BWB

BWB is the sound of three masters of the smooth jazz genre operating in perfect, effortless synchronicity. It is music that feels expensive and breezy at the same time, characterized by the warm, liquid tones of Norman Brown’s guitar, Rick Braun’s bright trumpet, and Kirk Whalum’s soulful saxophone. The arrangements are tight and professional, leaning heavily into R&B-influenced grooves that provide a lush foundation for their melodic interplay.

What sets them apart is the 'supergroup' dynamic where no single instrument dominates. Instead, they often play melodies in unison or trade short, punchy phrases that feel like a conversation between old friends. Their work often revisits classic soul and pop hits, stripping them down to their melodic essence and rebuilding them with a sophisticated, contemporary jazz sheen that emphasizes texture and pocket over complex abstraction.

Start with their debut album 'Groovin' to hear them at their most iconic. It perfectly captures the chemistry of the trio as they tackle soul standards with a level of technical precision and joyful energy that defines the best of the contemporary jazz scene.