Featured Artists


Paul Brown
Two-time Grammy Award winner Paul Brown keeps his grooving momentum going with an amped-up visit to The Funky Joint—his sixth solo album and Woodward Avenue Records debut. The guitarist and composer’s eagerly anticipated new collection features performances by many of the artists that he has produced or played with over the years, including Boney James, Bob James, Euge Groove, Marc Antoine, Bob Baldwin and Darren Rahn.More





Anita Baker
The legendary Grammy® winning singer, Anita Baker, is back with her first new album in 8 years. Featuring the hit single "Lately", the long-awaited Only Forever will be released on October 23, 2012 via Blue Note Records. More





Saxophonist Darren Rahn
Canadian born saxophonist Darren Rahn is rapidly becoming a major player in contemporary jazz. Rahn produced Wayman Tisdale's #1 single, “Ain’t No Stopping Us Now,” which brought Rahn recognition in the music industry. Rahn continued to work in the studio with Tisdale and other smooth jazz heavy hitters. These relationships would prove pivotal in the launching of his solo career and enabled him to quickly move from behind the console to the stage.More



Saxophonist Najee
An alum of the New England Conservatory of Music, Najee has collaborated with everyone from Prince and Quincy Jones to Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan and Herbie Hancock. He has also had the distinction to perform for Presidents Bill Clinton and Nelson Mandela and made appearances on The Tonight Show and Good Morning America.More



Bassist Wayman Tisdale
Wayman Tisdale had a successful career in the NBA, before starting his 2nd career as a jazz musician. He died unexpectedly in 2009, following a 2 year battle with cancer. A new documentary explores the beloved musician's life.More



Guitarist Terry Wollman
A versatile producer, composer, and musician, Terry has performed as music director and/or guitarist for dozens of renowned artists including Wilson Phillips, Al Jarreau, Joan Baez, Keb’ Mo’, Gerald Albright and Eartha Kitt, to name just a few.More



Saxophonist Richard Elliot
The Scotland-born, L.A.-raised saxman was on the road with Tower of Power when he released his debut album in 1986. His new album In The Zone was inspired by the passion he felt (and still feels) for performing music. More