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Tony Steven and Matt Odom are in process of setting up a live video stream to broadcast out beloved "Midday Buffet" via Ustream.tv in the forthcoming weeks.

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Check out the Weekend Shows...

"Positive Grooves (feat. Funkee Boy)"(Friday,Saturday, Sunday Nights 9pm-10pm)
Check his CD at http://www.funkeeboy.com/

The Bay Smooth Jazz Mix Show
Feat.Donald Grammar
(Sun: 8pm, Fri: 10pm, Sat: 8pm)

Talking Smooth Jazz
Feat. Jazz Queen & Mike Reynolds
(Sunday 7pm)

Check out a few of the Jaxx Queen and Mike's Smooth Inteverviews !!

Artist of The Month

Phillippe Saisse, is our July Artist of the Month.

Surviving and succeeding in the tenuous and challenging world of contemporary jazz these days is no easy task, and there’s always an inherent pressure on artists to stay one step ahead of the trends. Songwriter, producer and keyboardist Philippe Saisse has thrived in this sink or swim environment by taking the kinds of creative risks that have kept him at the forefront over his illustrious 20 year career. In 2006, he hit the mark again with his The Body And Soul Sessions, his critically acclaimed #1 Billboard album of pop cover songs on Rendezvous Music. He particularly captured the imagination of contemporary jazz fans everywhere with his compelling piano and Fender Rhodes driven version of Steely Dan’s “Do It Again.”

Smooth Jazz News

Natalie Cole Prepares for Comeback Concert

Singer Natalie Cole, who underwent life-saving kidney transplant surgery on May 19th, is recovering quickly. So quickly that she’s already planning her comeback concert.

Cole has announced that her first post-surgery show will be at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on September 9th.

On the advice of her doctors, Natalie Cole canceled her summer tour dates so she could recuperate.

“My family and I want to express our extreme appreciation for the outpouring of kindness we have received from all over the country,” the 59-year-old Cole said in a statement.

On the same day Cole received her life-saving kidney, her sister Carole died of lung cancer. “In the midst of sorrow I am still able to celebrate my new lease on life. There is always a silver lining.”

Cole added: “I thank God for this golden kidney and I look forward to going back to work in the fall. I will see you in the mu

Courtesy:Smooth Jazz Network

Kenny G and Spyro Gyra Will Headline Syracuse Jazz Fest

Fathers Day festivities will dominate this coming weekend, but Jazz fans in the northeast may want to make plans to head up to central New York the following Friday and Saturday, June 26th and 27th. That’s when the 27th Annual Syracuse Jazz Fest will take place on the campus of Onondaga Community College.

Headlining this year will be Smooth Jazz superstars Spyro Gyra on Friday night and Kenny G on Saturday night. Also performing will be Jazz greats Randy Brecker, Bill Evans, David Garfield, Alex Ligertwood, Lenny Castro, Steve Ferrone, Will Lee, and Andy Narell.

What’s a lineup like that cost? Well, your recession weary wallet will no doubt be pleased to know that it’s free! Just bring a lawn chair.

For directions, schedules, and all the other details, see the festival web site at:

http://syracusejazzfest.com/

Courtesy Smooth Jazz Network

June Birthdays

6/04 - El DeBarge
6/04 - Roger Ball (AWB)
6/05 – Kenny G
6/05 – Brian McKnight
6/08 – Mick Hucknall (Simply Red)
6/08 – Boz Scaggs
6/09 – Ken Navarro
6/09 – Wayman Tisdale (1964-2009)
6/12 – Chick Corea
6/14 – Marcus Miller
6/16 – Gino Vannelli
6/17 – Paul Young
6/20 – Lionel Richie
6/25 – Carly Simon
6/25 – George Michael
6/26 – Dave Grusin

Upcoming Concerts