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Desmond Parson is a man of vision, passion, and song. Music was and is the outlet through which he conveys his thoughts. Born in Washington D.C. in the mid-'70s, Desmond's interest in music peaked at the age of 4 when his grandmother would play albums by the likes of Gladys Knight, Teddy Pendergrass, and Michael Jackson. However, it was one artist in particular that his grandmother played that would forever change his appreciation for, and approach to music, Stevie Wonder. Through studying the albums of Stevie Wonder, Desmond would learn the many roles of an artist; a vocalist, writer, composer, producer, and arranger, all of which Desmond performs on all of his projects. Desmond started playing the piano at age 10 learning melodies taught by his uncle. From joining singing groups in high school to presently directing his own band, Soulfied Village, Desmond's musical journey is ever-evolving. Through his involvement with the DC music scene, Desmond has performed at many historic venues in the Washington D.C. area including Takoma Station Tavern, Smith Public Trust, and The Kennedy Center, and has shared the stage with the R&B group, The Dramatics. Desmond infuses the sounds of R&B and neo-soul to create a style all his own. Listen in on the live show fun with my talented friend Desmond singing on my show, also spinning music from his recent singles, tune in...

Music Artist interview

Lynn Davis is finally stepping back into the spotlight. After four decades of singing background for icons like George Duke, Marvin Gaye, Chaka Khan, and Stevie Wonder, Lynn is reintroducing her high-reaching, warm, vocal range to the world. As one of the most recorded session singers in the music industry, Lynn Davis has musical credits that goes around your neighborhood block at least five times.Singer/songwriter/producer formerly part of the George Duke Band known for her 1979 hit song "I Want You for Myself". She has sung with Mick Jagger, The Jackson 5, Madonna, Mariah Carey, Meatloaf, Marilyn Manson, Kenny G, Barbara Streisand, and Anita Baker. Her first single and video,” Can I Come Over” is from her up-and-coming album,” Lynn Davis From The Vault”. Lynn Davis is a Vocalist, Songwriter Producer, Arranger has a new single to present on this showcase, " Beautiful You" tune in...

Music Artist interview

Kimberlye' McKinney is a woman of strength, power, and unlimited energy whose music is defined as edgy, classy, and fun. The female saxophonist, songwriter, and producer; has a fresh sound and face and steps over ordinary into extraordinary. Her debut single, "FARSIGHTED" has been excitingly explosive since it's debut. It's a superb rhythmic song that's currently getting the attention on Billboard, SmoothJazz Network, Grove Jazz Music, Jazznet247, and many other platforms! Her new album titled, "HAVE MY CAKE" is a story of trials, victorious triumph, and power while still demonstrating love and fearlessness is a "must-have". The native Georgian was raised in Birmingham Alabama. Her musical influence began at the tender age of two years old, being introduced to several instruments, she later at the age of eleven solidified her interest in the saxophone. She attended and graduated from Shaw University located in Raleigh, North Carolina on a music scholarship and degree in English Studies and Philosophy and began working on her solo career at age twenty-one. In her pursuit of musical greatness, Kimberlyé has shared the stage with many great national and international artists. Kimberlyé is the owner of KJJM MEDIA, LLC and Kimistry Music. Currently, you can experience her performing nationally and internationally. In this showcase the artist is presenting her most recent single 'All Through The Night'

Music Artist interview

Kimberlye' McKinney is a woman of strength, power, and unlimited energy whose music is defined as edgy, classy, and fun. The female saxophonist, songwriter, and producer; has a fresh sound and face and steps over ordinary into extraordinary. Her debut single, "FARSIGHTED" has been excitingly explosive since it's debut. It's a superb rhythmic song that's currently getting the attention on Billboard, SmoothJazz Network, Grove Jazz Music, Jazznet247, and many other platforms! Her new album titled, "HAVE MY CAKE" is a story of trials, victorious triumph, and power while still demonstrating love and fearlessness is a "must-have". The native Georgian was raised in Birmingham Alabama. Her musical influence began at the tender age of two years old, being introduced to several instruments, she later at the age of eleven solidified her interest in the saxophone. She attended and graduated from Shaw University located in Raleigh, North Carolina on a music scholarship and degree in English Studies and Philosophy and began working on her solo career at age twenty-one. In her pursuit of musical greatness, Kimberlyé has shared the stage with many great national and international artists. Kimberlyé is the owner of KJJM MEDIA, LLC and Kimistry Music. Currently, you can experience her performing nationally and internationally. In this showcase, the artist is presenting her most recent single 'All Through The Night'

Music Artist interview

Songwriter | Saxophonist |National Recording Artist

Derwin Friday a professional saxophonist, national recording artist, and businessman. Going by the stage name D. Friday or simply Friday, he grew up in multi-rural churches that poured musical influence into his heart and soul. He began crafting his sound at nine and has been nonstop ever since.

He's the co-founder and lead of 5th and York- A Charlotte-based jazz ensemble formed in 2007. Along with Derwin on sax, the six-member group consists of a lead vocalist, drummer, guitarist, bassist, and keyboardist. Their music can be described as smooth contemporary natural vibes that grab the audience's attention—heading local events in the Charlotte metro area and others down south.

Opening for Earth, Wind, and Fire, Frankie Beverly and Maze, Anthony Hamilton, and more, The group dropped their debut album, “Nascentum”, in 2011 and with a follow-up in 2014 titled “All In”. The latest Venture, a live alum entitled “No Chaser” is accompanied by a Video production Executively Produced by Friday.

In 2012, he launched Baby Brothers Entertainment, LLC. The pragmatic umbrella sets the tone of elegance for his style, events, performances, and work in the music industry.

When creating his music, Derwin draws inspiration from a variety of sources including activist/writer James Baldwin, the legendary Stevie Wonder, and folk-rock artist James Taylor. This multi-dimensional inventiveness continues to propel his artistry forward. He's consistently redefining his impulses, curiosity, and complex nature to try something new every day.

Music Artist interview

David James Brinston has been writing, producing, and performing Blues and Southern Soul for more than 25 years in the blues/southern soul genre. David is a Grammy Nominated American Recording Artist who has made significant contributions to Soul and Blues music internationally.
1992 He recorded “Hit and Run” David’s first Album and “Slow Down from the Run Around.” In 1993 He recorded “Two Way Love Affair “his biggest hit and still today is one of his most requested songs. David Brinston released "Poundtown” in April 2022 and in 2023 has two hot new singles climbing up the charts. They are “A Woman in Love and “If It Ain’t Broke Don’t Fix It. David tours and headlines numerous events including numerous "big stages" in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Texas, and many other venues across the country.
The Mississippi State Legislature enacted legislation to establish historical markers across the state to recognize blues artists from Mississippi who have made significant contributions to Southern Soul "Blues" music. In 2010, David was recognized by the Mississippi Blues Commission with the placement of a historical marker in his hometown of Clarksdale, MS; shared with the late, great Mr. Sam Cooke. David has performed on shows with Millie Jackson, Dorothy Moore, William Bell, Tyrone Davis, Johnny Taylor, Freddy Jackson, Clarence Carter, Peggy Scott, and many others. David is a writer and top-of-the-charts maker with great singing creditably and more than fifteen Albums.
At present, David now has his own Limited Liability Corporation and is recording with Delta Down, LLC (also known as David Brinston Enterprises).“If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It” is a rating grabber! It is an upbeat, dance tune that tells a story about relationships, love, and keeping the family
together.

Music Artist interview

Rina Chanel blends R&B with Jazz, then switches to Pop before relaxing into the sweetest Gospel Her talent and precision flirt with the powerful icons of the blues. Her skillful songwriting and vocal delivery supply a classic take and usher in the future of R&B. This songstress is skillful songwriting and vocal delivery supply a classic take and ushers in the future of R&B. When Bennie Pearce, producer, lyricist, and musician met Rina Chanel, magic exploded poised for stardom. When Bennie Pearce, producer, lyricist, and musician met Rina Chanel, magic exploded into the music industry. Phillie-BOP Productions launched the first international release, “Worthy”, a debut hit single. The single earned the #1 position on the charts. The partnership followed up with “More Than Enough”, “Made” and “Sweetest of Melody’, all #1 on various charts. An “excellent pairing”, the artists are set to conquer with a new release. Born in Brooklyn, New York, and reared in Virginia Beach, Rina Chanel was raised to know good music. A prodigy, her natural ability made her a stand-out vocalist in many styles from R&B and swing to pop, and ensemble. She learned to sing in French, German, Italian, and Czech while attending Radford University on a music scholarship. During her university time, she honed her skills in acting, theater, opera, and musical theater. Her unmistakable voice helped others excel, as it evolved into the perfection of today’s Rina Chanel, powerhouse vocals, produced by Bennie Pearce. This showcase will be playing Chanel's new single '"je ne sais quoi"

National recording artist Tony Exum Jr. is a contemporary jazz, R&B, and funk saxophonist, songwriter, and performer with a sultry and soulful sound He remains a staple in the national contemporary jazz circuit with Performances across the U.S. Tony has taken 2022 to new heights musically and professionally with an Unrestrained passion and impeccable work ethic that is second to none. Tony's catalog consists of two critically acclaimed albums, "Finally" and "The One" and 5 singles including two Smooth Jazz Network top 100 charting singles "Brighter Days" (with David P. Stevens) and "Get At You" feat. Desmond "Motown" Washington. In late 2021, Tony signed his first recording contract with BSE Recordings and released his current single in the summer of 2022 "Everything" Produced by BSE CEO Lou Humphrey, Arika Kane, and Jasmon Joyner. Performed with Gerald Albright, Marcus Anderson, Eric Merienthal, Jackiem Joyner, Eric Darius, Euge Groove, Najee, Nick Colionne, Julian Vaughn, Adam Hawley, Elan Trotman, Blake Aaron, Brian Lenair, Deon Yates, Phillip ‘Doc’ Martin and Paula Atherton. Opened for R&B artists The Delfonics, Denise Williams, Rose Royce, Dennis Edwards and The Temptations Review, and Jeffrey Osborne. Performed with Norman Connors, KeKe Wyatt, Sunshine Anderson, Kelly Price, Actor/Singer Leon, The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Chi-Lites, The Manhattans, Miki Howard, Dave Hollister, Silk, Donell Jones, Aysha Webb, Gail Jhonson. Beyond work as a recording artist, Tony embarked on a career in radio hosting in 2017 on Colorado Springs FM Station Jazz 93.5 FM with over 20 hours per week of on-air time.

This is special to me, a radio drop by Wade C. Long, check it out....He did this to start the year on for 2023, and he has a new album

Kevin A Knowles is a Smooth Jazz instrumentalist, writer, producer, and session guitarist. Kevin was influenced by Jazz standards and by popular Urban records from the '80s. In 1985, Kevin started playing with multiple Jazz and Funk bands as a utility musician and arranger. In 1996, Kevin began writing and arranging in earnest to develop his own sound. Kevin's brand of Smooth Jazz uses that dance groove that influenced him with a guitar lead. In the year 2019, Kevin began recording and releasing 7 consecutive Smooth Jazz albums.

Having departed with Source3 Entertainment Kevin A Knowles has a total of 11 albums out. Kevin has placed his focus on playing solo live engagements via live looping. This showcase will present music from Mr. Knowles's newest album 'Knowing' tune in...