Tom Braxton releases new single as a Lubbock tribute

Hub City is one of the names for Tom Braxton’s hometown of Lubbock, Texas, where it all began.

Granola & Yogurt Parfait

Ingredients

• 1 cup low-fat or non-fat vanilla yogurt

• ½ cup granola

• 1 cup sliced fruit (strawberries, pineapple, blueberries)

Instructions

1. Place ¼ cup of the yogurt in the bottom of two glasses or parfait dishes.

2. Top with one tablespoon granola.

3. Top with ¼ cup of the sliced fruit.

4. Repeat the layers and top with fresh fruit.

Notes

Makes 2 servings Nutrition Information 190 calories, 2.5 grams fat, 5 mg cholesterol, 55 mg sodium, 37 grams carbohydrate, 4 grams fiber, 7 grams protein

Braxton set out to pay a musical tribute to his hometown, and the result is “Hub City Jam,” a fun, danceable party tune.

International jazz saxophonist Tom Braxton and legendary trumpeter Rick Braun combined on the song produced by Blake Aaron.

“I wrote this tune with Lubbock in mind and as a tribute to my beloved hometown,” Braxton said. “Next year, I will release the complete CD “Flashback” which will be a collection of songs inspired by my positive experiences and treasured memories from my time growing up in Lubbock.

Hub City Jam is the first single from Braxton’s forthcoming second album for Innervision Records, and the eleventh recording of his career.

Braxton enlisted his friend and smooth jazz icon, Rick Braun, to add his special touch to this lively track. Braun and Braxton jam together and take turns during this toe-tapper.

Braxton performed in Lubbock recently at the Caprock Jazz Festival.