| Smooth jazz, also sometimes referred to as new adult contemporary music, is generally described as a genre of music that utilizes instruments (and, at times, improvisation) traditionally associated with jazz and stylistic influences drawn from mostly R&B, but also funk and pop. Since the late 1980s and into the 1990s, it has become successful as a radio format. The average smooth jazz track is on the "downtempo" (most widely played tracks are in the 90–105 BPM range) side, layering a lead, melody-playing instrument (saxophones — especially soprano and tenor — are the most popular, with guitars a close second) over a backdrop that tends to consist of programmed rhythms and various pads and/or samples. |
Smooth Jazz musician Mindi Abair performs her song "The Joint" live from Las Vegas during the 2006 Jerry Lewis Telethon. "Do You Miss Me" video by Mindi Abair from the album "Life Less Ordinary" Candy Dulfer and Thomas Bank playing 'Everytime' on Dutch TV program 'Wat Heet'. Recorded June 7th 2007 at Artis Zoo in Amsterdam. Lily was here - Candy Dulfer (recorded at the Ahoy, Rotterdam, Netherlands 2-2-2001) Chicago Song - David Sanborn David Sanborn live on Jools Holland 2005 Natali - Fausto Papetti |
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