Talking Smooth Jazz

NiVO DEUX (pronounced nee-voh doo) is a French-American duo based in Los Angeles. The band's 80's New Wave and Electro-Pop influences are apparent, but the band also hints at the influence of the Smooth Jazz, Funk, Rock FM, Electropop, and Nu-Disco styles in their music. The group's core members comprise of Platinum French R&B/Pop Producer and Chart-Topping Guitarist U-Nam and up and coming Saxophonist and Vocalist Shannon Kennedy.

Saxophonist Jarez returns with a new cd, On Top of The World scheduled for release on Sept. 17.

Talking Smooth Jazz welcomes fluteman Darryl Evan Jones to talk about his new project, “Relentless.”  Darryl’s instrument of choice is the flute; an elegant, versatile instrument that richly expresses his unique style described simply as “Instrumental Soul”.  What sets Darryl Evan Jones apart as a musician is that he doesn’t just play his instrument.  He “sings” with the flute, sharing a full range of emotions that fluidly connect with his audience.

Interview with trumpeter Ginetta M.

SERENDIPITOUS, Lin Rountree's fourth project to date and debut album on CutMore Records is set to release September 3rd. Produced and co-written by Grammy Award winning producer Nate Harasim, this auspicious project establishes Mr. Rountree as a bona-fide leader in the new sound of Soul-Jazz.

Sax Sensation Lebron Dennis is Cutmore Records new artist to sign to the label.  His debut record, Shades features 10 all new original tracks and is scheduled for release in August.

Talking Smooth Jazz welcomes saxophonist Randy Scott to talk about his latest project, 90 Degrees at Midnight.

Talking Smooth Jazz welcomes R&B singer Marc Staggers whose unique and soulful style is  reminiscent of Luther Vandross.  Marc’s first R&B album "Then and Now" represents a return to "Old School" and contemporary R&B that all music lovers of R&B will undoubtedly appreciate. His newest project “Back to Soul” features Marc and actor Tico Wells of the Five Heartbeats (choir boy), performing the classic R&B remake of the late Luther Vandross and Gregory Hines hit song, There's Nothing Better Than Love.

It has been a helluva two-years since guitarist Jeff Golub released his last album, "Three Kings," which paid tribute to blues legends B.B King, Freddie & Albert King.  As the record was released, the optic nerves in Golub's eyes inexplicably collapsed leaving him blind. Adjusting to his new life meant adopting Luke, a guide dog. While attempting to catch a New York City subway last September, Golub fell onto the tracks as a train rapidly approached.  He was clipped and dragged by the train as Luke and bystanders frantically attempted to help.  Miraculously Golub escaped the harrowing and what could have been a fatal ordeal with only minor scrapes and bruises.  Undaunted and as boisterous as ever, Golub stands defiantly, toting his guitar with Luke perched at his feet, at the crossroads of train tracks on the cover of his aptly titled new album, "Train Keeps A Rolling."

Delton Walker is an artist in the Jazz circuit that combines elements of Jazz, R&B and Funk.  Following the release of “Back In Your Arms Again” in 2009, Delton returns to talk about his next release “Back On Track” due for release in the spring of 2013.