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Joan Rivers opened doors for female comedians such as Kathy Griffin and Lisa Lampanelli.

Guitarist Norman Brown is putting the finishing touches on the lineup for the 2009 Smooth Music Cruise, set for January 31st through February 5th.

She concentrates on teen issues and general entertainment. S imon Cowell has told "American Idol" season seven finalist Syesha Mercado that she's no Whitney Houston, but to jazz musician Boney James, the ...

Smooth jazz fans in the St. Louis area have another show to look forward to this summer, as saxophonist Boney James has been booked to play on Thursday, July 10 at the Ameristar Casino St. via St. Louis Jazz Notes

“I want to star in a film. I want to do Broadway. I want to open an organic restaurant.”

While Syesha Mercado plans her future and prepares for an "American Idol" summer tour, three things are certain. via HeraldTribune.com

Like this story? Share it with Yahoo! Buzz Kind of an oddity here. Syesha is featured on a new, iTunes-exclusive single by smooth jazz icon Boney James called Gonna Get It . via USA Today

“The first time I saw Syesha perform, I was incredibly impressed. 'Gonna Get It' seemed like a perfect fit for her. I'm really proud of how well she's doing on American Idol.”

Boney James & American Idol's Syesha Mercado Release Exclusive Internet Only Single Gonna Get It . via All About Jazz

A solid saxophonist whose style falls on the R&B-ish and pop side of jazz, Boney James is a consistent best-seller who can always be relied upon to put on a colorful live show. via Smooth Jazz WSMJ 104.3

Earth Day celebrations at Honeymoon Island, the first Fun 'N Sun concert, a home and patio show, theater, new movies and more highlight this weekend's entertainment offerings. via Tampa Bay Newspapers

Sophie Milman will lend her vocals to Weekend of Jazz. 3 Thursday music The Broadmoor is home to some serious hardware this weekend, and we're not just talking about the usual titanium golf clubs and Teflon ... via Colorado Springs Independent

“It's coming of age. But it's not as commercial as the East Coast; it's maintained some of its charm.”

With one of the top-name jazz saxophonists leading the way, the Sounds of Jazz and Blues drew about 2,500 music lovers - 1,000 more than usual - to Cape Coral's Jaycee Park on Saturday. via News Press

“We asked people who went to her recent show in Norfolk , 'What do you think of her? Would you come back and see her again?' The answer was 'Absolutely, yes.'”

Sometimes "more of the same" makes a perfectly good marketing scheme. For the Hampton Jazz Festival , it's the game plan for 2008. via Hampton Roads Daily Press

A solid saxophonist whose style falls on the R&B-ish and pop side of jazz, Boney James is a consistent best-seller who can always be relied upon to put on a colorful live show. via KOST-FM Glendale

“So for me, it was all about creating unique moods and framing these great melodies so that they would hopefully amplify what I feel when I hear the originals.”

New Holiday CD from Two-Time Grammy Nominated Sax Star Features Duets with Anthony Hamilton, Angie Stone, Chante Moore and More Urban Jazz sax icon Boney James follows his Top 10 R&B and #1 Contemporary Jazz ... via Jazz HQ

When Rick Braun and Richard Elliot decided to start ARTizen Music Group it was a pretty fair bet that collaboration would be on the boards. via Westcoastmusic

“They talked to me about doing a concept or an event record”

Boney James felt it was time for a change. The veteran smooth-jazz saxophonist planned to build on his R&B-pop sound, but the honchos at his longtime label, Warner Bros., had other ideas. via Asbury Park Press Online

“Earl Klugh told me one time, 'You have a real talent for not compromising your musicianship while playing music that sells.'”

Special to the Times The city is preparing for its annual feast of soul, blues, R&B and smooth jazz at to morrow's 2007 edition of the Tren ton Jazz Festival. via The Times

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