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Smooth Jazz Freak needs New Artists

I listen to a lot of Smooth Jazz/New Age (not the meditational or nature sounds type, but closer to Smooth Jazz sound) music.

I'm very narrow in casual listening preferences. Some names I have: Craig Chaquaco, Rippingtons, 3rd Force, Acoustic Alchemy, Larry Carlton, Spyro Gyra, Norman Brown, Boney James, Paul Taylor, Dave Sanborn, David Benoit, Euge Groove, etc. I enjoy almost any instrumentation played in a smooth jazz format.

Anyone got some hot new artists to recommend? (BTW, I DID a search for "smooth jazz" on the site here and not a single reference! So, maybe this can pump up the archive a bit for us poor boring listeners. :)
douglas_schroeder
douglas_schroeder OP
3,281 posts
 
I agree, there are many "oldies but goodies" artists being listed here. Not discounting them, but I always like a fresh face/sound.

Now we're getting somewhere! I REALLY like the suggestions of play lists for Jazz stations! Any other ideas MOST welcome!
Thanks for the good thoughts, and keep 'em coming!

Yes, it does seem that the local jazz station here in Milwaukee is HORRIBLY limited and repetitive. In traveling to such locations as CA, TX, AZ, etc. it seems like another whole universe of artists that we never hear!

Any other Smooth Jazz stations on the net? Maybe I should do a search...
stvncar
36 posts
 
sadly, smooth jazz artists are now as interchangable as pop artists. they are all products of the record company. basically a commodity, not a real group or solo act. it's a shame, because there are so many talented musicians that are forced to play formula songs that the companies jam down our throats. it was better when the tone deaf accountants and lawyers didn't make all the decisions.
timrhu
2,779 posts
 
Hey Doug, check out cdbaby.com for new artists. They have a fairly large jazz selection with a smooth jazz category. I've purchased from them and although it's hit or miss I have found some great music. I like the 3 for $15 deals.
sol322
426 posts
 
Threads like this are a gem!!!!!

Love to see more in other music genres, don't you think that we should have like a music interchange thread periodically??

Doug:

Have you tried going to allmusic.com and type some of the names you mentioned? After hitting enter you get information about the group but also similar artists you can investigate and try.... just another 2cents
bobgates
535 posts
 
I don't think Bob James was mentioned; I like "Grand Piano Canyon" and several of his ealier ones like "Touchdown", "Sign of the Times" and "Obsession". Also, eventhough not entirely classified as smooth jazz, I would highly recommend Patricia Barber's "Modern Cool".
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