The Washington Post

2021 was the year smooth jazz gave us some serenity

Saxophonist Sam Gendel, pictured above, had a busy 2021 working on his own projects and contributing to albums such as Mach-Hommy’s “Balens Cho.” (Austen Hooks) Perspective by Andy Beta In 2018, Los ...
Capital Public Radio

Interview: Saxophonist Mindi Abair In Her Own Words

Since her recording debut in 1999, Mindi Abair has garnered 12 No. 1 radio hits on the smooth jazz and blues charts. This two-time Grammy nominee has worked with artists as diverse as Duran Duran, ...
CNN

Music critics mock Kenny G’s ‘safe sax.’ But a new documentary will change how you see him

If the Jazz Police began launching midnight raids against musicians who offended their sensibilities, Kenny G would be at the top of their list. The 65-year-old saxophone player has been called the ...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Progressive talk and smooth jazz return to Milwaukee radio (not on the same stations)

On Monday, WAUK-AM (540) was rebranded as "The 'Sha." For now, the station is picking up progressive-talk programming from Madison's "Devil Radio," which airs on WTTN-AM (1580) and 92.7 FM. The ...