https://www.equityrecordsmusic.com/welcome daily 1.0 2026-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67a3afea1ee825002ab52d67/1739418441885-4C0YRALZ2T9W1RX8YORF/Contact+Background.jpg WELCOME https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67a3afea1ee825002ab52d67/1739471468007-HH25TKTLVJDIZQQUNW02/unsplash-image-rTZW4f02zY8.jpg WELCOME https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67a3afea1ee825002ab52d67/1739472217115-718DV3V98GYEXZNAZHU8/planet-protocoltoday-e1705066162636.jpg WELCOME https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67a3afea1ee825002ab52d67/3828623a-2b4b-4280-b0cb-ac0a4f06d621/iamjimclark-01986.jpg WELCOME - GREG MANNING Greg Manning has garnered more than a dozen Billboard #1 hits as an artist and producer. His latest co-write and production for guitarist Les Sabler went to #1 in February 2025. Manning is a Berklee College of Music alum and an amalgam of cultures. He was born in Nigeria and raised in Switzerland. Greg moved to Los Angeles in 2002 and has had an incredible career. He is a three-time certified platinum producer for Universal Music Switzerland, and has had several Swiss Chart toppers since 1996. Greg is the former keyboardist and music director for GRAMMY Award-nominated artist Jonathan Butler… and keyboardist for Mindi Abair, Gerald Albright, Will Downing, Richard Elliot, Brian McKnight, Chante Moore, and Kirk Whalum, just to mention a few. After touring extensively for ten years throughout the U.S., Europe, South Africa, and the U.K., Greg made a conscious decision to come off the road. Not too long thereafter, he started composing music for film and television. As an artist, his own music is the union of jazz, soul, and funk… and has been described as “Soul-Jazz at its best”… which can be heard on his album “Sugar and Spice,” which was released on Kalimba Records. The title track went on to spend 20 weeks on the charts rising to #5 on Billboard. Most recently his chart topping single “Top Down” was celebrated as Billboard’s 2019 Smooth Jazz Song of the Year. website: https://www.gregmanningmusic.com/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67a3afea1ee825002ab52d67/1c70d887-21fc-4ccf-b1ee-808aa310217e/patches_OKLADKOWE-991x1024.jpg WELCOME - MICHAEL “PATCHES” STEWART Michael "Patches" Stewart stands as a beacon of musical virtuosity, his trumpet prowess echoing through the annals of jazz history. Born in New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz itself, Stewart was destined for greatness in the world of music. His unparalleled talent, innovative style, and unwavering dedication have solidified his place as one of the most influential trumpet players of our time. From a tender age, Stewart was immersed in the vibrant sounds of jazz that permeated the streets of New Orleans. His early exposure to this rich musical culture sparked a passion within him, driving him to pursue mastery of the trumpet. His nickname ‘Patches’ was earned due to a habit of patching up his jeans, showcasing his resourcefulness and determination even in his youth. His breakthrough came when he caught the attention of renowned jazz artists, earning him opportunities to collaborate with legends such as Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock. Marcus Miller and Al Jarreau. Stewart’s collaborations with these icons not only showcased his remarkable talent but also allowed him to push the boundaries of jazz music, introducing fresh improvisational elements and expanding the genre’s horizons. In conclusion, Michael ‘Patches’ Stewart is more than a trumpet virtuoso; he is a trailblazer who left an indelible mark on the world of jazz. website: https://patchesstewart.com/ Photo Credit: Stephanie Edwards https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67a3afea1ee825002ab52d67/e03b5c1c-c2e8-432b-b7b4-904a1b027f01/matt-cusson.jpg WELCOME - MATT CUSSON Matt has been touring the world on his own and with many other artists for 15 years, and is fresh off one of the biggest years of his career. In 2019, Matt toured with Christina Aguilera, singing the acclaimed duet “Say Something” with her. Matt also toured with India.Arie, opening with the inaugural winner of The Voice, Javier Colon, and singing in a trio with India and Javier during the shows. He also released two singles with nine-time Grammy Award Nominee, Dave Koz. Matt saw his song “Calling it a Night” used by NASA for their annual Moon Phase video, and he wrote, produced, and performed “The Moon and More” with Javier Colon for NASA’s LRO project. To cap the year off, Matt’s arrangement of Irving Berlin’s, “Count Your Blessings (Instead of Sheep)” was performed by the New York Pops at Carnegie Hall. Matt is a winner of the 2009 John Lennon Songwriting Contest’s most prestigious award, the “Maxell Song of The Year” for his song “One of Those Nights” and the 2017 John Lennon Songwriting Contest’s “Best R&B Song” for his soulful ballad “Leaving L.A.”. Matt has also won a Billboard Songwriting Award along with several others. website: https://www.mattcusson.com/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67a3afea1ee825002ab52d67/db463661-5766-430b-821e-3535979258d0/channels4_profile.jpg WELCOME - WAKANA WaKaNa, originally from Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, is a Smooth Jazz, Soul, and R&B saxophonist. She graduated from Shobi Music College and has been Futtsu city's tourism ambassador since 2017. WaKaNa is a P. Mauriat Saxes, Theo Wanne Mouthpiece and Légère Reeds endorser. Her solo debut in the United States came via the album "Saxcess Story” Produced by Greg Manning in 2018. She released “Go for the Sound” feat. Darren Rahn & Koh Mr. Saxman” in 2020 and also “SilK” Produced by Greg Manning in 2021. "Go for the Sound" received heavy airplay throughout the United States, and also ranked high on various Smooth Jazz charts. WaKaNa has actively performed in various countries around the world, including a performance at a festival hosted by Michael Paulo, a sax player in Los Angeles, and held her own live show in San Diego. WaKaNa is one of the most authentic Smooth Jazz saxophonists in Japan and the one of the most notable artists right now. website: https://www.wakanasax.com/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67a3afea1ee825002ab52d67/85f4ea3c-3010-4720-8026-3ee617a33602/meta_eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMif WELCOME - PATRICK BETTISON Patrick Bettison is a multi instrumentalist and composer with a jazz background, mainly known for playing Electric Bass, Chromatic Harmonica and Keyboards. As a freelance musician he has performed in jazz clubs and festivals throughout Europe and the United States. He has a unique individual melodic style which is instantly recognizable. Patrick is a natural musician who quite obviously loves playing music. As a composer he fuses jazz and world music with unconventional instrumentation and percussion to create unique and memorable soundscapes. At age eighteen, Patrick moved to Glasgow, Scotland (he’d grown up in Australia). He began playing jazz with multi-instrumentalist Bobby Wishart, who taught him pretty much everything he needed to know about music (it’s true). After spending eighteen months in Glasgow, he moved to London, freelancing playing jazz with many different musicians including, Tim Whitehead, Jim Mullen, Django Bates, Gary Husband and Acoustic Alchemy. After spending eight years in London, Patrick moved to Tampa, Florida and worked with Gumbi Ortiz, Manfredo Fest, Kenny Drew Jr. and Tom Carabasi, playing mostly Brazilian and Cuban influenced jazz. Patrick returned to London and played with even more people, including Tim Garland, Nicolas Meier and Asaf Sirkis. He's currently living in St Petersburg, Florida and is playing with bossa nova artist Daniela Soledade. website: https://patrickbettison.com/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67a3afea1ee825002ab52d67/6123552a-07b5-4de9-adaa-357d4bf54a09/Matt+Cusson+-+She%27ll+Never+Know+-+Cover+FINAL.jpg WELCOME - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67a3afea1ee825002ab52d67/48bf2169-17e9-4a4a-8289-e567cae44716/WaKaNa+-+After+Hours+-+Cover+FINAL.jpg WELCOME - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67a3afea1ee825002ab52d67/914ab0f4-76a7-4578-9ac9-07d8406a118b/G+Manning+-+Remember+the+Time+-+Cover+FINAL.jpg WELCOME - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67a3afea1ee825002ab52d67/055f9d0e-9872-405b-b838-bfa2ba5c5bbd/WaKaNa+-+A+New+Life+feat.+Greg+Manning+-+Cover+1.jpg WELCOME - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67a3afea1ee825002ab52d67/9eda86c2-8275-40b8-a397-2eeeac0abed4/P+Bettison+-+For+the+Rest+of+My+Life+-+Cover+FINAL.jpg WELCOME - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67a3afea1ee825002ab52d67/fa2c69f6-7350-483e-8147-1347a2046ac6/G+Manning+-+Now+and+Forever+-+Cover+FINAL.jpg WELCOME - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67a3afea1ee825002ab52d67/be622de6-39c3-41fb-be52-05842fe9cee0/Patches+Stewart+-+Soul+Serenade+-+Cover+FINAL.jpg WELCOME - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.