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09/20/2023

Federal law is remarkably unprotective of victims of discrimination in retail stores. Title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 lists public places where discrimination is prohibited; retail stores are not on the list. In 1968, the Supreme Court wrote that retail stores were excluded from Title II because “there was little, if any, discrimination in the operation of them.”
State laws prohibit discrimination in retail stores but there are still seven states that don’t (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas). Source: (Forbes)

There is more racism in retail stores than most people are aware of.

02/12/2023

02/11/2023

Coastin - Boney James (feat. Lalah Hathaway)

Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group Coastin’ · Boney James · Lalah Hathaway Coastin' ℗ 2022 Concord Records, Distributed by Concord. Released on...

02/11/2023

Such - Before Dark

Provided to YouTube by CDBaby Before Dark · Such Before Dark ℗ 2019 Such Released on: 2019-01-18 Auto-generated by YouTube.

12/25/2022

Merry Christmas! May your day be filled with Love, Joy, and Happiness! 🎄

12/03/2022

NEW TO THE HOLIDAY LISTENING LOFT : DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS

For the past 25 years, one of the most anticipated Smooth Jazz events has been the annual Dave Koz & Friends Christmas tour. For the 2022 edition, the 9-time Grammy nominated saxophonist creates the ultimate souvenir soundtrack with this CHRISTMAS BALLADS project. The most intimate of his many holiday collections, it features the tour’s original cast of genre legends (Peter White, Rick Braun and David Benoit), sparkling and soulful arrangements of beloved classics by producer Philippe Saisse, and a sweet Koz-Saisse penned original. In addition, powerhouse jazz/R&B vocalist Rebecca Jade, who will be on this year's tour, brings her sensual grace to a unique medley of John Lennon treasures.

CHRISTMAS BALLADS : www.smoothjazz.com/loft &friends

12/03/2022

RETURNING TO THE HOLIDAY LISTENING LOFT : ART MORRIS

These past few years, at an age when most folks are enjoying retirement, Morris Music having suffered through personal losses and critical health issues, figured it was high time to get started on his long set-aside aspiration to be a singer. Teaming with rock producer Brad Cox, the nearly 80 year young musician put his powerful, rangy, and emotional vocals to a bunch of swinging, robustly arranged standards, including a dazzler featuring Mindi Abair. His new holiday EP, AN ART MORRIS CHRISTMAS, offers up a festively, infectious and energetic romp through six Holiday favorites, including noteworthy duets with Dutch jazz singer Laura Fygi and onetime teen sensation Tiffany. Tackling classics in fresh, dynamic and surprisingly rhythmic ways, Morris proves it’s never too late to make musical magic happen!

AN ART MORRIS CHRISTMAS : https://www.smoothjazz.com/loft

09/16/2022

09/16/2022

NEW TO THE LISTENING LOFT : AL STAEHELY

If your love for smooth music extends to the mid to late 1970s California soft rock (occasionally called “Yacht Rock”) vibe, you’ll thoroughly enjoy immersing in POST SPIRIT, VOL. 1 1974-1978, featuring previously unreleased gems by bassist, guitarist, singer, and songwriter Al Staehely. After several years performing in the band Spirit in the early 70s, he enjoyed some success as a songwriter before setting aside his rock dreams to become a prominent Houston entertainment lawyer who played music at night. Perfectly reflecting the timeless joy of the 70s, POST SPIRIT’s 14 sparkling vintage tracks include soulful ballads, including his contemporary jazz single, “Without Love,” plus some easygoing pop/rockers and a few raucous numbers for good measure. Nowadays, Al and band play original music to sold out audiences, and he’s planning for the release of a new music collection in 2023!

POST SPIRIT, VOL. 1 1974-1978 : smoothjazz.com/loft/

09/16/2022

Watch the official video for The Clarisse Sisters 3rd Single from the new album "Fire & Ice". Titled "Butterflies in June" it is released on 28th June 2022.W...

09/16/2022

09/16/2022

Another Brick in our foundation has changed frequencies. Mr. Ramsey Emmanuel Lewis Jr. (May 27, 1935 – September 12, 2022) was an American jazz composer, pianist. Lewis recorded over 80 albums & received five gold records and three Grammy Awards in his career. Prayer's going out to his family & friends. R.I.P. my Brother.😢🤲🙏 Bootsy baby!!!😢🤩🙏 Ramsey Lewis Stanley Clarke Ellis Hall Matthew Whitaker Stevie Wonder Morris Mingo James Strong Victor Wooten

08/21/2022

Alabama! Join me Labor Day Weekend for the Last Stop on the Love Train Tour! As always, we'll , so !

08/21/2022

See Through Love ft. Chris Brown now on Pandora's Adult R&B playlist !!!!
https://pandora.app.link/0UKt4nm1Esb

08/21/2022

Come see MIDNIGHT STAR and ROSE ROYCE at the Virginia Beach FunkFest on Sat Aug 27 at 6pm! General Admission is free or you can purchase preferred viewing tickets at www.beacheventsvb.com! See you there!!!

08/21/2022

Multi-talented Nigerian-born Kenny Nightingale's uniquely titled single “My Saxophone," a bold and uplifting, funky, horn drenched track that offers a dazzling, fun-spirited showcase of the magic Nightingale brings to his cherished instrument.

: smoothjazz.com/loft/

08/21/2022

The great Stevie Wonder ❤

08/21/2022

08/17/2022

Cicely Tyson and Sammy Davis Jr. in “A Man Called Adam,” 1966. 💕

08/16/2022

NEW TO THE LISTENING LOFT : ED CALLE

If you want to know what the multi-faceted musical city of Miami sounds like in 2022, listen no further than SOULFUL NIGHTS, the latest seductive, snazzy, pop, funk and Latin jazz driven album by Latin Grammy winner and five time Grammy nominated saxophonist Dr. Ed Calle's silky, uber-romantic and punchy tenor is the delightfully infectious emotional through-line on the compelling originals and imaginative covers of classics by Stevie Wonder, Bobby Caldwell and Marvin Gaye. Yet at heart, this multi-faceted project is a full-on celebration of the saxophonist’s hometown, featuring guest vocals by two pop greats that make their home there (KC and The Sunshine Band and the bilingual Jon Secada) as well as ace production and arrangements by legendary behind the scenes figures Hal Batt and Mike Lewis.

SOULFUL NIGHTS : www.smoothjazz.com/loft

08/16/2022