SEAN U

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smooth/contemporary jazz | artist • composer • producer

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SEAN U
Sean U, a #1 Billboard smooth jazz charting keyboardist, arranger, composer, and producer immediately impresses listeners with his catchy, energetic, and infectious, yet accessible melodies. Sean has performed and worked with with some of the best musicians of the contemporary jazz genre, including Blake Aaron, Marcus Anderson, Paula Atherton, Althea Rene, Willie Bradley, and JJ Sansaverino. In 2016, Sean released his debut EP, “Electrify.” He is following up with his full length album “XLR8” set for release on April 26th. Sean’s single “Magic Hour” featuring Blake Aaron, released in 2020, hit number #1 on three smooth jazz airplay charts, including Billboard, Groove Jazz Music, and Smooth Jazz Network. Additionally, Sean has achieved over 95,000 monthly Spotify listeners. He has performed at many venues and jazz festivals, including the Brass City Jazz Festival in Waterbury, Connecticut, MGM Springfield, Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods, and Carnegie Hall in New York City.

When I’m checking out pianists and keyboardists, I’m always looking for that “it” factor – that funky and/or sweet melodic thang that courses through their veins and very souls and manifests itself in their respective styles… (read more) – Ronald Jackson – Mar. 28, 2017

News

May 21, 2024

Updated Performance Schedule

Be sure to check out my updated performance schedule below! Looking forward to playing keys for #1 Billboard producer, songwriter, and guitarist Adam Omar Hawley at Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club in Portsmouth, NH on July 11th! I will also be playing at the Sun Patio at Mohegan Sun this ...

May 6, 2024

May 10th, 7-10PM – Almost Famous Brewing Company Event

Looking forward to playing with some very talented musicians next Friday at Almost Famous Brewing in East Granby, CT! I will also be selling and signing copies of my brand new CD “XLR8”! Get ready to groove next weekend! 🎹🎷🎸🥁 Sean U – keyboards Doug Jones – sax Frank Davis ...

March 21, 2024

XLR8 Full Album Release

After a long time in the making, my full album XLR8 is finally set to drop on April 26th both digitally and physically! I am super excited to share this with all of you!!

July 23, 2023

Back at Mohegan Sun!

Looking forward to returning to the brand new Mohegan Sun Patio on Saturday, August 5th from 4:30 to 8. Let me know if you’ll be there!!

June 23, 2022

“Business As Usual” has debuted on Billboard at #29

“Business As Usual” has debuted on Billboard at #29 and is my second Billboard charting single!! I am so grateful to all the radio stations playing this track, my promoter Adam Leibovitz, and my producer Blake Aaron! Thank you to everyone who has listened to and streamed the track!

December 21, 2021

#10 Groove Jazz Music Top 200 – 2021

Very cool that Magic Hour finished at #10 on the Groove Jazz Music Top 200 of 2021 chart!! I’m looking forward to sharing a new single with everyone in February! Stay tuned!

December 3, 2021

Billboard 2021 Airplay

Magic Hour #16 on Billboard 2021 Year End Airplay Magic Hour finished #16 on the Billboard year end chart!! I am truly honored and grateful. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard on this track, including Blake Aaron, my radio promoter Adam Leibovitz, Darryl Williams, Tony Moore, and Robert ...

February 27, 2021

Magic Hour at Billboard #1

Magic Hour – Billboard Smooth Jazz #1 Magic Hour is officially #1 on Billboard!!! What an amazing run it has had! I am so grateful for everyone who has supported this song and the journey along the way, including my family, friends, teachers, mentors, the musicians on the track – ...