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Troy Saunders

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BAAS Entertainment showcases the best in independent Soul, R&B, Jazz and House music. Since 2009, we have been a force in promoting indie artists around the New York City area. Many impeccable artists have graced our stages, including Alyson Williams, Angela Johnson, Gordon Chambers, Darien Dean, Kimberly Nichole, Trina Broussard and the list goes on. The BAAS Entertainment Podcast continues our tradition, highlighting the best in Soul R&B, Jazz, and House music.
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Episode 118. Join host Troy Saunders as he chats with Sherry Winston! Not only is Ms. Winston one of jazz music's most esteemed flutists, but she is also a record executive, promotional manager, educator, public speaker, composer, author, chef, booking agent, a world-renowned performer, and all-around great person. Come get to know this legendary a…
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Episode 117. Join host Troy Saunders as he chats with the soulful Mo Louis. Mo's sax playing is like listening to your favorite singer caress a song that reaches your heart and soul. Mo Louis is an international recording artist that has been capturing the hearts of smooth jazz fans worldwide! 2023 was a great year for his music, capturing his firs…
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Episode 116. Join host Troy Saunders as he converses with songwriter, producer, and one of the premier flutists around, the incomparable "Ambassador of Instrumental Soul" Darryl Evan Jones. In the tradition of pioneering contemporary jazz greats like Tim Weisberg and Hubert Laws, Darryl Evan Jones, long known by his fans and peers as “The Fluteman”…
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Episode 115. Join host Troy Saunders as he chats with writer, producer, multi instrumentalist, and pianist, Jesse Thompson! Born and raised in Dayton, Ohio, known in music circles as the land of funk, Jesse Thompson couldn’t help but be influenced by the city’s great R&B pioneers – including Slave, Ohio Players, Lakeside and Zapp featuring Roger Tr…
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Episode 114. Join host Troy Saunders as he chats with writer, singer, producer, multi instrumentalist, but known internationally for his jazz saxophone playing, Shola Iyiola. Shola Iyiola is a name that is synonymous with excellence in the world of music. An international award-winning saxophonist, Shola is on a mission to play and create music tha…
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Episode 113. Join host Troy Saunders as he converses the guitarist, songwriter, singer, producer, mixer, engineer, entrepreneur and so much more, David P. Stevens. The episode begins with a brief and lighthearted conversation on David's early life in Philadelphia. He is the youngest of four children, whose parents both were educators and his father…
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Episode 112. Join host Troy Saunders as he chats with truly one of the hardest-working and multi-faceted performers in the entertainment industry, Keith D. Robinson. In a world where talent is an ingredient for success, Keith D. Robinson is ahead of the game. He is a true triple threat as the talented actor continues his pursuit as an all-around en…
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Episode 111. Join host Troy Saunders as he chats with the architect of the legendary group Klymaxx, singer, songwriter, producer, businesswoman, entrepreneur, and so much more, the Charismatic Diva of Soul, the one and only Bernadette Cooper! Troy starts the episode off by diving into the persona of Bernadette, asking if her stage personality is an…
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Episode 110. Join host Troy Saunders as he chats with singer, songwriter, producer, label owner and just an incredible human, James D-Train Williams! This episode starts with both men reminiscing about their high school alma mater, Erasmus Hall. D Train tells how Will Downing got him into the school's famous Choral Club and started his music career…
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Episode 109. Join host Troy Saunders as he converses with the smooth, jazzy, multi-genre vocalist and songwriter the incredible Roderick Harper, the Keeper of the Love Song. In this episode, Roderick and Troy take a trip through Roderick's catalog from 1999 to the present, starting with his first offering, "Beautiful Beginnings," a well-sung collec…
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Episode 108. Join host Troy Saunders as he takes a look into the world of the multitalented Chester Gregory! Troy and Chester met back in 2008. By that time, Chester had already solidified his name in the annuals as one of Broadway's finest performers, and was in the process of releasing his first independent soul album, "In Search of High Love". P…
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Episode 107. Join Host Troy Saunders as he converses with the genre-bending vocalist, saxophone player, writer, producer and entrepreneur Michael J. Thomas. From a small town in Kentucky to riding the top slot on the Billboard Smooth Jazz Top Airplay Chart twice, Michael J. Thomas is reaching goals and setting new ones daily as an indie jazz musici…
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Episode 106. Join host Troy Saunders as he opens his mic to chat with multi- instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, producer, businessman, musical director, and so much more, Marcus Devine. Born in Detroit, Marcus came from a musical family. Everyone could sing. He states in this episode that his biggest musical influence is his baby brother. Marcus'…
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Episode 105. Join host Troy Saunders as he converses with singer, songwriter, actress of stage and screen, life coach, one of the funky divas of the legendary girl group En Vogue, and so much more, the multi-talented Rhona Bennett. Rhona Bennett has been in the entertainment industry since the age of 11. In this episode, Rhona tells Troy how she al…
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Episode 104. Join host Troy Saunders as he converses with singer, songwriter, producer and all-around beautiful spirit, Michon Young! Michon's smooth, sultry, and inviting voice has been seducing indie soul and inspirational listeners for nearly 15 years! In this episode, Troy and Michon discuss how she started as a choir member in Pastor Marvin Wi…
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Episode 103. Join Host Troy Saunders as he chats with songwriter, producer, arranger, musician, and singer, Ricky Jones. You may remember Ricky from a previous episode where Troy conversed with him and his then-wife Shireen Crutchfield. Together they were Crutchfield Jones. Today, Ricky is a solo act and spilling his heart out on his latest album, …
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Episode 102. Join Host Troy Saunders as he chats with singer, songwriter, arranger, producer, and performance artist Toy Taha! Hailing from Philadelphia, Toy has a long list of talented family members that have roots in music. In this episode, she talks to Troy about her passion for music and its origins. They also discuss where she draws inspirati…
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Episode 101. Join Host Troy Saunders as he presents Lawrence Rosenborough, a new up-and-coming artist who artistry bridges the gap between, soul, R&B, jazz, rock, blues and gospel. His voice brings to mind soul-stirring singers like CeeLo Green and D.J. Rogers, but with a style all his own. In this episode, Troy and Lawrence cover all the songs in …
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Episode 100. Join host Troy Saunders as he celebrates the BAAS Entertainment Podcast's 100th Episode and 3rd Anniversary. Hanging out for the celebration is singer, songwriter, producer, actress, professor, entrepreneur, Grammy Award winner Ledisi! Ledisi has been a constant on the R&B and Jazz charts since 2001. Collecting several Billboard Top 10…
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Episode 99. Kevin Owens may not be a household name, but his voice is woven into some of R&B's greatest moments. From lead singer of the group Ray, Goodman and Brown, to one of Luther Vandross' center stage background vocalists, to lending his sound to some of music's most memorable tunes like, Alicia Keys' "You Don't Know My Name," just to name a …
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Episode 98. Join host Troy Saunders as he reintroduces our audience to the smooth soulful sounds of Devon Howard. Devon has been on the R&B music scene since the 1990s. He was originally introduced to the world as a member of the group Me 2 U. They hit the charts with songs like "Want U Back," "All Night," and "Raindrops". Since then, Devon has bee…
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Episode 97. Join host Troy Saunders as he takes the listener on a ride through the life and career of a true renaissance man, Bradd Marquis. Since childhood, it seems that Bradd had been groomed to be in the field of entertainment. From singing in church as a child to starring roles in several plays, Bradd has learned to do it all. He can sing, act…
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Episode 96. Join Host Troy Saunders as he chats with the exuberant, musician, singer, producer, songwriter, arranger, innovator and all around wonderful person; Frank McComb. Frank McComb has worked with the Who's Who's in popular music from Prince to Stevie Wonder to George Duke to Chaka Khan to Branford Marsalis and the list goes on and on. Many …
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If you haven’t heard of the multi talented, singer, songwriter, musician, arranger; Matt Cusson you are in for a treat!! I must admit I was in the dark until this past Christmas when I heard his rendition of the Carpenters “Merry Christmas Darling”. I was blown away. His arrangement and vocal style was phenomenal!!! He has worked with such legends …
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Episode 94. Join host Troy Saunders as he and his follow East New York, Brooklyn, native; Stix Bones, discuss Stix's journey though the worlds of Spoken Word, Hip Hop, Jazz and more. In this episode they dive deep into the thought process behind the making of Stix's most icon projects. From his 2006 breakout album "Groove Like This" to his latest c…
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Episode 93. Join host Troy Saunders as he chats with San Diego Born, raised in Philly vocalist, songwriter, producer and international icon of House Music, Lady Alma! In 2018, after taking a 10 years hiatus to care for her mother; singer and songwriter LADY ALMA brought her soaring, searing vocals back to eager audiences who desired her incomparabl…
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Sy Smith has been a force in the Indie Soul scene since its inception. Always a lady; but don't mess with her. Sy has a way of unapologetically getting what she wants with a smile. Since the beginnings of Indie Soul, Sy has written a plethora of songs of other artists like Adina Howard, Gerald Albright and more. Sung backgrounds many of the greats …
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Episode 91. Join host Troy Saunders as he chats with Washington, DC-based, New Haven, CT-born vocalist, songwriter, and so much more, Debórah Bond! Debórah is one of the bright lights in indie soul. She has worked with the greats like Incognito, Foreign Exchange, Ledisi, Melba Moore, Frank McComb, and more! Her sounds is a fusion of music from R&B,…
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Episode 90. Join host Troy Saunders as he chats with Washington, DC-based vocalist and songwriter Cecily, known for her agile soprano voice and honest lyrics, on the latest episode of the BAAS Entertainment Podcast. Cecily grew up with an interest in political science and international relations, and initially planned to get her degree, join the Pe…
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Episode 89. Join host Troy Saunders as he chats with legendary singer/songwriter Raja-Neé on the latest episode of the BAAS Entertainment Podcast. Raja-Neé shares stories from her early career, including how her love of reggae lead to her producer calling her Raja-Neé, how her first single "Hot & Ready" was recorded in a producer's bedroom closet, …
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Submerge yourself into the passionate world of the multi-talented Tony Walk. Host Troy Saunders and Tony freely converse about several life changing events in his life, like being raised by his mother, a divorcee, and the challenges he and his family faced, Tony's wonderful church family that supported and nurtured his talents from a young age, and…
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Episode 87. Dive into the rhythmic world of Thumper Samuels on the BAAS Entertainment Podcast, as host Troy Saunders uncovers the melody of a musician's journey who’s never missed a beat. From the family clarinet that charted his course to the 'O-ZONE Sound' that's captivating LA, Thumper's story resonates beyond the twelve instruments he plays—it …
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Episode 86. Welcome back to another riveting episode of the BAAS Entertainment Podcast with your ever-enthusiastic host, Troy Saunders! In today’s show, we're diving into the eclectic world of Kenny Allen – a phenomenal talent whose music is as diverse as it is soulful, blending pop, jazz, R&B, alternative, world music, and hip hop. Growing up in W…
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Episode 85. Welcome back to the BAAS Entertainment Podcast with your host, Troy Saunders! This episode is a treat for indie music enthusiasts as we dive deep into the world of jazz and genre fusion with the incredibly talented bassist, Christian de Mesones, also known as "Big New York." In this rich conversation, Christian shares his journey throug…
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Episode 84. Dive into a captivating conversation as host Troy Stephens speaks with renowned songwriter/producer Nes. Discover the unexpected journey Nes took into the music industry, and learn about her incredible rise to stardom after a serendipitous encounter with the Force MDs. Episode Highlights: Unexpected Beginnings: Nes never planned to be a…
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Episode 83. Your host Troy Stephens returns with an amazing conversation with R&B singer K’Jon, best known for his hit song "On the Ocean," a favorite on the The Steve Harvey Morning Show that hit #1 on the Urban AC Radio charts and #12 on Billboard's R&B charts. As always, Troy plays portions of his favorite K’Jon tracks and encourages everyone to…
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Episode 82. This very special episode of the BAAS Entertainment Podcast highlights the amazing performers - Steven Kroon, Ty Stephens and Carla Cook - who will be part of the BAAS Entertainment Gala taking place on September 16, 2023. These three amazing performers are friends who share a love of crossing musical genres. They are planning an amazin…
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Episode 81. Host Troy Saunders has his latest conversation with composer, vocalist and jazz soloist Fostina Dixon. She is an instrumentalist who plays soprano, alto and baritone saxes; flute; and clarinet. Troy starts off by expressing his astonishment at who Dixon has performed with, a list that includes Cab Calloway, Sammy Davis, Jr., Prince, and…
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Episode 80. Host Troy Saunders has his latest conversation with the legendary Helen Scott, one the founders of The Three Degrees, best known for their 1973 worldwide hit, “When Will I See You Again”. The Three Degrees have been doing it and doing it strong for over 60 years and this special episode will focus on their incredible career. Their manag…
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Episode 79. Host Troy Saunders has his latest conversation with award-winning soul singer and songwriter Teri Tobin. Her music is uplifting and soothing, from the heart, a spiritual experience, all in one beautiful package. Teri does the interview from her home in Arizona. She was born there, raised in Southern California, lived all over the place,…
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Episode 78. Host Troy Saunders has his latest conversation with two of the baddest brothers on the planet. Music producer Regi Myrix and singer/songwriter/engineer Lamar Kelsey are here to discuss their collaboration "Souladelica" EP and new single, “If You Don’t Mind,” which recently debuted at #2 on the UK Soul Breakers Chart. Regi Myrix, CEO of …
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Episode 77. Host Troy Saunders has his latest conversation with an artist who has been on the indie soul scene since 1999. We love her sound, her music, and her spirit, and her name is Hil St. Soul. Hil was born in Zambia and moved with her family to the United Kingdom at a very young age. Being from an African family, education was extremely impor…
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Episode 76. Host Troy Saunders has his latest conversation with bass player, producer, TV composer and engineer, “Keeper of the Low Notes,” Melvin Lee Davis. Did you know that Melvin’s playing on the classic “Soul Train” theme from the 1980s? That’s just one amazing fact you’ll learn about the baddest bass player you’ll ever hear. Davis shares the …
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Episode 75. Host Troy Saunders has an engaging conversation with soul and R&B singer Noel Gourdin. Gourdin is best known for his chart-topping hit “The River,” but this interview explores a deeper retrospective into Gourdin’s life and stellar 20-year career. Gourdin’s music smoothly incorporates classic soul, R&B, and hip hop, bringing styles from …
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Episode 74. Host Troy Saunders interviews soul singer and songwriter, Cornell CC Carter. He’s always smooth and on point and we’re here for it! Cornell called in from the United Kingdom, where he’s working on collaborations and promoting his new single, “It’s So Nice”. He starts off by expressing how important it is to him to build upon the legacy …
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Episode 73. Host Troy Saunders interviews the Queen of Sophisticated Soul, Candace Woodson. They start by talking about how a small-town girl from Kentucky became a queen. Candace explains that she grew up in a family that loved all genres of music. She went to school and learned about the music industry while continuing to develop her craft to pur…
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Episode 72. Host Troy Saunders interviews the GRAMMY-nominated producers and songwriters, plus amazing singers, Helen Bruner and Terry Jones. They have been in the business for over 30 years, entering the world singing as part of large talented musical families. They share with Troy the story of how they met and became lifelong sisters and collabor…
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Episode 71. Host Troy Saunders interviews one of the baddest singer/songwriters out there today, Rebecca Jade. If you do not have her latest album, “A Shade of Jade,” in your playlist, you better go get it. It’s insane from beginning to end. This also happens to be the first record where Rebecca wrote all of the lyrics. Rebecca talks about growing …
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Episode 70. This is one of those shows, y’all. It’s off the hook, informative, and enlightening. In this episode, host Troy Saunders interviews multi-genre artist RAHBI, R-A-H-B-I, all capital letters, no small letters here! Did you know that Rahbi is his real name? Listen and learn its powerful meaning. His musical mission is to always lead people…
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Episode 69. Host Troy Saunders interviews his fellow Erasmus Hall High School alum, Hubert Eaves IV. Hubert is a multi-talented instrumentalist, composer, and producer, perhaps best known for his infectious pocket bass playing on Erykah Badu’s live album. He’s also recorded and worked with artists ranging from Will Downing, Alex Bugnon, Freddie Jac…
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