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Gerald Albright

2 concerts

Born in South Central Los Angeles, award-winning contemporary jazz saxophonist Gerald Albright is also a bassist and session player. His debut Just Between Us (1987) cracked the Top 200; Verve collab Pleasures of the Night hit No. 1.

Lindsey Webster

6 concerts

Soul R&B singer Lindsey Webster broke through with You Change, the only vocally driven song to top Billboard Contemporary Jazz for four weeks. Signed to Shanachie in 2016, she earned 9 Top 10 and 2 #1 Billboard smooth jazz songs.

Eric Darius

2 concerts

American saxophonist, songwriter and producer Eric Darius blends modern jazz with R&B, hip-hop, funk and pop. Performed at Montreaux Jazz Festival at 11; major-label debut Night on the Town; album UNLEASHED. Five #1 Billboard Contemporary Jazz singles.

Boney James

20 concerts

New Rochelle, New York-born saxophonist Boney James, known for a gritty contemporary jazz sound blending soul-jazz, R&B, funk, and pop. Leader debut Trust (1992); four Grammy nominations and RIAA gold albums. Solid (2020) hit #10 Billboard Current Pop Albums.

Anthony Hamilton

26 concerts

Charlotte, North Carolina R&B singer Anthony Hamilton broke through with Comin' from Where I'm From (2003), a platinum album with five Grammy nods. He won a Grammy with Al Green on "You've Got the Love I Need" and later released Back to Love and What I'm Feelin'.

Adam Hawley

5 concerts

Guitarist and producer Dr. Adam Hawley debuted on Maurice White’s Kalimba Music and now runs MBF Entertainment. His six albums and production work include 17 Billboard #1 hits. Mediabase Artist of the Year (2024) and Billboard Song of the Year (2022, 2020).

Chanté Moore

4 concerts

Sophisticated vocalist Chanté Moore launched her career in the new jack swing era, scoring over a dozen Billboard R&B chart hits. Her 1992 debut Precious went gold. She featured on the Isley Brothers’ Grammy-nominated "Contagious" and recorded two albums with Kenny Lattimore.