*Saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist Charles Langford is reaching new listeners with his contemporary jazz single, “Savor,” ...

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, ...

Two saxes are better than one, and three are better than two. It’s worked for the Sax Pack, a popular smooth-jazz tour that’s gigging for a few years now with Jeff Kashiwa, Steve Cole and Kim Waters, ...

NPR's Tavis Smiley talks to smooth jazz saxophone sensation Paul Taylor about his new album, Steppin' Out. NPR does not offer or accept money for coverage or interviews. Anyone who makes such an offer ...

Almost no other instrument seems so synonymous with jazz as the sax. Listen to some classic alto playing from Charlie Parker, Cannonball Adderley, Sonny Stitt and more greats. Credit...Illustration by ...

The younger brother of Hubert Laws, Ronnie Laws has a nice soulful sound on tenor, but has never seriously pursued playing jazz. Throughout his career, which includes early-'70s gigs with Quincy Jones ...

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.

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 ...

Add Us On i Make JazzTimes a preferred source and Google will show you more of our stories in Top Stories. In straight-ahead jazz and more experimental realms, it’s a given that times are tough: Album ...

One way or another, you've heard Grover Washington Jr.'s saxophone. Perhaps on "Mister Magic" or another of his instrumental hits, like "Winelight." Or on "Just the Two of Us," the smash hit featuring ...