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Hiromi Uehara: a steady stream of awards, and a jazz-fusion sound encompassing everyone from J.S. Bach to Sly & the Family Stone. She's definitely a Sonic Bloom.		In terms of eclecticism and politics, Me'Shell Ndegéocello is Prince on steroids. Even Urbancoolradio doesn't know what to do with most of her music.	Lady Day. There'll never quite be another Billie Holiday.
Hadn't heard of him when with Foreigner, Def Leppard, or Joan Armatrading. After blinding us with science, Thomas Dolby also recorded with likes of Herbie Hancock, Howard Jones, Stevie Wonder, George Clinton and Joni Mitchell.		Robben Ford taught himself guitar at 13. A sought-after session man, he founded the Yellowjackets and the Blue Line, and has worked with folks like Tom Scott, Miles Davis and Sao Watanabe.	Maná. Latin rock superstars from Guadalajara have been layin' it down since 1986.
She's back! And Whitney Houston remains inarguably one of the of the biggest female pop stars of all time.		Pieces of a Dream celebrated their 25th anniversary in 2001. Soul Intent finds them still going strong!	British-born Paul Hardcastle; producer and keyboardist, is a favorite among specialty dancers.
Craig Chaquico has performed professionally since age 14. His career took off when he joined Jefferson Starship at 16!		The most sought-after voice in urban music, Charlie Wilson still occasionally performs with brothers Ronnie and Robert--The Gap Band.	Kim Waters hit the scene in 1989 on an R&B vibe. By 2001, smooth jazz was his thing. Today, he's also frontman for the funky smooth Streetwize band.
Voice so big, robust and black, ya can't even tell. We're a Sucka for Teena Marie's love.		Musiq Soulchild . . . what else need be said? Hear him on our radio.	A singer-songwriter before age 15, Dublin-born R&B songstress, Laura Izabor, is hot on the heels of idols Lauryn Hill and Jill Scott
Deacon dad played organ; mom directed the church choir. But writing and working with the likes of Babyface, Salaam Remi, John Legend, and will.i.am has given Chrisette Michele a true Epiphany.		The Purple One . . . Prince Rodgers Nelson.	Showered with a steady stream of music awards; damn cute and married to Elvis Costello; Diana Krall's voice and music are perfect for those Quite Nights.
Scored for REO Speedwagon, toured with Sade, two-time Gavin Reports artist of the year. Jazzman Rick Braun remains part of the Body and Soul of smooth jazz.		Jessy J! Credits: Michael Buble,the Temptations, Jessica Simpson, Michael Bolton, Gloria Trevi, Armando Manzanero; singer/actress/ dancer. Plays a little sax and piano, too.	George Benson's latest, Songs and Stories, interprets the likes of James Taylor, Smokey Robinson, Lamont Dozier, Bill Withers, and Donny Hathaway
A jazz singer who was equally adept at hosting a hit TV variety show as she is at pop/R&B, Nancy Wilson remains a treasured, first-class diva.		San Diego-based Fattburger's style has been classified as adult contemporary, contemporary jazz, smooth jazz . . . Whatever. They're jazzy and their funky, OK?	James Brown and The Meters-inspired, the Brand New Heavies are pioneers of the London acid jazz movement.

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