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"Up Close & Personal' Welcomes "Willie Bradley

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  • Willie Bradley was in the midst of recording a group project with 
    his contemporary jazz/funk band Essential Elements earlier this year when an extraordinary opportunity to do a solo project came up and inspired him to take his career in a new direction. The Fayetteville, North Carolina based trumpeter had invited several young urban jazz sensations, including saxophonist Marcus Anderson and then 18 year old keyboardist Nicholas Cole, to join him onstage during one of his regular First Saturday of the Month gigs at the Holiday Inn Bordeaux. At the urging of Cole’s manager at the time, 
    Cole to produce & co-write Bradley’s first solo album. Several 
    months later, the trumpeter and Nicholas are halfway through the trumpeter’s edgy, urban jazz flavored solo debut Another Day & Time. Released as a preview for the full collection, the title track has already been picked up and played regularly by the national cable service Music Choice. 
     ‘Another Day & Time’ refers not only to the fresh 
    start my collaboration with Nicholas is bringing to my 
    career, but also a new chapter in my spiritual life 
    after God helped me survive and kick addictions. 
    Another Day & Time will also feature many 
    special guests from the contemporary urban jazz 
    realm, including saxophonist/producer Darren 
    Rahn, guitarist Matt Marshak, bassist Julian 
    Vaughn and saxman Marcus Anderson.

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