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Vel Lewis, Award-winning Hammond ® organist/keyboardist, synthesizer, drums also electric bass guitar, along with being an accomplished singer, producer, and arranger. Lewis's music can be found on well-known TV shows The Sopranos, Mad About You, Friends, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and many more. Vel Lewis began his music career in 1965 as a 1st soprano vocalist. He attended Settlement Music School for vocal/piano training. He also began studies on the concert flute. In 1966, he switched from flute to organ. In 2005, he released his first solo debut album "All Wound Up" under the stage name of Shady Grady. His single, “Houston Strong” which he dedicated to all the Harvey survivors, landed on the 61st Annual Grammy Awards ballot for consideration, making it his third song on a Grammy ballot. And now Michael Garvin is a world-class songwriter, guitarist, and trumpeter, hailing from Shreveport, Louisiana. Garvin’s first success came as a songwriter and is widely known for penning the global Number One hit, “Waiting for Tonight” recorded by Jennifer Lopez, and the worldwide, multi-platinum “Never Give Up on a Good Thing” for George Benson. Working in multiple countries and genres, Garvin’s MO is to bring elements from one music style to another, always keeping what he delivers fresh and exciting. Garvin now brings the same hit-making skills and passion that make him a star songwriter to being an instrumental recording artist, bringing all his skills together, as a composer, a player, and a producer. He has already released five singles with significant chart activity in SmoothJazz and Groove Jazz. Vel and Garvin have come together and created music now to present on the show 2 new singles 'Bossaflowz, and 'Playtyme', tune in!

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Rina Chanel blends R&B with Jazz, then switches to Pop before relaxing into the sweetest Gospel Her talent and precision flirt with the powerful icons of the blues. Her skillful songwriting and vocal delivery supply a classic take and usher in the future of R&B. This songstress is skillful songwriting and vocal delivery supply a classic take and ushers in the future of R&B. When Bennie Pearce, producer, lyricist, and musician met Rina Chanel, magic exploded poised for stardom. When Bennie Pearce, producer, lyricist, and musician met Rina Chanel, magic exploded into the music industry. Phillie-BOP Productions launched the first international release, “Worthy”, a debut hit single. The single earned the #1 position on the charts. The partnership followed up with “More Than Enough”, “Made” and “Sweetest of Melody’, all #1 on various charts. An “excellent pairing”, the artists are set to conquer with a new release. Born in Brooklyn, New York, and reared in Virginia Beach, Rina Chanel was raised to know good music. A prodigy, her natural ability made her a stand-out vocalist in many styles from R&B and swing to pop, and ensemble. She learned to sing in French, German, Italian, and Czech while attending Radford University on a music scholarship. During her university time, she honed her skills in acting, theater, opera, and musical theater. Her unmistakable voice helped others excel, as it evolved into the perfection of today’s Rina Chanel, powerhouse vocals, produced by Bennie Pearce. This showcase will be playing Chanel's new single '"je ne sais quoi"

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National recording artist Tony Exum Jr. is a contemporary jazz, R&B, and funk saxophonist, songwriter, and performer with a sultry and soulful sound He remains a staple in the national contemporary jazz circuit with Performances across the U.S. Tony has taken 2022 to new heights musically and professionally with an Unrestrained passion and impeccable work ethic that is second to none. Tony's catalog consists of two critically acclaimed albums, "Finally" and "The One" and 5 singles including two Smooth Jazz Network top 100 charting singles "Brighter Days" (with David P. Stevens) and "Get At You" feat. Desmond "Motown" Washington. In late 2021, Tony signed his first recording contract with BSE Recordings and released his current single in the summer of 2022 "Everything" Produced by BSE CEO Lou Humphrey, Arika Kane, and Jasmon Joyner. Performed with Gerald Albright, Marcus Anderson, Eric Merienthal, Jackiem Joyner, Eric Darius, Euge Groove, Najee, Nick Colionne, Julian Vaughn, Adam Hawley, Elan Trotman, Blake Aaron, Brian Lenair, Deon Yates, Phillip ‘Doc’ Martin and Paula Atherton. Opened for R&B artists The Delfonics, Denise Williams, Rose Royce, Dennis Edwards and The Temptations Review, and Jeffrey Osborne. Performed with Norman Connors, KeKe Wyatt, Sunshine Anderson, Kelly Price, Actor/Singer Leon, The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Chi-Lites, The Manhattans, Miki Howard, Dave Hollister, Silk, Donell Jones, Aysha Webb, Gail Jhonson. Beyond work as a recording artist, Tony embarked on a career in radio hosting in 2017 on Colorado Springs FM Station Jazz 93.5 FM with over 20 hours per week of on-air time.

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2 Deep Productions is a music production company founded by Reginald Moton and Jesse Bertrand Jr. in 1992. Reginald, a certified audio-visual engineer, while Jesse, with formal training in drumming and percussion, manages music production. They have provided music for local churches and festivals. They specialize in various musical genres including R&B, gospel, rap, pop, country, hip-hop, soul, and dance. Music by Virtuoso, the group which originated in Seattle with their signature sound that combines Blues, Gospel, Jazz, and Country.
For the members of Virtuoso, Derrick Mitchell, Reginald Moton, & Jesse Bertrand Jr., making music
migrated to Seattle, they decided to combine their talents to form Virtuoso. is a family affair. These cousins have always shared a passion for music. So, when they migrated to Seattle, they decided to combine their talents to form Virtuoso. Jesse is a drummer/percussionist by trade. He has played drums since elementary school and has obtained many achievements. His budding talents
won him a place in the famed Southern University Marching Band. In addition, he composes & arranges the music that accompanies the group’s lyrics. Louisiana native Volton Wright is a singer/songwriter/composer. He is known for his contributions to the jazz/blues and R&B/Southern Soul scenes throughout the US. He attended Southern University and joined the prestigious professional music fraternity Phi Mu Alpha. He marched in the Southern University Marching Band and played Jazz professionally with the late great Dr. Isaac Greggs. After completing his studies, he began to write and compose many hit singles that received national acclaim. Voltron is currently a part of the JBE Dynasty under the direction of the award-winning Blues singer Jeter Jones and producer SlackTraxx.

Fostina Dixon is a composer, vocalist, and jazz soloist who plays soprano, alto, and baritone saxes; flute; and clarinet. Fostina Dixon is a native of Wilmington, Delaware where she studied with the late Robert "Boysie" Lowery. As a young woodwind instrumentalist, she played for the Delaware All-State Band and was selected for the American Young Symphonic Orchestra which toured Europe. As a professional musician, she has performed at numerous clubs, colleges, libraries, churches, community art centers, New York's Jazzmobile concert series, and theaters and toured abroad. Fostina has also toured Germany, Austria, Italy, Belgium, France, and the Netherlands several times. Ms. Dixon has worked with and made television appearances on shows such as the popular "NY Undercover Cop" series, WNYC Channel 31's "Perspective in Jazz," NBCs "Today in New York" with Dr. Billy Taylor. This will be Fostina Dixon's second time on my show, this time to present the new album "New Beginnings" tracks will be played on this showcase, tune in..

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Kevin A Knowles is a Smooth Jazz instrumentalist, writer, producer, and session guitarist. Kevin was influenced by Jazz standards and by popular Urban records from the '80s. In 1985, Kevin started playing with multiple Jazz and Funk bands as a utility musician and arranger. In 1996, Kevin began writing and arranging in earnest to develop his own sound. Kevin's brand of Smooth Jazz uses that dance groove that influenced him with a guitar lead. In the year 2019, Kevin began recording and releasing 7 consecutive Smooth Jazz albums.
Having departed with Source3 Entertainment Kevin A Knowles has a total of 11 albums out. Kevin has placed his focus on playing solo live engagements via live looping. This showcase will present music from Mr. Knowles's newest album 'Knowing' tune in...


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At 5 years old Little Moses answered music's calling before his feet could even touch the floor beneath a piano bench, and for the next 30 years, he continued his devotion to learning and perfecting as many facets of the art and the industry as possible. Before even reaching the age of 40, Little Moses has: Become a multi-instrumentalist (all saxophones, piano, tuba, drums/percussion) Built and directed dozens of highly successful dance and party bands Performed more than 1500 live concerts Produced & released an award-nominated CD ("LEGENDARY") that hit #1 on Latin Jazz, R&B, Funk & Blues charts Managed and assisted many other artists toward their success Created and DJs a radio show (LMSS Radio). His second, funk and blues-oriented CD ("Little Moses Jones") featuring award-winning musicians from Gladys Knight; Earth, Wind and Fire, and Dotsero dropped in the Spring of 2021. Then, a US tour in support of that CD is in the works in addition to maintaining and performing with his successful wedding and corporate events bands. Little Moses Jones’ new song, ‘City or Country’, is sending shockwaves across the pop and R&B scenes, ‘City or Country,’ energizing with a striking aura, is the juice we all need right now in our lives, distancing us from the madness of modern life and bringing positive energy to the fore. This new single is overflowing with feel-good vibes, and Little Moses Jones, who fuses current funk with nostalgic RnB, gives way out of our times’ chaos, and his energy levels grow contagious as he advances through his set. The vocals are on par with the best in the business, and the music leaves an indelible mark.

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