Rick Braun News

'...there was something about the saxophone that really connected with me. It became my sort of best friend and trusted ally, still to this day, it's right there for me all the time.'

It is mid-September yet R&B-jazz singer Selina Albright has already booked her holiday season travel plans thanks in part to a pair of buzzworthy singles at multiple radio formats along with enthusiastic reviews for her debut album, Conversations,

Keeping the spirit of Old School R&B fresh and alive for new generations of listeners, David Garfield has a longstanding tradition of creating dynamic, freewheeling re-iimaginings of songs by legendary soul artists both live and in the studio.

Keeping the spirit of Old School R&B fresh and alive for new generations of listeners, David Garfield has a longstanding tradition of creating dynamic, freewheeling re-iimaginings of songs by legendary soul artists both live and in the studio.

LOS ANGELES, Sept.8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ After twenty years of sold out Christmas tours and five celebrated holiday albums within as many years, saxophonist Dave Koz has done his share and then some to help to make the season bright. This year he has reassembled his original holiday lineup pianist David Benoit, trumpeter Rick Braun and acoustic guitarist Peter White for the making of Dave Koz and Friends 20 th Anniversary Christmas, an album that features brand new recordings of classic Christmas songs.

National Recording Artist/Saxophonist Will Donato's current hit radio single, 'SUPERSONIC' is the title cut off the new CD release 'SUPERSONIC.'

With more than a decade of planning music vacation experiences in alluring locales on land and at sea around the world, it should come as no surprise that in his second full year at the helm, Warren Hill has already doubled the number of festivalgoers preparing to end summer with a trek to his Cancun Jazz Festival at the five-star Hard Rock Hotel in Riviera Maya, Mexico over Labor Day Weekend (August 31-September 3, 2017).

For over two decades, the Balcones Heights Jazz Festival has been a summer highlight captivating jazz aficionados from across Texas with a free stellar line-up of renowned jazz stars from across the country. This year's performance features a diverse line-up of headlining and special opening acts, new to the Jazz Festival.

Ruth Eckerd Hall presents Dave Koz 20th Anniversary Christmas Tour with special guests David Benoit, Rick Braun, Peter White and for the first time, Selina Albright on Wednesday, November 29 at 7:30 pm.  Tickets go on sale Saturday, June 3 at noon.

For over two decades, the Balcones Heights Jazz Festival has been a summer highlight captivating jazz aficionados from across Texas with a free stellar line-up of renowned jazz stars from across the country. This year's performance features a diverse line-up of headlining and special opening acts, new to the Jazz Festival.

Mesa Arts Center today announced its 2017-18 Performing Live season. Tickets go on sale Monday, May 22 at 10 a.m. and will be available at the Mesa Arts Center Box Office, at 480-644-6500, or mesaartscenter.com.

The Brevard Music Group and the Florida Smooth Jazz Foundation bring back the 2017 Florida Smooth Jazz Weekend. Featuring 5 of the biggest stars in smooth jazz,  Mindi Abair, Rick Braun, Richard Elliot, Euge Groove and Peter White as well as 3 up and coming stars, Generation neXt, featuring Nicholas Cole & Lin Rountree with special guest Julian Vaughn.

Smooth Jazz New York in association with Marquee Concerts is pleased to present another star-studded contemporary jazz line up for New York City's original Smooth Cruise series, now in its 19th year. The 2016 summer season takes place aboard the Hornblower Infinity, a 210-foot luxury yacht.

ine-time Grammy nominee and saxophonist extraordinaire Dave Koz returns with the must-see show of the holiday season. The 2015 tour will feature two tour 'alumni'-the irrepressible Jonathan Butler, who has earned accolades in the R&B, contemporary jazz, and gospel fields, and Dutch saxophone star Candy Dulfer, who was introduced with the smash pop single 'Lily Was Here' and has since released 10 studio albums and performed with such artists as Prince, Dave Stewart, and Lionel Ritchie.

Smooth Jazz New York in association with Marquee Concerts is pleased to announce another star-studded line up for the Smooth Cruise series, now in its 18th year.

One of the featured attractions at this year's Berks Jazz Festival (its 25th anniversary show) will be a special performance on Saturday, April 18, 2015, at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Reading, PA called "Remembering Joe Sample."

Critically acclaimed jazz vocalist and leading interpreter of classic American music, Victor Fields, will be performing at the Bijou Theatre, 275 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT. Victor Fields is bringing his unique brand of 'Jazz in the City' for a special Valentine's Day Concert. Enjoy an evening of romantic and elegant ambiance as you listen to the sounds of live soulful smooth jazz with an urban flair Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 8PM.

The King Center for the Performing Arts has announced a variety of music, dance and holiday entertainment coming up this season. Scroll down for details!

The King Center for the Performing Arts has announced a variety of music, dance and holiday entertainment coming up this season. Scroll down for details!