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Grammy nominated guitarist, composer, arranger, producer, educator and recording artist Chuck Loeb shares time with Diane Dayton of Cool Jazz Cafe about his Berks Jazz Fest appearances. Chuck talks about playing with Fourplay on Saturday, April 1,  7 p.m., at Santander Performing Arts Center; the signature Berks Bop Night on Wednesday, April 5, 7:30 p.m. in Building 24 […]

These are our exclusive interviews with some of the biggest names in smooth jazz as recorded during our travels to global jazz and music events.  Listen as Michael Tozzi continues his discussion with Jeff Kashiwa about the orchestration on his new album as Jeff uses live strings on his next album.

These are our exclusive interviews with some of the biggest names in smooth jazz as recorded during our travels to global jazz and music events.  Michael Tozzi catches up with Jeff Kashiwa at South just before his show to talk about his new album and projects.

Vocalist Selina Albright talks to Diane Dayton of Cool Jazz Cafe about her CD release party at Berks Jazz Fest this year! Selina’s first full length CD “Conversations” will be featured at her CD Release on Thursday, April 6, at 6 p.m., at DoubleTree by Hilton in Reading.  Selina shares thoughts on the personal aspect […]

Go behind the lines as Diane Dayton speaks with Gerald Veasley and Keiko Matsui. Hear them discussing the 27th Annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Festival taking place March 31 – April 9, 2017 in Reading, PA.

Multi-instrumentalist and extraordinary entertainer Brian Culbertson shares thoughts with Diane Dayton of Cool Jazz Cafe about bringing the funk to his Berks Jazz Fest show on Saturday, April 8, at 7 p.m., in the Scottish Rite Cathedral. Brian talks about his next album having a more romantic feel; what we can find on his website including […]

Listen as Michael catches up with Chuck Loeb February 16th, 2017 at South.  Learn about Chuck’s next project as he works with his wife Carmen Cuesta.  The music is a big part of both of their lives, producing beautiful music together as a team.  Look for her new album “Palabras” coming soon.

This is the raw unedited backstage interview with Chuck Loeb recorded at the famous South Kitchen & Jazz Parlor February 16th, 2017.

Listen as Michael catches up with Chuck Loeb February 16th, 2017 at South.  Chuck tells us about his start in music professionally at the age of 13.  From this, he never considered doing anything else in his life.  Almost 50 years later, he is still enjoying the rewards of his talents playing music that he […]

Listen as Michael catches up with Chuck Loeb February 16th, 2017 at South.  Learn about the proud honor of Chuck’s Grammy Nomination for his CD “Unspoken”.  Plus Michael and Chuck talk about the importance of teamwork among band members and the separation of solo projects and full band projects.  Chuck celebrates 7 years with Foreplay […]