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The unique stylings of solo bassist Julian Vaughn are born of a love for the smooth jazz genre. The Kansas City native takes from his historic surroundings, long known for its important contributions to jazz, and adds his youthful yet soulful style to create his debut CD entitled “The Purpose Project.”

When Vaughn was about 19 his grandfather bought him a 6-string bass guitar. It was black with gold trim. He discovered the art of bass soloing and knew it was his passion. “My friends use to get on me because I would stop playing the bass line and start soloing,” he remembers.
That 29, Vaughn culminates his musical preparation with “The Purpose Project,” featuring eleven songs he has written and produced. The title cut” The Purpose” displays fine-tuned composition and musicianship. Notable jazz musicians on this recording include Mel Brown, Frank Selman, Darren Rahn, and Joey Woolfolk. These guys have played on a list of artist albums including Marion Meadows, Chuck Loeb, Wayman Tisdale, Jeff Lorber, Eric Darius, Fred Hammond, and Donnie McClurkin just to name a few. Saxophonist and producer Darren Rahn, who is considered to be one of the jazz industries top producers and young artist, is being featured on a couple of tunes and mixing as well. This CD release promises to be very successful. 

Tracklist:

01 - Thank You ( feat. Darren Rahn) 4:25
02 - The Purpose 3:47
03 - Let's Talk (feat. Marcus Anderson) 3:54
04 - Love Affair 4:21
05 - Get Up 4:42
06 - That Girl 3:57
07 - Forever 4:00
08 - Destiny 4:18
09 - Dream 4:58
10 - A Song for Wayman 5:04