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10/19/2026

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10/17/2026

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10/16/2026

Heads up Las Vegas, axe-man Blake Aaron is coming to town 🎸

Smooth jazz guitarist, recording artist, and Billboard chart-topper Blake Aaron joins Artists to Watch – Las Vegas ahead of his performance in the Sunset Jazz Series at Sunset Station in Henderson,...

10/16/2026

Billboard-charting saxophonist and composer Isaiah Katumwa returns with "My Hope," a melodic and uplifting Contemporary/Smooth Jazz single releasing October 19, 2026. Katumwa’s international journey has included working with, sharing musical spaces with, and learning from respected artists including Dave Koz, Kirk Whalum, Jonathan Butler, Adam Hawley and Darren Rahn, experiences that have helped refine his sound while preserving a musical identity distinctly his own.

"My Hope" was mixed by Darren Rahn and mastered by Steve Hall, bringing experienced Smooth Jazz production credentials to the final recording. Led by Katumwa’s expressive saxophone and a memorable, soulful melody, the single blends Contemporary/Smooth Jazz with subtle cultural influences and carries a universal message of resilience, possibility and moving forward.

10/15/2026

Dante’ is a Smooth Jazz saxophonist whose sound bridges the warmth of classic R&B and soul with the sleek energy of contemporary jazz. A Berklee College of Music graduate, he produces, records, and mixes his own songs. His most recent release “Unwind” earned placements across multiple Billboard/Mediabase Smooth Jazz categories, and his music has received national and international support from numerous radio stations. Having collaborated with Greg Manning, Darren Rahn, Judah Sealy, Wakana, and Kenny Lattimore, Dante’ continues to build a global presence while performing and creating music in Japan. His new single “City Walk” brings an uptown New Jack Swing feel to his signature soulful sound.

10/14/2026

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10/14/2026

After decades of honing his craft leading The Collaboration Band in Houston, sharing licks with heroes like George Benson and Norman Brown, and balancing music with a long career as an electrician, Randy B is finally discovering what happens when he stops measuring himself against the greats and simply lets Randy Burns, Sr. play. Following his soulful, brass-fried debut “Joy and More Joy” and the intimate vocal ballad “It’s You,” the multi-talented artist’s latest single, “Mr. B,” is a vibrant, groove-driven showcase for the instinctive musicianship, soulful tone and adventurous improvisational spirit that make him an increasingly distinctive voice in contemporary urban jazz.

Written by Buddy Jordan, Paul Brown and Brian Bromberg, with Jordan handling every instrumental part except Randy’s guitar, “Mr. B” immediately establishes its identity with a thumping rhythmic foundation and an infectious high-register synth motif that almost functions like a wordless vocal hook. Against that recurring melodic figure, Randy enters with crisp, fluid lines, weaving higher tones into warmer lower-register phrases while locking into the track’s funky, syncopated pulse. The effect is sleek and sophisticated but never overly polished. The track has a human looseness and easy elasticity that leaves room for Randy to react rather than simply execute.

On “Mr. B,” every crisp phrase, soulful lower-register line and joyful burst of spontaneity feels less like a demonstration of technique than an invitation to feel the music. And as he prepares to drop his forthcoming album A Beautiful World, that philosophy continues to guide him: in a world full of negativity, he wants his instrument to offer something brighter—joy, connection and a reason to keep listening.

10/13/2026

Jimmy Reid comes from a family with many actors and musicians. He started on drums at age 6 and switched to saxophone at 10. He was selected for the Grammy Midwest All-Star Jazz Ensemble, and earned numerous awards including the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award plus Outstanding Musician honors from Coca-Cola and the International Association of Jazz Educators. Reid’s style sits firmly in the melodic, radio-oriented Smooth Jazz/Contemporary instrumental tradition of the late 1990s onward, emphasizing warm tone, accessible melodies, and polished production.

"I first met Jimmy Reid back in the early 2000s when we were both part of Jonathan Butler's band. We quickly became friends, and Jimmy later joined me on some of my most well-known songs, such as ‘Top Down,’ ‘Sunrise Blvd,’ and ‘Now And Forever.’ I’ve always been captivated by his soulful, lyrical, and mature phrasing, which feels like he’s singing through the saxophone.

To me, Jimmy has that golden tone that makes the instrument sound like a voice. Jimmy and I are both huge Stevie Wonder fans, and we're hoping this version of ‘That Girl’ will please your ears so his unique sax voice can be heard on the radio.” - Greg Manning

10/12/2026

The Groove Jazz chart is back ✨☀

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The weekly Groove Jazz Top 50, Chartbound, Most FADs and Most Increased Play.