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Gregg Karukas
70,736 listeners
Gregg Karukas is a smooth jazz keyboardist and pianist who originally hails from the Washington, DC-Maryland area. He experimented with key… read moreGregg Karukas is a smooth jazz keyboardist and pianist who originally hails from the Washington, DC-Maryland area. He experimented with keyboards as a child, but it was not until his teens that he pursued music professionally. Gradually,… read moreGregg Karukas is a smooth jazz keyboardist and pianist who originally hails from the Washington, DC-Maryland area. He experimented with keyboards as a child, but it was not until his teens that he pursued music professionally. Gradually, he developed a relaxing smooth jazz style of music that mad… read more -
Marc Antoine
112,180 listeners
1) Smooth jazz/jazz fusion guitarist Marc Antoine was born in Paris, France, and currently resides in Madrid, Spain. His guitar play style … read more1) Smooth jazz/jazz fusion guitarist Marc Antoine was born in Paris, France, and currently resides in Madrid, Spain. His guitar play style is based on Roma music. 2) French R&B adult contemporary singer Marc Antoine was born in Mon… read more1) Smooth jazz/jazz fusion guitarist Marc Antoine was born in Paris, France, and currently resides in Madrid, Spain. His guitar play style is based on Roma music. 2) French R&B adult contemporary singer Marc Antoine was born in Montréal, Québec, Canada, and is of Haitian descent. Guitarist… read more -
Jonathan Butler
71,255 listeners
At thirteen, Jonathan's talents caught the ears and eyes of British record producer Clive Caulder. He was signed to Caulder's Jiv… read moreAt thirteen, Jonathan's talents caught the ears and eyes of British record producer Clive Caulder. He was signed to Caulder's Jive Records and as the old cliche goes, the rest is history. Jonathan's first single broke dow… read moreAt thirteen, Jonathan's talents caught the ears and eyes of British record producer Clive Caulder. He was signed to Caulder's Jive Records and as the old cliche goes, the rest is history. Jonathan's first single broke down racial barriers, becoming the first song by a black artist… read more -
Kirk Whalum
115,531 listeners
In 1983, Kirk Whalum caught the attention of the pianist Bob James. And, Whalum joined his album "12" (1985). He released his deb… read moreIn 1983, Kirk Whalum caught the attention of the pianist Bob James. And, Whalum joined his album "12" (1985). He released his debut album "Floppy Disk" with James' support. From the latter term of 1980's, Wh… read moreIn 1983, Kirk Whalum caught the attention of the pianist Bob James. And, Whalum joined his album "12" (1985). He released his debut album "Floppy Disk" with James' support. From the latter term of 1980's, Whalum began to make a name for himself as a sideman of great … read more -
Jeff Lorber
113,867 listeners
Jeff Lorber (born November 4, 1952 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American Grammy Award-nominated keyboardist, composer, and record p… read moreJeff Lorber (born November 4, 1952 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American Grammy Award-nominated keyboardist, composer, and record producer. After leading his own group, The Jeff Lorber Fusion, he went on to pioneer the smooth jaz… read moreJeff Lorber (born November 4, 1952 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American Grammy Award-nominated keyboardist, composer, and record producer. After leading his own group, The Jeff Lorber Fusion, he went on to pioneer the smooth jazz genre in his solo career. Many of his songs were featured … read more -
Gerald Albright
112,912 listeners
A native Californian, Gerald Albright grew up in South Central Los Angeles. After high school, he attended the University of Redlands where… read moreA native Californian, Gerald Albright grew up in South Central Los Angeles. After high school, he attended the University of Redlands where he received a B.S. degree in Business Management, minoring in Music. Immediately after college, A… read moreA native Californian, Gerald Albright grew up in South Central Los Angeles. After high school, he attended the University of Redlands where he received a B.S. degree in Business Management, minoring in Music. Immediately after college, Albright began to master his talent by working extensively in… read more -
Steve Oliver
65,018 listeners
Steve Oliver is a smooth, funky and ultra-soulful guitarist and vocalist. His 2002 album release "Positive Energy" hit the Billbo… read moreSteve Oliver is a smooth, funky and ultra-soulful guitarist and vocalist. His 2002 album release "Positive Energy" hit the Billboard Top 20 on the strength of the # 3 radio single "High Noon" earned him Smooth Jazz Aw… read moreSteve Oliver is a smooth, funky and ultra-soulful guitarist and vocalist. His 2002 album release "Positive Energy" hit the Billboard Top 20 on the strength of the # 3 radio single "High Noon" earned him Smooth Jazz Awards nominations for Best New Artist and Best Guitar Player.… read more -
Brian Culbertson
151,855 listeners
Brian Culbertson (born January 12, 1973) is a smooth jazz musician and instrumentalist from Decatur, Illinois, United States. Son of jazz b… read moreBrian Culbertson (born January 12, 1973) is a smooth jazz musician and instrumentalist from Decatur, Illinois, United States. Son of jazz band director and trumpeter Jim Culbertson, Brian's instruments include the keyboard and tromb… read moreBrian Culbertson (born January 12, 1973) is a smooth jazz musician and instrumentalist from Decatur, Illinois, United States. Son of jazz band director and trumpeter Jim Culbertson, Brian's instruments include the keyboard and trombone. Heavily influenced by funk, much of Culbertson's m… read more -
Yellowjackets
136,215 listeners
In 1977, Robben Ford assembled a group of veteran session musicians to record his album The Inside Story. The trio of musicians, which incl… read moreIn 1977, Robben Ford assembled a group of veteran session musicians to record his album The Inside Story. The trio of musicians, which included keyboardist Russell Ferrante, bassist Jimmy Haslip and drummer Ricky Lawson, soon discovered … read moreIn 1977, Robben Ford assembled a group of veteran session musicians to record his album The Inside Story. The trio of musicians, which included keyboardist Russell Ferrante, bassist Jimmy Haslip and drummer Ricky Lawson, soon discovered a certain "chemistry" and musical affinity that le… read more -
Richard Elliot
143,361 listeners
Richard Elliot is a Scottish-born saxophone player who first found fame as a member of the funk band Tower of Power. His solo career took o… read moreRichard Elliot is a Scottish-born saxophone player who first found fame as a member of the funk band Tower of Power. His solo career took off when he remade the Percy Sledge classic "When a Man Loves a Woman" (which had also be… read moreRichard Elliot is a Scottish-born saxophone player who first found fame as a member of the funk band Tower of Power. His solo career took off when he remade the Percy Sledge classic "When a Man Loves a Woman" (which had also been remade by Michael Bolton). Other well-known songs include… read more