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Ashley Scott

Ashley Scott is a talented vocalist from Philadelphia, PA has entered 2024 with new single entitled “You Remind Me” with Steal Vybe. Known for international radio charting singles like the 2022 release "Together," the lush ballad "Words" (2016), the groovy "Thought of You" (2021) and "Dance The Night Away" (2020)and his international anthem “Don’t Throw Our Love Away” (2021). He began singing and discovering music at the tender age of 3 from listening and watching is aunt Helen Scott of The Three Degrees and The Delfonics. Ashley continues to release music across the Soul, Jazz, and Dance genres globally.

Or Shovaly

Born: March 19, 1986

Or Shovaly (guitarist) had never cared to be the life of the party, but he always cared to throw a good party. That’s the original reason he put together the project ‘Or Shovaly Plus.’  Whether backed by a group or playing solo - Or always brings a good vibe.

His music is like a cozy sofa to kick back on and sip on a good drink. It is like fresh water to dip your feet in. It is like a walk in nature. It is a reason to dance.

The project ‘Or Shovaly Plus,’ developed organically in the vibrant scene of the greatest music city, New Orleans. Initially playing popular New Orleans repertoire in different genres such as jazz, funk, blues, Latin and world music. Through extensive musical development live on the stage and in the studio, Or’s original music has emerged - weaving together all of his influences into a very personal yet relatable style.

Thanks to the endless music possibilities New Orleans has to offer and the natural and adoptive formation process of the project, ‘Or Shovaly Plus’ appears in the shape of different ensembles. Most commonly, you can catch Or playing with his popular upbeat organ trio (guitar, organ, drums), often joined by two horns. At other times you might see him perform with a double bassist as a duo or joined by a horn, drums or conga player to form a soothing yet uplifting jazz trio. In addition Or really enjoys playing intimate solo guitar shows.

Randy Sloan

Guitarist Randy Sloan plays instrumental Pop, Smooth Jazz & Classic Standards, perfect for hotel lounges, wine bars, restaurants, private functions, cocktail hours, and more. Recent Venues/Clients include:  Ferrari North America, The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, The Omni Hotel Dallas, Hotel Crescent Court Dallas, Petroleum Club Fort Worth, Hotel Van Zandt Austin, Park House Dallas, and many more. Available for bookings in Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin Texas and beyond.

Kenny Wesley

Born: September 1

He is a songwriter, pianist, vocalist with a range spanning more than four octaves, and a linguist who speaks five languages. His name is Kenny Wesley. With three acclaimed projects, numerous accolades, collaborations, compilation features, and high-profile performances under his belt, including a win as a finalist, and the United States representative, for the 2013 Montreux Jazz Festival’s Shure Vocal Competition, Kenny has firmly placed his stamp on the burgeoning modern music movement.

His songs, fusing elements of electronic, jazz, funk, classical, folk and gospel, have been prominently featured on radio, film and TV – including the FOX series So You Think You Can Dance.  A welcomed guest to festivals and legendary venues across the globe such as SXSW, The Kennedy Center, Southport Weekender, Jazz Cafe London, Blues Alley, A-Trane, Montreux Jazz Festival, Ronnie Scotts, The White House, National Cherry Blossom Festival, Jazz à Vienne, The Blue Note, Bohemian Caverns, and The Apollo Theatre Cafe, he has shared the stage with numerous artists and musicians including Maysa (Incognito), the B52s, Vinx, Rachelle Ferrell, Kurt Elling, Sheila Jordan, Jean-Paul Bourelly, Giacomo Gates, Vikter Duplaix, Leela James, Charnett Moffett, Frédéric Yonnet (Prince, Stevie Wonder), Mino Cinélu (Miles Davis, Weather Report), Federico Peña (Marcus Miller, Meshell Ndegeocello), Stephanie Mills, Regina Belle, Zo!, Carmen Rodgers, Phonte (Little Brother, The Foreign Exchange), Alice Smith, Eric Roberson, Kindred and The Family Soul, N’Dambi and Syleena Johnson.

Ikechi Onyenaka

Born: December 2, 1996

   Ikechi Onyenaka is an American jazz saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and recording artist from Upper Darby, Pennsylvania on the rise in modern jazz. Although his primary instrument is the alto saxophone, he also plays the tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, clarinet, piano, keyboard, bass, and drums. As a saxophonist and songwriter, he takes a wide range of influences from the likes of Grover Washington Jr, Kenny Garrett, Robert Glasper, Stevie Wonder, and J Cole. Through emotionally driven saxophone melodies, atmospheric piano chords, and immaculate bass lines, Ikechi Onyenaka has truly created his own lane in modern jazz with his original music. 

Vertaal

Born: April 14

“You need to go hunt this down. They’re making incredible music!” Tony Minvielle – Jazz FM A shared love of groove, nu-jazz, and artists as diverse as, Bonobo, Yussef Kamaal and Badbadnotgood bonded session drummer Ajit Gill and keyboard player Theo Howarth when they met as teens in their hometown in Hertfordshire. The resulting burst of shared musical ideas traversing spiritual nu-jazz, Dilla-inspired hip-hop, broken beat and neo-soul, gave birth to Vertaal, the duo developing a passion for the freedom and raw expression of the music. As a youngster living in the capital, Ajit was exposed to the contrasting musical worlds of East-Coast hip hop, d‘n’b and rave culture mixed with traditional music from his family’s Indian heritage

Monique DeBose

Monique DeBose is an award-winning singer, activist and playwright. A leading vocal improvisationalist (having studied under Rhiannon and Joey Blake of the renowned Bobby McFerrin Voicestra), Monique has toured and entertained audiences throughout Europe, India and Asia, with the mission of helping people of all ages and cultures to transition beyond seeing in just “black” and “white” to seeing in full color. On August 28 2020, the date of so many pivotal moments in the civil rights movement, including the anniversary of Martin Luther-King’s “I have a Dream” speech, she released the powerful anthem Rally Call