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 email her at [email protected]. Thanks for checking us out! Enjoy!
The Arkansas Jazz and Heritage Foundation (AJHF) has announced that TeRoy Betton Jr. will be inducted into the Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame posthumously on June…
Inspirational saxophonist Tony Craddock, Jr. releases another smooth single that pumps the soul with good vibes – it’s called “Magnetic,” and you can catch him playing…
A HUGE tribute last night for True Soul Records rocked the Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) Ron Robinson Theater in Little Rock’s River Market district. It…
Fantasia is back! She’s got a hot new album out called “Side Effects of You.” And along with the new recording is weight loss, confidence and concert tours from Soul to Classical! SmoothJazzTimes.com’s Kim Betton reports.
Concert Photos by: Kim Betton
SmoothJazzTimes.com features student writers who would like to express their love for music. Check out the following commentary by Mary Green from Grambling State University. Green writes about African American Music on American Culture.
St. Louis’ Jazz At The Bistro welcomed the innovative piano musings of The Robert Glasper Trio, which featured Alan Hampton on double-bass and St. Louis’ own, Mark Colenburg on the drums. It was a night of musical bliss. Details inside!
Entertainment Cruise Productions, LLC and The Smooth Jazz Cruise announced today that George Benson, one of the most influential crossover musicians in contemporary jazz, R&B and pop, will perform at The Frederick Brown, Jr. Amphitheater (“The Fred”) in Peachtree City, GA on Friday, June 1, 2012 to help launch The Smooth Jazz Cruise: The Greatest Party at Sea 2013. Tickets will go on sale Friday, March 2, 2012 at 10:00AM EST and are available at The Fred box office, Ticket Alternative outlets, via the Ticket Alternative phone line (800.745.3000) and online at www.ticketalternative.com