Talking Smooth Jazz

Wille Bradley releases his debut album called "Another Day and Time" produced by Nicholas Cole.  It features Lin Rountree, Jeff Kashiwa, Marcus Anderson, Nicholas Cole and Kay-Ta Matsuno.

Rajdulari returns to discuss her new album Journey of a Woman available now on iTunes.

Terry’s latest release, “Buddha’s Ear” is an audiophile masterpiece.  Terry Wollman’s guitar playing, writing, and production take us on a heartfelt musical journey influenced by his travels around the world.  In his usual style, he once again brings together an all star band including John (JR) Robinson, Abraham Laboriel, Luis Conte, Greg Manning, Gerald Albright, Mindi Abair, Keb’ Mo’, Melanie Taylor and Melissa Manchester.  He adds to the beauty of this recording with three string quartet arrangements recorded at the world renowned Capitol Studio.

Art Porter, Jr. was born in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1961. Porter joined his father's band (The Art Porter Trio) as a drummer at the age of 9 and played with them into his teen years. Porter was then drawn to the saxophone, after noticing its melodic abilities, and began to play it during shows with his father's group. On the 17th anniversary of his death, we will remember Art with his good friend, Christopher Cuben-Tatum.

Dan Kuramoto of Hiroshima is back to talk about their new cd, J-Town Beat, a concept cd conceived by their friend, Duane Ebata.

Grammy winning former member of the Yellowjackets Ricky Lawson, affectionately known throughout the music industry as the “Drummer to the Stars”, is the most well known and respected percussionist in the world. Ricky has collaborated with many artists including Michael Jackson, Eric Clapton, Steely Dan, and Phil Collins just to name a few.

Son of the legendary Thomas “Coke” Escovedo, Paris Escovedo, of Mexican and Puerto Rican descent was born with talent running through his veins. Paris returns with a new single, "Our Regard" and to talk about his upcoming Performance @ Fiesta Rancho Hotel Casino, Las Vegas Nv. for the 2013 Latin Grammy After Party on November 21, 2013.

Saxophonist Andrew Neu has released his fourth album entitled "Everything Happens For A Reason" featuring Rick Braun, Brian Bromberg, Bobby Caldwell, Jeff Lorber, Steve Oliver, and Tom Schuman.

Phil Denny returns to Talking Smooth Jazz with his first holiday album called The Messenger, scheduled for release on November 29.

Airborne celebrates 25 years in the business and releases their 25th Anniversary cd, "Silver Skies."  This project with all new compositions is a testimonial to the wisdom, endurance, determination, spirit, and extraordinary talents of the contemporary jazz group Airborne.