Published on Apr 24, 2017
New CD, Treblemaker, coming May 12, 2017.
Featuring special guests, Kim Waters, Tom Browne, Marion Meadows, Bob Baldwin, Frank McComb, The PR Experience, and more!
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Ragan Whiteside Announces New CD "Treblemaker"
Monday, August 4, 2014
Monday, June 9, 2014
Flutist, vocalist, and songwriter, Ragan Whiteside
Ragan began her musical journey at the very early age of 5. She played the piano, drums, and the violin, but found her true love in playing the flute. From there she went on to study classical music.
Ragan’s passion for music lead her to realize another new love: Songwriting and Arranging. After winning numerous competitions in both performance and music composition she decided to further her music studies and attended the Cleveland Institute of Music and the Harid Conservatory, where she earned a Bachelor of Music-Performance degree.
After graduating, Ragan returned to New York to begin her career as a professional musician and immersed her composition abilities within the genres of Jazz, Funk, and R&B. After winning the Capital Jazz New Artist Competition, she released her debut album, Class Axe in 2007. Since her debut album, this award winning artist has developed a heightened focus in the writing, producing, and editing process of her sophomore release, Evolve. Evolve showcases not only her melodious musicianship as a flutist, but her sultry vocals and soulful compositions. Under the direction of her highly acclaimed producers/arrangers, Dennis Johnson and Bob Baldwin, Ragan showcases her high energy and expansive musical abilities. Her versatility is heard throughout the CD on such sultry songs as Livin’ Lovin’ and Mean to Me which she co-wrote. In her up-tempo R&B duet, On the Dance Floor, she teams up with legendary vocalist Porter Carroll Jr. (original member of Atlantic Starr) and continues to craft her own unique style.
With this widely anticipated recording, this soulfully carefree artist surfaces clearly, rising to the top of her generation of musicians. Fusing traditions, styles, and unafraid of pushing the envelope, Ragan’s crafty arrangements and edgy music transcends genre boundaries and marks a new era of contemporary jazz, neo soul and funk. In July 2014, Ragan returns with her 3rd studio album, Quantum Drive, further pushing the boundaries of Contemporary/Urban Jazz and R&B. Guest artists on this highly anticipated album include Bob Baldwin, Frank McComb, Althea Rene, and Patrice Rushen.
Bob Baldwin describes Ragan by saying, “She not only has THE silkiest and sweetest flute tone in the business, but her tenacity and desire to be recognized in Urban, New-Soul AND smooth jazz genres makes her a musical force to be reckoned with!! Mark my words!”
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Ragan Whiteside....
Flutist, vocalist, and songwriter, Ragan Whiteside is taking the Contemporary Jazz world by storm. With her unique style and soulful vibe, this triple threat is bringing the flute back into mainstream focus.
Ragan began her musical journey at the very early age of 5. She played the piano, drums, and the violin, but found her true love in playing the flute. From there she went on to study classical music.
Ragan’s passion for music lead her to realize another new love: Songwriting and Arranging. After winning numerous competitions in both performance and music composition she decided to further her music studies and attended the Cleveland Institute of Music and the Harid Conservatory, where she earned a Bachelor of Music-Performance degree.
After graduating, Ragan returned to New York to begin her career as a professional musician and immersed her composition abilities within the genres of Jazz, Funk, and R&B. After winning the Capital Jazz New Artist Competition, she released her debut album, Class Axe in 2007. Since her debut album, this award winning artist has developed a heightened focus in the writing, producing, and editing process of her sophomore release, Evolve. Evolve showcases not only her melodious musicianship as a flutist, but her sultry vocals and soulful compositions. Under the direction of her highly acclaimed producers/arrangers, Dennis Johnson and Bob Baldwin, Ragan showcases her high energy and expansive musical abilities. Her versatility is heard throughout the CD on such sultry songs as Livin’ Lovin’ and Mean to Me which she co-wrote. In her up-tempo R&B duet, On the Dance Floor, she teams up with legendary vocalist Porter Carroll Jr. (original member of Atlantic Starr) and continues to craft her own unique style.
With this widely anticipated recording, this soulfully carefree artist surfaces clearly, rising to the top of her generation of musicians. Fusing traditions, styles, and unafraid of pushing the envelope, Ragan’s crafty arrangements and edgy music transcends genre boundaries and marks a new era of contemporary jazz, neo soul and funk.
Bob Baldwin describes Ragan by saying, “She not only has THE silkiest and sweetest flute tone in the business, but her tenacity and desire to be recognized in Urban, New-Soul AND smooth jazz genres makes her a musical force to be reckoned with!! Mark my words!”
Evolve is an example of what makes Ragan a triple threat to watch for on the music scene as she constantly evolves. Her new disc, Evolve, will be available on iTunes, CD Baby, Amazon and major retail outlets.
- See more at: http://www.raganwhiteside.com/bio/#sthash.VKHtYLBU.dpuf
Friday, March 7, 2014
Ragan Whiteside
Sounds Like: Bobbi Humphrey, Najee, Marion Meadows, Bob Baldwin
Label: Randis Music
Bio: Flutist, vocalist, and songwriter, Ragan Whiteside is taking the Contemporary Jazz world by storm. With her unique style and soulful vibe, this triple threat is bringing the flute back into mainstream focus.
Ragan began her musical journey at the very early age of 5. She played the piano, drums...See Full Bio
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Ragan Whiteside....
“Regular
readers will know the penchant Smooth Jazz Therapy has for jazz flute and
amongst the leading protagonists of underrated instrument there is none finer
than flautist, vocalist, and songwriter Ragan Whiteside. Indeed, the
infrequency with which the flute is heard only adds to its magic as a
contemporary jazz instrument and in Whiteside’s skilled hands, its potential
knows no bounds. Her 2007 CD ‘Class Axe’ was an absolute revelation and now she
is back with the highly anticipated ‘Evolve’. The first single from the album
is the wonderfully zesty, ‘Off Kilter’ which features Chieli Minucci on guitar
and has all the attributes necessary to bring back the flute back into
mainstream focus. Check back here soon for a complete review of ‘Evolve’.” —
Denis Poole, Smoothjazztherapy.com - All Press
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Flutist, vocalist, and songwriter, Ragan Whiteside is taking the Contemporary Jazz
"Sexy, elegant, and undeniably funky, Ragan's ultra hip take on contemporary jazz is irresistible. Her vibe meshes perfectly with sound of The Groove Boutique." - Rafe Gomez (The Groove Boutique, CD101.9 FM, New York)
"...let elegance, also dexterity be recognized; the integrity of this fascinating musical composition should be heard on all smooth jazz and classic soul airwaves world wide; Ragan Whiteside is elegance and one to watch out for in the music industry" let the flutress be heard." - Gary Tann (Harlem after Midnite, WHCR 90.3fm, New York)
Ragan began her musical studies at the age of 5, after her parents discovered her proclivity for music. A piano, a drum set, and a violin later, Ragan focused her energies on playing the flute and studying classical music. As she got older, Ragan discovered another love: Songwriting and Arranging. After winning numerous competitions in both performance and music composition throughout the United States, Ragan attended the Cleveland Institute of Music and the Harid Conservatory, where she earned her Bachelor of Music - Performance degree. Her due diligence paid off; she penned more than 1/2 of her debut disc, Class Axe.
Upon her return to New York in pursuit of her musical dream, Ragan switched gears from Classical to Jazz, Funk, and R&B. This buzzworthy artist has performed and/or recorded with various musicians throughout the US, including Earl Klugh, Gerald Veasley, Kirk Whalum, Rick Braun, Eric Darius, Kim Waters, Marion Meadows, and Grammy Award winning opera singer Esther Hinds, and the previously mentioned Bob Baldwin. Ragan has also written songs on three albums: Baldwin's "The American Spirit" (Shanachie), the multi-faceted collection "Brown Sugar" (Shanachie) and March 2008, New Urban.
In addition to her musical skills, the multi-talented Whiteside is also a web-designer. Check out her self-designed site, http://www.raganwhiteside.com/. This Mt. Vernon, NY native is also honing her audio engineering skills, which would then make her a quadruple threat!!
With so many talents, one never knows how you'll hear from... or see this extraordinary Artist in the future. For starters, we urge you to check out her encore Cap Jazz performance this summer, and remember that we told you so... Consider yourself warned!!
Program:
Saturday, March 06, 2010
NewUrban Jazz at the Arts Exchange - White Plains, NY 8:00 PM
NewUrban Jazz Concert Series at the Arts Exchange. Get a special sneak peak of Ragan's new album!
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Newark Symphony Hall - Newark, NJ 7:00 PM
Jazz For Haiti Benefit Concert - Newark Symphony Hall, Terrace Ballroom
1020 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey
http://www.raganwhiteside.com/
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