Talking Smooth Jazz

If you are an American Idol fan, you will remember Michael Lynche who was a contestant on Season 9.  The Florida native and devoted family man's rise from obscurity was well documented through his riveting appearance on American Idol.  Known to America as "Big Mike," he was famously saved by the judges, giving him a second chance to continue through the competition, becoming one of the top 10 finalist.  He recently released his debut self-titled cd on Big3 Records.

If you are an American Idol fan, you will remember Michael Lynche who was a contestant on Season 9.  The Florida native and devoted family man's rise from obscurity was well documented through his riveting appearance on American Idol.  Known to America as "Big Mike," he was famously saved by the judges, giving him a second chance to continue through the competition, becoming one of the top 10 finalist.  He recently released his debut self-titled cd on Big3 Records.

hhhco-founded a contemporary jazz band called N-Touch co-founded a contemporary jazz band called N-Touch co-founded a contemporary jazz band called N-Touch        hhhhhPatrick Cooper has worked with a powerhouse of world-class seasoned musicians. He wrote the title song on Marcus Johnson's Smooth Jazz chart topping CD "Just Doing What I Do". He is also the co-founder of the contemporary jazz band called N-Touch. Patrick talks to us about his latest cd, The Way It Used To Be.

hhhco-founded a contemporary jazz band called N-Touch co-founded a contemporary jazz band called N-Touch co-founded a contemporary jazz band called N-Touch        hhhhhPatrick Cooper has worked with a powerhouse of world-class seasoned musicians. He wrote the title song on Marcus Johnson's Smooth Jazz chart topping CD "Just Doing What I Do". He is also the co-founder of the contemporary jazz band called N-Touch. Patrick talks to us about his latest cd, The Way It Used To Be.

Award-winning keyboardist, composer and author Kevin Toney talks to the Jazz Queen about his new cd, New American Suite. This inspired project blends traditional acoustic jazz trio music with the compositional expanse of classical movements.  New American Suite introduces the artist’s dynamic new band, Kevin Toney 3 featuring Kevin Toney on piano, Michael Bradford on bass and Chris Coleman on drums.

Kevin is also the auther of "The Virtuous Man, Breaking The Men’s Code."

Award-winning keyboardist, composer and author Kevin Toney talks to the Jazz Queen about his new cd, New American Suite. This inspired project blends traditional acoustic jazz trio music with the compositional expanse of classical movements.  New American Suite introduces the artist’s dynamic new band, Kevin Toney 3 featuring Kevin Toney on piano, Michael Bradford on bass and Chris Coleman on drums.

Kevin is also the auther of "The Virtuous Man, Breaking The Men’s Code."

Trippin ‘N’ Rhythm Records, one of the genres most active and aggressive labels, knew a star when they saw one and jumped at the chance to add Julian Vaughn to its ever growing roster of fresh and inventive young artists. “Breakthrough" marks his label debut and is already making waves across the country with a two week debut on the national Billboard chart at #24.

Trippin ‘N’ Rhythm Records, one of the genres most active and aggressive labels, knew a star when they saw one and jumped at the chance to add Julian Vaughn to its ever growing roster of fresh and inventive young artists. “Breakthrough" marks his label debut and is already making waves across the country with a two week debut on the national Billboard chart at #24.

Come "Enjoy The Ride" with Paula Atherton.  Her new cd features guitarist Nick Colionne, trumpeter Cindy Bradley and more. 

Ronald Jackson from The Smooth Jazz Ride said:

"To say that Paula Atherton has the right formula for success as a competent force to reckon with in smooth jazz would obviously be an understatement. If her previous releases — including "Groove With Me," her last release before this project—haven’t brought you on board yet, hop on this groove vehicle. You’re truly bound to Enjoy The Ride." – Ronald Jackson

Come "Enjoy The Ride" with Paula Atherton.  Her new cd features guitarist Nick Colionne, trumpeter Cindy Bradley and more. 

Ronald Jackson from The Smooth Jazz Ride said:

"To say that Paula Atherton has the right formula for success as a competent force to reckon with in smooth jazz would obviously be an understatement. If her previous releases — including "Groove With Me," her last release before this project—haven’t brought you on board yet, hop on this groove vehicle. You’re truly bound to Enjoy The Ride." – Ronald Jackson