The divine demoiselle, Diana Krall, performed Sunday night, singing selections from her new CD "The Look of Love," which is scheduled for release September 19. Reviews in local daily newspapers that one could find around this charming jazz-drenched village were not really positive about Diana Krall's performance, crowning her with the label "Miss Cool!" "She shows no emotion at all. She's a pure marketing product!" And, what's worse, "She hasn't got a clue about music!"

A Nancy Wilson Christmas (MCG Jazz/Telarc). Nancy Wilson’s first ever full-length Christmas album with proceeds benefiting the Pittsburg-based Manchester Craftman’s Guild. Joining Nancy on this benefit holiday album is the Nancy Wilson Trio, The New York Voices, and the Dizzy Gillespie Alumni All-Star Band and guests comprised of Herbie Mann, Monty Alexander, Claudio Roditi, Ali Ryerson, James Moody, Jimmie Heath, Jon Faddis, Earl Garner, Antonio Hart, Renee Rosnes, Slide Hampton and coun …

In 2001, a duet CD hit the European shelves. Each CD was sold with a small pack of tissues. Its title, "Hard to Say Goodbye, the Very Best of Toots Thielemans and Kenny Werner." Verve Music Group, North Sea Jazz. With the concurrent release in the United States on March 5, 2002, Americans will now understand what the European community has known for a very long time; the album is one of the most emotionally breathtaking CDs ever recorded, and the pairing of the beloved Toots Thielemans and K …

B r e a k i n g N e w s! Sotheby's, the Children's Miracle Network and Love Productions present: A concert to benefit the Children's Miracle Network Love Came, the Songs of Strayhorn, by internationally renowned vocalist, A l l a n H a r r i s The emcees for the evening are Maurice Dubois from News Channel 4/Today in New York, and Gene Washington, former All-Pro wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers and Director of Operations for the National Football League. Join us and …

Smooth Jazz is an often misunderstood genre in the jazz scene. This is due in part from radio stations playing selections of artists who are far removed from the world of jazz into their playlists. As a result, Smooth Jazz has become a "melting pot" of easy listening used to target a specific audience in radio station marketing stragety. But, there are many superb musicians and vocalists producing excellent Smooth Jazz recordings every year. Now's your chance to vote for your favorite Smooth Jaz …