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John Zarra  Guitar

John Zarra plays the best of relaxing jazz instrumentals for your wine bar, coffee shop, restaurant. or any venue that needs a relaxed sound vibe

Smooth Guitar = Mellow Sound, Relaxed Iimprovisation, and Flowing Lines

What Is Smooth Jazz

Smooth jazz is a style of music that combines jazz with elements of R&B and pop, and is known for its bright melodies and downtempo feel: 
Origin
Smooth jazz emerged in the 1970s as a development of jazz fusion and soul jazz, and became popular in the 1980s. The term "smooth jazz" was coined in a radio marketing focus group in the late 1980s. 






Characteristics
Smooth jazz is known for its melodic form, and avoids the improvisational style of jazz fusion. It's often characterized by a slower beat and atmospheric quality, and is sometimes considered background music. 






Influences
Smooth jazz is influenced by the work of artists like Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, George Benson, Grover Washington, Jr., and David Sanborn. 






Popularizers
Popular smooth jazz artists include Gerald Albright, Najee, Kenny G, Boney James, George Howard, Dave Koz, and Norman Brown. 






Popularity
Smooth jazz's popularity as a radio format declined in the early 2000s, but it remains a favorite genre for many.