Best Pop Jazz
Quincy Jones (born 1933) is a legendary record producer, composer, arranger, and musician. His career spans decades, shaping the sound of countless iconic artists including Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, and Ella Fitzgerald. Joness meticulous attention to detail, innovative arrangements, and abili...
While not a dedicated piano, the Nord Stage 3 is a legendary live performance workstation. Its strength lies in its unparalleled sound engine breadth, making it perfect for musicians who need to sound like a piano one moment and a synthesizer the next. If your musical goals lean heavily into pop, ja...
Amy Winehouse’s *Frank*, released in 2003, is a critically acclaimed pop-jazz album showcasing her distinctive voice and songwriting. The record blends influences from classic jazz and soul with contemporary pop sensibilities. It established Winehouse as a significant artist and remains notable for...
Marguerite Derricks is an American choreographer who has received three Emmy Awards for her work on television programs including 'Fame L.A.' She has choreographed numerous feature films, including the 'Austin Powers' trilogy, and has worked extensively across television, film, music videos, and liv...
"Back to Basics" is the fifth studio album by American singer Christina Aguilera, released in 2006 as a two-disc set. The album represents a significant stylistic departure from her previous pop and urban records, drawing heavy inspiration from early 20th-century genres like 1920s-1950s jazz, soul,...
Candy Dulfer is a Dutch funk and jazz alto saxophonist who rose to international fame after collaborating with Prince in the late 1980s. In 1989, she co-recorded the hit single "Lily Was Here" with former Eurythmics member Dave Stewart, which reached high chart positions in several European countrie...
Grace Kelly is an American alto saxophonist, singer, composer, and bandleader who began recording professionally while still a child. She released her debut album, Dreaming, in 2004 at age twelve and later performed with musicians including Phil Woods and the house band for The Late Show with Stephe...
Mindi Abair is an American saxophonist, vocalist, and songwriter recognized for her work in the smooth jazz, pop, and rock genres. She plays both the soprano and alto saxophones, creating a sound that blends contemporary jazz with mainstream pop elements. Over her career, she has released multiple a...
American smooth jazz saxophonist and composer who has achieved multiple number-one Billboard Contemporary Jazz albums since the early 1990s.
American soprano saxophonist (born Kenneth Gorelick) whose smooth jazz recordings made him one of the best-selling instrumental musicians ever, with over 75 million records sold.
Koz brings a highly polished, accessible, and technically dazzling approach to modern jazz. His playing is characterized by its melodic clarity and its ability to groove effortlessly across various styles, from smooth jazz to uptempo fusion. He is a reliable source of high-quality, enjoyable modern...
