FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION
RONNY SMITH
“With Velvet Vibe, I wanted to push the boundaries of contemporary jazz by blending soulful melodies, rich harmonies, and infectious grooves while preserving the improvisation and musicianship at the heart of the art form. This project reflects my belief that jazz should continue to evolve without losing its roots. It’s a celebration of creativity, musical expression, and the enduring power of jazz to connect with listeners across generations.”
— Ronny Smith, Guitarist, Composer & Producer
Best Jazz Performance
HEAVENS ANGEL – RONNY SMITH
NIGHT WAVE – RONNY SMITH
VELVET VIBE – RONNY SMITH
Best Contemporary Instrumental Album
VELVET VIBE – Ronny Smith
Credits
Breeze
Erik Tulissio — Drums
Jose Juvinao — Bass
Dennis Fortune — Keys
Ronny Smith — Guitars and Programming
Feel The Groove
Dan Pugach — Drums
Jose Juvinao — Bass
Ronny Smith — Guitars and Programming
Night Wave
Heartbeat Brass Band
Larry Aberman — Drums
Jose Juvinao — Bass
Late Train Home
Erik Tulissio — Drums
Dennis Fortune — Keys
Ronny Smith — Guitars and Programming
Velvet Vibe
Erik Tulissio — Drums
Jose Juvinao — Bass
Heartbeat Brass Band — Horns
Ronny Smith — Guitars and Programming
Heaven’s Angel
Kim Pereira — Drums
Jose Juvinao — Bass
Dennis Fortune — Keys
Ibukun Onapajo — Soprano Vocals
Damilola Adika — Alto Vocals
Kelechi Kanu — Tenor Vocals
Joshua Adebowale — Vocal Director
Familiar Faces
Erik Tulissio — Drums
Ronny Smith — Bass, Keys, Guitars, and Programming
Quiet Moments
Erik Tulissio — Drums
Ronny Smith — Guitars, Keys, and Programming
Horizon Lights
Igor Wilcox — Drums
Jose Juvinao — Bass
Asaf Finkelstein — Piano
Ronny Smith — Guitar
Once Upon a Dream
Ryan Sands — Drums
Jose Juvinao — Bass
Asaf Finkelstein — Piano
Ronny Smith — Guitar
Label: Pacific Coast Jazz
Arranged and produced by Ronny Smith (ASCAP)
Mixed and Mastered by Dennis Wall – Off Da Wall Studios (offdawall.com)
Photography – Bill Thompson, “Thirdiimage”