Obscure Sound — Phil Collen (Def Leppard, Manraze) has pulled together a supergroup, recruiting Rob DeLeo (bassist for Stone Temple Pilots), Forrest Robinson (drummer for TLC, India.Arie, Engelbert Humperdinck, Joe Sample & The Crusaders) and Debbi Blackwell-Cook (f... more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — DELTA DEEP, the critically acclaimed blues-based band featuring Phil Collen (lead guitarist of DEF LEPPARD) and Robert DeLeo (bassist for STONE TEMPLE PILOTS), in addition to Debbi Blackwell-Cook (back-up vocalist for such artists as Michael Bublé... more info

The Telegraph — Joe Sample, the piano player who formed The Crusaders and who co-wrote Street Life for Randy Crawford, dies more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Influential keyboardist Joe Sample, who helped push the boundaries of jazz and funk as a member of the Jazz Crusaders, died Friday in Houston. He was 75. more info

Guardian Music — (ACT) This is an unusual smooth-jazz album devoted to the moon and stars from Swedish jazz trombonist Nils Landgren. He has roped in some impressive support, including Jazz Crusaders pianist Joe Sample and French accordion star Richard Galliano. Lan... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Joker said... Just another Christmas-Mix 01 Ted Nugent - Deck The Halls 02 Steve Lukather - The Christmas Song 03 Yellowman - We Wish You a Merry Christmas 04 Fats Domino - Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer 05 B.B. King - Christmas Celebration 06 Marty ... more info

All About Jazz — Jazz, blues, R&B and soul—legendary guitarist/vocalist/composer Roy Gaines, who has made a name for himself as a versatile master craftsmen playing music beyond category in a career spanning over seven decades, brings his vast wealth of experienc... more info

All About Jazz — This week, we've got some video clips of singer Michael Franks, who's coming to St. Louis on Thursday, September 16 to perform at the Ameristar Casino St. Charles' Bottleneck Blues Bar. Known for his gentle crooning, lyrical wordplay, and fondness f... more info

All About Jazz — Singer Michael Franks (pictured) is coming to the St. Louis area to perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, September 16 at the Ameristar Casino St. Charles' Bottleneck Blues Bar. Franks began his career in the 1970s, and has recorded 20 albums of his origin... more info

All About Jazz — A-List Headliners Bring Record Crowds Despite Transitional Economy Almost 45,000 music lovers flocked to Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida for the 5th Annual Jazz in the Gardens hosted by nationally syndicated radio personality Tom Joyner. ... more info