Talking Smooth Jazz

Sekou Bunch started playing the bass at age 14.  At 17, he performed with Tom Browne on the best selling funk classic LP “Funkin for Jamaica” and received his first gold record at age 19.  An accomplished musician and composer Sekou Bunch has performed and/or recorded with Quincy Jones, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder,  Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Luther Vandross, Anita Baker, Ray Charles, Chaka Khan, to name a few.  In 2008, he released his debut album “The Next Level” featuring Angela Winbush, Boney James, Stanley Clark, and more.  

With a jazz style that is both urban and contemporary, Nick Colionne has blazed a trail to the top of the ranks of today's stars.  Combining jazz, R & B, blues and funk, he has an unmistakable sound and vibe that is instantly recognizable.  Nick takes the guitar to unexpected places every time he performs and his rich baritone vocals delight his audiences.  As for his showmanship....you have to experience a Nick Colionne show for yourself. With style and energy to spare, unparalleled musicianship and a natural comedic flair, he is one of a kind.  We welcome Nick back with a brand new album, Influences.   This show is dedicated to Nick’s longtime manager, Ms. Carol Ray.

Approaching his 20th anniversary in the business, saxophonist Paul Taylor has released his 10th album Tenacity, featuring keyboardists Jonathan Fritzen and Jeff Lorber. Review: thesmoothjazzride.com www.paultaylorsax.com Twitter @paul_taylor_sax Instagram @paultaylorsax

Saxophonist Vandell Andrew is back with a new EP, Turn It Up.  "Turn It Up" is a collection of uptempo, high-energy instrumental songs, Produced by Nate Harasim, Landa Gherra' and Vandell Andrew.

Marcel Anderson is a soulful and spiritual gospel singer.  Reared in a household with 3 talented brothers and 3 sisters, he discovered one of the many gifts God had placed in his heart, which was singing Gospel Music.  We will talk to Marcel about his debut album, Still Living and new book, Still Living: Purposed to Live. Follow Marcel on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Guitarist Chris Standring returns with a brand new album, Don't Talk, Dance!  

Dynamic, multi-talented and dripping with soul, Marcus Anderson is an award winning musician with an abundance of career defining accolades all achieved under the age of thirty. With the release of his fifth solo Album Style Meets Substance, the critically acclaimed Pop/R&B and jazz musician’s career is fast becoming one to watch. Hailing from South Carolina, Anderson is currently performing to audiences all over the world as one of the saxophonist in PRINCE’s band the New Power Generation. Style Meets Substance is the epitome of his musical influences. His trademark horn playing and arrangements provide an album of beautiful momentum that pushes the sonic experience into an exquisite listening pleasure. Sensual sax melodies, smooth jazz standards, funky grooves and Latin beats are all combined into one 13 track album.  All songs are written, performed, arranged and produced by Anderson, demonstrating his constant reinvention of contemporary jazz traditions. Style Meets Substance also features collaborations with renowned musicians Morris Hayes, Nicholas Cole, and horn players from the New Power Generation.

Talking Smooth Jazz welcomes singer/songwriter and poet, Offiong Bassey, an exciting artist who draws upon the numerous influences that have touched her life.  Her debut album, Offiong Bassey, is a nuanced, mosaic of songs that truly represent who she is as an artist – a genre-bending mix that includes Afro-Peruvian rhythms, funk, R&B and Nigerian Ekombi. The album debuted at #2 on the CMJ New World Music chart its first week in radio promotions and reach #4 on the Soultracks music chart.

Blessed with an irresistible and soulful voice, Mycah’s music is in a class all her own.  She has shared the stage with noted artists such as The Whispers, Patti Labelle, Luther Vandross, JaRule, Arturo Sandoval, Ski Johnson, Ray Gaskins & Maysa Leak to name a few.  In addition to her debut solo project Roux’s Fantasy, she is lead female vocalist for the group guiltypleasures, who’s debut single "Anticipation (The Remix)" has been in steady rotation on WHUR 96.3FM’s Original Quiet Storm since April 2010, and was deemed a “New Classic” by many.  Mycah just released new hit single “In The Groove” with friend & fellow artist Brian Christopher. Within days of its release its received multiple plays on stations around the globe, and has hit #3 on the UK Soul Chart Top 30 three weeks in a row! 

Marcus Anderson is multi-talented producer, song writer, composer, saxophonist, vocalist and flutist.  BK Jackson is a young, energetic, saxophone sensation from Tampa, Florida.  Both are members of Prince’s 11-piece horn section known as the New Power Generation (NPG) Orchestra. We will talk to them about their time touring with Prince and their upcoming albums.   

One of the most versatile soprano vocalists in the DMV area, Geneva Renée generates energy and excitement everywhere she performs.  Geneva Renée is an adult contemporary pop/soul vocalist with a brand new debut CD "Beautiful Wonder" produced by Dinky Bingham and is full of passionate music that celebrates the powerful emotion and potential of our dreams while empowering us to express our true feelings through song.   

Aniya Jazz releases their new CD, "Colors of the Sun", filled with the unique sounds you’ve come to recognize from Aniya, and coupled with new explorations and the inclusion of some excellent outside talent.

Ruslan is a Grammy award winning pianist and composer.  His self-titled,debut album includes guest appearances by Chick Corea, George Duke and Stanley Clarke, among others.

Guitarist, Michael Everett Brown and Bassist, Harold Walter Brown III, the two brothers from the south side of Chicago are the founders and driving force behind the jazz/funk group Everett B. Walters.  They have released a new cd, Riding The H Train.  

Four80East is a Canadian electro jazz ensemble from Toronto with Rob DeBoer (keyboards, bass and guitar) and Tony Grace (percussion); accompanied by various session musicians.  They have released a digital-only release designed exclusively for Europe called Biblioteca, a collection of 10 choice cuts from our catalogue, plus a brand-new remix of Je Pense A Toi.