Talking Smooth Jazz

Twenty-something music prodigy Vincent Ingala is no stranger to contemporary jazz audiences. His heartfelt, sweet and soulful mix has catapulted him to the top of the Billboard Contemporary Jazz charts, garnering him three Billboard #1s, and eight top 10 hits. The charismatic and handsome instrumental wizard has endeared fans, contemporaries and critics alike with his consummate musicianship, fun-loving stage presence, energized and inspired performances and all-around passion.

With the release of Personal Touch, Vincent Ingala further asserts himself as one of the most exciting artists in contemporary jazz. For the multi-talented and multi-dimensional artist, his agenda is simple. “It's all about the music for me!” declares Ingala. “It always has been, and always will be. All I can ask for is that people feel good when listening to my music.”

HE IS THE NEW BONEY JAMES! ~Jazz Queen~

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Saxophonist Phil Denny returns with a brand new release, Align.  All original 11-track performance balanced with fresh urban vibes, up-tempo and sultry grooves as well as featured artists, guitarists David P. Stevens and Adam Hawley.

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With the release of her new album “Live at Yoshi’s – 10 Year Anniversary Special,” Jessy J celebrates a remarkable decade since she brought her sizzling beats, dynamic Latin and samba rhythms with sensual melodies to contemporary jazz via her #1 hit debut album, Tequila Moon.

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Judah Sealy is a saxophonist/keyboardist from Rochester, NY. Currently, he is a music teacher at Rochester Prep West Elementary and Music Director at Church Of Love Faith Center. Judah is a graduate of Roberts Wesleyan College in 2007 with a B.A. in Music and a recording artist. His debut album "The Arrival" was released August  14,2015.  His new cd is called Welcome Home.

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Trumpeter, Isaac Byrd, Jr., returns to talk about his upcoming release, Come Fly With Me.  Come Fly With Me is a feel-good track that exhibits all that we love about contemporary smooth jazz paired with subtle funk nuances that are sure to make you dance wherever you find yourself listening.

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Join us for the inaugural Fandross Festival presented by the Vandross Family Estate and Divabetic celebrating the musical legacy of Luther Vandross. If Luther’s "smooth as silk" voice, dramatic ballads and up-tempo jams are a major part of the soundtrack of your life, you do not want to miss Fandross Festival 2018.

Fandross Festival 2018 recaptures the elegance and excellence of Luther’s career with a Film Presentation of his iconic performances, Music Awards, Stage Costumes & Memorabilia Display and a Panel Discussion with Luther’s former Band Members, Vocalists and Music Peers.

There are 4 separate days of events. All events are sold separately. The Kick Off Party at the Sugar Bar on Thursday, May 10th is already sold out. Lisa Fischer's Concert at the Blue Note on Friday, May 11 at 8 PM is almost sold out. But there are still some tickets for Saturday's Festival are still available at Eventbrite.

A native of San Diego, California, Ms. Antoinette's diverse repertoire consists of classical, smooth jazz, and R&B music. She has performed for The President and First Lady Of The United States, Barack and Michelle Obama and at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles with the Southeast Symphony Orchestra. Her solo performances have taken her across the US and abroad.

Attending UC San Diego for undergraduate work and continuing on to the University of Arizona for Master classes in harp performance, she was privileged to have studied under some very notable teachers. crediting her dynamic performance technique to Russian teacher Elena Mashkovtseva. 

Ms. Antoinette has been sought after to perform and record for a variety of artists and events including Ne-Yo, Jamie Foxx, The BET Awards, and American Idol. Mariea's talents are enjoyed and appreciated by a growing list of private and corporate clients as well as her dedicated fans.

John “Jsaxx” Watkins, Born in Cleveland Ohio, Developed His Love for Music at the Early Age of 8 Listening to His Father Rev. John C. Watkins, His Uncle Lamar Gaines and His Grandfather Charles Pace.  Following in His Family’s Footsteps Jsaxx Picked up the Saxophone and Never Put it Down. Having the Opportunity to Enroll in the Cleveland School of Arts, Allowed Jsaxx to Expand His Knowledge of Wind Instruments as Well as Music Theory and Music Production.

John “Jsaxx” Watkins Sound Truly Represents That Common Fabric That Unifies All Music Across Many Mediums, from Traditional Jazz to Old School R&b, Fusion and Pop; Music That Reaches All Generations and Age Groups from Both Ends of the Spectrum. His Sound Presents a New Platform Laced with a Familiar Touch of the Old, Connecting All Genres of Music Through One Unified Platform. 

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Inspired by artists and sounds you can recognize without checking the dial, Tamara Goldinella developed an impeccable ear and vocal sound resonating with truth, youthfulness, sincerity and an underlining sound of soul music fusion creating her "Jazzy-Folk-Bluesy" grit kinda soul music. She's a fresh face, but don't sleep; her captivating performances, impeccable style, and aura are setting the framework for a very long career in music, television, and fashion.  Her international Jamaican and domestic New York roots underline her hybrid sound of conglomerate jazz, neo-soul, blues, funk, reggae and alternative folk; recognizable in her breakout hit "One More" which is her life's anthem and soul-bearing of her long-time struggle with hurt and pain. 

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Blair Bryant is a 24-year-old emerging contemporary-jazz artist, currently signed to the Innervision Records Label. He is a musical prodigy, plays over 14 instruments and is a prolific, writer and producer. Blair is a fierce bassist who plays the upright double bass and electronic fretless, 7 String Conklin, 6 string ESP and 5 string Fender Jazz basses. He also plays Yamaha Stage Custom drums, Korg, Kurzweil and Yamaha Motif Keyboards, Fender Rhodes, Hammond Organs, B3, and XK1.   Blair’s “sound” (writing and playing style) is upbeat, very layered, lush and evocative of many different tonal colors and moods. He has been favorably compared to Stanley Clarke, Joe Sample, and Wayman Tisdale.

Blair is back with a brand new release call Sun Chaser.

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