In their 25 years as leaders of the popular, constantly performing and touring jazz/funk ensemble Urban Jazz Coalition, bassist Phil Raney and guitarist Duane Tribune enjoyed performing countless times with Marion Meadows. They stir up some fresh summery magic reuniting with the veteran saxophonist on “Sunshine Lover,” the vibrant second single from their offshoot group The RT Project. On the shimmering, light funk tune the trio fuse their talents over an infectiously hypnotic percussion pattern, with Meadows’ trademark soaring soprano melody, improvising over Raney’s effervescent coolness and Tribune’s slick, darkly melodic tones and crisp rhythmic flow.  
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After over a quarter century playing America’s hottest jazz festivals and backing the Smooth Jazz elite as core members of the super-busy and acclaimed jazz/funk ensemble Urban Jazz Coalition, bassist Phil Raney and guitarist Duane Tribune venture off on an exciting, equally engaging and funky side excursion they call The RT Project. Providing the perfect motivational soundtrack to the new year, the duo’s tasty, upbeat debut single “Lifted” features electric guitar driven fire and fluidity riding over a tight, bouncy groove, caressed with dreamy synth atmospheres. This is a certifiable hit! 

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