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James Morgan Jazz Quartet Live at The Roxy!
Join us Wednesday, October 21, for Wine Wednesday Jazz Night at The Roxy in Encinitas!
Enjoy an evening of live West Coast Contemporary Jazz, featuring a blend of smooth grooves, jazz fusion, and creative improvisation.
Wednesday, October 21 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Roxy
517 S. Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA
Presented by JMJ Records.
We look forward to seeing you there!
#JamesMorganJazz #LiveJazz #Encinitas #TheRoxyEncinitas #ContemporaryJazz #SmoothJazz #JazzFusion #SanDiegoLiveMusic #NorthCountySanDiego #JMJRecords

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SUNDAY OCT. 18th 12pm-5pm
ANYTHING FRESH FAMILY will be poppin up at Native Sol/ Earthing backyard to
RAISE FUNDS
COLLECT GIFT CARDS &
PREVIOUSLY USED CELL PHONES
for the families at
Interval House crisis shelters & centers for victims of domestic violence.

Free entry.
Suggested donations highly appreciated at door.
ALL AGES welcome.

Performances, DJs, Records, vendors, black books, raffle & GOODTIMES

💜 🚨 If you are in a situation and need resources on how to get help,
their hot line numbers are listed slide 5, intervalhouse.org or dial 211 for resources in your area.

Big THANK YOU to our fresh familia for performing & supporting the cause🙏🏽

Castor Pollux @iamcastorpollux
Sojourn @sojournalist
Zero One @aka.djzero.one
Jacewon @jacewonmusic
Tycoon @tycoon_beats
Zane One @zanemarie
Poka One @poka626
Dax Michael @daxreynosa
Baqi @baqi_san
Soluz @soluz_af
Spliff Hemingway @spliffhemingway310
Magdalena @dachunkywritingjunkie
Francesca BeStil @franqibestil

KEEP ON KEEPIN IT FRESH with us at the after party & Libra birthday celebration for
JACEWON 🎂 SAMI J 🎂 TYCOON

W/ selectors:
JACEWON
SOLUZ
STONE ONE

Happening at 6pm
THE HAWK @thehawkbar LB
21+ no cover
Food vendor in da house!!

Spread the word. Tell a friend. Don’t sleep.

OCTOBER is #domesticviolenceawareness month.
we are here to support & help bring back hope.
This subject hits us in a deep way.
WE ARE SURVIVORS. 💜

#anythingfreshfamily #helpingfamiliesinneed #thingstodoinlongbeach
#lovelife

THANK YOU @nativesol for your support & providing the space 🙏🏽💜

“Allow myself to introduce myself” -AP 😁

hi! I’m Soluz 🌞 of Anything Fresh & your host for tomorrow’s fundraiser at Native Sol.

@soluz_af

I’m a vinyl hoarder, DJ, multimedia artist, a jack of all creations, the connector, lover of all living beings & in the spirit realm. 💜
I’m a self taught (learn the hard way 😅) & have paid my dues. I have a habit of playing with my shoes off because I get nervous and that calms me down. Everyone has their thing. ✅

1997 @shellyrootzoflove and I started Anything Fresh as a retail store in Orange County promoting all forms of art, music, fashion & one of a kind cre

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Every month @knowlovesessions will be featuring a different charity/non-profit/fundraiser to make donations to!
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THIS MONTH WE WOULD LIKE TO JOIN ANYTHING FRESH'S (@anythingfresh) FUNDRAISING EFFORTS & FEATURE “INTERVAL HOUSE” (@orangedaylb)!
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For the entire month of October you can make donations to "INTERVAL HOUSE"! NO donation is too small & ALL donations will go to support a great cause!!!
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💥👀 Please look through ALL post slides for more info on how you can help! 👀💥
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💜 LIVE benefit show at NATIVE SOL (@nativesol) in LONG BEACH, CA - SUNDAY 10/18/26 starting at 12pm with FRESH talent!
💜 AFTER PARTY at THE HAWK (@thehawkbar) starting at 6pm following event with MORE FRESH talent!
💜 Donate $$ or items at events!
💜 Donate $$ online!
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⬇️ ALL LINKS IN COMMENTS ⬇️
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Follow us on YouTube • Twitch • Facebook • Instagram • Twitter • Soundcloud • Mixcloud • Hearthis
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#knowlovesessions #knowlove #anythingfresh #intervalhouse #donateintervalhouse

SUNDAY, OCT 18th 12pm - 5pm
ANYTHING FRESH FAMILY will be poppin up at NATIVE SOL(@nativesol) × EARTHING (@earthing.earth) backyard to
RAISE FUNDS
COLLECT GIFT CARDS &
PREVIOUSLY USED CELL PHONES
for the families at
Interval House crisis shelters & centers for victims of domestic violence.

FREE ENTRY
Suggested donations highly appreciated at door.
ALL AGES WELCOME.

Performances, DJ's, Records, vendors, black books, raffle & GOOD TIMES!

💜🚨 If you are in a situation & need resources on how to get help, their hot lines numbers are listed here, their website, or dial 211 for resources in your area.

BIG THANK YOU to our fresh familia for performing & supporting the cause 🙏

CASTOR POLLUX (@iamcastorpollux)
SOJOURN (@sojournalist)
ZERO ONE (@aka.djzero.one)
JACEWON (@jacewonmusic)
TYCOON (@tycoon_beats)
ZANE ONE (@zanemarie)
POKA ONE (@poka626)
DAX MICHAEL (@daxreynosa)
BAQI (@baqi_san)
SOLUZ (@soluz_af)
SPLIFF HEMINGWAY (@spliffhemingway310)
MAGDALENA (@dachunkywritingjunkie)
FRANCESCA BeSTIL (@franqibestil)

KEEP ON KEEPIN IT FRESH with us at the After Party & Libra birthday celebration for JACEWON 🎂 SAMI J 🎂 TYCOON

W/ selectors:
JACEWON (@jacewonmusic)
SOLUZ (@soluz_af)
STONEONE (@ogstoneone

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We STILL WORKING!
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Yall see @sham_blak? He remind me of Ace when Money making Mitch pulled up with the gold rims. Genuine.
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Yall see @sojournalist? That look is the best compliment you can give an Emcee. Much love.

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SUNDAY OCT. 18th 12pm-5pm
ANYTHING FRESH FAMILY will be poppin up at Native Sol/ Earthing backyard to
RAISE FUNDS
COLLECT GIFT CARDS &
PREVIOUSLY USED CELL PHONES
for the families at
Interval House crisis shelters & centers for victims of domestic violence.

Free entry.
Suggested donations highly appreciated at door.
ALL AGES welcome.

Performances, DJs, Records, vendors, black books, raffle & GOODTIMES

💜 🚨 If you are in a situation and need resources on how to get help,
their hot line numbers are listed slide 5, intervalhouse.org or dial 211 for resources in your area.

Big THANK YOU to our fresh familia for performing & supporting the cause🙏🏽

Castor Pollux @iamcastorpollux
Sojourn @sojournalist
Zero One @aka.djzero.one
Jacewon @jacewonmusic
Tycoon @tycoon_beats
Zane One @zanemarie
Poka One @poka626
Dax Michael @daxreynosa
Baqi @baqi_san
Soluz @soluz_af
Spliff Hemingway @spliffhemingway310
Magdalena @dachunkywritingjunkie
Francesca BeStil @franqibestil

KEEP ON KEEPIN IT FRESH with us at the after party & Libra birthday celebration for
JACEWON 🎂 SAMI J 🎂 TYCOON

W/ selectors:
JACEWON
SOLUZ
STONE ONE

Happening at 6pm
THE HAWK @thehawkbar LB
21+ no cover
Food vendor in da house!!

Spread the word. Tell a friend. Don’t sleep.

OCTOBER is #domesticviolenceawareness month.
we are here to support & help bring back hope.
This subject hits us in a deep way.
WE ARE SURVIVORS. 💜

#anythingfreshfamily #helpingfamiliesinneed #thingstodoinlongbeach
#lovelife

THANK YOU @nativesol for your support & providing the space 🙏🏽💜

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Ark Purple Heart 💜cymbal Tote 😎 keep them cymbals together @symrnacymbals #arkdrumsticks #theyjusthitdifferent Dm to Order $40 plus shipping

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SUNDAY OCT. 18th 12pm-5pm
ANYTHING FRESH FAMILY will be poppin up Native Sol/ Earthing backyard to raise funds, collect gift cards & old cell phones for the families at
Interval House crisis shelters & centers for victims of domestic violence.

Performances, DJs, Records, vendors, black books, raffle & GOODTIMES

If you are in a situation and need resources on getting help, their hot line numbers are listed in slide 2, intervalhouse.org or dial 211 for help in your area.

Big THANK YOU to our fresh fam
@iamcastorpollux
@sojournalist
@aka.djzero.one
@jacewonmusic
@zanemarie
@tycoon_beats
@poka626
@daxreynosa
@baqi_san
@soluz_af
@spliffhemingway310
@dachunkywritingjunkie
for performing and spreading the love.

KEEP ON KEEPIN IT FRESH at the after party TBH

With selectors:
JACEWON
SOLUZ

Spread the word. Tell a friend. Don’t sleep.

OCTOBER is #domesticviolenceawareness month and we are here to support & help bring back hope. This subject hits us in a deep way.
WE ARE SURVIVORS. 💜

#anythingfreshfamily #helpingfamiliesinneed #thingstodoinlongbeach
#lovelife

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JAMES MORGAN JAZZ QUARTET LIVE AT THE ROXY

Join us for Wine Wednesday, October 21, 2026, as the James Morgan Jazz Quartet returns to The Roxy in Encinitas for an evening of Contemporary Jazz, Jazz Fusion, Smooth Jazz and timeless jazz favorites.

We'll be performing music spanning all five James Morgan Jazz albums, including chart-topping singles, original compositions, fan favorites and our own interpretations of classic jazz tunes.

James Morgan Jazz Quartet

James Morgan, Guitar
Joseph Luna, Piano
Cecil McBee Jr., Bass
Tres Hodgens, Drums

Wednesday, October 21, 2026
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
The Roxy, Encinitas, California

Come spend the evening with us and enjoy three hours of live jazz, great food and Wine Wednesday specials in the heart of downtown Encinitas, just blocks from the beach.

From laid-back West Coast grooves and melodic Contemporary Jazz to fiery Fusion, swinging standards and music from across the James Morgan Jazz catalog, we'll be bringing a little bit of everything to The Roxy stage.

We look forward to seeing our North County friends for another great night of live music.

James Morgan Jazz
West Coast Contemporary Jazz

#JamesMorganJazz #TheRoxyEncinitas #Encinitas #LiveJazz #SanDiegoJazz #ContemporaryJazz #JazzFusion #SmoothJazz #JazzGuitar #NorthCountySanDiego #LiveMusic #EncinitasMusic

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A NEW CHAPTER — “RELIGHT THE GROOVE”
James Morgan Jazz is officially in production for the long-awaited new single, “Relight the Groove,” arriving March 26, 2027, on JMJ Records.

Following the January 2026 release of “Wes Coast Smooth,” “Relight the Groove” begins a new chapter for James Morgan Jazz and JMJ Records, that brings together the musicians, producers, recording team and marketing professionals who will take this record from preproduction to the studio, through post-production and ultimately out into the world.
Written and composed by James Morgan, the new instrumental is built around a laid-back contemporary groove and a memorable melodic hook. As has become customary with James Morgan Jazz recordings, the band will record live in the studio with no overdubs, capturing the interaction, spontaneity and chemistry of four musicians playing together in real time.

A NEW MARKETING CHAPTER
“Relight the Groove” will also mark an important first for JMJ Records.
It will be the first James Morgan Jazz release promoted in partnership with the renowned Gorov Music Marketing team, led by Jason and Jordan Gorov in Las Vegas.

Over the coming months, the JMJ Records production team will chronicle that journey—from preproduction and preparation, through the November recording session, post-production, marketing and promotion, and ultimately release day.
For us, that's part of what makes creating music so rewarding. A recording begins as an idea, but it eventually becomes the work of an entire team of musicians and professionals, each contributing something unique before the music finally reaches the listener.
Everyone involved with “Relight the Groove” is looking forward to getting back into the studio in November—and even more excited to share the finished recording with the world on March 26, 2027.

James Morgan Jazz — “Relight the Groove”
March 26, 2027
JMJ Records
JMJ Records — Music Connecting the World

#JamesMorganJazz #JMJRecords #RelightTheGroove #ContemporaryJazz #SmoothJazz #JazzGuitar #NewMusic #NewSingle #IndependentRecordLabel #RecordingStudio #MusicProduction

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The amazing Sheila E. at the wonderfully thrown well attended annual @centralavenuejazz fest a couple of weekends back!

📸: @abbeyrizzle @wonder____111 @crcd_southla 🥁🎷🎸🎹🎼🙏🏿♥️💡

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Got the W today

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A NEW CHAPTER FOR JAMES MORGAN JAZZ & JMJ RECORDS
JMJ Records is proud to announce an exciting new chapter for James Morgan Jazz.
James Morgan Jazz—featuring James Morgan on guitar, Nathan Brown on bass, Chase Pado on piano and Tres Hodgens on drums—is now officially a client of Gorov Music Marketing, one of the most established names in Smooth Jazz radio promotion.
For JMJ Records, this represents far more than a new marketing relationship. It is another important step in the continued growth of James Morgan Jazz, James Morgan and the JMJ Records Family of Artists, and we are tremendously excited about what lies ahead.
Over the years, the Gorov team has worked with some of the most recognizable names in contemporary and Smooth Jazz, with testimonials from artists including Dave Koz, Boney James, Chris Botti, Peter White. Gorov Music Marketing promotes Smooth Jazz releases across more than 200 broadcasting platforms around the world.
Their reputation among the smooth jazz artists is stellar.
We are honored to now be part of that story.
Our first campaign with Gorov Music Marketing will begin in March 2027 with the release of the new James Morgan Jazz single, “Relight the Groove,” arriving March 26, 2027 on JMJ Records.
Composed, arranged and produced by JMJ Records CEO James Morgan, “Relight the Groove” will be recorded in November 2026 at Pacific Beat Recording Studio in San Diego, CA by engineer and producer Alan Sanderson.
The new single will bring together the James Morgan Jazz lineup of James Morgan – guitar, Nathan Brown – bass, Chase Pado – piano, and Tres Hodgens – drums for the beginning of what we believe will be an exciting new chapter in the evolution of our music.
A huge thank you to Jason, Jordan and the entire Gorov Music Marketing team for their belief in our music and for their continuing commitment to Smooth Jazz artists, Smooth Jazz and Smooth Adult Contemporary music. We look forward to a magnificent beginning and what we hope will become a long and fruitful relationship for many years to come.
And this is only the beginning.
JMJ Records — Music Connecting The World

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