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"In Your Arms" was conceived in early 2020 as Bryard began getting his feet wet in the traditional smooth jazz sound from the likes of Brian Culbertson and Oli Silk. It was shelved in the years following but brought back to life in late 2023 as a prospective, upcoming single - ending up being his 13th to be exact. Bryard revamped and reworked the original production by adding a bridge and solo section for a saxophone, which he hired his dear friend, the talented B. Thompson, to assist him on the track. "In Your Arms" is a smooth jazz/pop instrumental track in the style of Brian Culbertson's earlier records from the early 2000s. All instruments were produced and arranged by Bryard. Smooth jazz enthusiasts, this one's for YOU!
DISCOGRAPHY
Celebrating a decade in the recording industry, Bryard Huggins: The 10th Anniversary Release Album boasts 8 new original songs all written by Bryard. In addition, he debuts his arrangement of the Selena hit, "I Could Fall In Love" (peaking at #18 on the SmoothJazz.com Chartbound Charts). The last track on the album is a revamp and remix of the first track off his 2011 debut release, "Best Friends".
RELEASED MAY 28, 2021
TRACK LISTING
1. He's Back!
2. The Girl In Black
3. All Night Long (feat. Ryan Casey)
4. I Could Fall In Love
5. Lischey Ave. (feat. Jackiem Joyner)
6. Chillin' (Like A Villain)
7. On The Town
8. Vera (feat. B. Thompson)
9. Time Flies
10. Best Friends (remix)
All songs written, arranged, and produced by Bryard Huggins
Executive produced by Bryard Huggins and Muse Entertainment
Bryard Huggins - piano, keyboards, synth bass, drum programming, synth pads and leads, percussion
Thomas Altman - electric bass on "Lischey Ave.", "I Could Fall In Love", and "All Night Long"
B. Thompson - tenor sax on "Vera", soprano sax on "I Could Fall In Love"
Ryan Casey - electric guitar on "The Girl In Black", "All Night Long", "Lischey Ave.", and "Time Flies"
Jackiem Joyner - soprano and alto sax on "Lischey Ave."
Engineered by Bryard Huggins
Mixed by Bryard Huggins
Mastered by Steve Hall (Future Disc Systems)
Album packaging by Discmakers.com
Photography - Cody Stallings Photography
On Calhoun Street, you'll hear music dedicated to Bryard's last couple of years in college at College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) in Cincinnati. He resided at 255 Calhoun Street across from UC's campus proper during his Sophomore, Junior, and Senior years - the location where this album was conceived. This album features one of Bryard's first recorded and released vocal tunes ever, "Back To New York (With You)", performed by Léa Verlin, as well as bonus track "Hop In My Benz", also featuring Verlin. The album was recorded in 2150A and C recording studios in the commercial music department of CCM.
RELEASED SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
All songs written, arranged, and produced by Bryard Huggins
Executive produced by Bryard Huggins
Bryard Huggins - piano, keyboards, synth bass, drum programming, synth pads and leads, percussion
Brogan Dutcher - electric bass on "Empire City.", "Song for Lay", "Calhoun Street", and "Dear Jackie"
Kyle Kidwell - tenor sax on "Empire City", "Song for Lay", and "Calhoun Street"
Jeremy Myint - acoustic guitar on "Song for Lay", electric guitar on "Calhoun Street"
David O'Connell - drums on "Empire City", "Song for Lay", "Calhoun Street", "Dear Jackie"
Madison Vonderahe, Jessie Haskamp, Juleen Jessel - background vocals on "Song for Lay"
TRACK LISTING
1. Empire City
2. Song for Lay
3. Back to New York (With You) (feat. Léa Verlin)
4. Calhoun Street
5. Dear Jackie
6. Hop In My Benz (feat. Léa Verlin)
Engineered by Jake Kricket, Jennifer Rowekamp, Mike Evans
Mixed by James Tillman (It Me Music)
Mastered by Kim Pensyl
Album packaging by Discmakers.com
Photography - Photos by Tondaleya
Sometimes you might think you have a plan, but God changes it in the blink of an eye. In June 2015, Bryard experienced a sudden medical emergency, when his platelet count dropped to dangerously low numbers. Eventually he was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition called ITP (idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura). His junior year of college that fall was coupled with weekly visits to the hospital for infusions and blood work, along with maintaining his course work and extracurricular activities. Going from doctor to doctor and living in the unknown of how this condition started and how to treat it, Bryard discovered a strength he never thought he had. His faith was made stronger with the help of friends and family who continued to encourage him and pray for him day after day. It was in the midst of this journey that Bryard began to conceive a collection of solo piano arrangements of hymns and popular gospel songs to bless others who may be going through similar trials. The making of this album sometimes involved studio time, then to the hospital, then back to the studio over and over again. But Bryard wanted to ensure that this album became a testimony to what he went through and a source of inspiration for others. It was never his plan to release a gospel recorded work, but you know what they say: when we make plans, God laughs.
RELEASED DECEMBER 21, 2015
TRACK LISTING
1. It Is Well Medley
2. When The Saints Go To Worship
3. For Every Mountain
All songs arranged by Bryard Huggins
Engineered by Jake Kricket
Mixed by Bryard Huggins
Mastered by Michael Taylor
Distributed by DiscMakers
Photography - Rabeeh Elassal
Homesickness is a real thing! The Way Home was the third recorded album in the Bryard collection, and was born in his tiny, 7x14' dorm room his freshman year at Cincinnati. With all the feels of college dorm life (and the Cincinnati winter sometimes with no heat...long story), the making of The Way Home forged on. Bryard enlisted the production help from the team of Michael Taylor and Mo Henderson - who assisted on his first and second albums. He wanted to take what he had learned his freshman year and create an album dedicated to his hometown of Nashville. The Way Home title came from the 4 hour drive back and forth between Nashville and Cincinnati - after 4 years at college, he knew the way home quite well.
RELEASED AUGUST 9, 2014
All songs written and composed by Bryard Huggins
Produced by Bryard Huggins, Michael Taylor for Studio Caffé
Bryard Huggins - piano, keyboards, synth bass, drum programming, strings, clavinet, organ
Mike Ferguson - electric bass on "Third Wish" and "Mitzi"
Joe Getsi - soprano sax on "Throw Down"
Sean Blackman - electric guitar on "The Way Home", acoustic guitar on "Cindy's Place"
John 'Smoke' Lucas - drums on "Throw Down", "The Way Home", "Cindy's Place"
TRACK LISTING
1. Throw Down (feat. Joe Getsi)
2. Third Wish (feat. Mike Ferguson)
3. The Way Home (feat. Sean Blackman)
4. Mitzi
5. Southern Living
6. Cindy's Place (feat. Sean Blackman & John 'Smoke' Lucas)
7. Wildlife
Engineered by Sixteen Ton Studios Nashville
Mixed by Michael Taylor
Mastered by Mo Henderson
Photography - Earl Flippen Jr.
Still really not sure what an EP is, but hey! Here we are. Visual became Bryard's second recorded album and first EP upon its release in 2013. It was the first time he'd worked with live musicians in an actual studio. His producer at the time encouraged him to record this album at The Potter's House studios in Jacksonville, FL to get hands-on experience with other producers and musicians in a live studio setting. Visual was inspired by Bryard's travels and became a cool summer album that carried him right into his freshman year of college. One of the most memorable moments of creating this album in Florida was inviting his late great aunt and grandfather to the studio for a sneak peek of the new album, as well as the opportunity to see Bryard in action in front of the huge mixing board.
RELEASED AUGUST 18, 2013
All songs written and composed by Bryard Huggins
Produced by Bryard Huggins, Michael Taylor, Mo Henderson for Studio Caffé
Bryard Huggins - piano, keyboards
Mike Ferguson - electric bass on "Water to Drink", "The Pineapple Lounge", "Visual", and "Weekend in Cape Cod"
R. Cory Johnson - drums on "Water to Drink" and "Weekend in Cape Cod"
Mo Henderson - auxiliary instruments, percussion, drum programming for "The Pineapple Lounge", "DC to Dallas", and "Visual"
TRACK LISTING
1. The Pineapple Lounge
2. Water to Drink (Agua de Beber)
3. D.C. to Dallas
4. Visual
5. Weekend in Cape Cod
Mixed by Michael Taylor
Mastered by Mo Henderson
Photography - Blue Franswa
They say you never forget your firsts! How does Bryard describe himself upon the release of Artistic Touch, his debut album: "Just a young "child prodigy" pianist who wanted to be like David Benoit and play smooth jazz". This album consists of music Bryard began writing at age 12/13 and did not come into fruition until he turned 15, a producer out of Detroit hearing him and inviting him to collaborate on an album. The album was recorded in his living room - yep, his living room! This was all new to Bryard: all he knew at the time was how the music was supposed to go and how he wanted the production. Everything else was foreign. Upon it's release in October 2011, he hosted his first live concert in Nashville. Never did he imagine how this chance connection and thrust into the recording industry would impact his career years later!
RELEASED OCTOBER 11, 2011
TRACK LISTING
1. Best Friends
2. Artistic Touch
3. Kilimanjaro
4. Love-15
5. River Thames
6. Barcelona
7. Life In The Tropics
8. The Oasis
9. On Canvas!
10. Summertime
All songs written and composed by Bryard Huggins
Produced by Michael Taylor for Studio Caffé
Bryard Huggins - piano, keyboards, auxiliary instruments, drum programming, synths
Mike Ferguson - electric bass on "Best Friends"
Michael Taylor - auxiliary instruments, percussion, string arrangements
Mixed by Michael Taylor
Mastered by Mo Henderson
Photography - Janá Huggins (Momma Huggins)
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