from back when he was playing jazz that was smooth. but in the 80s, it proliferated because the producers wanted more of the same because it sells. i dont disrespect an artist who doesnt want to die poor such as kenny g (actually a good sax player).

i DO want more than background music though. erik truffaz, medeski-martin-and-wood, the bad plus. all good new, fresh players. throw in some trilok gurtu as well.

its not that i dont like traditional straight ahead jazz, i have lots and i listen to kkjz.org and wbgo.org while i'm on the computer but it has to be interesting.

check out some of the ones i mentioned in my second paragraph.