Smooth Jazz Saxophonist Shawn Raiford Talks New Album "The Next Step" and Musical Influences

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Smooth Jazz Saxophonist Shawn Raiford Talks New Album "The Next Step" and Musical Influences

Smooth jazz saxophonist Shawn Raiford is set to release his second album "The Next Step" later this summer, featuring the new single "Forever" produced and co-written by Grammy-Award winning artist Derek “DOA” Allen.

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