Stevie Wonder Receives Award At White House

Just finishing watching Stevie Wonder receive the Library of congress Award at the White House.  The concert and cerimony were last night and it is running on PBS tonight.

 

Several performers included: of course, Stevie Wonder, tony Bennett, diana Krall, Martina McBride and several others.

 

All did most obviously abbreviated tracks.  But the one who disappointed me the most was Tony Bennett.  I'm a big fan of his, but it seemed that he was almost yelling instead of singing.  Really sounded bad.  He must have been eating the microphone as he was pretty distorted as well.

 

Steve

 

Wynton Marsalis to release new album

On March 24, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, trumpeter and bandleader
Wynton Marsalis
 will release his fifth Blue Note recording,
He and She
 – an ambitious new album of 22 tracks that combines spoken word and Wynton's signature
Jazz style.
The album is tempered with flashes of humor and plenty of swing centered around the
compelling and most elemental of subjects, the relationship between a man and a woman.
Before heading into the studio, the Wynton Marsalis Quintet traveled to the Iron
Horse in North Hampton, MA to perform the new material in front of a live audience.
The quintet subsequently cut the tracks live over a two-day period. The minimally
edited result became
He and She.
Marsalis ended his last Blue Note studio album,
From the Plantation to the Penitentiary
, with a stunning spoken word piece, though on He and She
, Marsalis's voice is more prominent throughout, prefacing just about every track
with his poetic words.
He And She is due out March 24th on Blue Note Records.

 

New SJ Releases Today...

Two new Smooth Jazz albums are in stores today:

Pieces Of A Dream have "Soul Intent"

and

Jeff Kashiwa is in with "Back In The Day."

In March, look for new CDs from:

The rippington's
Paul jackson, Jr.Joe Sample/Randy Crawford
Chuck Loeb
Philippe Saisse
Gregg Karukas
and Diana Krall

Smooth Jazz e-news for February 24, 2009

Hey smooth people:

It's another jam packed Smooth Jazz USA tonight.

We will listen inside three new albums:

Guitarist David Boswell - "I Like That"

Guitarist Eric Essix - "Burmingham"

and

Violinist Miles Stiebel - "Excellent Distraction"

I'll have the latest in smooth jazz news, a couple of birhtdays to
celebrate, some new music and more.

I hope you can join me tonight for some of the best music in the
world.

Stay Smooth!

Steve Bauer
http://www.jazznotes.net

Host of:
On the Internet Radio
ACB Radio Interactive
Smooth Jazz U.S.A.
Tuesday, 23 hours UTC, 5 p.m. central
http://interactive.acbradio.org

The Sunday Jazz Brunch is on the air

Join me on B98-FM (97.9MHz) in Wichita, Kansas or online at http://www.b98fm.com.

 

On the show today, I'll be playing tracks from two hot new CDs:

 

boney James - Send One Your Love

 

and

 

Kim Waters, Hot Buttered Jazz - Celebrating the Genius of Isaac Hayes.

 

I'll see you on the radio!

 

 

Steve

 

 

David Sanborn on The Late Show Tonight

Tonight (February 19th), David Sanborn
 – who is in New York to perform several nights at the famed Blue Note jazz club
– will make a rare live appearance on national television when he is the musical
guest on "
The Late Show With David Letterman."   Sanborn will be joined by vocalist
Sam Moore
, who is on the song "I've Got News For You" on Sanborn's latest CD, "Here and Gone.

 

Guess I'll have to tape it because I'm not going to sit through that entire boring show just to see Sanborn play one song and then the show ends.

 

Steve

 

 

Rippington's To Release New CD

THE RIPPINGTONS TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM MARCH 10TH ON PEAK RECORDS
Smooth Jazz pioneers The Rippingtons will release their latest album, Modern Art,
on March 10th via Peak Records (Concord Music Group).
The Rippingtons' 18th release features an explosive lineup lead by founder Russ Freeman
with special guests including smooth Jazz trumpet icon Rick Braun.
You can check out Russ Freeman's Modern Art mini-site & E-Card here:
http://www.rippingtons.com/ecards/launch_mod.htm#
The Rippingtons, whose first lineup included future contemporary Jazz superstars
Dave Koz, Kenny G and David Benoit, dominated the instrumental and urban Jazz landscape
from the late '80s on with their often exotically titled hit recordings, including
Kilimanjaro, Tourist in Paradise and Welcome to the St. James Club.
The Rippingtons 2009 tour kicks off in the spring.
Modern Art is out on CD & digitally March 10th via Peak Records.

 

On the show this week....

Hey smooth people:

Smooth Jazz USA will be on the air tonight from our new studios; and
what a show we have lined up just for you.

We will squeeze in tracks from these new SJ releases:

Dave Koz - Greatest Hists vol. 1
Brian Kelly - After Play
Project Grand Slam - Play
Jim Peterik - Life Force

I will also welcome as my special guest, Gordon goodwin of the Big
Phat Band. If you like Big Band music, this group is a must to hear.

I'll have loads of smooth jazz news, a short countdown segment and of
course, your requests.

If you want to keep up with me and smooth jazz when I'm not on the
air, you'll find me on facebook and as jazzman1 on Twitter.

Remember, the show starts at 23 hour UTC, 5 p.m. central, 6 eastern on
ACB Radio Interactive.

See you there!

Stay Smooth!

Steve Bauer
http://www.jazznotes.net

Host of:
ACB Radio Interactive
Smooth Jazz U.S.A.
Tuesday, 23 hours UTC, 5 p.m. central
http://interactive.acbradio.org

Streaming Jazz now...

I'm streaming smooth jazz on ACB Radio Interactive until 8 pm at http://interactive.acbradio.org

 

Sunday Jazz Brunch February 15

The Sunday Jazz Brunch
February 15, 2009
KRBB (B98-FM)
Wichita, Kansas
http://www.b98-fm.com

 

10 a.m. to 12 noon
Host: Steve Bauer

 

10:00 Hour
randy Crawford - all the Kings Horses
Nancy wilson - Satin doll
Dave Sereny - Luxury Of Love
al williams - One Hundred ways
Boney James - stop, Look, Listen to Your heart
Darron McKinney - feel Like making love
Mike Catalano - Beauty and the Beast
gordon goodwin's big Phat band - Act Your Age
          yesterday

 

11:00 Hour
Kenny Lattimore - and I Love Her
Darron McKinney - soul mate
Reggie codrington - spend some time with you
Everette Harp - wait for You
Lake affect - Latin Nights
walter Beasley - Barac's groove
al Jarreau - We're In this Love together
Earl Klugh - Kissing On the Beach
the rippington's - a Kiss Under the Moon
diana Krall - My Love Is
brian Culbertson - Our Love

 

This is not a computer generated list.  It was created by the Model
10 Generation tool, also known as my fingers.  I apologize for any
typos or miss-spelled words.

 

For information on current smooth jazz albums, go to:

 

http://www.smoothjazz.com

 

or the website of your favorite artist.

 

Thanks for supporting smooth jazz!

Buffalo Plane Crash: Two Jazz Musicians On Board

Buffalo Plane Crash: Two Jazz Musicians On Board

 

Two victims of Flight 3407 were members of Jazz musician Chuck Mangione's band. a
local jazz expert says their deaths are a significant loss to the music world.
Two members of Chuck Mangione's band were en route to play a gig with Mangione in
Buffalo when they perished in Thursday  night's crash of Continental Flight 3407. Saxaphonost
Gerry Niewood and guitarist Coleman Mallett were from rochester. Leo Rayhill, a local
Jazz DJ, says, "They formed great jazz in Upstate New York. They were a nucleus."
Leo Rayhill watched Chuck Mangione band perform for years and says their deaths are
a loss to the jazz community. Rayhill says Niewood was a gift musician playing multiple
instruments including the tenor sax, soprano sax and the flute. Mallett was a newer
member of the band. Rayhill says, "There's such a thrill, particularly with the Mangione
group, the improvising was so great."
Throughout his nearly 50 years of Dj'ing, Rayhill has been a longtime follower of
the Chuck Mangione band. The bands popularity hit its peak in the 70's, earning numerous
awards. Tonight, the band is suffering its deepest loss. Rayhill says, "Each one
of those musicians are unique. They have their own way of playing. It's such a tragedy."
Gerry Niewood and Coleman Mallet were scheduled to perform with Chuck Mangiones band
alongside the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.

B98 sunday Jazz Brunch this weekend....

Hey smooth people:
WOW! it's lucky Friday the 13th! <grin>
I've got a jam packed show lined up for this week.
I'll try and squeeze in as many jazz love songs as I can so we can
keep love in the air a little bit longer.
I'll have tracks from the new CD by Darron McKinney, "Feel Like Making
Love" and and Everette Harp's "My Inspiration."
Plus, I will welcome as my special guest, Gordon Goodwin of The Big
Phat Band. they will be headlining this years 16th annual Friends
university Jazz Festival. Gordon Goodwin and the Big Phat Band will
be in concert Saturday, the 21st at the Orpheum, 8 p.m. Tickets
reasonably priced at $30, $25 and $20. And there's not a bad seat in
the house. Saxophonist Eric Marienthal is a member of this group, so
that should tell you what kind of show we are in store for. Tickets
available from selectaseat.com or by calling 316.755.SEAT.
If you like Big Band music, you will love this show. Plus, I've got
more Phat Band CDs to give away this Sunday.
More info about the entire jazz fest may be found at:
www.friends.edu
.
For those of you who have been contacting me about B98 HD.2 being off
the air, there's some good news. Last Saturday a major power
transformer serving the B98 transmitter blew and when it went, it
wiped out some equipment. Hopefully, in the next day or two,
replacement equipment will arrive and be installed and smooth jazz
will be back on the air again.
My personal web page at:
www.316jazz.com
has been updated with some new features and special links. so check
it out and be sure to join me on the Internet radio Tuesday starting
at 5 p.m. for my smooth jazz show there. There's a link to listen
right from the web page as well.
Stay Smooth
Steve Bauer
http://www.jazznotes.net
Host of:
The Sunday Jazz Brunch
KRBB (B98-FM)
Sunday Mornings
b98fm.com

On the show this week...

Hey smooth people:

 

On the show this week, we'll check out the remodel work on the studios and see how things are going.

 

With Valentine's Day this Saturday, make sure that smooth jazz is part of your plans.  It just might lead to something! 

 

On our show next week, I will welcome as my special guest, Gordon Goodwin of the Big Phat Band.  If you like big band music, you'll love his stuff and he's got a great story to share.

 

so, join me Tuesday, 23 hours universal, 5 p.m. central, 6 eastern for some incredible smooth jazz.

 

Also, we've been working hard to update the web page with some new links, so check that out as well.

 

I'll see you tomorrow evening on the Internet radio with smooth jazz!

 

Stay Smooth

 

Steve Bauer
Join me on the radio
Smooth Jazz USA
Tuesday, 5 p.m. central/6 p.m. eastern
http://interactive.acbradio.org

 

Sunday Jaz Brunch Playlist from February 8th

The Sunday Jazz Brunch
February 8, 2009
KRBB (B98-FM)
Wichita, Kansas
http://www.b98-fm.com

 

10 a.m. to 12 noon
Host: Steve Bauer

 

10:00 Hour
Sergio Mendes with Ledisi - Waters of March
Russ Freeman - Anywhere Near you
Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band - Act Your Age
Earl Klugh - Ocean Blue
Walter Beasley - Steady As She Goes
Frank Sinatra - Nothing But The Best
Boney James - Stop, Look, Listen To Your Heart
Mark Barrios - Bouncing Back
Present Tense - Smooth Talkin'

 

11:00 Hour:
Gregg Karukas - Manhattan
Walter Beasley - Free Your Mind
Mark Barrios - West Tampa
Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band with Patti Austin - September
Eric Marienthal - I Believe In you
Brian Culbertson - Let's Stay In Tonight
Ella Fitzgerald - Old McDonald
Jeff Lorber - You've Got Something
Ken Navarro - Nomad
Lao Tizer - Mahogany
Eric Essix - We Shall Overcome

 

This is not a computer generated list.  It was created by the Model
10 Generation tool, also known as my fingers.  I apologize for any
typos or miss-spelled words.

 

For information on current smooth jazz albums, go to:

 

http://www.smoothjazz.com

 

or the website of your favorite artist.

 

Thanks for supporting smooth jazz!

Fw: < GIG ALERT > Triple Grammy-Nominated Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band Headlines Friends University Jazz Festival on February 21

Subject: < GIG ALERT > Triple Grammy-Nominated Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band Headlines Friends University Jazz Festival on February 21

Trouble viewing this message? View it in your browser. PLEASE NOTE: Gordon Goodwin is a native of Wichita, KS. His new album Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band: Act Your Age is up for 3 Grammys. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 28, 2009 February 21: Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band Headlines 16th Annual Friends University Jazz Festival at the Historic Orpheum Theatre in Downtown Wichita What: Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band headlines Friends University Jazz Festival When: Saturday, February 21 - 8 p.m. Where: Orpheum Theatre, 200 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67202 Tickets: $20-$30 Info Line: (316) 295-5537 Website: http://www.friends.edu/news/ HOLLYWOOD -- Los Angeles-based bandleader-composer-arranger Gordon Goodwin will return to his native Wichita to headline the Friends University 16th Annual Jazz Festival with his 18-piece Big Phat Band. This two-day jazz festival event brings together more than 40 high-school and middle-school jazz ensembles for workshops and concerts, culminating with a headlining performance by Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band at 8PM, February 21 at the historic Orpheum Theatre in downtown Wichita. ABOUT GORDON GOODWIN Gordon Goodwin & His Big Phat Band have been inspiring musicians and artists young and old to follow their remarkable musicianship for the past eight years, earning Goodwin the tag "Big Band's Pied Piper" for his impact on school curriculums nationwide. Known for his witty, intricate, and hard-swinging compositions, the composer-arranger-bandleader picked up THREE Grammy nominations for his acclaimed new CD/DVD, Act Your Age, with all-star guest shots from producer Lee Ritenour, Chick Corea, Patti Austin, Dave Grusin and, through the wonders of technology, a "virtual" Art Tatum. DownBeat, Jazz Times and Jazziz top the list of great reviews the new CD/DVD package is getting, and the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Time Magazine all have sung Gordon's praises in recent years. Even for a successful composer and arranger in Hollywood, Gordon's numbers are impressive: A 2006 Grammy Award for his Instrumental Arrangement of "Incredits" from the Pixar film "The Incredibles," three Emmy Awards, and a total of eleven Grammy nominations. 2008's Act Your Age received nods in three categories: Best Large Jazz Ensemble (Act Your Age), Best Instrumental Composition ("Hit The Ground Running"), and Best Instrumental Arrangement ("Yesterdays" Featuring Art Tatum). You can click here to hear this virtual duet with the great Art Tatum, courtesy of the genius pairing of a digitized Tatum recording of "Yesterdays" and Goodwin's insightful big band arrangement, preserving all the razzle-dazzle of the 1949 original. "Without a doubt the cleanest, sharpest, most disciplined big band going today." - Wall Street Journal The 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards Ceremony will be broadcast February 8th on CBS. For more information on Gordon Goodwin or Boss Sounds, please contact Nell Mulderry, nell@bosssounds.com, 212-741-7959.

Free download from Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band

OK smooth people:

 

Want a free download from Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band?

 

GordonGoodwinStreetTeam@gmail.com
 with their full name, and mention that they heard about the offer on this blog.

 

Looking forward to seeing him in concert on the 21st here in Wichita, KS.

Larry Carlton European Tour March - April 2009

LARRY CARLTON- world renowned guitarist & recording artist

European Tour March - April 2009 

Eighteen-time Grammy nominee, three-time Grammy winner and all-time guitar great, Larry Carlton established himself from his first recording, A Little Help From My Friends. His studio credits include musicians and groups like Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell, Michael Jackson, Sammy Davis Jr., Herb Alpert, Quincy Jones, Bobby Bland, Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and literally dozens of others. He went on to perform with the Crusaders and then with the multi platinum jazz super group Fourplay. With 30 albums to his credit and having performed on over 100 albums that have gone Gold or Platinum, Larry Carlton has set a standard for artistry that spans three decades.

In 2008 Larry Carlton also received a Lifetime Achievement Award  from Guitar Player magazine at the historical Ryman Auditorium and was presented the "Titan of Tone" award from Premier Guitar Magazine at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Grammy Award Nominations for 2009 were also just released during a star studded concert that aired on CBS. Larry picked up 2 more nominations bringing his career total to 18 nominations with 3 Grammy wins! Larry's Greatest Hits Rerecorded - Volume One released by 335 Records was nominated for Best Pop Instrumental Album and Fortune Teller from Fourplay's Energy was nominated for Best Pop Instrumental Performance. The 51st Annual Grammy Awards will be handed out on February 8, 2009.

3/8/2009  Boerderij   Zoetermeer  Netherlands
3/10/2009  Colos-Saal   Aschaffenburg  Germany
3/11/2009  Festhalle Viersen  Viersen  Germany
3/12/2009  Fabrik­   Hamburg  Germany
3/13/2009  Jazz Oase Siegen  Siegen   Germany
3/14/2009  Casino    Basel   Switzerland
3/15/2009  Kammgarn   Kaiserslautern  Germany
3/16/2009  Spirit Of 66   Limbourg  Belgium
3/17/2009  Atelier   Luxembourg  Luxemburg
3/18/2009  Hotel Bayerischer Hof  Munich   Germany
3/19/2009  New Age Club   Treviso  Italy
3/21/2009  Teatro Comunale  (Reggio Emilia) Boretto  Italy
3/23/2009  Palermo Teatro  Metropolitan  Catania  Italy (Sicily)
3/24/2009  Teatro Metropolitan Catania  Palermo  Italy (Sicily)
3/25/2009  Blue Note   Milan  Italy
3/26/2009  Blue Note   Milan  Italy
3/27/2009  Jazz Festival   Grenoble  France
3/29/2009  Jazz Cafe   London  UK
3/31/2009  Pacific Road Arts Centre Birkenhead, Wirral UK
4/2/2009   Auditorio de Tenerife, TENERIFE Spain
4/3/2009   Paraninfo de la Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Spain

www.LarryCarlton.com
www.Mr335.tv
www.335records.com
www.myspace.com/larrycarlton335
www.youtube.com/335records

To book Larry Carlton for live performance please contact
Glenn Blackman
WBA Entertainment, Inc.
PH: +1-615-278-9654
PH: +44-20-8133-0152
EM: glenn@wbaentertainment.com
www.wba-ent.com

Diana Krall to release new CD in March

Diana Krall - Quiet Nights
The Jazz Queen of Canada is back after three years! Verve Records
will release 'Quiet
Nights,' on March 31st. The romantic album combines Brazilian and west
coast jazz
styles and features three recordings of songs by bossa nova legend
Antonio Carlos
Jobim.

Smooth Jazz USA Returns to The Air

Hey smooth people:
To be honest, taking a short break from the show was something I
really needed to do.
but now, I'm itching to get back on the air.
There will be a couple of minor changes in the show. Firstly, we will
be returning to ACB Radio Interactive and again will be on Tuesday's
at 23 hours Universl, which is: 5 p.m. central, 6 p.m. eastern, 4
p.m. mountain and 3 p.m. pacific. that is until the stupid clocks
change in March. However, the show will be two hours long instead of
three. I will continue posting the show archive on the web and all of
the normal features will be back, including: smooth jazz news, lots of
new music, artist interviews and more.
The web page has been updated, so you can use the listen live link
there if you like.
The show on February 3 and the show on February 10, will just feature
great smooth jazz as we rebuild the studio. Full live programming
will begin on the 17th.

Stay Smooth!

Steve Bauer
http://www.jazznotes.net

Host of:
The Sunday Jazz Brunch
KRBB (B98-FM)
Sunday Mornings
b98fm.com

On the Internet radio station:
Smooth Jazz USA
Tuesday
23 hours universal
5 p.m. central/6 p.m. eastern
http://www.jazznotes.net

Message from Joseph Vincelli

>
Joseph Vincelli's 2009 CD Release:
Cocktail Mix,
Live at Ovation
available now!
To receive your signed copy, send a check for $17.50 (includes shipping) to:
NiteBeat Productions
P.O. Box 720561
Dallas, TX  75372
Please make sure your address and phone number or email address is in your envelope
so that we may contact you if necessary.
Order Today!

 

Chat with Chris Botti

Please join Chris Botti on Amazon.com Wednesday, February 11 at 6pm Eastern (3pm
Pacific) to chat live! He will answer any of your questions and discuss his favorite
romantic Valentine's Day songs. You'll be asking questions via MEEBO text, and you
can see him respond live on his USTREAM feed only at
Amazon.com
.

 

Sunday Jazz Brunch Playlist for February 1st

The Sunday Jazz Brunch
February 01, 2009
KRBB (B98-FM)
Wichita, Kansas
http://www.b98-fm.com

 

10 a.m. to 12 noon
Host: Steve Bauer

 

10:00 Hour
Joe Sample - El Dorado
Stan Getz - Night and Day
Greg Adams - If I Ever Loose My Faith In you
Philippe Saisse - Lovely Day
Natalie Cole/Nat "King" Cole - Walking My Baby Back Home
Airborne - Winds Of Change
Lisa Hilton - Where Have All The Flowers Gone
Gregg Karukas - Manhattan
Miles Stiebel - Excellent Distraction
          Sir Duke
Nick Colionne - No Limits
Peter White - Hit The Road Jack

 

11:00 Hour:
Lee Ritenour/Dave Grusin - Get Up Stand Up
Brian Simpson - Juicy
Eric Essix - Birmingham
          Shuttlesworth Drive
Vibes Alive - After Hours
Tony Bennett - Alright, OK, You Win
Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band - Watermelon Man
Eric Marienthal - Just Around The Corner
David Boswell - Tightrope
David Nevue - Amazing Grace

 

This is not a computer generated list.  It was created by the Model
10 Generation tool, also known as my fingers.  I apologize for any
typos or miss-spelled words.

 

For information on current smooth jazz albums, go to:

 

http://www.smoothjazz.com

 

or the website of your favorite artist.

 

Thanks for supporting smooth jazz!