The Smooth Jazz Network has been reviewing several pre-released singles coming in January, and 2017 is looking to be smoother than ever. Woodward Avenue Records artists Darren Rahn, Marc Antoine, Jack Magnet and Paul Brown are all releasing stunning new singles from their current albums during the first quarter of the year. 2016 newcomer Magdalena Chovancova and her band Threestyle are back with a smooth new tune called "Road To Monterey". Carol Albert and Lawson Rollins are

The Smooth Jazz Network is thrilled to release our SMOOTH JAZZ TOP 50 of 2016. While the Smooth Jazz Top 20 has been out for a couple of weeks, we felt it appropriate to honor those who landed among the TOP 50 for the year. This chart was calculated by awarding points for weeks on the chart, chart position and weeks at #1. Data was compiled from radio station airplay and national charts. Congratulations to all who made the chart and here's to a SMOOTH 2017. See the full Top

Fourplay opened their 5 night stint at the famed Blue Note in Tokyo Thursday. The supergroup includes special guest Kirk Whalum who has played solo gigs, as well as accompanying Dave Koz several times at the Tokyo club. From the looks of their social media posts the guys are having a great time so far. They're scheduled to play with special guest Kirk Whalum through January 3rd. Check out this video Blue Note Tokyo posted to Facebook of their performance, including a special

Grace Kelly has released a very smooth and thoughtful rendition of the classic New Year's Eve staple "Auld Lang Syne". It caught our ear and Grace puts her inspiration behind the recording perfectly. Message from Grace: "I have always loved New Years Eve and New Years Day. I write down all of my aspirations, personal goals, career goals... throw out clutter, get organized and centered. I'm so grateful for all the incredibly exciting musical experiences that happened in 2016

Eric Darius is set to perform at a very classy New Year's Eve event in Houston, Texas. Tickets to the show include an amazing four course dinner, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. Er says it'll be the biggest party in Houston and is thrilled to be performing. Eric's latest release is called "Retro Forward" and is available at iTunes and http://www.EricDarius.com #EricDarius #sax #jazz #smoothjazz #smoothjazznetwork #NewYearsEve #2017 #concert #livemusic