The Christian Jazz Artists Network adds new members! Our Network now has over 110 Jazz Artists! We continue to spread out both Nationally and Internationally!

The CJA Network Welcomes New Members!

Keyboardist Rob Whitlock is a musician who has performed and recorded with a wide array of top artists in pop, R&B and Jazz. He’s a much sought after Hammond B3 organist, who also plays piano and keyboards in addition to producing, writing and arranging.

Rob has played gigs and/or toured or recorded with the Jazz Crusaders, A.J. Croce, the Dazz Band and Fattburger. Joe Sample, Joe Williams, Rita Coolidge, Kathie Lee Gifford, Tom Scott, Eddie Harris, Max Bennett, Miki Howard, Grant Geismann, Jeff Kashiwa, and Jaco Pastorius (who was a close friend of Rob).

His new CD release was recorded over a two-year span and Whitlock's friends joined in to work on the CD which is an  project called Sketchin’. Along with Michael Brecker, Vinnie Colaiuta, Anthony Jackson, Scott Henderson, Othello Molineaux, Pat Kelley, and Cliff Almond. To hear audio samples and more info visit here!

Amber Whitlock is writing and producing partner to Rob Whitlock for their many projects along the way, as well as being his wife. A session singer since the mid seventies, Amber has been singing Jazz and Popular music for many years.

Her debut release cd "The Colours of Life" includes original songs as well as covers of "Betcha' By Golly Wow" the old Philly Sound classic, "When She Loved Me" by Randy Newman, and a unique version of "When I Look In Your Eyes" from the original Dr. Doolittle musical.  The CD is reminiscent of the warm sounds of the 70s and early 80s old school jazz and soul. More info here!

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 Ike Sturm is a bassist/composer based in New York focusing on the presentation of original music. He leads a 10-piece ensemble in collaborative music and visual art concerts with his sister, clarinetist and artist Madeline Sturm. He recently was named the Assistant Director of Music for the Jazz Ministry at Saint Peter’s Church in Manhattan, internationally regarded as the, "Jazz Church,” where he performs and composes original music for weekly jazz services.

He has performed with Gene Bertoncini, Bobby McFerrin, Maria Schneider, Kenny Wheeler and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. he has played on four "Downbeat" award-winning recordings. For more info visit here!

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Patty Peterson  was born into the renowned musical Peterson Family which boasts mother Jeanne Arland Peterson, sister Linda Peterson, and three brothers, Billy Peterson, Ricky Peterson and Paul Peterson; all of whom are currently recording artists and involved in the international music scene.

She has performed and recorded with such musical luminaries as David Sanborn, Hiram Bullock, Steve Miller, Donny Osmond, The Jets and most recently with St. Paul Peterson, Ricky Peterson, and the international jazz greats Ben Sidran and Sergio Mendes. For more info visit here!

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Guitarist Danny Weis was 18 years old when he co-founded the rock group, "Iron Butterfly".  After one album with the group he moved on to be in the Rockgroup, "Rhinoceros".

Danny has shared the stage with musical legends Janis Joplin, Stevie Wonder, Sly Stone The Doors, Buffalo Springfield, David Crosby, Ray Charles, The Bee Gees, The Who, Alice Cooper, Blood Sweat and Tears and Jimi Hendrix.

In 2006, Marshmellow Records recorded and released Danny’s first solo project “Sweet Spot” which features an exciting mix of smooth jazz, funk and R & B originals. For more info visit here!

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For 25 years Steve Darmody has been recording and performing inspirational Christian music. His sixth CD marks his first full step into a new genre of Christian music – inspirational smooth jazz. He has always loved this style, incorporating at least one song in each prior CD (“SweetBy and By”, “Mary Did You Know”, etc.) Now, with his new release “One More Day,” he moves firmly into this genre, keeping old friends while introducing himself to an entirely new audience.

With well over 2000 concerts and appearances on his resume, Steve has ministered in an unbelievable array of situations and venues – from military bases, hospitals, and shopping malls to fine performing arts centers here and abroad. He is heard on radio and seen on numerous television ministries and networks.
   More info available here!

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"Just imagine: a joyful Jesus! Haven't we had enough of grim religion?"

 

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"I thank God for what you're doing! I will tell tons of other Christians about your radio station, "Smooth Pizzazz".  I am kind of tired of the mainstream CCM and have been listening to secular smooth jazz for a few years. Unfortunately, we just lost our smooth jazz station in St.Louis, MO. To find Christian jazz is like finding water in the desert..." 

 Jeff Hassinger