FOR YOUR GRAMMY® CONSIDERATION
BEST CONTEMPORARY INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM
CONFIDENTIAL
"There are a myriad of elements about [Confidential] which I favor. Among them is conceptual & artistic merit, compositional creativity and deft musicianship. Unique for a contemporary jazz album, there are subtle odes to 80’s R&B, in addition to euphonious orchestral modern Jazz inflections which can be heard on select tracks. Overall this effort by Huggins is an ambitious effort which is certain to appeal to many!"
Edwin Oliver III, Music & Entertainment Industry Veteran
FIRST ROUND VOTING
October 4 - 15
NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED
November 8
"His exciting, boundless artistry continues full force on his seventh album CONFIDENTIAL! The suspenseful, orchestrated groove intro ushers in a super melodic, high-energy and improvisational set filled with infectious, spirited and boundary busting musical adventures. Deeply influenced by the vibes of Brian Culbertson."
Sandy Shore, founder/CEO Smooth Jazz Global Radio
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Behind the scenes of the Confidential photo shoot!
ALL SONGS WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY BRYARD HUGGINS
“DANCE WITH A STRANGER” WRITTEN BY JOHN ‘YANNI’ CHRISTOPHER
ARR. BY BRYARD HUGGINS
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PIANO AND KEYBOARDS BY BRYARD HUGGINS
BASS BY BRYARD HUGGINS
STRING AND SYNTH ARRANGEMENTS BY BRYARD HUGGINS
DRUM PROGRAMMING BY BRYARD HUGGINS
ELECTRIC GUITAR ON “NOHO TALK” BY BEN LECHUGA
SAXOPHONE ON “IN YOUR ARMS”, “EVENTUALLY”, AND “LA DOLCE VIDA” BY B. THOMPSON
FLUGELHORN ON “DANCE WITH A STRANGER” BY MICHAEL VAN BODEGOM-SMITH
MIXED BY BRYARD HUGGINS
MASTERING BY STEVE HALL, FUTURE DISC MASTERING
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MUSIC LICENSING CONSULTANTS - ANDREW WEAVER AND LAUREN DENEMARK
STYLING BY VERS BOYS CO.
HAIR STYLING BY TRENT MONROE
PHOTOGRAPHY BY LEE GUMBS PHOTOGRAPHY
ALBUM ARTWORK DESIGN BY MUSE ENTERTAINMENT
DISC MANUFACTURING BY DISCMAKERS®
