Keymark Magazine proudly releases its very first edition, featuring Billboard charting guitarist Nils  on the cover. This milestone issue also marks the debut writing feature of me,  Heidi Tann , introducing her first Intimate Talk  article as a writer. In this premiere piece, Heidi spotlights the incomparable guitarist and trumpeter Michael Garvin , known for his work behind iconic hits including Waiting for Tonight , Never Give Up on a Good Thing , and “Salted Caramel,” among many others....

Wow… what a beautiful surprise today. I’m still taking it all in. To be named “Artist of the Year”  by STL Smooth Jazz Ultimate Entertainment —my heart is full. Truly. I’m humbled, grateful, and honestly a little emotional. There are days in this journey when I feel unstoppable, and there are days when I wonder if I should keep going. Moments like this remind me why  I do what I do. They push me to keep growing, keep creating, and keep believing. To every artist out there: never give up on...

A night of smooth grooves, warm community energy, and holiday sparkle deserves a moment of reflection—and the Holiday Soul & Jazz event at the View Music Bar in Torrance, California  on December 14 clearly left an impression worth talking about. Checking out the feedback from attendees feels like opening a time capsule of joy, rhythm, and connection.