Results for "Smooth Jazz"

Joe Newnam

Patrick Perone

Patrick Perone is a French musician, primarily known as a pianist, keyboardist, composer and film composer.

Patrick started playing jazz when he was young. At 18, he was already playing the Hammond B3 in many Parisian Jazz Clubs, also performing now and plays Piano, Fender Rhodes el. piano & Synths.

Estefano Rodrigo

Born: July 24, 1985

Artist, composer, singer, instrumentalist, music producer, and dancer, Estéfano Rodrigo develops a body of work guided by an intimate perception of music, shaped with discipline and responsibility. His approach is not driven by market logic, but by a personal sense of time and truth, respecting the pace of each creation and the relationships that emerge throughout the process.

Between vocal and instrumental expression, he sustains aesthetic unity and authorial coherence, treating each element with intention — from arrangement to execution. His work is built through consistency, without haste, remaining faithful to what is essential in each piece.

Nacho Valenciaga

Born: July 20, 1967

Juan Ignacio Sánchez Hernández (Madrid, 1967) is a composer, arranger, producer, and multi-instrumentalist whose career is as diverse as it is refined. Known artistically as Nacho Valenciaga, and through his alternative projects lofiATTICUS and the modern crooner ZANE, his bass guitar stands as the emblem of a craft shaped through decades of musical exploration.

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Delton Walker

Delton Walker is a dynamic jazz saxophonist, Guitarist, basist and U.S. Air Force veteran whose music bridges the personal and the cosmic. With a sound rooted in soul, jazz, and funk, his work resonates with emotional depth, technical skill, and a global perspective shaped by years of international performance.

Raised in New York, Delton’s musical journey began early—starting drums and trumpet at age nine, later adding piano and guitar under the guidance of his parents. His time in the U.S. Air Force opened the world to him, literally and musically. While stationed in Europe, he performed throughout Germany, Portugal, France, and Spain, drawing from a wide array of cultural influences that helped craft his unique, expressive tone.

Deblon Jackson

Hailing from the vibrant musical landscape of Detroit, Deblon Jackson is a classically trained dynamic jazz flautist and veteran Flautist of the United States Air Force Band whose soulful sound and innovative approach have made her a standout voice in contemporary jazz. Blending classic jazz influences with smooth grooves, R&B undertones, and a touch of funk.  A classically trained musician  with a deep love for improvisation she received her Bachelors of Music Education from The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.  Deblon draws inspiration from jazz greats like Hubert Laws and Herbie Mann, while also carving out her own distinct sonic identity. Her performances are marked by warm, expressive tones and fluid melodies that resonate across generations.  Deblon has performed at premier jazz venues and festivals across the country, sharing the stage with Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and many of the industry's most respected artists. As an artist, she continues to push creative boundaries, crafting music that bridges genres and invites audiences on a journey of sound and spirit.  

Stanley Cooper

A pillar of the Washington, D.C. music scene, Stanley Cooper is a master guitarist whose versatility, soulful tone, and technical brilliance have made him a sought-after performer, composer, and collaborator. With a career spanning decades, Cooper has carved out a reputation as a musician who can seamlessly move between jazz, gospel, R&B, and funk—bringing authenticity and heart to every note he plays. 

Stanley’s signature style blends intricate melodic phrasing with deep groove and impeccable timing, making his performances both emotionally resonant and technically impressive. Whether delivering a searing solo or laying down a subtle rhythm, his guitar work speaks volumes, always serving the song and elevating the ensemble.

The Inter Section

Active since: 2024

The Inter Section is a collective of musicians from around the world recording contemporary jazz that is melodic and easily approachable. The songs meld the sounds and rhythms of Pop, R&B, Soul, Latin and World music and presents them in a jazz context.

The Inter Section's music is written and produced by Steve Ehrlich from his (necessary) sofa as he suffers from Chronic Lyme Disease. He offers an example for others with similar limitations of what is possible even when their everyday lives have been turned upside down.

Proceeds from the sale of The Inter Section's music are donated to lymedisease.org and Bay Area Lyme Foundation.