Talking Smooth Jazz

Being the blues singing daughter of B.B. King has earned Shirley King the title “Daughter of The Blues,” but shw is an outstanding singer and performer in her own right. Her father's career exposed her to the company of great singers. From traditional blues to gospel to funky R&B to smooth soul, Shirley defies genre and her singing and stage antics will fire you up!

For nearly two decades, the contemporary jazz quartet known as Fourplay has enjoyed consistent artistic and commercial success by grafting elements of R&B, pop and a variety of other sounds to their unwavering jazz foundations. In the course of ten recordings – five of which have climbed to the top of Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz Album charts – the supergroup has continued to explore the limitless dimensions and permutations of jazz while at the same time appealing to a broad mainstream audience. The newest member to join the group, guitarist Chuck Loeb, is more than just a guitar player; he is the consummate musician. In a career that spans four decades, he has proven himself to be a versatile composer, arranger and producer in a wide range of musical styles and contexts. Talking Smooth Jazz welcomes Harvey Mason and Chuck Loeb to the show.

With an expressive style that is compelling, exciting, and romantic, Blake Aaron continues to receive glowing acclaim from both fans and critics alike. Fusing jazz, R&B, soul, blues, and latin music, Blake Aaron has created a unique, distinctive musical experience that remains unparalleled. Whether it is the passion of his CDs, the humor and spontaneity of his weekly radio show, or the excitement, fun and truly unforgettable experience of his live shows, come share in the music that is Blake Aaron.

Melodic Intoxication best describes the smooth and soulful artistry of Tim Reeves. Tim Reeves is a Saxophonist whose heart beats Motown.

Long Way Home, Tim’s sophomore release, is an intimate recording that speaks to the listener

Talking Smooth Jazz welcomes violinist Karen Briggs. The Urban Flux says about Karen- Karen Briggs is one the baddest and most entertaining violinist on the music scene! Her latest project “Soulchestral Groove,” embodies the near perfect ingredients that brings on the heat!

Redfootz, a name given to him early in his professional career, is a talended drummer with a wide array of musical interests from piano to sound enginerring. We welcome Redfootz to the show to talk about his current project, The Red Sessions.

Victor's musical approach to percussion, influenced by percussionists Bill Summers, Don Alias and Giovanni Hidalgo, combines african and conga patterns with a touch of jazz and funk, to project his unique sound. One of the instruments he plays is called the Zendrum (pictured). Victor's debut album "True Spirit" features Dennis Chambers and Blues Webb on drums, Najee' fluet and sax, Greg Karukas Keys, Gary Grainger Bass, Benjie Porecki Keys and Dave Fairall on sax.

International artist/guitarist Randy Jacobs has performed with Rick Braun, Dav Koz, Euge Groove, Mindi Abair, Michael Lington, Oleta Adams, Wayman Tisdale and more. Not just a sideman of smooth jazz, Randy's own band the Bone Shakers, is a reflection of Jacobs wide ranging musical experience. We will talk to Randy about his incredible career as a sideman, his band The Bone Shakers, and his work with the singer of my all time favorite song "Rainy Night In Georgia", Brook Benton.

Talking Smooth Jazz welcomes Boney James' drummer

to the show.

David Sevens is a writer/ producer/ performer from Philadelphia. Dave is the owner of Sanctifly Studios in Bryn Mawr Pa, and also has an amazing jazz career budding. Dave's first album "Timeless" got people interested in what was to come, and his new effort, "The Shedd" features Steve Cole, Gerald Veasley, Carol Riddick, and Alex Al.