Bassman RiShon Odel is perhaps one of the most creative talents in this era. Having recently enjoyed the title of #1 ON BILLBOARD SMOOTH JAZZ CHART, for his writing on both “XX” (Brian Culbertson) & “You, Me & Forever” (Grammy Award nominee NAJEE). While still pursuing a Music Education degree at a SUNY College, Odel burst onto the music scene in 2006 with an arco bass piece performed at the opening of the JoAnn Faletta International Guitar Competition alongside the Buffalo Select Chorus. Having authored his first instructional Book of Bass Volume 1 (Dorrance Publishing), and conducte ..read more

National/international recording artist/producer/bassist is Michael Fields Jr. is impacting the world with his music gift. Michael burst on the scene in 2016 with his debut Album ” Mr. Fields” then in 2018 with “On The Move” with his two hit songs “Lovette Road” & “Let’s Ride”. His music can be heard on Smooth Jazz stations worldwide with significant recognition on Sirius XM Watercolors, The Smooth Jazz Network & America’s Music Charts. In commemoration of the 15th anniversary of the passing of the legendary Wayman Tisdale, Michael Fields Jr. has joined forces with saxophonist Donald ..read more

Nashville-based guitarist Slim Gambill releases his infectious new single “Turn The Corner.” This swagger-drenched tune, saturated in a plush 70’s retro vibe, was co-written by Gambill and Adam Hawley, and produced by Hawley. The new collaboration extends the duo’s run following the 4-week Billboard #1 Smooth Jazz track, “Light This Candle.” Plans are underway for an entire album of new material. The new track is a lively, groove-filled fusion of pop, silky R&B and of course guitar-driven jazz. With “Turn The Corner” Gambill elevates the excitement by adding in a funky horn section suppor ..read more

Hot on the heels of 2022’s album title “SOLO,” Kansas City bassist Julian Vaughn returns with his new single “Kiss the Groove.” It’s the first release from his forthcoming album due out mid-summer. “Kiss the Groove” is a song that features Julian Vaughn himself not only as an artist, but as a producer as well. During the winter in early 2024, Julian recorded the new single “Kiss the Groove” at his home studio. An idea that started with a bassline quickly formed into an entire song with a sweet intro, catchy hook and smooth bridge. Like it’s predecessor, “Kiss the Groove” demonstrates Julian’s ..read more

“It’s great to be working with double GRAMMY winner Paul Brown again on my latest single, “Until I Met You”. Paul has such an intuitive and mature feel for the genre having played or produced more than 80 #1 Billboard songs. We purposely wanted to keep this track less busy; allow the song to breathe and entice the listener with the hypnotic hook and sexy vibe. “Until I Met You” is a feel-good song conjuring up the beautiful feelings when two people have just met and are exploring their relationship. A contrast between one’s passion before and after their chance meeting. The tempo of the song ..read more

Ronny Smith is a highly acclaimed Jazz guitarist renowned for his infectious sense of groove and eclectic musical style. With a career spanning several decades, Ronny has captivated audiences with his unique blend of urban jazz, funk, blues, gospel, and tropical jazz. He gained recognition with his albums “Got Groove” (2006) and “Just Groovin'” (2009), which showcased his exceptional talent and established him as a prominent figure in the jazz fusion scene. His track “City Groove” from the album “Can’t Stop Now” (2013) soared to the top of Billboard’s BDS New and Active smooth jazz chart, pea ..read more

– Following the resounding success of his chart-topping album “Sunshine of Mine,” esteemed artist and multi-platinum producer U-Nam is primed to enrapture audiences once more with the announcement of his latest single, “Uprising,” set to be a standout track on his forthcoming album TBA. With a going for adds slated for 05/06/2024 , “Uprising” promises to be a sensational addition to U-Nam‘s illustrious repertoire, offering a fresh and captivating blend of funk, jazz, and modern flair. The track boasts an irresistible melody and showcases U-Nam‘s distinctive guitar prowess, elevat ..read more

Arthur Thompson– a Tulsa native who now resides in Nashville, Tennessee- is a drummer, percussionist, singer, songwriter, producer, author, designer, entrepreneur, and teacher. He was the drummer for the late Wayman Tisdale. Singer/songwriter Toby Keith recorded the song “Crying for Me” in honor of Wayman. Arthur recorded and performed this song with Toby Keith, along with Dave Koz and Marcus Miller. It was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2011. Arthur currently performs all over the world with Mindi Abair and many other artists, including Dave Koz on the yearly Dave Koz & Friend ..read more

Willie Bradley is a native of Orangeburg, SC and a graduate of South Carolina State University where he earned his BS Degree in Music Education and Performance. Over the course of his career, he has become a go –to musician for many of soul music’s greats over the years. His music reach spans worldwide and can be heard on Smooth Jazz radio dtations including Sirius XM, Music Choice, Pandora, Spotify, and iHeart Radio. Willie’s 2021 CD It’s My Time contained two #1 Billboard singles – “It’s On Now” featuring Ragan Whiteside and “It’s My Time featuring James Lloyd. The single “It’s My Time” was ..read more

There would be no music career for soprano saxophonist Reggie Codrington had it not been for his father, trumpeter Ray Codrington. Born with Ataxic Cerebral Palsy that required nine major surgeries even before the saxman was a teenager, Ray found a small, curved saxophone that made it physically possible for Reggie to play the instrument. After Ray succumbed to Alzheimer’s disease last May, Reggie decided to pay tribute by recording one of his father’s favorite compositions, “Three Shades of Blue,” a song that Ray wrote and performed in his live sets, but never recorded. The urban-jazz single ..read more