This Year's Line-Up
Gerald Albright
A native Californian, Gerald Albright grew up in South Central Los Angeles. After high school, he attended the University of Redlands where he received a B.S. degree in Business Management, minoring in Music.
Jackiem Joyner
Jackiem Joyner is ready for his Hollywood close-up. It’s already been a big year for the multidimensional sax player both professionally and personally.
Marcus Anderson
Capital Jazz Fest Challenge winner, Marcus Anderson electrifies stages with an unmatchable energy and an intoxicating sound that stretches the definition of jazz.
Rodney Edge
Rodney’s musical gifts were first noticed at age 2 when he started playing drums. By age 5, he had developed the ability to play acoustic guitar while listening to the radio. Piano and bass guitar abilities soon followed by ages 7, along with a knack for recognizing and playing vocal melodies and harmonies in church by age 9.
Dave LeMieux and House of Soul
With a diverse look and unique approach, they've become known as the group in town that can bring down the house - whether the house is a church or a club!
Eric Darius
From playing at local clubs and hotspots in his native Tampa to wowing the crowds at the JazzTrax Catalina Island Jazz Festival, life for this 27-year old has changed dramatically in just a few years.
Julian Vaughn
The unique stylings of solo bassist Julian Vaughn are born of a love for the smooth jazz genre.
Julius
With a voice that caresses like melted caramel and lyrics that touch the deepest recesses of your emotions, singer JULIUS proves that glowing, electrifying, talent only deepens with time.
Bee Boisseau
While still one of smooth jazz's premier side men, it's apparent that Bee Boisseau is capable of holding the spot light himself!
Stanley Jordan
From the moment he made his debut in 1985 with the gold-selling Grammy® nominated album Magic Touch, guitar virtuoso Stanley Jordan has proven himself as a forward thinking innovator.
Tony Exum Jr.
Exum's musical interests were started by his uncle, Larry Francis, Jr., also a saxophonist who had played in the Ft. Carson, CO army bands, and his mother's vast record collection which featured such jazz heavyweights as Jeff Lorber, George Howard, Charlie Parker, and Najee, to name a few.
Gregory Goodloe
Before I begin I must dedicate all success to My Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ,without him there would be no me.
Steve Watts
Front man, leader and sax player for Colorado based contemporary jazz group Dotsero. Dotsero lives up to their “Something Unique” legend bringing style, energy, charisma, humor and most importantly spontaneity to each live performance.
