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.