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BK JACKSON

• Life of the Party

(Unlimited Heights Entertainment, Inc.)

Life of the Party is the sophomore release from Prince saxophonist and Smooth Jazz Network’s 2019 Breakout Artist of the Year BK Jackson, featuring Trombone Shorty, Adam Hawley and Nicholas Cole. BK’s music has also been referred to as “young and fresh” and “exactly what the genre needs” by industry icon Dave Koz. Website: www.bkjackson.com AvAilAble At: iTunes, www.cdbaby.com, www.amazon.com, www.spotify.com, www.tidal.com, Apple Music

CHRIS STANDRING

• Real Life

(Ultimate Vibe Recordings)

One of contemporary urban jazz’s most prolific hitmakers since the late ’90s with 13 Billboard Top 10 singles and six No. 1s, Chris Standring takes the opportunity on his 13th solo album to acknowledge the sometimes-harsh twists and turns of Real Life, offering a truly uplifting way forward on this joyful soul-jazz infused retro-flavored set. Website: www.ChrisStandring.com AvAilAble At: www.amazon.com, iTunes, www.ChrisStandring.com and all online music outlets

AL DeGREGORIS

• Time Sensitive

(A-Pex Recordings International)

Contemporary keyboardist Al DeGregoris is back with his latest project––this time with legendary producer-composer-keyboardist Jeff Lorber at the helm! Tight, brassy and retro cool beyond any of his four previous releases, DeGregoris’ new album Time Sensitive showcases the dynamic chemistry he’s created with the fellow keyboardist and fusion legend more than ever before. The result is pure melodic magic. AvAilAble June 12, 2020 At: www.amazon.com, iTunes, www.adgjazz.com Website: www.adgjazz.com

EARNEST WALKER JR.

• IFATOBA

(IFATOBA MUSIC LLC)

Celebrating 20 years since the release of his acclaimed debut album, Raindrops in the Sun, versatile independent saxophonist Earnest Walker Jr. gets back in the grooves big time with his highly anticipated album, whose title, IFATOBA, is as exotic, compelling and bold as the eclectic, multi-faceted music itself. Website: www.earnestwalkerjr.com AvAilAble At: www.earnestwalkerjr.com, www.amazon.com, Apple Music, iTunes, www.spotify.com, www.cdbaby.com, and many more

MARCUS ANDERSON

• HERO

(Anderson Music)

Marcus Anderson’s 13th album, HERO, features 13 original compositions, which is the quintessential soundtrack of our lives with a common thread of inspiration, perseverance, passion and resilience. Melding a wide range of musical styles with a natural grace, HERO evokes, but never imitates, the many legendary artists that have influenced Anderson’s compositions. AvAilAble At: iTunes, www.amazon.com, https://play.google.com/, www.apple.com/apple-music, www.spotify.com, http://tidal.com Website: www.marcusanderson.net (where autographed CDs are available)

NILS

• CAUGHT IN THE GROOVE

(Baja/TSR Records)

Guitarist, composer and producer NILS has been happily CAUGHT IN THE GROOVE as one of smooth jazz’s premier hitmakers and producers for over 15 years. NILS complements his trademark crisp pop-soul-funk vibes with more ambient, atmospheric experimentation and deeper jazz. One listen and you too will be CAUGHT IN THE GROOVE! Website: www.nilsmusic.com AvAilAble At: www.nilsmusic.com/shop, www.amazon.com and iTunes