Najee And Adam Hawley at Thornton Winery

Najee
Grammy and NAACP award-winning saxophonist Najee reflects on his four-decade career bridging jazz and R&B, collaborating with icons like Prince, Quincy Jones, and Stevie Wonder. Known for platinum hits like Najee’s Theme and Tokyo Blue, the Contemporary Jazz pioneer has performed globally from Nelson Mandela’s birthday to the White House. His work blends technical mastery with genre-defying passion, driven by mentors like Jimmy Heath and Frank Foster.

Adam Hawley
Dr. Adam Hawley, guitarist and producer, debuted on Maurice White's Kalimba Music label and now leads MBF Entertainment...

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Najee
Grammy and NAACP award-winning saxophonist Najee reflects on his four-decade career bridging jazz and R&B, collaborating with icons like Prince, Quincy Jones, and Stevie Wonder. Known for platinum hits like Najee’s Theme and Tokyo Blue, the Contemporary Jazz pioneer has performed globally from Nelson Mandela’s birthday to the White House. His work blends technical mastery with genre-defying passion, driven by mentors like Jimmy Heath and Frank Foster.

Adam Hawley
Dr. Adam Hawley, guitarist and producer, debuted on Maurice White's Kalimba Music label and now leads MBF Entertainment. With six albums, he has achieved 17 Billboard #1 hits and 47 Top 30 tracks. Awards include Mediabase Artist of the Year (2024) and Billboard Song of the Year (2020, 2022). A USC doctorate holder, he tours globally and has played with stars like Jennifer Lopez and Natalie Cole.

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