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This week on The Coffee & Smooth Jazz Lounge — where flavour meets rhythm, we pause to honor a timeless legacy in smooth jazz.

Four years ago, on New Year’s Day, the jazz world lost a gifted guitarist, composer, and storyteller Nick Colionne. Though his physical presence is gone, his music continues to speak with warmth, grace, and soul.

This episode opens with a heartfelt tribute set, celebrating five beautiful recordings by Nick Colionne, allowing his guitar to lead us through memory, emotion, and gratitude. It’s a reminder that true artistry never fades it lives on through sound.

From reflection to groove, tonight’s blend carries remembrance, joy, and smooth forward motion.

🎸 Tribute Set — Nick Colionne

• The Closer I Get to You – Nick Colionne
• When You Love Somebody – Nick Colionne
• Only to See You Smile – Nick Colionne
• What You Do to Me – Nick Colionne
• Always Think of You – Nick Colionne

☕ Coffee & Reflection

This episode invites us to reflect on legacy how music, love, and purpose leave a lasting aftertaste long after the moment has passed. Just like great coffee and great jazz, impact is felt long after the final note.

🎶 Smooth Jazz Continuation

• Dance With Me Tonight – Brian Culbertson
• The Midnight Hour – Sami Turunen & Cord Martin
• Queen – Nathan Mitchell ft. Ragan Whiteside
• Smooth It Out – Rick Habana ft. Paul Brown
• Do I Do – Peter White

💫 Episode Mood

Reflective • Warm • Soulful • Smooth • Timeless
Perfect for late nights, thoughtful mornings, and moments of remembrance.

⚠️ Disclaimer

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The Coffee & Smooth Jazz Lounge does not claim ownership of any music played.
Tracks are used for commentary, tribute, and inspirational listening purposes only.
Please support the artists by streaming or purchasing their music through official platforms.

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The Coffee & Smooth Jazz Lounge
Host: Jonathan Kajubi

Sip, relax, and unwind with soulful smooth jazz and reflective storytelling. Each episode blends coffee-inspired reflections with carefully curated jazz melodies to inspire calm, gratitude, and renewal.

Disclaimer: All music featured is the property of the original artists and rights holders. This podcast does not claim ownership of any tracks; they are included for commentary, inspiration, and storytelling. Please support the artists by enjoying their work.

💌 Contact: [jonathankajubi6@gmail.com]

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Welcome to the very first episode of 2026 on The Coffee & Smooth Jazz Lounge where flavor meets rhythm

A new year brings fresh grace, renewed vision, and deeper purpose. This opening episode is intentionally curated to help you ease into 2026 calmly and confidently not rushed, not pressured, but grounded, inspired, and aligned.

Wherever you’re listening from driving, resting, working late, or sipping your favorite cup of coffee this lounge is your pause.
Let the music breathe. Let the year begin gently.

🌍 Global Listener Appreciation

One of the most beautiful things about The Coffee & Smooth Jazz Lounge is realizing that this music, this moment, and this message travel far beyond one place.

This episode includes a special moment of appreciation for our global family tuning in from around the world.

With love and gratitude, we send a heartfelt shout-out to our listeners in:

France, Uganda, Brazil, Taiwan, United States, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, Netherlands, Ukraine, Canada, Romania, Spain, Austria and Poland

Wherever you’re listening from you are part of this community.
And this music is for you.

Featured Music in This Episode

Chillin’ — Ilya Serov
I’m Ready — Michael Field Jr.
Synergy — Althea Rene
Embrace the Chill — Adrian Crutchfield ft. Rick Braun
You Remind Me — Art Sherrod Jr.
For You — Kenny Lattimore
So Happy With You — Ellis Hamilton
Thicker Than Water — Brian Bromberg
Green Light — Nicholas Cole
We Are One — Queens of Soul Jazz (Althea Rene & Jeanette Harris)
Whatever — Joe Johnson

☕ Reflection of the Episode

This episode reminds us that you don’t have to walk into the new year alone.

Community matters. Alignment matters. Purpose grows stronger when shared.

Through smooth jazz and gentle reflection, Chillin’ Into a New Year encourages listeners to trust the process, embrace calm confidence, and step forward with intention.

Just like a great cup of coffee strength doesn’t always come from speed
sometimes it comes from stillness.

Episode Mood

Calm • Hopeful • Reflective • Smooth • Grounded
Perfect for early January mornings, late-night drives, quiet work sessions, and intentional listening.

⚠️ Disclaimer

All music featured in this episode is the property of the respective artists, composers, and copyright holders.
The Coffee & Smooth Jazz Lounge does not claim ownership of any music played.
Music is used solely for commentary, storytelling, and inspirational listening purposes.
Please support the artists by streaming or purchasing their music through official platforms.

Thank you for starting 2026 with The Coffee & Smooth Jazz Lounge.

Stay inspired. Stay grounde

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The Coffee & Smooth Jazz Lounge
Host: Jonathan Kajubi

Sip, relax, and unwind with soulful smooth jazz and reflective storytelling. Each episode blends coffee-inspired reflections with carefully curated jazz melodies to inspire calm, gratitude, and renewal.

Disclaimer: All music featured is the property of the original artists and rights holders. This podcast does not claim ownership of any tracks; they are included for commentary, inspiration, and storytelling. Please support the artists by enjoying their work.

💌 Contact: [jonathankajubi6@gmail.com]

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As 2025 comes to a close, The Coffee & Smooth Jazz Lounge invites you to slow down for one final moment of reflection, gratitude, and warmth.

In this end-of-year episode, I Jonathan Kajubi guide you through a soulful blend of smooth jazz, coffee reflections, and heartfelt thoughts on growth, love, and new beginnings. The Final Pour is about appreciating the journey behind us while gently preparing our hearts for what lies ahead.

Through music and reflection, this episode reminds us that life like a great cup of coffee is shaped by process, patience, and purpose.

Wherever you’re listening from at home, on the road, or winding down after a long year pour yourself a cup, settle in, and take this final journey through 2025 with smooth jazz and gratitude.

Featured Music in This Episode

Love, Passion and Joy — Euge Groove
I Want You Back — Louie Shelton
Details — Jacob Webb
Lifted — Cindy Bradley
Colors of Love — Brian Culbertson
Holiday — Russ Freeman
Lonely Road — David Agboola
Let’s Have a Good Time — The Braxton Brothers
On My Way — Phylicia Rae
Feeling Wanda — Marcus Anderson

Episode Segments

Coffee Reflection Segment
A thoughtful reflection on slowing down, appreciating the process, and closing the year with gratitude rather than regret.

Smooth Jazz Music Blocks
A curated selection of warm, uplifting, and reflective smooth jazz tracks to ease listeners into the new year.

Year-End Closing Message
A sincere thank-you and blessing for listeners as they step into a new season with clarity, peace, and purpose.

Disclaimer

All music featured in this episode is the property of its respective copyright holders, artists, and record labels.
The Coffee & Smooth Jazz Lounge does not claim ownership of any music played.
No copyright infringement is intended.
This podcast is created for entertainment, appreciation, and inspirational purposes only.

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Thank you for listening and for being part of the journey.

Stay grateful. Stay present.
Keep the jazz smooth and the coffee strong.

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The Coffee & Smooth Jazz Lounge
Host: Jonathan Kajubi

Sip, relax, and unwind with soulful smooth jazz and reflective storytelling. Each episode blends coffee-inspired reflections with carefully curated jazz melodies to inspire calm, gratitude, and renewal.

Disclaimer: All music featured is the property of the original artists and rights holders. This podcast does not claim ownership of any tracks; they are included for commentary, inspiration, and storytelling. Please support the artists by enjoying their work.

💌 Contact: [jonathankajubi6@gmail.com]