Bass Trap by Julian Vaughn
Julian Vaughn has toured all over the U.S. playing at some of the largest jazz festivals and abroad in places like Dubai, Nairobi, Italy, Spain, and Germany. With hit his single “On Your Feet”, he made #1 most added on Billboard Jazz Chart and stayed for 3 weeks. His single “Ride Along” debuted at #1 in 2015. In 2017 Vaughn released the album “Bona Fide” delivering 3 top 5 Billboard singles including “18th & Vine" which was #7 in Billboard's top 100 songs of 2018. Vaughn takes pride in being able to write and produce most of his music. “I want to be known as a great writer and producer just as much as I am an artist”. As Vaughn's recording catalog continues to grow he still wants to continue to redefine the lead bassist role in the smooth jazz genre.
Vaughn was featured on the Wendy Williams show and wrote "Bass Trap" as a tribute to Ms. Williams.
"Kansas City's Julian Vaughn is an adept, soulful bassist who makes his own brand of gospel-influenced smooth jazz and instrumental R&B. Growing up the grandson and son of preachers, Vaughn first became interested in music while playing in his church band. Starting out on drums, Vaughn eventually discovered his love of bass, and by age 19 was teaching himself how to improvise. Influenced by such artists as Wayman Tisdale and Marcus Miller, Vaughn began catching the ears of local musicians. Gigs followed," - AMG
A dynamic lead bass player from Kansas City, bassist Julian Vaughn has made a international name for himself since 2010 as a bassist in the smooth jazz which is dominated by artist who play sax. Although the bass is often associated with funk, Vaughn likes to play with more of a finesse style as well as some funk.