Talking Smooth Jazz

George Duke returns to Talking Smooth Jazz with a brand new album, Deja Vu. Déjà Vu is a look back at some styles that I was interested in during the early parts of my career, says George Duke.

A virtuoso on the alto, soprano, and tenor saxophones, as well as the unique EWI breath controller, JAARED is an internationally acclaimed recording artist. We welcome Jaared to Talking Smooth Jazz to talk about his new album, Manhattan Nights.

Talking Smooth Jazz welcomes Victor Fields.

Garry Goin grew up in a household where such greats as Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Woody Herman were regular vistors. Garry's current album is called Goin Places. We will be Talking Smooth Jazz with guitarist Gary Goin about this, his radio show, and the group G3, who he manages.

Naturally 7 are Roger Thomas (musical director, arranger, 1st Baritone, Rap), Warren Thomas (percussion, guitar, clarinet, 3rd tenor), Rod Eldridge (1st tenor, scratching, trumpet), Jamal Reed (4th Tenor, electric guitar), Dwight Stewart (2nd baritone), Garfield Buckley (2nd Tenor, Harmonica) and “Hops” Hutton (Bass). But they don't play the instruments with their hands; they play with their voices. This is one group you have to see in person to appreciate their talent. Check them out on YouTube.

Talking Smooth Jazz welcomes Saxophonist Shilts to the show for the first time to talk about his new cd Going Underground scheduled for release on Tues., Aug. 17. Guitarist Patrick Yandall returns with a new album The Window.

Kirk's musical accomplishments have brought him professional and critical acclaim with a total of eight Grammy Nominations, his most recent (2008) for Roundtrip and two Stellar Awards (Best Gospel Instrumental Album). We welcome Kirk to Talking Smooth Jazz with a brand new album, Everything Is Everything: The Music Of Donny Hathaway.

Talking Smooth Jazz welcomes grammy nominated guitarist Orrick Ewing and keyboardist Alan King.

Talking Smooth Jazz welcomes Oli Silk to the show to discuss his new album "All We Need", scheduled for release on Tuesday, Aug. 31., and violinist Tony B.

Talking Smooth Jazz welcomes saxophonist Jackiem Joyner with a new, self-titled cd.