Recommended CD of " Smooth Jazz "

I don't know if they're specifically "smooth jazz" artists or not, but they sure sound SMOOTH to me: Jacintha "Autumn Leaves" on XRCD2-- the BEST CD I'VE EVER HEARD; Diana Krall "The Look of Love"; Shirley Horn "Ultimate", and Holly Cole "Temptations". The ballads on these CDs are fantastic. If you really like female vocals, you'll love these. Enjoy! Craig

If you can find(it's very hard but worth surfing ebay, cdnow.com) Malcolm McLaren "Paris" you will enjoy the music to your "orjazzm".

Yes to all of the above plus add Ken Navarro to the list. Try his "Greatest Hits" Cd great guitar work along the same lines of Peter White.

Several good recommendations above, especially Holly Cole. I would add Michael Franks to the list, particularly Barefoot on the Beach.

I think I have every album/CD he has ever made. Been a fan for 20 years. Vocals are sometimes over-engineered for my taste, but sound quality is excellent and I love the music.

I assume you're new to jazz??? If so, why not become educated with real jazz -- Miles Davis, Jim Hall, Stan Getz, Gerry Mulligan, Chet Baker, etc. Listen to some big band stuff, too. So called "smooth jazz" is good instrumental music played by good musicians. But, it lacks the improvisational creativity and soulful musicianship that "real" jazz possesses.

Just my opinion . . .