6 | SMOOTH JAZZ NEWS Publisher and Managing Editor Melanie Maxwell Operations & Distribution Manager Craig Collier Contributors Ken Capobianco Cashmira Marcia Luttrell Darcy Peters Copy Editors JoAnn Armke Barbara Knox Brad Sondak Graphic Design Gina Mancini Contributing Photographers Cover photo of Brian Culbertson by Daniel Ray @felixwongphoto Ethan Brodie Alex Brown Richard Carey/Rundown Studio David White Studio NYC Describe e Fauna Harper Hardwick Will Holton Bob McClennan Bobby Quillard Daniel Ray Smooth Jazz News 5519 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., #134 San Diego, CA 92117 858-541-1919 smoothjazznews@aol.com www.smoothjazznews.com We will publish ve issues of Smooth Jazz News in 2026: February-March, April-May, June-July, August-September and October-November-December. The publisher assumes no responsibility for claims or actions of its advertisers. Opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of the publisher, staff or advertisers. No portion of this publication may be reproduced in any form without prior written permission from the publisher. ©2026, Smooth Jazz News | All rights reserved Smooth-Jazz News/123513291125001 @SmoothJazzNews 8 Notes from the Publisher Smooth Jazz News’ 26th Anniversary bash was a celebration of community and magical music by DW3, Peter White, Richard Elliot, Eric Darius, Michael Paulo and Rob Zinn And unforgettable moments with Euge Groove................................page 9 12 35th Annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest This Pennsylvania festival expands into Jazz Appreciation Month with jazz, history and community in perfect harmony 15 FREE-CD offer Receive a FREE CD when you renew or subscribe to Smooth Jazz News at the 35th Annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest in Reading, Pennsylvania 16 Brian Culbertson Find the affable, adaptable keyboard stylist front and center on stages nationwide, including the 35th Annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest in March After overcoming some serious health challenges, Euge Groove is ready to roll and get back on the road in 2026. He joined us at the Smooth Jazz News 26th Anniversary Brunch Party & Jam Session at Spaghettini in January with Odysseus, his adorable service dog, by his side. Turn to page 9 for Euge’s inspiring update. CONTENTS 19 DISCover New Music Cool offerings from talented independent artists 20 Calendarofsmoothjazzevents Concerts, festivals and brunches nationwide 26 BPM: Brian Bromberg, Paul Brown and Michael Paulo A sassy revival of the supergroup concept 30 Cashmira’sStarguide Horoscopes for the first quarter of 2026 30 Book Review “The Perfect Tuba” by Sam Quinones 31 Smooth Jazz News home delivery Subscribe today! 31 Smooth Jazz News merchandise Cool concert apparel: new hoodies, plus hats, fleece jackets, golf shirts, T-shirts and tank tops Photos: Harper Hardwick SMOOTH JAZZ NEWS
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