot; and &quot;Skylark,&quot; among others... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Boz-Scaggs-Adds-More-Dates-For--Speak-Low-/3007581">More</a></object> Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:08:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2782666 Grammy winner Natalie Cole was hospitalized last week in New York after suffering a relapse in her battle against hepatitis C... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Natalie-Cole-Hospitalized-Again/3007527">More</a><br /></object> Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:59:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2782616 Legendary Motown songwriter and producer Norman Whitfield died on September 16th in Los Angeles at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center at the age of 67. The Detroit Free Press reported that Whitfield, who had suffered from complications from diabetes, had&nbsp;recently emerged from a coma... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Motown-Legend-Norman-Whitefield-Dead-At-67/2990212">More</a></object> Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:31:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2767042 Comedian, actor, and TV personality Wayne Brady delivered his first vocal album, titled A Long Time Coming, on Peak Records. The artist has already vaulted onto the urban adult and AC charts with his sexy single &quot;Ordinary.&quot;... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Wayne-Brady-Releases--A-Long-Time-Coming--CD/2990124">More</a><br /></object> Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:01:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2766957 The popular summer tour known as Guitars &amp; Saxes is launching a winter version. The Guitars &amp; Saxes Christmas Tour will kick off November 29th in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, with guitarist Paul Brown and saxophonists Richard Elliot and Jessy J...&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Guitars---Saxes-To-Launch-Holiday-Tour/2990113">More</a></object> Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:43:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2766946 The Latin Grammy Award nominations were announced last week and Kenny G&rsquo;s album, Rhythm &amp; Romance, is on the list with two nominations. His album received one nod for Best Instrumental Album and another for Best Engineered Album... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Kenny-G-and-Sergio-Mendes-Nominated-for-Latin-Gram/2990097">More</a></object> Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:35:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2766934 Oklahoma basketball legend, former NBA player and smooth jazz musician, Wayman Tisdale, who was diagnosed early last year with cancer, recently underwent surgery to amputate part of his right leg in an effort to eradicate the bone cancer from his&nbsp;body... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/The-Rebound-of-Wayman-Tisdale/2990083">More</a><br /></object> Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:29:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2766923 Saxophonist Michael Lington is re-connecting with fans via his new CD Heat, his first recording for the NuGroove label. For Heat, the Danish-born saxophonist decided to let loose with more original songs, passionate playing, as well as some vocal&nbsp;tunes... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Michael-Lington-Offers-Variety-On-Heat/2990058">More</a><br /></object> Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:19:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2766900 Grammy winning jazz pianist Herbie Hancock is featured in the TV and radio PSA campaign for the 7th annual Daniel Pearl World Music Days, a month-long international network of concerts that run for the entire month of October... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Herbie-Hancock-Featured-In-Ads-For-Danniel-Pearl-D/2990007">More</a></object> Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:07:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2766858 Bassist, composer, and performer Wayman Tisdale has posted a video at his website, reassuring his fans and friends that he is recuperating well from the August 25th surgery... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Wayman-Tisdale-Posts-Video-Message-To-Fans/2970944">More</a></object> Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:02:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2749755 Detroit-based Mack Avenue Records is expanding once again. The label has announced the acquisition of ARTizen Music Group, the label founded by trumpeter Rick Braun, saxophonist Richard Elliot, manager Steve Chapman, and attorney Al Evers... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Mack-Avenue-Records-Acquires-Artizen-Music-Group/2958287">More</a><br /></object> Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:29:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2739326 Veteran smooth jazz ensemble Fourplay brings their musical imagination to bear once more on the new CD Energy, due September 23rd on the Heads Up International label... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Fourplay-Ready-To-Up-Their--Energy-/2958280">More</a><br /></object> Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:26:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2739320 Trumpet star Chris Botti is set to perform two special shows on September 18th and 19th with the Boston Pops orchestra at Symphony Hall in Boston... <a href="http://www.wvmv.com/Chris-Botti-Performing-With-Boston-Pops-Orchestra/2958181">More</a><br /></object> Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:06:00 EDT http://wvmv.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2739232