Ron Holloway
Ronald Holloway, Founder, Managing Partner and Program Director.
Washington, D.C. native
Arizona resident
Smooth Groove Radio "The Vibe" is the radio station that innovative thinkers, creative professionals and those interested in the Finest and Best Jazz and Urban vibe mixes on the web. We seek to educate, inspire, and entertain through progamming that reflects the diversity of the Jazz and R&B genre.
Smooth jazz is a genre of music that grew out of jazz fusion and is influenced by R&B, funk, rock, and pop music styles (separately, or, in any combination).
Modern derivatives of the genre include the more-recent New Adult Contemporary format of broadcast radio. "Smooth jazz" has been successful as a radio format; however, in 2007, the popularity of the format began to slide. Consequently, it was abandoned by several high-profile radio stations across the U.S.A., perhaps most notably by WQCD (now WEMP) in New York and KKSF in San Francisco. Many industry insiders have speculated that the smooth jazz format may die out, particularly with many of industry giant Clear Channel Communications stations dropping the genre. Critics of the company, however, blame Clear Channel for the format's decline, citing too much repetition of a sharply-reduced number of tracks on Clear Channel-owned stations that alienated many listeners. Despite the format's demise on commercial radio, a growing number of non-commercial stations have taken up the music. In addition, smooth jazz concerts, recording sales—as well as increased smooth jazz offerings on the Internet—continue to show strong fan support for the genre.
Contemporary jazz refers to mainstream jazz performed in the 80's and 90's. Usually, it is either a variationon classic, small-group hard-bop or slick fusion that concentrates on rhytms instead of improvisation. Often, Contemporay jazz exhibits more rock and pop influences than traditinal hard-bop, but it's bop origins are still quite evident.
Colleen Coco Spencer
Smooth Groove Radio, "The Vibe" Principal Partner and Publicist
California native
Arizona resident
Coco has a strong connection to the music…"There is nothing like the soothing quality of Smooth Jazz, to ease the stress of the day. The artists are all great down-to-earth people too, and many have become personal friends.
California native
Arizona resident
Coco has a strong connection to the music…"There is nothing like the soothing quality of Smooth Jazz, to ease the stress of the day. The artists are all great down-to-earth people too, and many have become personal friends.
Audley Reid
Audley L. Reid a.k.a. “Reid” Smooth Groove Radio "The Vibe" Creative Consultant, Audley began his musical career 25 years ago. His
passionate approach to Smooth Jazz magically takes listeners to an
island of musical paradise, a direct result of his Jamaican/Cuban heritage. Proficient on all saxophones, with a preference to the Alto sax, Reid
has been described as a cross between David Sanborn and the late sax
genius Art Porter, but with his own distinct style. He has performed with
several entertainment greats including Buddy Guy, Phil Perry, Michael
White, Kim Fields, Ray Fuller, Mike Mason, Nick Colionne Howard Hewett,
A.J. Brown, Joe Williams, Melvin Miller, and Norman Connors. Reid’s
saxophone styling has afforded him tremendous opportunities throughout
the United States as well as in Mexico, Asia, Canada, Europe and Jamaica.
Reid’s solo and group performances with various bands,have delighted
audiences at a multitude of social galas, venues and events. These
include Will Downing, ETA Music Monday, Michael White Smooth Jazz
Explosion/Class Act Entertainment (Everette Harp, Jeff Gollub, Maysa, Waymon
Tisdale, and Phil Perry), V. Holmes "Tribute to the Motown Greats,"
Universal Soul Circus, Northern Trust Bank, Flossmoor Country Club, the Boys
and Girls Club, the 2006 “Taste of Chicago,” and Chicago’s new jazz and
comedy club, Jokes and Notes.
This accomplished saxophonist from Jamaica W.I. has continued to
mesmerize audiences around the world.
passionate approach to Smooth Jazz magically takes listeners to an
island of musical paradise, a direct result of his Jamaican/Cuban heritage. Proficient on all saxophones, with a preference to the Alto sax, Reid
has been described as a cross between David Sanborn and the late sax
genius Art Porter, but with his own distinct style. He has performed with
several entertainment greats including Buddy Guy, Phil Perry, Michael
White, Kim Fields, Ray Fuller, Mike Mason, Nick Colionne Howard Hewett,
A.J. Brown, Joe Williams, Melvin Miller, and Norman Connors. Reid’s
saxophone styling has afforded him tremendous opportunities throughout
the United States as well as in Mexico, Asia, Canada, Europe and Jamaica.
Reid’s solo and group performances with various bands,have delighted
audiences at a multitude of social galas, venues and events. These
include Will Downing, ETA Music Monday, Michael White Smooth Jazz
Explosion/Class Act Entertainment (Everette Harp, Jeff Gollub, Maysa, Waymon
Tisdale, and Phil Perry), V. Holmes "Tribute to the Motown Greats,"
Universal Soul Circus, Northern Trust Bank, Flossmoor Country Club, the Boys
and Girls Club, the 2006 “Taste of Chicago,” and Chicago’s new jazz and
comedy club, Jokes and Notes.
This accomplished saxophonist from Jamaica W.I. has continued to
mesmerize audiences around the world.
Rob Juice
Winner of the Prestigious Chicago Music Awards ‘Best Jazz Album‘ Music has been his life. He is the writer of the theme song for the 2 Chicago TV talk show “My Brother’s Keeper” and ‘Let’s talk baby girl’. Juice has also performed in hundreds of concerts on Trumpet with acts such as War, Nick Colionne, Shagy and many, many more Top acts.
Juice graduated from Shaw University, his roots run deep; studying with such Jazz notables like the incomporable , Professor Donald Byrd in (NC) , Burgess Gardner, Bunkie Green in Chicago and the Great Benjamin Kirk in (NC). He attended Clark Terry's Jazz workshops at the tender age of 16. He played trumpet hard from the start. He also wrote music from his heart and not from his ear. They called him a 'city boy with country boy ways'. He was a square but truly gifted... They said Juice was a natural.
A regular Trumpet heavy weight guest on jam sessions all over the nation. This included many recording sessions and many appearances on the road with major acts. Concerts from 200 to 14,000 people indoor and outdoor concerts. Rob juice at 21 was on one recording session for a MAJOR un-named Star Juice wrote the 80% of the Music but got no credit (work for hire?, not even!), Estimated sells over 1 million records.
His revolutionary writing style and lifestyle go hand and hand. He is a Artist in training all he does is workout at the gym and write music and gig on trumpet and that set him on a course for success in music. He is a Recording studio computer Super wiz. His attitude, his love for the game clearly set him above many new artists on the circuits.
Have you had your Juice today?
Discography
1) 'From Danger with love' on sale Worldwide iTunes, Napster, Cdbaby,Mp3tracks and 30 others
2) 'Tall Glass Of Juice' on sale Worldwide iTunes, Napster, Cdbaby,Mp3tracks and 30 others Online stores
3) BADBOY LOVE ** 2011 Winner of the Prestigious Chicago Music Awards Best Jazz Album on sale Worldwide iTunes, Napster, Cdbaby,Mp3tracks and all Online stores
4) BADBOY LOVE *2* (Album to be released spring 2012 Worldwide)
Juice graduated from Shaw University, his roots run deep; studying with such Jazz notables like the incomporable , Professor Donald Byrd in (NC) , Burgess Gardner, Bunkie Green in Chicago and the Great Benjamin Kirk in (NC). He attended Clark Terry's Jazz workshops at the tender age of 16. He played trumpet hard from the start. He also wrote music from his heart and not from his ear. They called him a 'city boy with country boy ways'. He was a square but truly gifted... They said Juice was a natural.
A regular Trumpet heavy weight guest on jam sessions all over the nation. This included many recording sessions and many appearances on the road with major acts. Concerts from 200 to 14,000 people indoor and outdoor concerts. Rob juice at 21 was on one recording session for a MAJOR un-named Star Juice wrote the 80% of the Music but got no credit (work for hire?, not even!), Estimated sells over 1 million records.
His revolutionary writing style and lifestyle go hand and hand. He is a Artist in training all he does is workout at the gym and write music and gig on trumpet and that set him on a course for success in music. He is a Recording studio computer Super wiz. His attitude, his love for the game clearly set him above many new artists on the circuits.
Have you had your Juice today?
Discography
1) 'From Danger with love' on sale Worldwide iTunes, Napster, Cdbaby,Mp3tracks and 30 others
2) 'Tall Glass Of Juice' on sale Worldwide iTunes, Napster, Cdbaby,Mp3tracks and 30 others Online stores
3) BADBOY LOVE ** 2011 Winner of the Prestigious Chicago Music Awards Best Jazz Album on sale Worldwide iTunes, Napster, Cdbaby,Mp3tracks and all Online stores
4) BADBOY LOVE *2* (Album to be released spring 2012 Worldwide)
Reggie Mitchell
Reggie The Jazzman Mitchell
Genre: Smooth Jazz, R&B
Brooklyn, New York Native
Cleveland, Ohio Resident
Music is the beat of life, and Reggie demonstrated just that as a 3-year old when he was found doing his best James Brown impression at the foot of the stage in the legendary Apollo Theater in New York City. Soon after he started playing drums, which laid the groundwork for his talent today. Throughout the years Reggie worked the club scene and DJ'd in both Cleveland, OH and New York City, where he was influenced by the broadcasting styles of Batt Johnson, Pamela Bussey, Vaughn Harper, and Frankie Cocker.
His interpretations of rhythms and his ear for the unique have enabled him to continually bring something new, exciting, and innovative to the world of smooth jazz. Reggie The Jazzman Mitchell, your mixologist and master of transition, will take you on a musical journey you are not soon to forget. His show, The Definition of Smooth, is heard both nationally and internationally.
Genre: Smooth Jazz, R&B
Brooklyn, New York Native
Cleveland, Ohio Resident
Music is the beat of life, and Reggie demonstrated just that as a 3-year old when he was found doing his best James Brown impression at the foot of the stage in the legendary Apollo Theater in New York City. Soon after he started playing drums, which laid the groundwork for his talent today. Throughout the years Reggie worked the club scene and DJ'd in both Cleveland, OH and New York City, where he was influenced by the broadcasting styles of Batt Johnson, Pamela Bussey, Vaughn Harper, and Frankie Cocker.
His interpretations of rhythms and his ear for the unique have enabled him to continually bring something new, exciting, and innovative to the world of smooth jazz. Reggie The Jazzman Mitchell, your mixologist and master of transition, will take you on a musical journey you are not soon to forget. His show, The Definition of Smooth, is heard both nationally and internationally.
Downtown Tommy Brown
Name: Thomas Brown / Downtown Tommy Brown
Genre: Stand-Up Comedian and Emcee
Home town: Reading, PA
Current City: Phoenix, AZ
Thomas Brown, aka Downtown Tommy Brown is a Comedian and Emcee here in Phoenix, AZ. Originally from Reading, PA, Thomas Brown moved here in October 2005 after a long career in Information Technology and involvement in the Performing Arts and Pageantry Arts. Most of it being in the Pageantry Arts as a member of the award winning Reading Buccaneers Drum and Bugle Corps.
Thomas Brown was also involved with the Berks Jazz Festival in Reading, PA for over twenty years and still goes back to volunteer as often as he can. Involvement with the Berks Jazz Festival included coordinating youth events, Production working as a Stage Manager working with such artist as Peter White, Dave Koz, Brenda Russell, David Sanborn, The Yellow Jackets and Gerald Veasley just to name a few. Thomas also served as an Emcee where needed.
Thomas Brown also served on the Board of Directors of the Berks Arts Council who is the presenting organization for the Berks Jazz Festival. Before leaving Reading to come to Arizona, Thomas was on the Executive Board serving as Vice President of Programming for the Berks Arts Council.
All of this leads Thomas to meeting Colleen ‘CoCo’ Spencer and Ronald Holloway from Smooth Groove Radio "The Vibe" where we have been involved in many projects with the Radio Station and have become business associates.
