Schmooze Jazz

This is the inaugural issue of Schmooze Jazz magazine, featuring Dave Koz on the cover photographed by Ash Gupta. The premier issue of the contemporary jazz magazine interviews the following: saxophonist Dave Koz & trumpeter Lin Rountree; saxophonist Jeanette Harris, vocalist/trumpeter and tribute artist Adelaide Pilar, and Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter/composer Lori Jenaire (also an advocate for AARDA). Also featured is Gerald Albright; and a special tribute to the late smooth jazz guitarist Nick Colionne which includes a moving tribute and a complete review of his catalogue with a special focus on his last CD release, Finger Painting.

Enjoy CD release reviews with Mindi Abair's Forever, David Benoit's Midnight Rendezvous, Bobby Lyle's Ivory Flow, Joey DeFrancesco's More Music, Gerry Gibbs Songs from My Father, Stacy Kent's At Hirahari, and Michael Bublé's Higher; with "Single Releases for Your Playlist" . . . "Change the World" by Chris Standring, "I Didn't Mean It" by Lindsey Webster (featuring Brian Culbertson), "Out to Lunch" by Olie Silk, "Shine" by Kim Scott, "Nite Train" by Christian McBride, "Fusion Holidays" by Bunny Brunel CAB, "Corcovado" by Kaylene Peoples, and "Life Goes On" by Carla Bley.

Enjoy concert/festival reviews that highlight performances with Patrice Rushen, Herbie Hancock, Norman Brown, Paul White, Terry Wollman, Eric Benet, Kenny Lattimore, and Mariea Antoinette just to get started! There is so much in this issue, you'll definitely discover what's the latest in this beautiful new magazine. Looking forward to "schmoozing" with you all!