Norman said the featured musicians on his album understand his sound and went on to say, “Jeff and I wrote a song together but never used it…been trying to work together every since.

Nine of the ten songs were written by Brown—alone or in collaboration with one or more guest artists. Brian McKnight contributes the title song which, unfortunately, is the weak link of the album.

Norman was promoting the project’s single “ Anything ” when I interviewed him. This is the Jazz icon’s 14 th album. The “It Hits Different” project offers 11 selections.

Brown's own take on the perfect getaway involves "a joyful and peaceful mental state, surrounded by companionship in an atmosphere of inspiration and beauty that is illustrated by the colors of nature ...

During the concert, Brown will be playing some of his newest work, songs of “Heart to Heart,” which was written during the pandemic and released in 2021. One of the big tunes—and an instant ...