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ERIC DARIUS
With a trademark jump and crowd-captivating energy throughout his live show, Eric Darius is breaking the mold of modern jazz.
The Billboard chart topping, American saxophonist, songwriter, producer, and performer shines in a vibrant new light as he reinvents himself through ‘Unleashed', an expansive and ambitious genre-spanning album brimming with passion and purpose, soul and sweat, charisma and charm.
Alex Harris
Singer, actor, and philanthropist, ALEX was born the middle child of eight, on September 9th in the quiet town of Manchester, Georgia. Fathered by James Harris, a pastor at the local church, and his mother Carolyn Harris who was a teacher, there were no inclinations of ALEX becoming musically inclined. So, young Harris had limited opportunities to indulge his hunger for rhythm.
Adam Hawley
Guitarist and Producer Adam Hawley has burst on to the scene as a celebrated and innovative artist, composer, and band leader. Handpicked by Maurice White (founder of Earth, Wind, and Fire), Adam first debuted on the legend's label Kalimba Music. In all, Adam's four albums and work as a producer has spawned an incredible 13 Billboard #1 Hits. In its first week, the 3rd record "Escape" was the #1 Selling Album in the Nation, outselling every other contemporary jazz album as per Nielsen. The debut single went on to become the Billboard and Smooth Jazz Network Song of the Year for 2020. He followed this up with the 4th album "Risin' Up;" it's title track again reached the top of the Billboard charts in late '21. 2022 was particularly successful including four more #1's, culminating with 2022 song of the year. Coupling this with a robust touring schedule throughout the world, the best is yet to come.
Paula Atherton
Saxophonist and flutist Paula Atherton has enjoyed a long and varied career in contemporary and mainstream jazz. Her acumen on her instruments is poised and adept. Her full-length album ‘Can You Feel It" has already begun to garner real accolades with her single also titled "Can You Feel It," landing a #1 hit, three weeks in a row on Billboard. What is even more cementing about this accolade is she also landed #1 slots on Mediabase and #1 on the Smooth Jazz Network. Each track is produced by various producers including, Bill Heller, best known as the legendary keyboardist for the Ripppingtons. Longtime collaborator guitarist Lou Gimenez has co-written several of Paula's tunes historically. Other co-writing and production credits include keyboardist Greg Manning, multi-instrumentalist Matt Godina, including multi-instrumentalist Nathan Mitchell, Paul Brown, and the notable Schuyler Deale known for his work with Billy Joel, Michael Bolton, Jeff Lorber, and more. So, what does this all-star line-up of producers and contributors add up to for Atherton? Simply put, a canvas to which Atherton can shine her abilities in the highest preeminent way on her latest album "Can You Feel It."
Tim George Band
Bassist Tim George has served as the Musical Director and Stage Manager for the Uptown Music and Arts Festival since 2019. Tim's resume' is like a Who's Who in the jazz world. In the contemporary jazz genre he has been lucky enough to perform with and in some cases served as Musical Director with such contemporary jazz artists as Richard Elliot, Euge Groove, Mindi Abair, Jeff Lorber, Kim Waters, Nick Colionne, Jeff Kashiwa, Steve Cole, Marc Antoine, Jeff Golub, Rick Braun, Peter White, The Sax Pack, Brian Simpson, Richard Smith, Jackiem Joyner, Marcus Anderson, Paul Taylor, Elan Trotman, Jessy J, 480 East, Mat Marshak, Jonathon Fritzen, Will Donato, and Blake Aaron. In other genres of jazz, he was fortunate to play with Ray Charles, Mel Torme, Louis Bellson, and Ed Shaughnessy.
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