07/10/2025
July 9th, 2025,
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CoffeeTalk Jazz Network Celebrates Over 150 Listener Quotes Honoring Guitarist Ronny Smith’s Signature Sound.
Los Angeles, CA — CoffeeTalk Jazz Music Lovers across 25 states are raving about the smooth, soulful groove of internationally acclaimed guitarist, composer, touring musician, and recording artist Ronny Smith. From the heart of the Midwest to the soul of the South, and from urban cities to quiet suburban streets, fans have fallen in love with his latest album Cruisin’—a laid-back, feel-good collection that evokes Saturday drives, candlelit dinners, and sun-soaked memories.
Men and women ages 40 to 70 are calling Cruisin’ “a modern classic,” “medicine for the soul,” and “the soundtrack to grown folks’ joy.”
In a groundbreaking listener poll spanning more than 25 states, The CoffeeTalk Jazz Network, founded by transformational speaker, award-winning broadcaster, and cultural tastemaker Bridgette Lewis, has once again proven its unmatched reach and connection to the jazz community. Over 150 heartfelt listener quotes poured in—testimonies of how Ronny Smith’s music moves, soothes, and inspires.
This survey isn’t just about great music. It’s a moment in music history—a grassroots symphony of praise that proves smooth jazz is alive, evolving, and emotionally relevant. From California to Florida, Alaska to D.C., Georgia to the Pacific Northwest, Smith’s music has touched the lives of real people.
“This is more than feedback. This is a movement,” says Bridgette Lewis. “Ronny’s music resonates across generations and across borders. The people have spoken—and they’re saying it with rhythm, respect, and real love.”
Whether played during a morning meditation, a dinner party, or a long, soul-searching drive, Ronny Smith’s Cruisin’ has become the soundtrack to resilience, romance, and reflection. And thanks to CoffeeTalk Jazz’s unprecedented listener poll, the world now knows: Ronny Smith’s time is now.
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Here’s what fans are saying from coast to coast and across the globe:
“Ronny’s guitar work on ‘Cruisin’ is spiritual. I put it on every morning—it sets my whole day right.” — Veronica L., 55, Miami, FL
“This isn’t just music—it’s medicine for the soul. Ronny is a national treasure.” — Miles G., 66, Dallas, TX
“'Cruisin’' belongs in a film. Cinematic, soulful, unforgettable.” Teri W. Settle WA—
“This isn’t just music—it’s medicine for the soul. Ronny is a national treasure.” — Miles G., 66, Dallas, TX
“'Cruisin’' belongs in a film. Cinematic, soulful, unforgettable.” — Natalie M., 46, Rochester, NY
And the praise doesn’t stop there. With over 3,500 fans-submissions. 100's of listener quotes (Grouped by Track) for Ronny’s Smith current album “Cruisin”
"A Cool Groove"
"Man, 'A Cool Groove' sounds like Sunday morning and fresh coffee. It’s smooth, but there’s a pulse to it." — Brian J., 58, Chicago, IL
"That track put me in a whole new mindset. It’s cool without trying too hard. Just like Ronny." — Tasha P., 44, Fort Worth, TX
"'A Cool Groove' is my playlist reset button. Every time." — Leonard M., 65, Phoenix, AZ
"This is grown folks' music—elegant, classy, and low-key funky." — Donna W., 59, Sacramento, CA
"Ronny’s guitar sounds like it’s smiling on this track." — Marcus D., 47, Minneapolis, MN
"Easy Does It"
"There’s something healing about 'Easy Does It'. It’s not rushed—it breathes." — Carla H., 62, Tampa, FL
"This song is therapy in the form of a jazz riff." — DeWayne T., 55, Milwaukee, WI
"'Easy Does It' brings back memories of summer nights and porch lights." — Gloria S., 68, Bakersfield, CA
"It just floats—like Ronny’s guitar is gliding on air." — Sheri B., 43, Austin, TX
"When I need a reset, I hit play on this one." — Eric V., 49, Gary, IN
"Inked Hands"
"There’s a story in every note. 'Inked Hands' is deep and lyrical without saying a word." — Malik R., 54, Scottsdale, AZ
"Makes me want to pick up a pen and write poetry again." — Jasmine E., 38, Chicago, IL
"That track feels like a conversation with someone who really gets you." — Trevor G., 63, Minneapolis, MN
"Raw. Soulful. Beautiful. I felt seen listening to this." — Aisha C., 45, St. Louis, MO
"'Inked Hands' has the grace of an old soul and the swag of something brand new." — Renee L., 50, San Antonio, TX
"'Urban Nights' feels like a midnight ride through downtown L.A. with the windows down and the world on pause." — Quentin B., 56, Riverside, CA
"It’s jazz, it’s funk, it’s soul—it’s the city in sound form." — Natalie H., 60, Orlando, FL
"I hear wisdom and edge in this track. Ronny knows how to paint with chords." — Darrell F., , Cleveland, OH
"'Urban Nights' has the kind of cool that doesn't ask for attention—it earns it." — Janice T., , Mesa, AZ
"That baseline and melody combo is a whole vibe." — Alicia M., 39, Pasadena, CA
"Carousel"
"Playful but polished. 'Carousel' made me feel like a kid again with grown-up taste." — Sheila D., 57, Indianapolis, IN
"Ronny brings joy to this one—pure joy. I couldn’t stop smiling." — Tom W., 66, Yuma, AZ
"'Carousel' spins like your favorite memory. Just enough nostalgia, just enough groove." — Carla F., 41, Atlanta, GA
"That’s a timeless melody right there. It could live in any decade." — Regina H., 65, Fresno, CA
"Put this on and tell your worries to take a back seat." — Jerome A., 59, Tallahassee, FL
"All Caught Up"
"'All Caught Up' hit different. Like… this is what healing sounds like." — Sherri R., 46, Houston, TX
"It’s the kind of track that stops you mid-scroll. Had to hit replay twice." — Devon K., 35, Peoria, IL
"That hook? Smooth as silk and sharp as a suit." — Lisa M., 55, Chandler, AZ
"You can feel the passion and polish in every second of this track." — Andre S., 60, Stockton, CA
"Ronny’s tone is just pristine. He doesn’t play notes—he delivers them." — Maurice J., 48, Jacksonville, FL
https://music.apple.com/us/album/cruisin/1810927918
A Legacy of Uplifting Independent Artists
At the center of this cultural moment stands Bridgette Lewis, founder and creative visionary behind the CoffeeTalk Jazz Network.
For the past 18 years, her Los Angeles-based platform has served as a launchpad for independent jazz musicians' artists like Ronny Smith, whose music speaks volumes without ever saying a word.
Through global marketing campaigns, artist coaching, digital distribution, and international radio programming, Bridgette has cultivated more than just a media brand—she’s created an ecosystem where sonic excellence, soulful storytelling, and enduring legacy intersect.
“This is more than feedback - it’s a movement,” says Lewis.
“Ronny Smith’s music transcends age, race, and borders. This is jazz that doesn’t just entertain—it uplifts. The people have spoken—and they’re speaking with heart, rhythm, and real love.
