Talton Toneful Manning: Before moving to RVA in October, the saxophonist/songwriter released a music video and song featuring Symone Seay called “Black Lives Matter” Koren Grace: Released the tune “Focus (Crazy Over U)” and “I Don’t Mind” The Fuzz Band: Opened for several national acts in 2022ĭarius Ford: Released the Quiet Storm-esque “Reckless” and “Hands Hi” Matt Willard: Released the album “Soul Assassin” and headlined at Ferguson Centerĭuane Smith Quartet: As Brothers Norfolk’s house band, Smith and Company backed all the national acts performing at the jazz clubĪkeylah Simone: Released a self-titled EP and the singles “Silver Lining” and “Rhyme With Me” Harold Christian: Released the EP “Sax-Sational” J Staton: Released the single “Kickin’ It” Infinite Flava: Release the single “Get After It” Liz & Brydge: Released the album “The Beginning Sessions” John Toomey Trio: Served as the backing group for naturally touring headliners presented by Virginia Arts Festival Jae Sinnett: Backed by his Zero to 60 Quartet and Symphonicity, Sinnett released “Live at the Sandler Center” and performed with several national artists Jimmy Masters: Programmed and performed the Sandler Center’s Miller Jazz Series

Liz Terrell: Released the album “It’s All Right with Me”Ĭhris Brydge: Released the albums “Bypass” and “Sun Song” The Nerve Scheme, “Kicking and Screaming” The Daniel Jordan Band, “Raised in Carolina”Ĩth City featuring Bread Junkie & Ghetto Chris, “Motion” Suburban Key Party, “Darkness and Rainbows” JonQuan & Associates, “Easy Star Presents” Jae Sinnett’s Zero to 60 Quartet w/Symphonicity, “Live at the Sandler Center” Congrats to all nominees and good luck in the voting. Online voting will begin this weekend at Įach category will have a write-in option as it is inevitable some talented musician/band who released an album, EP, single or music video in 2022 was overlooked. We are delighted to announce the nominees for the 2023 Veer Music Awards (see below).

Kicking and screaming by jordan silver