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Jeff Bradshaw

The Sound of Soulful Brass

Jeff Bradshaw’s music bridges genres, generations, and grooves. From smooth jazz and gospel to neo-soul and hip-hop, every note tells a story — and the trombone takes the lead.

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current project

Album cover featuring Jeff Bradshaw sitting on a piano at a bar or cafe with brick walls and framed pictures, wearing sunglasses, a large yellow hat, a colorful blazer, and casual jeans, with the album title 'The Cure' written in elegant script.

the cure (2025)

Jeff “Mr. Trombone” Bradshaw delivers musical healing with his sixth studio album, The Cure, released September 12 via Music Matters/SRG Jazz. The 10-track collection is a soulful journey through Jazz, Soul, and R&B, featuring powerhouse collaborations with Grammy® winners Anthony Hamilton, Dave Hollister, and Jeff Lorber, among other distinguished guests.

The Cure is more than an album—it’s medicine for the soul. With his signature blend of rich trombone melodies and heartfelt grooves, Bradshaw crafts a sonic experience designed to soothe, uplift, and restore. Each track is an intentional response to the chaos of modern life, offering peace and positivity through sound.

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“The world today has a disease of heated division and negative discourse. We need a cure. God’s love through music is The Cure.”
— Jeff “Mr. Trombone” Bradshaw

Infused with purpose and passion, The Cure reminds listeners that music still has the power to heal, connect, and inspire.

Additional albums

  • Album cover titled 'XX Twenty' by Jeff Bradshaw with dark, textured background and geometric design.

    20 (2023)

    Jeff “Mr. Trombone” Bradshaw celebrates two decades of musical brilliance with 20, released via Music Matters Entertainment and The SRG/ILS Group. A deeply personal and reflective project, 20 captures the soundtrack of Bradshaw’s life — from his early days playing in church to his storied career as one of contemporary jazz and soul’s most expressive instrumentalists.

    The album includes heartfelt tributes like Carrie’s Bread Puddin’, a moving homage to his mother, and Make Some Time featuring Eric Roberson — a smooth, R&B-infused reminder to pause and connect. Each track reveals a different side of Bradshaw’s artistry, blending Jazz, R&B, and Soul with the warmth, groove, and sincerity that have defined his sound for over 20 years.

    “20 years, man. It means to me blessed, relevant, excited, young, and hungry. All those things I still am. I’m still going to create these beautiful songs, and the trombone is going to play a different role in every song.” - Jeff Bradshaw

  • A person wearing a watch and glasses holding a loudspeaker with the phrase "I Can't Breathe" written on it, alongside an American flag-themed surface and the words "Stronger" in stylized lettering.

    stronger (2020)

    Trombone virtuoso Jeff “Mr. Trombone” Bradshaw returns with Stronger — a soulful, star-studded celebration of resilience, love, and timeless musicianship. The album showcases an impressive lineup of soul and R&B powerhouses, including Raheem DeVaughn, Robert Glasper, Marsha Ambrosius, Glenn Lewis, Conya Doss, and Frank McComb.

    From the lush reinterpretation of André 3000’s “Prototype” featuring DeVaughn and Glasper to the heartfelt duet “I Do (Sincerely)” with Ambrosius, Stronger bridges generations of soulful expression. Bradshaw also delivers stunning tributes to music legends — including a reimagined version of Stevie Wonder’s Superwoman (Where Were You?) featuring Glenn Lewis and Frank McComb, and a tender instrumental homage to Beyoncé’s Me, Myself and I.

    With his unmistakable tone and emotional depth, Jeff Bradshaw reminds us why real musicianship never goes out of style. Stronger is a masterclass in collaboration and creativity — a soulful statement that reaffirms music’s power to inspire, uplift, and unite.

  • Two album covers for 'Bone Appétit.' The top cover shows a woman and a man facing each other, with the woman wearing a black and white outfit and the man in a suit. The bottom cover features a man in glasses holding a trumpet, wearing a blue suit.

    Bone Appétit (Parts I & II – Deluxe, 2012)

    With Bone Appétit, Jeff Bradshaw offers a bold, multi-course musical feast — a double-volume set that blends soulful grooves, heartfelt vocals, and his signature brass flourish. The project features 20 tracks across Vol. 1: Main Course and Vol. 2: Deuxième Course, delivered either as separate digital volumes or in a combined deluxe 2-CD edition.

    Rather than being an instrumental showcase, vocals lead much of this collection. Bradshaw enlists a star-studded roster including Raheem DeVaughn, Marsha Ambrosius, Kindred the Family Soul, Maysa Leak, PJ Morton, Ms. Jade, and more, while also stepping to the mic himself on select cuts. Standouts include a reimagined take on Janet Jackson’s “Got ‘Til It’s Gone” (with Marsha Ambrosius), an expressive cover of Mos Def’s “Umi Says,” and smooth romantic tracks like “All Day Lovin’” with Kindred the Family Soul.

    Critics praised Bone Appétit for its ambition and depth. One review called it a “musical menu … far surpass[ing] his debut” and noted it as “a groove-packed 20-tracker … put together with passion, commitment and soul.” Others observed that Bradshaw “tastefully does his covers justice” and that the album “cater[s] well to the lovers and those who genuinely want to have a good time.”

    In creating Bone Appétit, Bradshaw also infused a deeper purpose: his reinterpretation of Got ‘Til It’s Gone was tied to raising awareness and support for post–Hurricane Katrina rebuilding efforts in New Orleans.

    This album stands as a dynamic, soulful evolution in Bradshaw’s catalog — a richly textured work where the trombone still shines, but the voices carry the melodies and stories.

    References

    SoulCulture: Jeff Bradshaw Bone Appétit Album Review soulculture.com

    Soul & Jazz & Funk: “Bone Appétit” from Jeff Bradshaw soulandjazzandfunk.com

    Soul & Jazz & Funk (hidden beach press) / JEFF BRADSHAW; Bone Appétit review soulandjazzandfunk.com

    AllMusic: Bone Appétit, Vol. 1: Main Course credits & release info AllMusic

    AllMusic: Bone Appétit, Vol. 2: Deuxième Course info AllMusic

    Smooth Jazz Therapy: review and highlights smoothjazztherapy.typepad.com

    Hidden Beach (official track listing) hiddenbeach.com

  • Collage of images featuring Jeff Bradshaw, a man with sunglasses, and a smiling woman, along with various abstract and artistic visuals.

    Bone Deep (Debut Album, 2003)

    Description goes Jeff Bradshaw’s Bone Deep, released October 14, 2003, marked his bold solo debut — a project that redefined the trombone’s role in contemporary jazz and soul. The album spans more than an hour of lush, groove-driven tracks that blend instrumental mastery with deep emotion and Philly soul flavor.

    Featuring collaborations with artists like Jill Scott (notably on the standout single “Slide”), Bone Deep showcases Bradshaw’s expressive, lyrical trombone style. The album’s mix of vocal and instrumental cuts strikes a balance between soulful intimacy and jazz sophistication. On “Guess You’ll Never Know,” Bradshaw even takes the mic himself, weaving his rich baritone voice with his horn to create a strikingly personal statement.

    Critics praised Bone Deep as an ambitious and genre-bending debut — one that positioned Bradshaw as a fresh voice in smooth jazz and neo-soul. Even when his experiments stretched beyond convention, the album affirmed his mission: to make the trombone sing, groove, and connect.

    References:

    AllMusic: Bone Deep Album Overview & Credits

    Miami New Times: “Jeff Bradshaw” Album Reviewhere

single’s release

  • Album cover for Jeff Bradshaw featuring Anthony Hamilton, titled 'Nothing Else Matters'. The cover shows Jeff Bradshaw holding a trombone, wearing white clothing, a large orange hat, and sunglasses, with a circular graphic and decorative designs in the background.

    Nothing Else Matters

    Feat. Anthony Hamilton

  • Abstract illustration of a beach with waves, titled 'Sunday Morning' by Jeff Bradshaw.

    Sunday Morning

  • Album cover titled 'Jeff Bradshaw Groovy' featuring illustrations of jazz musicians and dancers in vintage style.

    Groovy

  • Album cover featuring Jeff Bradshaw with a serious expression, wearing a wide-brimmed white hat, a dark jacket, and a patterned scarf, standing against a brick wall, holding a trombone, with the text 'Make Some Time' and the names Jeff Bradshaw and Eric Roberson.

    MAKE SOME TIME

    Feat. Eric Roberson

  • Sign on glass window advertising Jeff Bradshaw's, Carrie’s Bread, and pudding with a rustic kitchen background.

    Carrie's Bread Pudding

  • A black and white concert photo featuring a man playing the trombone, wearing sunglasses and a blazer, with stage lights in the background. An inset at the top shows a woman with glasses, also in black and white. Text on the image includes "Jeff Bradshaw FT. Marsha Ambrosius" and "I Do (Sincerely)."

    I do (sincerely)

    with Marsha Ambrosius

  • Three men standing on stage in front of a purple backdrop with the word "PROTOTYPE" in large orange letters, dressed in stylish clothing and sunglasses.

    prototype

    with Robert Glasper, Raheem Devaughn

Collaborations & Features

Jeff Bradshaw has recorded and performed alongside legends and trailblazers, including:

Promotional poster featuring a smiling woman wearing a purple hat with an orange band, with text listing names of musicians and collaborators, including Jill Scott, George Benson, Bilal, Chris Botti, Jeff Bradshaw, Common, Lupe Fiasco, Kirk Franklin, The Isley Brothers, Andreau, Sergio Mendes, Mos Def, Eric Roberson, Darius Rucker, Will Smith, and Will.i.am.

Jill Scott

"Slide" – A soulful collaboration highlighting both artists' talents.

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The Roots

"It Ain't Fair" – Performed live during an NPR Tiny Desk Concert featuring The Roots, Bilal, and Jeff Bradshaw.

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Kingdom come

A collaboration featured on Jill Scott's Collaborations album, bringing together gospel and soul influences.