Jeff Bradshaw, a North Philadelphian native, Jeff Bradshaw’s upbringing was deeply rooted in faith, with music being an integral part of his life, inspired by his father and renowned musician and vocalist who also played trombone. Exposed to this horn-driven culture at a young age, Bradshaw originally chose the baritone horn and sousaphone as instruments of study. However, fate was calling Jeff in a different direction.
During his high school band experience, Bradshaw observed that students tended to gravitate towards the flashier instruments, such as drums, trumpets, and sax, while the trombones were frequently overlooked. However, Bradshaw’s intuition led him to investigate the trombones, resulting in the discovery of his distinctive voice. This pivotal moment marked the beginning of a long-term endeavor to highlight the trombone’s versatility as a powerful, emotive, and sophisticated instrument when wielded by a virtuoso.
As a visionary soul-jazz and hip-hop/funk innovator and trombone virtuoso, Jeff Bradshaw has been instrumental in driving the Neo-soul movement that originated in Philadelphia. With a prolific career marked by collaborations with numerous artists, including Michael Jackson, Earth Wind & Fire, Jay Z, Mary J Blige, Erykah Badu, The Roots, Kirk Franklin, Tyler Perry, Floetry, Dave Chappelle, Common, Patti Labelle, Jill Scott, and many others, Bradshaw has earned recognition as a key influencer in this eclectic scene. His five critically acclaimed solo albums have successfully merged R&B, Smooth Jazz, and Gospel, drawing high energy and mass attention throughout the world. Bradshaw’s captivating sound and performances have revolutionized how people view the trombone, cementing his status as a prominent figure in the Neo Soul, Smooth Jazz, R&B, and Hip-Hop scene.
In late summer 2023, Jeff Bradshaw released his fifth album, Twenty. The album is a culmination of his 20-year career as a recording artist who’s toured with so many. Jeff is currently on tour with the legendary Patti Labelle throughout the first quarter of 2025, while also headlining/performing several major jazz festivals across the US and will be joining the Dave Koz Cruise in June 2025 followed by the Summer Horns Tour from July through August 2025.
Be on the lookout for his sixth Album to be released in 2025.
About the artist
As a visionary soul-jazz and hip-hop/funk innovator and trombone virtuoso, Jeff Bradshaw has been instrumental in driving the Neo-soul movement that originated in Philadelphia.