For Immediate Release
MUSIC INDUSTRY CONSULTANT TED JOSEPH NOW HAS THREE SMOOTH JAZZ ARTISTS IN HIS STABLE STORMING THE CHARTS!
The Current Billboard Smooth Jazz National Airplay Chart Includes the Latest Hits by Saxophonist Paula Atherton, Keyboardist Greg Manning and Guitarist Adam Hawley, Whose “35th Street” Featuring Eric Darius was #1 For Five Weeks
Cementing his status as the premiere “go-to” consultant for independent artists seeking traction in the smooth jazz genre, Ted Joseph is proud to announce that three of his independent clients – guitarist Adam Hawley, saxophonist Paula Atherton and keyboardist Greg Manning – are currently on the Billboard Smooth Jazz National Airplay chart.
For the week of July 23, the three Kalimba Music artists are sharing chart space with genre superstars like Jeff Lorber Fusion, Fourplay, Kim Waters, Boney James and Euge Groove.
Atherton’s “Between You & Me” rose from #23 to #21, with Manning immediately behind her at #22, up from #29 the previous week. “35th Street,” Hawley’s debut single featuring Eric Darius is currently at #8 after enjoying an unprecedented five week run at #1.
“I’m really fortunate to work with these three amazing artists, who are blazing fresh new trails in the contemporary jazz world,” Joseph says. “Their simultaneous success on the chart is true testament to the great music they’re making and their connection with smooth jazz audiences. It’s really a pleasure to work with them and I look forward to many great successes with them in the future.”
Under Joseph’s innovative guidance, he has brought these and other genre talents to the forefront recently with an approach that blends dynamic traditional and contemporary strategies.
Under his leadership as the longtime former Senior VP of Marketing for Warner Bros., the Detroit bred, L.A. based executive developed a deep personal and professional affinity for contemporary jazz, developing overall marketing campaigns for many legendary and influential artists, including George Benson, Al Jarreau, David Sanborn, Joe Sample, Earl Klugh, Bob James and Boney James.
Throughout his multi-faceted career, Joseph has contributed to and been associated with over 100 gold and platinum status recordings for artists in a wide range of genres, from pop and urban to contemporary jazz and country. Over the years, he has directed overall marketing campaigns for Madonna, Van Halen, Rod Stewart, Trace Adkins, Seal, Prince, Quincy Jones, Earth Wind & Fire, Jennifer Lopez, R Kelly, Nelly, Usher, Kenny Chesney, Norah Jones, Katy Perry, Green Day, Linkin Park, Kanye West and many others.