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TONY SAUNDERS

• All About Love

(Baja/TSR Records)

Tony Saunders has vibed with everyone from Eric Clapton, David Crosby, Les McCann, Joe Sample and Chaka Khan. Saunders pays homage to the partner that’s held the groove all these years, his trusty vestring bass. On his new album, All About Love, Saunders says, “I romance the bass like I romance life.” His collaborations on the album with an array of smooth jazz greats make All About Love a must-have release. AVAILABLE AT: iTunes, www.amazon.com WEBSITE: www.tonysaunders.com

TODD HUNTER

• Postcards From Brazil Volume One

(Dexterity Records)

Pianist-composer Todd Hunter recorded this album in Rio de Janeiro with the help of his friend and brilliant drummer, Teo Lima. The songs are his original compositions with the exception of "Windmills of Your Mind" sung by the legendary Dionne Warwick, and "Rio de Maio, " a beautiful piece dedicated to Tom Jobim, composed and sung by Ivan Lins. AVAILABLE AT: https://music.apple.com, https://music.amazon.com, www.spotify.com and all major streaming and download services WEBSITE: www.toddsounds.com

WILLIE BRADLEY

• It’s My Time

(Willie Bradley Music)

XAVIER GORDON

• Excellence

(Trio Entertainment)

Bold, yet simultaneously charming; edgy, yet at the same time beautiful. These seemingly opposing adjectives might welldescribe the music of artisttrumpeter Willie Bradley, but also fittingly tell about the man! Bradley’s music brings together many varied styles, but takes smooth jazz to a whole new level. Check out his latest release, It’s My Time. AVAILABLE AT: iTunes, www.amazon.com, www.spotify.com WEBSITE: www.williebradley.net Excellence is a smooth jazz album that blends funk and R&B grooves with the piano styles of Xavier Gordon. This ve-song EP takes you on a journey that represents life’s experiences. This music is for everyone, featuring fun, upbeat tunes, romantic love songs and more. Excellence debuted at No. 2 on the Jazz iTunes Charts.

AVAILABLE AT: WEBSITE:

https://xaviergordonmusic.com, iTunes, www.amazon.com, www.spotify.com, and all digital platforms https://xaviergordonmusic.com