For savionaires who are jazz lovers, Givin' It Up (Concord Records; CD) by George Benson and Al Jarreau is a must-have CD. "God Bless the Child" featuring Jill Scott and "Let It Rain" featuring Patti Austin are especially noteworthy. This 13-track CD shows why these two legends are still on top of their game. … [Read more...]

Any movie buff who grew up in the 80's should love the unrated director's edition of Miami Vice (Universal Studios; DVD; 140 minutes). Keeping with the same theme from the hit TV series it was based on, Crockett and Tubbs go undercover to nail a drug lord. This movie is more intense than the series, but the duo are still stylish. Also, this time around, Tubbs and fellow officer … [Read more...]

Grammy-nominated R&B singer and Tony Award winner Heather Headley is back with her second studio album, In My Mind (RCA). This follow-up to her Grammy nominated debut, This Is Who I Am, is the perfect blend of R&B, soul, gospel, and reggae. Of the twelve tracks, you are sure to have many favorites, including the title cut. Headley digs down deep to sing this track, … [Read more...]

If you haven't seen LOGO's groundbreaking original series Noah's Arc (MTV; DVD; 3 discs; 230 minutes), then you are missing out on a new take on the single life in the big city. Noah's Arc deals with the loves and careers of four African- American gay men living in West Hollywood. Noah, a hopeless romantic, has finally found the screenwriting success he's dreamed of, but he … [Read more...]

If you haven't heard of Jacqui Naylor, then you have been missing out on the eclectic sounds from a true artist. Naylor, a San Francisco-based vocalist, perfectly mixes jazz and pop for her latest CD, The Color Five (Ruby Records). This 15-track CD, Naylor's fifth, will put you in the mood for some singing, dancing, romance, and relaxation. Her renditions of Rod Stewart's "Hot … [Read more...]