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Dreaming Of Trains - Ken Navarro

2010-03-09T12:52:00.012-05:00

Ken Navaroo has never been very concerned about hitching his musical wagon to a radio format. But while others are pondering what this brave new world will sound like, Ken shows us with Dreaming of Trains. It is marked by complex solos, sophisticated harmonies, long tracks and lots of layers, yet remains very melodic throughout.
Ken's brand new CD for 2010 has arrived! "Dreaming Of Trains" will not be available in stores until march 16 but you can order your copy now!
Ken will personally autograph it to you. PLUS, we will send you an autographed 8 x 10 photo of Ken.
Listen to it @ Hot Live Radio - Newly Published

smooth sounds and rhythmic melodies

2010-02-25T23:11:00.006-05:00

SADE’S SOLDIER OF LOVE ACHIEVES # 1 ALBUM WORLDWIDE
The wait is now over. Soldier of Love was released worldwide on 8th February, 2010 (9th February in the US) and is Sade's first official studio album since the multi-platinum release of Lovers Rock in 2000.

Known for their smooth sounds and rhythmic melodies, Sade has enjoyed phenomenal success both internationally and stateside throughout the span of their twenty-five year career.

Listen to the playlist on myspace.com Hot Live Radio - The Groove

Jazzy Funky Chill Out Mix

2010-01-28T13:23:00.000-05:00

daily 7pm - 9pm
täglich 01 - 03 Uhr
Relaxing and exquisite, our perfect chill-out mix includes tracks from Passport, Melvin Sparks, Cindy Bradley, Special EFX, Les Sabler, The Rippingtons, Chuck Loeb - Paul SEQUENCE Ferguson presents two hours of bliss for unwinding by yourself or with a loved one!

Editors Pick: Cindy Bradley - Bloom
Rick Braun and Chris Botti may soon have some friendly female competition inthe house now that this vibrant, super-melodic, soulful and sensualtrumpeter/flugelhornist is breaking through on the urban jazz scene. Herinstantly likeable, star-studded debut mixes kick back old school, ambiencelaced R&B, infectious and snazzy, horn section spiced pop/funk and even atouch of blues and muted trumpet jazz.

Jazz Relaxed

2009-07-22T19:00:00.000-04:00

daily 3-5pm Eastern (GMT -04:00h)
täglich 21-23 Uhr MEZ (GMT +02:00h)

Relax and enjoy, »Russ Klinger (25th Street Band) presents lovely, soft and funky tunes with his 25th Street Band, Brain Hughes, Gabor Szabor, Marc Antoine, Jeff Golub, Jay Rowe, Blake Aaron, Paul Brown...

Paul Brown + Marc Antoine - Foreign Exchange
Perfectly capturing the hopeful spirit of global cooperation that defines these challenging times, Foreign Exchange, the stylistically diverse, coolly exotic collaboration by superstar guitarists Marc Antoine and Paul Brown, is more than simply a fresh and compelling addition to their formidable solo discographies—it’s the contemporary urban jazz event of the year. » Listen to samples

Smooth Jazz Top Hits

2009-07-20T23:00:00.003-04:00

daily 1pm - 3pm
täglich 19 - 21 Uhr
Your top track ratings with the 20 best Smooth Jazz tunes !

Hardcastle 5
The London born Hardcastle is a producer of electronic pop instrumental records who uses keyboards, drum machines, some regular instruments, often a saxophone lead and occasional singers to create enjoyable music The album literally grabs your attention with "Blew My Mind". It has a nicely varied, mix of 13 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly talented artist. The CD is a collection of sensual, trippy, hard-to-resist cuts which will make you feel good.
The new Hardcastle Collection CD go in at #4 on Billboard's sales chart. »Listen to Samples

Smooth Jazz Menue

2009-07-20T16:30:00.001-04:00

daily 11am - 1pm
täglich 17 - 19 Uhr
hot sauce, spicy food, cool music - with with Spyro Gyra, Jeff Golub, Lee Ritenour, Rick Braun, Jason Miles, Antonio Gomez, Jay Rowe, Brain Culbertson...

Spyo Gyra - Original Cinema
Saxophonist and bandleader Jay Beckenstein was a master of the smooth jazz sound before the genre had a name. But there is no way I would call this CD smooth. With its excellent production and good mix of up-tempo and slower tunes, Original Cinema is the best Spyro Gyra CDs in years. It's impossible for me to describe each song, but they each have their own flair. Just »Listen to Samples

Groovosphere - jazzy, bluesy, funky

2008-12-05T08:24:00.001-05:00

daily 8-11am Eastern (GMT -04:00h)
täglich 14-17 Uhr MEZ (GMT +02:00h)

Enjoy east coast smooth jazz sounds, urban moods, dreamy acoustic themes, mysterious chill, bluesy and funky reflections, with with Boney James, Norman Brown, Jimmy Smith, Chieli Minucci, Candy Dulfer, Rick Braun, and some jazzy Christmas tunes...

No 5 this month: THE SAX PACK
The Sax Pack is a class act consisting of three signature sax players; Jeff Kashiwa, Kim Waters and Steve Cole. The well-known saxophonists are excited to create a show that combines their individual styles and diverse backgrounds for a fresh approach to the music that inspired them all to become musicians; jazz. Highlights of the tour will feature original music written specifically for THE SAX PACK, as well as each sax player's signature hits and the classic funk, R&B and jazz tunes that will get fans out of their seats. »Listen to Samples

Street Sound -Jazz On Tour

2008-12-02T17:03:00.000-05:00

daily 5-7 pm Eastern (GMT -04:00h)
täglich 23-01 Uhr MEZ (GMT +02:00h)

The groove is the key to the whole, with a mix of funk, smooth jazz, and what almost sounds like quiet storm popping in from time to time - have a save road trip.

No 3 this month: Kyle Eastwood NOW
NOW is Kyle’s latest and most ambitious album. The record ranges from the post-modern jazz modalities of the title track, to the flirtatious melodies of “Let’s Play” to the moody electronic groove of “September Nights.” The unifying characteristic of NOW is found in the title itself. This album feels alive in the present. NOW is a work that defies categorization and explores boundaries within the medium – a rewarding listen from start to finish.. »MySpace: Kyle Eastwood

Funky Grooves

2008-11-18T09:33:00.000-05:00

daily 6-8am Eastern (GMT -04:00h)
täglich 12-14 Uhr MEZ (GMT +02:00h)

Grooving with the legends, cascading into the sunniest songs and enjoy it to the fullest, with Brain Culbertson, Bootsy Collins, Matt Marshak, Kyle Eastwood, Dany Weis, Jeff Kashiwa, The Sax Pack, The Crusaders, Passport, Jeff Golub, and more...

Brain Culbertson: Bringing Back The Funk
For the second week in a row, Brian’s new album has taken the number one spot on Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz Chart! The first time ever, legendary old school funk masters from nearly every signature soul band and region of the country have united under Brian Culbertson and executive producer Maurice White (founder of Earth Wind & Fire) to once again lay the righteous and real stuff on a deeply needy world.
Hot Live Radio favorite track is Donny Hathaway's "Everything Is Everything", which retains much of the grittiness of the original. Maurice White himself declared, "This record is gonna touch the souls of people because it's musicians playing together and sharing a feeling. »Listen to Samples

Night Sessions, a refreshing blend of jazz

2008-04-01T23:00:00.002-04:00

daily 9:00 PM - 11:30 PM (EST)
täglich 03 - 5:30 Uhr (MEZ)
Just for the two of you. Enjoy soft tunes with 3rd Force, Gregg Karukas, Lee Ritenour, Larry Carlton, Brian Culbertson, Special EFX, Chris Botti, Chuck Loeb, Maysa, Peter White...

Editors Pick:
3rd Force - Driving Force
Do you like your jazz shaken and not stirred or maybe with a twist of lime? Then this is the album for you! The long anticipated release of Driving Force, 3rd Force's seventh recording on Higher Octave Music, adds an exhilarating chapter to the multi-faceted, gently exotic groove-oriented instrumental phenomenon that's been a mainstay of the smooth jazz format since the ensemble's self-titled 1994 debut. Featuring performances by Marc Antoine, Eric Darius, Brian Hughes, and Tom Scott, the album marks a bigger in-your-face sound for the band, honoring vintage Motor City funk and the original '70s urban cool. »Listen to Samples

Smooth Ride Home

2007-11-17T15:50:00.000-05:00

daily 5pm - 7pm (EST)
täglich 23 - 01 Uhr (MEZ)
Winterdays, grey sky, snow storms, cold wind - the best time to enjoy a warm chimney fire and romantic smooth jazz tunes, like Special EFX, Lao Tizer, Paul Brown, Chris Botti, Peter White, Nite Flyte, Earl Carter, Maysa, Shilts, Steve Fox and many more.

Editors Pick: Earl Carter, My Paradise
National guitarist-producer Earl Carter’s new CD project My Paradise displays his ability to combine melodic phrases and tasteful guitar solos with strong rhythms and brilliant audio production (a must add for your CD collection). His song "Smooth Ride Home" inspired us to this new playlist. The right stuff for long winter nights. »Download the sample

Smooth Jazz Menue

2006-10-05T23:35:00.000-04:00

daily 11am - 1pm, täglich 17 - 19 Uhr
hot sauce, spicy food, cool music - with with Bob James, Chris Botti, Peter White, Euge Groove, Indie Arie, Gotan Project, Jeff Lorber...

Editors Pick:
BOB JAMES, Playin' Hooky
This is smooth jazz at its best. Bob James treats us to a "musical vacation" on this CD. "Glass Hearts" is a poignant tune, embodying the musical spirit of Jobim and Chopin. I'd pay for a CD with only that song on it. "Love Is Where" features the East brothers Marcel and Nathan, and Rick Braun. "Are You Ready" is a sexually charged tune with some ingenious modulations and chords. True Bob James in every sense of the word! »Listen to Samples