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Maysa Interview

What more can we say about the great Maysa Leak? She is the most awarded woman ever in the SoulTracks Readers’ Choice Awards, and she has established two incredible careers, first as part of the collective Incognito and later as a solo artist. Join us as we talk with Maysa....

Pieces of a Dream Interview

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On Another Note is Pieces of a Dream's 23rd studio album. Shanachie released it in celebration of the band's 40-year history, during which they have not only remained a viable force (all but two of their albums have landed on the charts) but have also become an iconic entry in the annals of contemporary and smooth jazz. Composed and produced by Pieces' Curt Harmon and James K. Lloyd, it is at once a summation and continuation of their trademark sound. As is common, they enlisted a small group of regular collaborators, including saxophonist Tony Watson, Jr., guitarist Chris Harris, percussionist Elec Simon, and keyboardists Bennie Sims and George Granville. . [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

Ragan Whiteside Interview

As challenging as 2020 was for all of us, soul-jazz flutist Ragan Whiteside continues trending upwards. For the second consecutive year, the Atlanta-based musician-songwriter was Billboard’s top female Smooth Jazz Songs artist. Whiteside was one of only three female artists and the only flute player who made it into Billboard’s year-end top 10. Her hit streak of six consecutive Billboard top 10 singles remains intact, yet she has some unfinished business that she is determined to get done in 2021....

Buff Dillard Interview

Buff attended the Philadelphia All-City Jazz Academy, perform with the Philadelphia All-City Jazz Band, jazz sensation Pieces of a Dream, and the legendary Count Basie Band. He has also attended jazz workshops instructed by the Grammy Award-winning and celebrated jazz trumpeter, Wynton Marsalis....