Kim Betton is the founder and editorial director of SmoothJazzTimes.com. The award winning television anchor/reporter and producer has worked in markets across the U.S. including NBC4 & USA Sky Radio in Washington, DC, WBKW-TV Buffalo, New York, FOX 13 News Memphis and KARK4 / FOX 16 News in Little Rock. Kim has a true love for good music! She is also a vocalist for smooth jazz and Broadway show tunes. Her love for music and the arts inspired her to launch this magazine. If you have a story idea catch her on social media X, Instagram and Facebook @SmoothJazzTimes. Thanks for checking us out! Enjoy!
The lineup for the DC Jazz Festival was like a musical passport that allowed residents to travel around the world without leaving their neighborhoods. With everything from straight-ahead jazz and big band to swing and bebop, there’s something to fit every taste and budget.
Dr. Kenneth Whalum, Jr., a Memphis Baptist minister, takes on the challenge of merging Hip Hop and spirituality in this new book “Hip Hop is Not Our Enemy.” The Memphis Baptist Minister is credited for his dedication to God, family, church, and community. Whalum “keeps it real” in the book just as he does in the pulpit.
The late great Miles Davis is honored this week as May 26, 2010 would have been his 80th birthday.
Diana Ross is on tour and her faithful fans are eager to see the former Motown Diva sing her heart throbbing songs.
Temika Moore’s latest single, “That’s Enough” from her “Doing Just Fine” album is filled with Moore’s powerful vocals and inspirational messages!
Kim Waters’ “Love Stories” has an urban jazz vibe. The recording on the Shanachie record label is masterful, passionate, and fans of jazz and R & B will appreciate the album from start to finish!