Fahrenheit 702 news
12/4 - 2nd week at Number 1!
At week 5 on the Smooth Jazz.com station. Fahrenheit 702's single "Suite 2069" Radio Edit holds the number 1 spot on the Smooth Jazz.com Top 50 Listener Countdown Chart , for the 2nd week in a row. We truly appreciated the love and support we've been getting, Again we thank you and would love your continued support.
Week 5 - Gettin' In The Game Vol.1 moves up the Smooth Jazz.com Radar Chart to #40
Gettin' In The Game. Vol 1 moved up 2 spots last week to number 40 as reported on 12/4. Last week the single 'Suite 2069' Radio edit was added to 5 new radio stations (total is now15) and dropped 2 and with 75 spins added last week, our total spins are at 331.Cities now playing 'Suite 2069' Radio edit in rotation are Madrid & Valencia, Spain; Peabody Ma; Gloucester, UK; Slupsk, Poland; Hampton, VA; Stroudsburg Pa; Cleveland; Lansing Mi; Rochester NY; Phoenix AZ; Chandler, AZ; Chiriquí, Panama; Kansas City; Atlanta; Kutztown Pa. Thank you all for the adds
11/27 -We're #1! This week Fahrenheit 702 'Suite 2069" (Radio edit) moves up on Smooth Jazz.com Top 50 Listener Countdown Chart into the #1 spot.
At week 4 on the Smooth Jazz.com station. Fahrenheit 702's single "Suite 2069" Radio Edit moves all the way up to the number 1 spot on the Smooth Jazz.com Top 50 Listener Countdown Chart . Once again, If you've been listening and gave it a heart, We thank you so, so much, and we would love your continued support. If not, please join the wave and download the app or go to the site. We would love the support!!!
Week 4 - Gettin' In The Game Vol.1 dips on Smooth Jazz.com Radar Chart to #42
Gettin' In The Game. Vol 1 dipped 3 spots last week to number 42 as reported on 11/27. Last week the single 'Suite 2069' Radio edit was added by 3 new radio stations (total is still13) but dropped 4 and with 72 spins added to last week's 86 our total spins are 214.With this being the 4th week of our 1st single on the charts, next week we hope to be back on the upward trend. Cities now playing 'Suite 2069' Radio edit in rotation are Madrid & Valencia, Spain; Peabody Ma; Stroudsburg Pa; Cleveland; Lansing Mi; Rochester NY; Phoenix AZ; Chiriquí, Panama; Kansas City; Atlanta; Kutztown Pa. Thank you all for the adds
11/20 -Fahrenheit 702 'Suite 2069" (Radio edit) moves up on Smooth Jazz.com Top 50 Listener Countdown Chart at #4
At week 3 on the Smooth Jazz.com station. Fahrenheit 702's single "Suite 2069" Radio Edit still seems to be a fan favorite on the station by moving up to the number 4 spot on the Smooth Jazz.com Top 50 Listener Countdown Chart . Once again, If you've been listening and gave it a heart, We thank you sooo much! If not, you can still join the wave and download the app or go to the site. We would love the support!!!
Week 3 - Gettin' In The Game Vol.1 keeps upward movement on Smooth Jazz.com Radar Chart.
Gettin' In The Game. Vol 1 has moved up 14 spots to number 39 as reported on 11/20. This week the single 'Suite 2069' Radio edit was added by 3 new radio stations (total is13) and with 54 spins added to last week's 84. (total of 140).Cities now playing 'Suite 2069' Radio edit in rotation are Madrid & Valencia, Spain; Kansas City; Stroudsburg Pa; Cleveland; Lansing Mi; Rochester NY; Palm Springs Ca; Chiriquí, Panama; Kansas City; Atlanta; Ogdensburg NY. Thank you all for the adds
About
Fahrenheit 702
Fahrenheit 702 brings a sultry, high energy and party vibe to their debut GETTIN' IN THE GAME, Vol. 1! Named for Producer/bassist/group founder Greg Radford’s triumphant return to the music industry after a near-decade hiatus, the colorful Las Vegas centric themes and slick ensemble action make it the perfect soundtrack to a winning streak with a frolicsome night on The Strip.
The core members of this Smooth Jazz collective include Radford, power vocalist Diane 'Dedae' Patrise' Spann (Righteous Brothers, Shirelles) and saxophonist Keith Marlo are complemented by Grammy & Emmy Award winning Singer/Trumpeter Skip Martin, keyboardist Mike Clark, Bassist Walter Jones, guitarists Michael Hengan, James Davis, vocalists Princetta Saray, Serena Henry, Ines Zak, Tyriq Johnson plus Ronnie Foster (organ) and John Wedemeyer (guitar) infuse blues excitement into the delirious swirl of urban jazz, Prince-like funk and Brazilian coolness.
Looking to the Future
We’re packing up the gear for a tour in support of our new album. Our set list will prominently feature all the songs from "Gettin' In The Game Vol.1" and highlight our current release "Suite 2069". Check out our tour page for when we’ll be playing near you in 2024!
Greg "GR" Radford
Bandleader Greg "GR" Radford with over 40 years in the music industry has produced, recorded, performed or written with many artists from Spoken Word to R & B to Smooth Jazz. The New Jersey native has worked with the likes of Amiri Baraka, Latoya Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, The Kay Gees, Gerald Levert, Kanye West, Jon Lucien, Chuck Loeb, John Lee, Marion Meadows, Nelson Rangel, The Fantasy Band, International Recording Artist Curtis Hairston, Skip Martin, Joy Enrique and Philippine singing star Benig just to name a few. Those relationships has helped "GR" to become well respected amongst his music peers. With such a diverse career it was only natural for him to craft something of his own. Whether it's producing, playing bass guitar, keyboards or percussion. Greg's unique and recognizable style can be heard all through Gettin' In The Game Vol.1.
Diane "Dedae Patrise" Spann
Even as a child Diane (aka Dedae' Patrise) was destined to become an entertainer. Raised in a musical family, she was introduced by her mom to the classics in Voice, Piano, Opera and Jazz influences came from her dad, who could sing Nat King Cole and play a little Erroll Garner on the piano. Graduating from the prestigious Arts High School of Performing Arts in Newark NJ, that produced the likes of Sarah Vaughn, Melba Moore, Wayne Shorter, Tisha Campbell and dancer Savion Glover. She began soaking up Musical Theater and traveled with the national/ international touring companies of the off-Broadway musical 'Mama I Want To Sing'. Since then, Diane’s career has formed long time relationships with artists like Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, The Righteous Brothers and the very first girl group of rock and roll, The Shirelles. She has also served as background for many live and recorded performances for numerous artists. Now, being a Co-Founder of Jaz-Zay Soul Recordings and a member of Fahrenheit 702. The composer, vocalist and musician is over the moon about the company's 'Premier' smooth jazz presentation...Fahrenheit 702 ‘Getting’ In The Game Vol.1’. “For this wonderful music to finally get to the ears and hearts of our family of listeners is truly a blessing and a dream come to true”.
Keith Marlo
- Wichita, Kansas native Keith “Marlo” Martin is a multi-talented powerhouse. Keith is the ultimate triple threat as a premier vocalist, saxophonist, and pianist. As an international touring musician, Keith has shared stages with Alicia Keyes, Najee, Al Green, Sheena Easton, and a host of others. For five years, Keith toured the world with “Bruce In The USA,” the premiere Bruce Springsteen tribute band playing the role of “The Big Man,” Saxophonist Clarence Clemons. Soon after finishing the tour, Keith decided to produce his own tribute show in Las Vegas, honoring one of his idols, the late Luther Vandross. The show, “Power of Love," sold out every night for the duration of its run. Over the last 15 years, Keith has taken his talent worldwide. He has performed on stages in Macau, Beijing, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Morocco. Keith currently lends his talent as the lead Instrumentalist and vocalist in Fahrenheit 702. His Saxophone is a driving pulse on Gettin' In The Game Vol.1 as demonstrated on the opening song "Can't Step Away", As is his silky smooth vocal on "I Wanna Get Closer" a duet with vocalist Serena Henry.
- Fahrenheit 702 is part of the Jaz-Zay Soul Recordings Family.. "Look for more to come!"
Guest artists
James "JD" Davis (Lead & Rhythm Guitar)
Sennie "Skip" Martin (Muted Trumpet)
John Wedemeyer (Electric & Acoustic Guitar)
Princetta Saray (Lead Vocal)
Serena Henry (Lead Vocal)
Michael Hennigan (Rhythm Guitar)
Ronnie Foster (Organ)
Ines Zak (Bkgd Vocals)
Walter Jones (Bass Guitar)
Mike Clark (Piano)
Tyriq Johnson (Lead Bkgd Vocal)
Tristan "Poom" Bindner (Asst. Engineer) (Vocal "Get Funky Wit It")
in memoriam
James "J.D." Davis
We, the members of Fahrenheit 702 and the Las Vegas music community was deeply sadden by the lost of our dear friend and fellow Fahrenheit 702 member James "JD" Davis, He was a major contributor to this project and a loving friend to us all.
"play on"
We are so glad that we will get to hear his contribution to this project forever. He played so beautifully and will forever be missed. R.I.H. - G.R.
James is featured on our current single "Suite 2069"
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