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Pieces of a Dream

2 concerts

Philadelphia's Pieces of a Dream, formed in 1976, are R&B and jazz fusion pioneers. Known for smooth, melodic grooves, they gained fame with hits like "Fo-Fi-Fo" and "Warm Weather". Mentored by Grover Washington, Jr., they've released albums like "Fired Up!" and "We Got This," sold millions, and earned "Pioneers of Smooth Jazz" recognition. Their enduring sound blends funk and soul.

Jeff Kashiwa

1 concert

Louisville, Kentucky-born smooth jazz saxophonist Jeff Kashiwa rose with the Rippingtons (joined 1989). His solo albums include Remember Catalina and Walkamile; Hyde Park hit No. 1 on Radio & Records in 2000. Later joined the Sax Pack with Kim Waters and Steve Cole.

Vincent Ingala

3 concerts

Connecticut-born urban contemporary jazz artist Vincent Ingala debuted in 2010 with North End Soul. Known for nine Billboard number-one hits and his 8th album Escape With Me, the self-producing multi-instrumentalist plays sax, guitar, drums, and vocals.

Maysa

1 concert

Baltimore-born jazz-soul singer Maysa Leak studied classical voice at Morgan State University and sang with Stevie Wonder's Wonderlove. She gained prominence as a lead vocalist for the British funk-jazz group Incognito before launching a successful solo career.

Brian Bromberg

2 concerts

Tucson-born bassist Brian Bromberg is known for his virtuosic acoustic and electric playing across straight-ahead jazz, funk, and fusion. After joining Stan Getz at age 19, he built a respected career as a versatile solo artist and in-demand sideman and producer.

Four80East

Toronto-based electro-jazz duo Four80East blends electronic production with live instruments. Known for groovy, layered sounds, they've released 8 albums since 1997.

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Paul Brown

Paul Brown, LA-born guitarist, and producer, fuses jazz, R&B, and blues, scoring Billboard Top Ten hits with albums like "Up Front" and "White Sand." Grammy-winning for "Just Chillin'," he's collaborated with icons like George Benson and Al Jarreau. Known for vibrant instrumentals and a hooky style, he consistently charts haute jazz and blues music.

Gerald Veasley

Philadelphia six-string bassist Gerald Veasley blends jazz, funk, and soul as a bandleader, composer, producer, and educator. Mentored by Joe Zawinul and Grover Washington Jr., he’s worked with Kirk Whalum, McCoy Tyner, and Teddy Pendergrass.