Host and Performer
Glenn Jones
Besides being one of the music industry’s most extraordinary vocalist, Grammy Nominated Recording Producer and Artist, GLENN JONES is at the top of the list as a love song balladeer capturing audiences’ hearts with his own unique, style and voice. Mr. Jones is also underway with the launch of his new entertainment company Talent Room Entertainment and Publishing, Inc. which will release his next new single titled, “Trust In Me”.
The first single, “Love By Design” featuring Grammy Award winner Regina Belle, hit the Billboard Smooth Jazz Charts as #1 Most Added Smooth Jazz Vocal Record In The Nation. The song “Love By Design” was written by James Day and produced by renowned jazz producer Chris “Big Dog” Davis. The “Love by Design” single showcases Glenn’s signature tenor and upper register while it distinctly pairs with the richness of Regina’s vocals. Their incomparable vocals are perfectly matched with James Day’s melodic lyrics, leaving listeners with a harmonious love ballad. This marks the legendary R&B pair’s second duet after 2001’s “From Now On”. The second single released from the EP was “You & Me”. It continues to show-off Glenn’s rich vocal talents and makes you want to get up, and hand-dance or groove doing the Chicago Stepping dance. Listening to this track, you will not sit still that is for sure.
Mr. Talkbox
Orlando-born, Nashville Based artist Mr. Talkbox (Byron Chambers) is The World’s Top Talkbox Artist & Voice to the Intro of Multi Grammy award winning song 24K Magic by Bruno Mars, The sampled Voice on Kendrick Lamar’s Loyalty featuring Rihanna & Featured on the 2019 Cardi B/Bruno Mars Collab Please Me. Just to name a few. As a solo artist, he’s had five #1 Singles in Japan, 2016 Grammy Award Nomination & is a 2 Time Dove Award Winner! Mr. Talkbox is featured on the Gospel Smash Hit “My God” by Cece Winans’ Nashville Life Music which peaked at #5 on The Gospel Top 100 Billboard Charts! He is also featured on the Gospel Classic “Jesus Is The Best Thing” by Martha Munizzi, “In The Middle” by Isaac Carree, “More Than A Lover Remix” by Grammy Winner Erica Campbell, ”Greater” by Marvin Sapp and the list Goes On!
Mr. Talkbox has been making waves on social media and around the world! He has gained huge social media worldwide notoriety through his hit Talkbox Pic Play Post Acapella videos of chart-topping covers as well as some of his original material. With over 15 million views (collectively) on Facebook, Mr. Talkbox has created a buzz that crosses genres. He’s worked, performed & toured with such artists as Bruno Mars, T-Pain, Lyfe Jennings, Lecrae, *NSYNC, Earth Wind & Fire, Andy Mineo, Nathan East, TobyMac, Matthew West, Group 1 Crew and Jonathan Butler.
In January 2020, Mr. Talkbox co-headlined the Yamaha Grand Stage at the 2020 NAMM show in Anaheim, California with popular acts like Earth Wind & Fire, Sheléa (Star of The Clark Sisters Biopic), Avery*Sunshine, Kenny Loggins, Internet sensation Verbalase and Nathan East. The stage was hosted by legendary actor and comedian SINBAD in front of over 50k in attendance.
Mr. Talkbox is showing no signs of slowing down! Ladies and Gentlemen, Introducing “Mr. Talkbox!”
Adam Hawley
- Seabreeze Jazz Fest
- Catalina Jazz Fest
- Berks Jazz Fest
- Rehoboth Jazz Festival
- Jazz Fest West
- Java Jazz
- Cancun Jazz Fest
- Newport Beach Jazz Fest
- Dave Koz Cruise
- Mallorca Jazz Fest
- Napa Valley Jazz Getaway
- Jazz on the Vine
Althea René
Althea René gained musical inspiration from her father Dezie McCullers (one of Motown’s original Funk Brothers). She has since developed her creative style. Some regard her as a “master of her craft” and one of the world’s most exciting solo improvisational flutists. The multiplatinum and Grammy-nominated saxophonist Najee playfully refers to her as the “Maceo of the flute”.
In May 2013, she released her hit CD titled “In the Flow”. Collaborating with Grammy award-winning producer Michael Broening, she co-wrote the title track that made history as the first flute featured single to be ranked “number one” on the Billboard and Smooth Jazz charts. This scorching hot single topped the charts for several weeks.
JJ Sansaverino
Jason Jackson
Jeff Ryan
One of the Jeff’s primary goals has always been in connecting to the audience through music and performance, and from his first radio single, “Up and Up”, to now, he has shown how his soul-drenched sound and delivery is key to the future of smooth jazz. “I know what relates to people, from the bottom to the top of the horn, there’s a lot of variety to dig deep into people’s spirit and get them feeling the groove,” said Ryan about his performances. Jeff spent his teen years “cutting his teeth” with traveling soul bands and weekly performances at rowdy bars with a not-so-legal ID. “It was a lot of fun playing those early bar shows,” said Jeff, “I had to stay on the down low about my age, but the nightly experience performing for engaging crowds really helped pave the way to the performer I am today.
Julian Vaughn
Julian Vaughn has toured all over the U.S. and internationally. Vaughn takes pride in being able to write and produce almost all of his music. “I want to be known as a great writer and producer just as much as I am an artist”. Vaughn has released a total of 7 albums along with eight billboards #1s. In 2020 Vaughn was the #2 Artist of the year as well as the #2 and #17 on billboard’s songs of the year for Afro Calypso and Afternoon Delight.
His latest independent release titled “SOLO” is slated to be his best work to date. Evidence that he continues to redefine the lead bassist role in the smooth jazz genre.
Nicholas Cole
A native of Goldsboro, North Carolina, Cole was raised in a musical family and grew up playing piano and organ in church from the age of four. Along with performing, he also studied privately with noted Goldsboro-area pianist Jimmy Aycock. He developed quickly, drawing inspiration from crossover jazz artists like Brian Culbertson, Peter White, and Brian Simpson, as well as gospel luminaries like Fred Hammond, Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, and others. In 2010, he released his debut album, A Journey of One. He then signed with Trippin ‘N’ Rhythm Records and issued his sophomore album, Endless Possibilities. Included on the album was the number one smooth jazz-charting “Snap.” Cole’s third album, Night Sessions, followed in 2015 and included the number five-charting smooth jazz song “The Kickback. In 2019, he released his fourth album, The Weekend, which found him teaming with guitarist Chieli Minucci for the number one Billboard Smooth Jazz Songs hit “Soulmate.
Oli Silk
- So Many Ways - (2006)
- The Limit’s The Sky - (2008)
- All We Need - (2010)
- Razor Sharp Brit - (2013)
- Where I Left Off - (2016)
- 6 - (2020)
Rebecca Jade
Rebecca Jade has performed with some of the most sought-after musicians all over the world and her versatility has allowed her many unique opportunities to perform: Rebecca toured with the Queen of Percussion, Sheila E. since 2017 and appeared in the Emmy-nominated show, “Let’s Go Crazy: The GRAMMY Salute to Prince” that aired on CBS in April 2020; She also sang background vocals for Sir Elton John at the 2020 Academy Awards; Rebecca has appeared as a guest artist on the Dave Koz Cruises since 2016 and made her debut on the Dave Koz & Friends 2021 Christmas tour – she will be joining Dave for a repeat appearance on his 2022 Christmas Tour; Rebecca has also been a featured artist on many of Eric Darius’ 2022 tour dates. Rebecca opened for Will Downing and Boney James at a sold-out Valentine’s Day concert in Long Beach, as well as opened for Jeffrey Osborne for the Thornton Winery Summer Concert series, both in 2019; Rebecca has done multiple concerts at Spaghettini in Seal Beach and was the singer in the Houseband at Anthology in San Diego for 5 1⁄2 years; She was the official singer of the San Diego Gulls NHL hockey team’s anthem during their 2015 and 2016 seasons.