SiriusXM Watercolors

Happy Birthday to you, Kirk Whalum!! 🎂🎷🎼🎉

🎹Inspiration from Bob James. Play on!

The atmosphere is set...

Happy Birthday Rick Braun!! 🎺🎂🎉

You had me at George.

We’re waving in our newest channel, Yacht Soul, with the help of George Benson. He’s kicking it off all week with his favorite yacht soul stories and tunes ⛵ 🎶 Listen here: https://sxm.app.link/YachtSoulLaunchFB

It’s a 4th of July ❤️💙spectacular with c-jazz superstar 🤩 Brian Culbertson Official! Grab your blankets and lawn chairs as Brian 🎆 lights up the stage in a dazzling LIVE! performance featuring songs that span his illustrious career. Recorded aboard the ⛴20th Smooth Jazz Cruise exclusively for SiriusXM Watercolors!

Happy 90th Birthday to Dave Grusin! 🎂

Watercolors celebrates Black Music Month with legendary South African guitarist and singer Jonathan Butler! Jonathan returns to his homeland and comes full circle on his latest album Ubuntu as his musical gift from child protégé to jazz superstar shines in an intimate SiriusXM studio performance. Exclusively on Watercolors.

Nice! Bob and Dave recording together this week!!

This week, the incomparable bassist, producer and composer Marcus Miller with a concert that takes us on a musical journey from his groundbreaking work with Miles Davis honoring Desmond Tutu to a poignant reflection on Gorée, the slave-trading center in Africa to a celebration of music today. Recorded aboard the 20th anniversary Smooth Jazz Cruise.

Today! Don't miss the encore at 3pm ET! An amazing Pieces Of A Dream studio session for SiriusXM. Also available right now on the SiriusXM App!

Watercolors celebrates Black Music Month with jazz-fusion pioneers, Pieces Of A Dream! From their beginnings in high school opening for the legendary Grover Washington Jr., to their 4 plus decade career, join us for an intimate SiriusXM studio performance from the musicians who helped create the musical fabric of contemporary jazz!

Happy Birthday to bassist, composer and fellow SiriusXM host Marcus Miller! 🎂🎸

Watercolors celebrates Black Music Month with jazz-fusion pioneers, Pieces Of A Dream! From their beginnings in high school opening for the legendary Grover Washington Jr., to their 4 plus decade career, join us for an intimate SiriusXM studio performance from the musicians who helped create the musical fabric of contemporary jazz!

From NBA🏀star to contemporary jazz 🎸legend, we wish Wayman Tisdale a happy heavenly birthday! Wayman visited SiriusXM in 2006 and lit up the room with his smile.

We have YOUR chance to attend a special town hall event with Lee Ritenour presented by SiriusXM Watercolors and hosted by our very own Talaya! If you’ll be in the LA area on 6/6, see below for your chance to attend.
HERE’S HOW TO GET YOUR CHANCE FOR YOU AND A GUEST TO ATTEND
● EMAIL [email protected]
● INCLUDE “LEE RITENOUR” in the subject line of the email. In the body of your email, please provide your full name, age, city, and phone number
All entry requests must be received no later than 3 PM EST on June 5th, 2024.
No purchase necessary to enter or win. Must be a U.S resident at least 18 years of age. Incomplete requests are ineligible. Only winners will be notified via email or phone. Prize is for admission for you and a guest only. NO TRANSPORTATION INCLUDED WITH THE PRIZE. For rules, visit www.siriusxm.com/studioeventrules.

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I’ve waited to post this because frankly so many folks have impressions & stories with the great David Sanborn that I wanted to read. Not the least of which came from my Marcus Miller It was so lovely & meaningful.
But this pic captures a career-defining moment for me personally that I’ll never forget.

David once told me years ago that “sound is everything.” It impacted me deeply because my reference point was him and the great Arnett Cobb. And of course, our common influence, the awesome Hank Crawford from right here in Memphis.

There’s a lot more. But suffice to say that there will never be another David Sanborn. I’m grateful to have called him not just mentor, but friend. I wrote this song WALTZ FOR DAVID in his honor. 🙏🏾

On now! The celebration is underway! Enjoy the show!

This Memorial Day weekend, Watercolors honors one of the most influential sax players of our time featuring timeless music and rare live performances from David Sanborn all weekend long!

Two day schedule:
Sunday, May 26: At 3pmET, hear a classic 2008 SiriusXM performance recorded in front of a live audience followed by “Night Music” with David Sanborn at 6pmET, recreating the vibe of his music-variety show of the same name and featuring a who’s who of talent, including the late Joe Sample.

Monday, May 27: Beginning at Noon Eastern, hear David Sanborn together with bassist Marcus Miller celebrate their lifelong friendship through music, followed by a solo performance from David recorded aboard The Smooth Jazz Cruise 2016. And we saved the best for last, David Sanborn, Bob James and Marcus Miller, for the very first time perform the songs from their Grammy winning and platinum selling 1986 album, Double Vision.

Ok, best pop-song-SAX-solo? What is your favorite? There are so many, but this one is up there! Nice, Gerald Albright Music!!

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Peaceful Journey David Sanborn

We are saddened to report, six time grammy winning composer and saxophonist David Sanborn has passed away. From his music debut in the 70’s through today, Sanborn’s enduring influence on jazz and jazz fusion, as well has his collaborations with artists from every genre have solidified his status as one of the most respected and recognized saxophonists of all time. SiriusXM remembers, David Sanborn

Solid choice. LOL

After a few delays, we decided to fly this one ourselves ✌🏿

Oh, this is a good one!

Thrilled to have had talented singer-songwriter & pianist Kandace Springs appear on Sanborn Sessions. Her videos are back up on YT. Click on the link to watch the interview portion as well as two performances - "Love Got in the Way" and "Solitude." https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH3awzn4BfqxD4xh178U2DRkE7mCLL9xW

It’s International Jazz Day, the grand finale to Jazz Appreciation Month and Watercolors celebrates with an amazing, exclusive performance from the 20th Anniversary Smooth Jazz Cruise! Today, it’s the main event…the Watercolors All-Star show featuring Boney James, Jonathan Butler, Marcus Miller, Norman Brown and more!