Results for "Smooth Jazz"

Ronald Scott

Nubian Pearl Band is a contemporary Smooth Jazz and Neo-Soul ensemble delivering rich melodies, deep grooves, and sophisticated musicianship rooted in soul, jazz, and urban culture. Known for their warm sound and emotionally engaging performances, the band blends silky saxophone lines, lush keys, tasteful guitar, a tight rhythm section, and expressive vocals into a polished, modern jazz experience.

Drawing inspiration from classic and contemporary smooth jazz traditions while maintaining a strong connection to R&B and soul, Nubian Pearl Band creates music that is both relaxing and deeply expressive—perfect for concert stages, jazz festivals, cultural events, and upscale venues. Their sound balances groove and elegance, offering audiences music that feels intimate, uplifting, and timeless.

Jerald Daemyon

Jerald Daemyon is a groundbreaking electric violinist, producer, and keyboardist whose artistry has redefined the violin’s role in contemporary music. Born and raised in Detroit, he merges the soul of jazz, R&B,Gospel, funk, hip-hop, Latin, and world music with the precision of classical training—creating a sound that is bold, emotional, and sonically adventurous. His improvisatory flair draws comparisons to great virtuosos like Paganini and Sarasate, yet his style remains distinctly modern, rooted in the rhythm and pulse of urban music.

Classically trained since the age of ten, Jerald studied with Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s former Assistant Concertmaster, Dr. Morris Hochberg and Slovak violin virtuoso Peter Michalica, building on his early instruction from Connie Miner and Angela Thomas-Lott. He later refined his craft, immersing himself in Detroit’s jazz scene, performing with saxophonist Donald Walden and trumpeter Marcus Belgrave as a member of The Detroit Jazz Orchestra.

Mark Barnett

Born: October 6, 1978

Mark Barnett is an independent smooth jazz artist from California whose music blends soulful melodies, modern grooves, and timeless jazz tones. His latest single, “That’s Just The Way It Is,” captures a relaxing, emotional energy designed for listeners who appreciate expressive, feel-good jazz.

Drawing inspiration from greats like George Benson, Grover Washington Jr., Boney James, and Norman Brown, Mark brings warmth, melody, and atmosphere to every track.

His work is released under his label, MBUniversal Productions, and distributed worldwide through RouteNote

Neil D Speers

Born: December 28, 1959

Neil D Speers is a guitarist who brings the cool vibes of 50s jazz and the soul of blues into every performance. With over 20 years of experience and influences from Hendrix to Coltrane, his music is a journey through timeless sounds. Known for his spontaneous, immersive performances, Neil weaves jazz, blues, and rock into a soundtrack that resonates across generations. Catch him live and feel the music that’s both classic and fresh.

Jazzcrusader

Ashia Ackov

Born: August 10

Singer/Songwriter Ashia Ackov is a rising star of the Jazz Genre with her hit "Blame it on Me". She has a unique style that blends traditional jazz elements with modern influences, creating a fresh and original sound. She sings Lounge, Smooth Jazz, Noire-Era, and Bossa Nova. Ashia is a self-proclaimed SoCal girl who enjoys writing poetry comparing love and nature. She credits that as an inspiration when it comes to writing her music. Because she suffers from Vocal Dysphonia, she has a unique, quiet, lush, vocal tone that is very intimate. 

Jimmy Reno

Darryl Alexander Sr.

Chances are that if you have listened to Saturday Night Live, Good Morning America, The Weather Channel, E Entertainment, Lifetime, Fox Business, Maury Povich, or listened to music while flying, you have heard music by jazz artist/producer Darryl Alexander. His dream growing up was to be a professional baseball player and would lead to scholarship offers from numerous universities, including Boston and Capital University.

At Kent State University, Darryl dropped his pursuit of baseball and became a member of a band which featured “In Living Color” and “Comedy.TV” comedian AJ Jamal on keys.

The Frost Duo

David Garfield

David Garfield has been driven by the same mission statement since moving from his hometown of St. Louis to Los Angeles as a teenager in the early '70s: “I make music.” Fully living up to this vision and in more expansive ways over the past few decades, the multi-talented keyboardist, composer, arranger and recording artist has established himself an eclectic force of musical nature. At any given point during his career—and often at the same time—he has been a renowned songwriter, producer, bandleader (of Los Angeles based contemporary world jazz collectives Karizma and Los Lobotomys), arranger, recording artist, record label owner (Creatchy Records), session and touring musician, musical director and composer of various commissioned themes for global organizations.