JAZZY BLU

Band Upper Marlboro, MD United States

About JAZZY BLU

Jazzy Blu is an 8-piece band blending the musical influences of Funk, Jazz, R&B, Neo-Soul, Blues, Rock, and Alternative music, to create a groove filled emotional roller coaster that takes y ...

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Members

  • Dominic "Nikk" Taylor - Drummer, Manager
  • Sheryl "CC" Wilson - Bassist
  • DL Watson - Guitarist
  • Mike Artis - Percussionist
  • Dennis Garland jr. - Keyboardist, Music Dir.
  • Carmen Craven - Lead Vocalist
  • Duane Nelson - Lead Vocalist
  • Steve Garrison - Sax

Press

The homecoming It has been more than 20 years since Dominic Taylor left Mobile. He’s based now in the Washington area, where he works as an information technology specialist and leads a smooth jazz band on the side. That group is called Jazzy Blu, and it’ll open the Miller Lite Stage at 7 p.m. Friday, ahead of Dennis Nelson and Mary J. Blige. It’s a long way to travel for a one-hour gig. But Taylor, who’s appeared at BayFest before, speaks of it with infectious enthusiasm. “The attraction is probably just that the people there are so hospitable,” he said. “I love the Gulf Coast, always did.” The Davidson graduate, who plays drums in Jazzy Blu, isn’t coming alone. In fact, he’ll have nine people on stage, including three vocalists capable of singing lead. “It’s a lot of fun and, logistically, it’s difficult at times, I must admit,” Taylor said. “But I wouldn’t trade it for anything.” He described the group’s sound as “more of a smooth jazz with a nice little hint of R&B from time to time, little bit of blues, little bit of R&B.” The core concept, he said, is “making really good smooth jazz for good people.” “I’m really hoping that they’ll come and they’ll say ‘Wow,’” he said, promising a group with power and versatility. “As always, I want them to come wanting and expecting to hear some of the best music they’ve heard.”

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Influences

Mint Condition, Incognito, Maze, Najee