Talking Smooth Jazz

Trumpeteer Joey Sommerville’s musical essence lies in the Baptist church. "When I was a teenager, I would judge the caliber of my playing by the number of people in the congregation who 'got happy'. If you aren't touching the listener's soul, then you aren't really playing music. Soul communication is the key."

He has performed and recorded with a wide range of artists including mega-rock group Phish. He was the featured instrumental soloist on the Cirque de Soleil's Grammy-nominated and Juno Award winning album, Alegria.

Joey's new cd is called The Get Down Club.

Trumpeteer Joey Sommerville’s musical essence lies in the Baptist church. "When I was a teenager, I would judge the caliber of my playing by the number of people in the congregation who 'got happy'. If you aren't touching the listener's soul, then you aren't really playing music. Soul communication is the key."

He has performed and recorded with a wide range of artists including mega-rock group Phish. He was the featured instrumental soloist on the Cirque de Soleil's Grammy-nominated and Juno Award winning album, Alegria.

Joey's new cd is called The Get Down Club.

Guitarist David P. Stevens began playing the guitar at age 12 and quickly by the age of 15 began writing, recording, and playing professionally.  Talking Smooth Jazz welcomes the return of David to talk about his third solo cd, Uptown .

Guitarist David P. Stevens began playing the guitar at age 12 and quickly by the age of 15 began writing, recording, and playing professionally.  Talking Smooth Jazz welcomes the return of David to talk about his third solo cd, Uptown .

76 Degrees West Band has just released a Funky Jazz cover of the Average White Band’s super hit, “School Boy Crush". It is sure to light you up with that Washington DC funk flavor, combining old school with new school.

The band is based out of the Washington DC area and has played behind numerous national acts such as the Grammy Award Winner Gordon Chambers, Sax Man Jimmy Sommers, Eric Darius, Allyson Williams, and Angela Johnson.

76 Degrees West Band has just released a Funky Jazz cover of the Average White Band’s super hit, “School Boy Crush". It is sure to light you up with that Washington DC funk flavor, combining old school with new school.

The band is based out of the Washington DC area and has played behind numerous national acts such as the Grammy Award Winner Gordon Chambers, Sax Man Jimmy Sommers, Eric Darius, Allyson Williams, and Angela Johnson.

Capital Jazz Fest Challenge winner, Marcus Anderson electrifies stages with an unmatchable energy and an intoxicating sound that stretches the definition of jazz. The multi-talented saxophonist, flautist and vocalist from Durham, NC., returns to talk about his third cd called "Now."

Capital Jazz Fest Challenge winner, Marcus Anderson electrifies stages with an unmatchable energy and an intoxicating sound that stretches the definition of jazz. The multi-talented saxophonist, flautist and vocalist from Durham, NC., returns to talk about his third cd called "Now."

Michael Dunston is a jazz vocalist who has worked with some of the worlds best known jazz musicians such as bassist Dave Young, Russ Little, Oliver Jones and numerous other Canadian jazz luminaries.  His new cd "My Love" was produced by Four80East and co-written with longtime collaborator Andy Scott, this 3-song gem is catching the attention of soulsters in the know.

Michael Dunston is a jazz vocalist who has worked with some of the worlds best known jazz musicians such as bassist Dave Young, Russ Little, Oliver Jones and numerous other Canadian jazz luminaries.  His new cd "My Love" was produced by Four80East and co-written with longtime collaborator Andy Scott, this 3-song gem is catching the attention of soulsters in the know.