When Seattle smooth-jazz station KWJZ vanished into the ether last winter, its wounded fans rained down protests, including nearly 100 emails, comments and phone calls to The Seattle Times. Well, ...

David Sanborn is often categorized — or dismissed — as a “smooth jazz” saxophonist. He has certainly played plenty of what’s considered smooth jazz, the melodic, instrumental hybrid of modern jazz, ...

Honolulu (KHON2) – The Hawaii Saxophone Foundation announces the Super Saxophone Series, which is aimed at celebrating jazz and fostering musical education. This smooth jazz concert series invites ...

While hauling his luggage through airport terminals, Boney James occasionally hears a calming jazz saxophone coming from the sound system. His jazz saxophone. James, a veteran of modern smooth jazz, ...

This first-rate UK-based saxophone quartet has been in existence since 1984, and it is celebrated for its thought-provoking reimagining of well-known works from progressive rock icons such as King ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Sax man Dave Koz typically doesn’t overanalyze things, not really. He just goes with his gut. That being said, he does “get” why the instrument he’ll bring to Playhouse Square’s ...

Say what you will about Kenny G and his smoother-than-smooth jazz. He has a way with fans. Kicking off the first of eight shows this week at Jazz Alley with a 7:30 performance Thursday night, the ...

After a year-long gig with Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas, performing at the Bellagio Hotel, smooth jazz saxophone player Paul Lamoureux takes to the stage at Junction Jazz this Saturday night, May 22.

If you're open to accepting a musician who's converted his comfort zone to a comfort home, you're ready Kim Waters' Rhythm and Romance, which isn't half bad as long as your expectations are modest.

Fine print: 9 p.m. Friday (platinum seating and buffet at 7, gold seating at 8:30), Frost Bank Plaza Club, 100 W. Houston St., $65 and $40 (plus service charges) through cooljazzforever.com or at ...