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Kandace Springs
When the legendary Prince hand-selects you to play at Paisley Park, you know your career is starting off on the right foot. Kandace Springs is a keyboardist, vocalist, a car enthusiast, and a superstar in the making! She has shared her talent on some of the biggest stages and with some of the top names in music. Her smoky voice and intensely expressive mastery of the piano make her a site to behold. She might channel Nina Simone on one song, then drop something completely original, sultry, and smooth for the next tune. Either way, get ready for a musical experience like no other!
Paula Atherton & Greg Manning
Saxophonist/flautist/vocalist Paula Atherton and composer/producer/pianist Greg Manning will take the stage together at the Fresh Coast Jazz Festival Fall Affair. Atherton, a 2020 nominee for Best Smooth Jazz Artist of The Year, has risen to the very top of the Billboard Smooth Jazz chart. She has shared the stage with jazz luminaries like; Bob James, David Sanborn, The Rippingtons, Gerald Albright and more. Born in Zurich, Switzerland, Manning credits Stevie Wonder with changing his life at age twelve and inspiring him to make a life in music. He has wowed fans across Europe, Asia, and the United States. Greg’s songs can be found in rotation across smooth jazz radio. His music is soulful, jazzy, simple, and complex, all at the same time. Greg and Paula together are certain to put on a show like no other!
Julian Vaughn
Bassist extraordinaire Julian Vaughn headlines the Fresh Coast Jazz Festival Fall Affair. Since coming on to the scene in 2010, Julian has had 5 number 1 Smooth Jazz hits and 13 top 10 smooth jazz songs. This Kansas City native has released 6 albums and played shows from Dubai to Germany and all over the United States. If you have ever seen him live you know this man brings it every time! He’s smooth, jazzy, funky, and just plain fun to see. Get ready for a great show!