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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.

Marcus Miller

9 concerts

Brooklyn-born jazz bassist Marcus Miller blends funk, R&B, and contemporary jazz. A former ’70s session ace and key member of Miles Davis’ ’80s band, he won a Grammy for 2001’s M² and topped jazz charts with Renaissance and Afrodeezia.

En Vogue

2 concerts

Oakland R&B vocal group formed by producers Denzil Foster and Thomas McElroy. Debuted with Born to Sing (1990) and scored Top Ten hits including Hold On, My Lovin’ and Don’t Let Go (Love); earned multiple Grammy nominations.

Take 6

7 concerts

Take 6 are an a cappella group rooted in gospel, doo wop, and jazz-influenced singing groups. Their debut Take 6 (1988) went platinum, won jazz and gospel Grammys and three Dove Awards, and led to work with Spike Lee and Quincy Jones.

Bob James

4 concerts

Marshall, Missouri-born, Grammy-winning pianist, composer and producer who helped create smooth/contemporary jazz. His 1978 album Touchdown featured “Angela,” the Taxi theme. Co-founded Fourplay and has collaborated with Quincy Jones and Nathan East.

After 7

3 concerts

Indianapolis R&B trio formed at Indiana Univ.; smooth harmonies/new jack swing, Babyface & L.A. Reid hits “Ready or Not,” “Can’t Stop” (Grammy-nom). Platinum debut.

Big Daddy Kane

5 concerts

Brooklyn-born rapper Big Daddy Kane (Antonio Hardy) rose in the late ’80s, joining Marley Marl’s Juice Crew. His 1988 single “Raw” and albums Long Live the Kane and It’s a Big Daddy Thing yielded classics like “Ain’t No Half-Steppin’” and “Smooth Operator.”

Eric Benét

10 concerts

Milwaukee-born R&B singer Eric Benét first signed with EMI in 1991. His 1996 album True to Myself earned acclaim, and 1999’s A Day in the Life produced his first #1 single with Tamia, “Spend My Life.” Co-founded JBR Creative Group in 2023.

Samara Joy

16 concerts

Bronx-born jazz vocalist Samara Joy sang in her church gospel choir and discovered jazz at SUNY Purchase. Winner of the 2019 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, she released Samara Joy (2021) and Verve debut Linger Awhile.

José James

3 concerts

Minnesota-born jazz singer with a rich baritone, José James blends contemporary jazz with soul, funk and more. Debuted with The Dreamer (2008); No Beginning No End (2013) topped Billboard’s jazz chart. Finalist in 2004 Monk Vocalist Competition.

TLC

Atlanta R&B/pop trio TLC (Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas) became one of the biggest-selling female groups ever, winning Grammys for CrazySexyCool and FanMail with hits “Waterfalls” and “No Scrubs.”

Atlantic Starr

Formed 1976 in White Plains, NY, Atlantic Starr are smooth R&B/pop masters of harmonies and ballads; hits “Secret Lovers” and #1 “Always” made them 80s icons.

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The Blackbyrds

Formed 1974 by jazz legend Donald Byrd at Howard Univ., The Blackbyrds fused jazz-funk & R&B; hits “Walking in Rhythm,” “Rock Creek Park,” “Happy Music”; scored "Cornbread, Earl and Me"; backed B.B. King, Mandrill & Roberta Flack; sampled club classics.