Talking Smooth Jazz

Vaughn Fahie (pronounced Foy) was born in Bitburg, Germany on a U.S. Air Force base his father was stationed. Beginning at the early age of 8, Vaughn’s first music lessons were on the accordion. A man of the musical arts, Vaughn Fahie founded his own musical production company, "S4G Productions”, while continuing to master his craft as a consummate musician. We welcome Vaughn to talk about his latest releases, Inward Jazz and Upward Jazz.

Jason Weber has been playing sax since the age of nine. In 1994, he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance from the University of Wisconsin. Before relocating to southern California in 1997 to further pursue his music career, Weber led an award-winning contemporary Weber’s most current album “Five” features legendary drummer Steve Ferrone, keyboardists Michael Leroy & Tad Sisler, bassists Nathan Brown & Chris Kringel, and guitarist Mike DeRose.

After receiving the blessings from the estate of Pop icon Michael Jackson in February, 2010, Bob Baldwin's first release of the new decade (his 14th overall) is simply titled “Never Can Say Goodbye”, a tribute to Michael Jackson (release date: 6/22/10), which showcases the harmonic sophistication of some of Jackson’s works from the 70’s – 90’s.

The 2009 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 recently released his second solo CD, From The Heart, a much anticipated follow up to My Turn – his stellar debut project. Marcus returns to Talking Smooth Jazz to talk about his latest project, From The Heart.

Talk about a brother that can capital S.A.N.G. a song! From his days with Shalamar, his solo career, to his gospel recordings, Howard Hewett's voice is irresistable. Howard released his first new soul album in a decade called "If Only" in 2007. We welcome Howard to the show to talk about "If Only" and what he's up to these days.

Talking Smooth Jazz welcomes Pamela Williams and Jeff Lorber to talk about their new projects, Chameleon and Now Is The Time, respectively.

As one of the most talented musicians in the Pikes Peak region Tony Exum, Jr. brings to mind the soulfulness of a David Sanborn, the sultry sounds of the late great Grover Washington, Jr. and silky smoothness of the late George Howard. We welcome Tony to Talking Smooth Jazz to talk about his current cd, Finally.

The co-leader of Spyro Gyra, Tom Schuman is an smooth jazz keyboardist and an arranger. We welcome Tom to the show with a new solo project, Reflections Over Time.

Chris Geith is a keyboardist, composer, music producer, and has collaborated with some of the top music production companies in the USA. Chris returns to Talking Smooth Jazz with a brand new cd, Island of a Thousand Dreams.

Miss Rita Shelby proclaimed her love for jazz and pusued the genre professionally as a singer/songwriter. Rita has been singing since she was six years old, when she burst out her first note while at the side of her mother Florence Hawkins, a gospel pianist. Rita is warm and witty in her performance and sultry in her style. She delivers a classic jazz vocal tinged in melodies that hint of jazzy tones from days gone by. Rita Shelby is a new lady for a new day in a most jazzy way.

Talking Smooth Jazz welcomes Guilty Pleasures which features Mycah Chevalier and Kal El on vocals, Vinton Jones on drums, and Rick White on bass. Guilty Pleasures’ brand of smooth and sensual Soul is reminiscent of groups like Atlantic Starr and Incognito, with deep bass-driven grooves, strong vocals, and mature lyrics that leave the listener wanting more.

Saxophonist Walter Beasley returns with a brand new cd, Live - In The Groove.