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“Simply put, to know the Braxtons music is to love it.”

-Ronald Jackson, TheSmoothJazzRide.com

 The Braxton Brothers are the “funky twins of Smooth Jazz”, that began their careers with a #1 Album and that popularized the blended sound of sax and 6-string bass melodies, which became their signature. The brothers, originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, write, record and produce their songs, giving them a sound that is both undeniably unique but still familiar to fans of the Smooth Jazz genre. 

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our latest single

“GROOVIN’ AT THE SYMPHONYHALL”

Let’s Have a Good Time - Single

Available March 2024!

The Braxton Brothers are back, following up on their hit “Forever Together” which soared on the charts, securing Top 3 spots on charts from Billboard, Smooth Jazz Network, Mediabase and others. Celebrated for its popularity, “Forever Together” was also a mainstay at the top of AccuRadio’s “Listener Approved” list due to its high ratings from the network’s listeners. Now, the duo introduces “Groovin’ at the Symphony Hall,” a single that promises to provide listeners another “smooth, but funky™” treat, but this time with the backdrop of a grand symphony orchestra experience.

Originally from San Francisco Bay Area, the brothers connected with their hometown friends Peter Horvath (Pete Escovedo, Ray Obeido, Marion Meadows) on piano, and Brian Collier (Ledisi, Lalah Hathaway, Goapele, Santana) on drums. Filling things out on rhodes is their fellow artist and friend, Jason Peterson DeLaire. “Groovin’ at the Symphony Hall” is not just a song, it’s a journey that brings the Smooth Jazz listener into a grand hall to sonically taste the textures and colors of the orchestra. The two worlds are blended to perfection for a memorable, and always “groovin’”, experience.

Be sure to catch The Braxton Brothers aboard the Dave Koz & Friends at Sea 2024 Cruise, as well as dates coming up on both coasts!

"Groovin’ at the Symphony Hall" was both penned by and produced by Nelson Braxton(Braxton Brothers Productions/ASCAP)

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Check Out Our Latest Tune “Groovin’ at the Symphony Hall”

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Forever Together (Single) - 2023

Let’s Have a Good Time (Single) - 2023

Catalina Nights (Single) - 2022

 
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press release

The Braxton Brothers return in the service of a “Higher” melody

“The Only Woman In The World” will invigorate soul-jazz radio playlists ahead of the release of the twins’ sixth album, dropping August 24.

 

SAN DIEGO (10 July 2018): There is a reason why the bass and saxophone melodies Nelson and Wayne Braxton aka The Braxton Brothers write are so lyrical. They compose by writing lyrics first, a unique twist for an R&B-jazz instrumental twosome that uses vocals on only two of the twelve new songs they wrote and produced for their sixth album, “Higher,” which drops August 24 from Braxton Productions.    

 

“Yes, it is a different way of writing for instrumentalists, but for us, first and foremost, we never want to be background music. The purpose of our music is bigger. We feel that we have a higher responsibility. New music and new melodies move through us, giving people a reason to feel joy, have a good time, free them from stress, anxiety and problems; and show the listener love,” said Nelson Braxton, who worked on the album during his global travels while taking in views of the Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, The English Channel, The Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean.

 

Focused on their penchant for crafting irresistible melodies, The Braxton Brothers’ message is a higher love. Preceding the album release is the high-energy, feel-good first single, “The Only Woman In The World,” which ships to radio and goes for radio playlist adds in late July. Nelson, a bassist, wrote the exuberant song around 3am on a guitar during a Minnesota blizzard while on a tour bus passing the hours before he could call his wife back home. Such stories are typical of The Braxton Brothers’ inspirations. They describe their recordings as “photos that document our lives.” Nelson’s supple basslines and Wayne’s gregarious tenor and alto sax share euphonic, evocative tales of elated reunion (“Back In My Arms”); inner beauty vs. outer facades (“Beauty”); pursuing goals with faith (“Where I Wanna Be”); finding satisfaction in being loved (“Just To Be Loved”); the encouragement to look up when you’re down in a dark place (“What Would I Do”); and the comforting reassurance of having a loved one close and present (“I’ll Be Here”).            

 

The Braxton Brothers hitch their rich, indelible harmonies to funky R&B grooves, dynamic pop-rock rhythms, sensually soulful urban beats and breezy reggae vibes. Nelson, a longtime touring member of Michael Bolton’s band, flexes his dexterous multi-instrumental prowess on “Higher” via bass (rhythm and lead), keyboards, percussion, drum programming, electric and acoustic guitar. Wayne, who has a history of working with Sheila E., handles saxophones, drum programming and background vocals. Chris Camozzi, Errol Cooney, Kay-Ta Matsuno, Ryan Parrino and Andy Quinn spike the tracks with electric and acoustic guitar.

   

“Higher” is a return to the smooth/contemporary jazz sandbox The Braxton Brothers are best known for playing in. Their last such outing was 2004’s “Rollin’,” which cemented their presence as genre staples on radio playlists, national charts and concert stages. The duo that debuted with 1996’s “Steppin’ Out” explored a decidedly different path on their last offering, the jazzy acoustic R&B set “True Love” (2013). They are currently planning an album release concert celebration around their September birthday in San Diego where they are based. Along with designing a show they describe as “new level,” they’re lensing videos for selections from the new album.        

 

“Shooting videos allows us to share more about ourselves and allows people to connect with the music more deeply,” said Wayne Braxton. “After growing, maturing and preparing, we reconnect with our roots on ‘Higher.’ Our songs are about the melody, not just a vibe, and this album is full of fun, memorable melodies. A vital aspect of our music has always been about the ability to move and impact people, to touch them…touch their hearts. We are conduits for the music. It’s not for us to figure out the meaning of it. That’s up to each listener.  ‘Higher’ is about love on a higher level. Can we love on a higher level?”

 

The Braxton Brothers’ “Higher” contains the following songs:

 

“The Only Woman In The World”

“You Care About Me”

“Back In My Arms”

“Higher”

“Something In My Heart”

“Because Of You”

“A Stronger Love”

“Beauty”

“Where I Wanna Be”

“Just To Be Loved”

“What Would I Do”

“I’ll Be Here”

 

 

For more information, please visit https://www.thebraxtonbrothers.com.

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