Oct. 15—Acclaimed Bay Area contemporary jazz group Smooth Jazz Alley will treat audiences to an afternoon of its signature blend of jazz, R&B, soul, and funk Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at Vino Godfather.

In straight-ahead jazz and more experimental realms, it’s a given that times are tough: Album sales are negligible, musicians are underpaid and underexposed, and careers are increasingly punishing, do ...

Mickey Duzyj’s documentary, receiving three Atlanta sneak preview screenings starting this week, reveals a quietly thriving, socially driven music scene that has survived the industry’s shifting tides ...

The saxophonist leads as featured on "Cigar Lounge" by Big Mike Hart, who reigns in his first appearance. By Gary Trust Boney James becomes the first act to amass 20 No. 1s on Billboard’s Smooth Jazz ...

Today I answer the age-old question: "Do frogs enjoy smooth jazz?" Join me as I explore this intriguing topic with insights from various sources, including the disappearance act of the Aussie green ...

The documentary "Smooth World" explores the world of smooth jazz: its waning popularity, the remaining stars, its aging but passionate fanbase, and those trying to move the genre forward.