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Gerald Albright

5 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.

Najee

2 concerts

Born in New York’s Greenwich Village, Najee is a saxophonist and flute player known for crossover jazz and R&B. His Grammy-nominated Najee’s Theme (1986) hit No. 1; Tokyo Blue went gold. A two-time NAACP Award winner, he’s worked with Prince and Chaka Khan.

Stephanie Mills

1 concert

Stephanie Mills is a soulful singer who broke out on Broadway as Dorothy in the original The Wiz; her performance of Home became her signature. She later scored R&B hits like Never Knew Love Like This Before (Grammy winner) and What Cha’ Gonna Do With My Lovin’.

Lalah Hathaway

7 concerts

Chicago-born and raised artist, singer/songwriter and producer Lalah Hathaway is a five-time Grammy winner, tying Beyoncé with three Best Traditional R&B Performance awards. She’s released seven solo albums and collaborated with Pharrell, Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre and more.

Musiq Soulchild

20 concerts

Philadelphia singer Musiq Soulchild helped pioneer early-2000s neo-soul, blending hip hop and storytelling with raw vocals. He earned 13 Grammy nominations, sold millions worldwide, and rose from street-corner singing to a 2000 Def Jam deal.

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.

Kevin Ross

2 concerts

Washington, D.C.-born R&B singer, songwriter, producer, and performer Kevin Ross broke out with 2016’s “Long Song Away,” a #1 R&B Songs and Urban AC hit. He’s earned 300M+ streams, Soul Train/NAACP/iHeart noms, and founded Art Society Music Group (2019).

The Black Academy of Arts and Letters

1 concert

The Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL), established in Dallas, Texas, in 1977 by Curtis King, is a cultural organization dedicated to supporting African Americans in the visual and performing arts. It fosters understanding of African, African-American, and Caribbean arts and letters. TBAAL preserves and promotes Black art and culture, offering a platform for diverse artistic expression. The organization was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 2015.

Shemekia Copeland

2 concerts

Award-winning vocalist Shemekia Copeland began recording in 1998 and emerged with Alligator Records debut Turn The Heat Up. Blending blues, R&B and Americana, her ninth album Uncivil War followed 2018’s America’s Child, MOJO’s #1 blues release. 3 Grammy noms, 12 Blues Music Awards, 20+ Living Blues Awards; hosts a daily SiriusXM show.

Chucho Valdés

6 concerts

Cuban pianist, composer, and arranger Chucho Valdés, born in Quivicán, Havana Province, is a leading figure in modern Afro-Cuban jazz, blending Afro-Cuban music with jazz, classical, and rock. He has won seven GRAMMYs and five Latin GRAMMYs.

Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet

1 concert

New Orleans-born Jason Marsalis, youngest of the renowned Marsalis jazz family, leads his Vibes Quartet. Known for his unique vibraphone sound, he blends diverse influences and polyrhythms in his compositions. Notable albums include "In a World of Mallets" (Offbeat's Best Contemporary Jazz Album) and "The 21st Century Trad Band". He was a Downbeat Magazine "rising star" and the Marsalis family received an NEA Jazz Masters award.

Naturally 7

21 concerts

Naturally 7 are a seven-member “vocal play” group formed through school and gospel choir, creating band-like music using only their voices. Blending soul, rap, rock and folk, they’ve toured with Michael Bublé and have fans like Coldplay and Quincy Jones.

Stanley Clarke

10 concerts

Philadelphia-born jazz fusion bassist who helped redefine the instrument as a lead voice. A founding member of Chick Corea’s Return to Forever, he won a Grammy for No Mystery, scored a Top 20 hit with George Duke (“Sweet Baby”), and released School Days.

Jeff Lorber

Philadelphia-born Grammy-winning keyboardist, composer and producer Jeff Lorber helped pioneer contemporary post-fusion jazz, blending funk, R&B, rock and electric jazz. He led the Jeff Lorber Fusion and earned Grammy nods for "Pacific Coast Highway" and the album Hacienda.

Michael Franks

Michael Franks, born in La Jolla, California, is known for his smooth jazz and pop fusion, achieving commercial success with "Popsicle Toes" from The Art of Tea. Influenced by jazz legends and Brazilian music, he collaborated with artists like David Sanborn and Ron Carter. His songs, performed by the Manhattan Transfer and others, feature notable guest vocals by Bonnie Raitt and Flora Purim. A tribute album, The Art of Michael Franks, highlighted his impact on music.

Everette Harp

Emotional R&B-oriented saxophonist Everette Harp graduated from North Texas State University, played in Houston (1981-1988), then moved to Los Angeles. He worked with Anita Baker, Sheena Easton, and Kenny Loggins; debuted on Manhattan (1991).

Paul Jackson, Jr.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, guitarist Paul Jackson Jr. performed with local bands early on. He’s featured on recordings with Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Elton John and others, and earned Grammy recognition for contributing to a Daft Punk album.

Riverfront Jazz Festival

A premier three-day music festival held at Fair Park in Dallas, Texas, featuring renowned international and local artists performing jazz, blues, R&B, soul, and neo-soul music across multiple stages.

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