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The Isley Brothers

1 concert

Formed in the early ’50s, Cincinnati’s Isley Brothers evolved from gospel and gritty R&B to Motown soul and funk. Known for “Shout,” “Twist and Shout,” and the #2 hit “It’s Your Thing,” plus albums 3 + 3 and The Heat Is On.

Charlie Wilson

3 concerts

Charlie Wilson is an R&B singer, founding member and lead of The Gap Band (You Dropped the Bomb on Me, Outstanding). Solo: 11 #1 singles, 13 Grammy noms, BET Lifetime Achievement. Collaborated with Bruno Mars, Pharrell, Justin Timberlake, Snoop Dogg.

Alex Bugnon

3 concerts

Swiss contemporary jazz keyboardist Alex Bugnon (nephew of Donald Byrd) grew up attending the Montreux Jazz Festival. Trained at the Paris Conservatory and Berklee, he backed Patti Austin and James Ingram before debuting with 1989’s Love Season.

Marion Meadows

3 concerts

West Virginia-born saxophonist and composer Marion Meadows blends contemporary jazz and adult contemporary R&B with a signature soprano sax sound. His 1990 debut For Lovers Only launched a smooth jazz radio staple run; Forbidden Fruit hit Top 10.

El DeBarge

Born in Detroit, El DeBarge is the falsetto voice of ’80s R&B group DeBarge, known for hits “All This Love,” “Rhythm of the Night” and solo “Who’s Johnny?” (Short Circuit).