JAZZ

Wednesday, August 4, 2010 6:30PM

Wednesday, August 4, 2010 9:30PM

New York’s premiere summer jazz series is back once again! Join us in celebrating the Smooth Cruises’ 13th year aboard The Spirit of New York, located at Pier 61, Chelsea Piers (23rd St & West Side Hwy). Experience this one-of-a-kind LIVE JAZZ concert series as you cruise down the Hudson River taking in fantastic views of the Statue of Liberty and the breathtaking Manhattan skyline. This summer will feature ten of the world’s greatest jazz acts in an intimate setting, every Wednesday evening starting June 30th ending September 1st. The Smooth Cruises sell out quickly, so get your tickets today!

R n R
When Rick Braun and Richard Elliot decided to start ARTizen Music Group, it was certain that collaboration was written in the stars. However, for these two smooth jazz heavy weights, the moment had to be perfect. After almost three years and over half a dozen releases on their label, that time finally came. The duo began writing and recording their own record together and the result was greater than anything they could have imagined. Tunes like “R n R” and the raucous horn charts of “Curve Ball” flowed from their collective musical wit and wisdom, making for an album that won’t stop entertaining and amazing audiences worldwide. There is an implicit pun evoked in naming this release. The consistent roadblocks to recording together varied from solo records to simply maintaining a normal home life. So when these two finally found some time for R(est) and R(elaxtion), they decided to make a record. True to its namesake, R n R is all about having fun.