Screenshot of SmoothJazz.Com’s Holiday Chart for the Week of December 16, 2024
ISAAC EDWARDS’ “NOEL” SOARS TO NUMBER 5 ON THE SMOOTH JAZZ CHARTS!!
latest single, "Noel," has soared to number 5 on Smooth Jazz Global's smooth jazz holiday chart (for the week of December 16). In addition to this impressive achievement, the track has also reached number 27 on the Urban Influencer Smooth Jazz Charts. This great news showcases Isaac's incredible saxophone playing talents, as well as his exceptional musical production skills, further solidifying his presence in the smooth jazz genre.
Photo of the CD Cover for Isaac Edwards’ new single, “Noel”.
Release Alert! Isaac Releases “Noel” just in time for the holiday season!
Isaac Edwards' new single, "Noel," released on November 22, 2024, showcases his signature style while infusing the essence of the holiday spirit. The track, produced by Edwards himself, features rich arrangements that are brought to life through the expert mixing of Bob Horn and the polished mastering by Steve Hall. This collaboration results in a smooth and captivating sound that carries both warmth and sophistication, making "Noel" a standout addition to the holiday music landscape. With its melodic saxophone lines and heartfelt lyrics, the single resonates with both new listeners and long-time fans, embodying the joy and reflection that the season inspires. Check out the new single here: Noel
ISAAC EDWARDS HITS NUMBER 1 ON THE SMOOTH JAZZ CHARTS!!
Isaac Edwards' latest single, "With You," has achieved remarkable success, soaring to the number one spot on the Urban Influencer Smooth Jazz Charts. This milestone reflects the compelling blend of smooth melodies that have resonated with listeners. "With You" showcases Edwards' artistry and ability to connect deeply with fans, solidifying his presence in the smooth jazz genre. The achievement highlights not only his talent but also the growing appreciation for smooth jazz in contemporary music landscapes.
NEW SINGLE ALERT: “WITH YOU” DROPS MAY 17, 2024, EVERYWHERE
Following up on his Billboard-Charting Single, “On the Town,” and his 2020 Sirius XM single debut, “Bird Rock,” Isaac Edwards returns with a brand-new single produced on his own music label, Songs in My Pocket Music. The single, “With You,” is a funky-upbeat melody that stays in your ears long after the song is over! The single is helped by a bevy of smooth-jazz heavyweights, including Darren Rahn (co-writing and mixing), Jacob Webb (bass), Kevin Marsh (drums/percussion), Jordan Love (guitar), and Steve Hall (mastering).
This single is 100% inspired by Isaac’s lovely wife, Laura, who—in Isaac’s words—"makes everything better!” The couple just celebrated their 8th wedding anniversary in March of this year. The couple share two children and are based in Temecula, California. The SoCal-based saxophonist doesn’t just flourish in the music scene, but Isaac is also a practicing attorney with a law degree from the prestigious Pepperdine University School of law.
“When people ask me what I do, I almost always tell them that I’m a musician who acts like a lawyer five days a week,” Isaac said. However, when he is off the clock, he hits the SoCal music scene, performing with jazz heavyweights like Adam Hawley, DW3, Darryl Williams, and with his own band.
Isaac’s smooth/soulful tone, combined with the danceable groove, make“With You,”a MUST ADD to your music collection of music.
NEWS & UPDATES
UPDATE JANUARY 27, 2021
Isaac Edwards’ new single, "On The Town," will be available on all music/streaming platforms on February 5, 2021 and goes to radio February 8, 2021. The single was produced by hitmaker Jacob Webb and features the smooth flugelhorn of Randall Haywood of Sounds of A&R.
“On The Town” follows up on Isaac’s most-recent single, “Bird Rock” which landed extensive radio play on smooth jazz radio stations worldwide, including Sirius’ Watercolors and peaked at number 20 on the Groove Jazz Chart. (More details to come... stay tuned!)
PRESS RELEASE JANUARY 3, 2019
Saxophonist Isaac Edwards is inspired to “Begin Again”
Press Release by Rick Scott, Great Scott Productions
The pop instrumental album mixing jazz, R&B, rock and gospel drops February 22 following the zesty Latin-jazz single, “Christina Christina,” which goes to radio on January 14.
SAN DIEGO (3 January 2019): Isaac Edwards finally reached a point in his life when he decided that he simply had to overcome past regrets in order pursue his dream. A newly married lawyer who litigated hundreds of cases by day during the four years he spent his nights and weekends writing, producing and recording his new album, the saxophonist will take a major step towards realizing his dream when “Begin Again” drops on February 22 on the Songs In My Pocket Music label. The disc mixed by hit saxman Darren Rahn will be preceded by the radio single, “Christina Christina,” an exotic Latin-singed seduction that goes for radio adds on January 14.
Armed with a bachelor’s degree in saxophone and a master’s degree in jazz after studying alongside widely-accomplished saxophonists Eric Marienthal and Jeff Clayton, Edwards has flirted with being a jazz musician by releasing a couple of albums in the early 2000s. The gospel-jazz outing “Here” (2002) was nominated for a Vibe Award, the Canadian equivalent to the Dove Awards. Two years later, his sophomore release, “I’m On My Way,” featured a collaboration with Grammy-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum. Neither sets were promoted at radio as Edwards’ focus was on holding down his high-stress law position. But the fire inside never dimmed and in 2014, he wrote, recorded and released the new album’s title track as a single, earning most added honors at Billboard when it was serviced to radio. The theme of the song began Edwards’ creative journey that will only be complete when the album drops.
“This album is about starting over and second chances. Being a jazz artist is something I've dreamed about ever since I was a teenager. I've had some successes along the way and had some regrets as well. With this record, I'm finally putting those regrets in the rear-view mirror. My hope is that listeners will feel inspired to leave the past in the past and renew their hope for a brighter future. Just like the dawn of a new day, each moment in our lives is another chance to do that thing we've been dreaming of doing. The thing that keeps us up at night, that we spend our days dreaming about while we are at work. The fire that can't be quenched; the drive we have deep inside. I believe that is what we need to be pursuing. That's what this record is for me: it's evidence that it's never too late to start over, try something new or become more today than we were yesterday,” said the San Diego-based Edwards, who has opened for multiple Grammy-winning Christian pop icons Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith.
“Begin Again” is an amalgam of sounds and contemporary styles. With jazz and pop instrumentals serving as the foundation of the ten tracker, Edwards’ palette offers vibrant shades of R&B, Latin, gospel and rock. The sessions were tracked with live drums, bass, guitar, piano, violin, trumpet, trombone, clarinet and flute. In addition to showcasing his lyrical sax work and gift for crafting infectious melodies, Edwards added keyboards, synth and drum programming. A ten-time Grammy winner as a member of Take 6, Joel Kibble graces the outing with his voice in a supporting role on “Love Will Find A Way” and as the lovestruck protagonist on the urban adult contemporary romancer “Just Like the First Time.” In the company of nine Edwards originals is an instrumental reading of Monica’s hit, “Angel Of Mine,” that bodes to be a chart-topper again in its new form. While most of the album is soulful midtempo grooves and energizing exercises, “Qui Vivra Verra” stands out in striking contrast for its stark beauty and poignant simplicity - a melancholy sax, piano and violin selection about the moment you realize a relationship has no future.
“This record is the most honest work I've created and recorded. I drew a lot from my own personal experiences. I wrote from what was within my heart. And I've long been acutely aware of the burning drive I've had to get this record out,” Edwards said.
That day finally arrives next month. For more information, please visit https://isaacedwardsmusic.com.
“Begin Again” contains the following songs:
“Christina Christina”
“Begin Again”
“Lucky Day”
“Angel of Mine”
“Qui Vivra Verra”
“L’Dub”
“Love Will Find A Way”
“Rise”
“Off A Riff”
“Just Like the First Time”
Isaac Edwards Creates Blog for Musicians
One of Isaac’s Passions is Music Gear. Today, Isaac is produce to announce that he has created a new blog that will cater to music gear called Obsessed With Gear.