The adult contemporary star, who became a reluctant giant of smooth jazz in the 1980s, died on Sunday after a six-year battle with prostate cancer.
Nate Chinen is a journalist and critic specializing in jazz music. He has written for various publications and radio stations, including WRTI, WBGO, WBUR, NPR, and Slate Magazine. Nate's articles cover a range of topics in the jazz genre, including album reviews, artist profiles, and coverage of live performances.