James Morgan Jazz Conversation #5 03/01/26 | Guitarist Reza Khan-His Music-Tech Tools- Soul of Music

Reza Khan – Guest Spotlight #5 (James Morgan YouTube Channel) Reza Khan is a Bangladesh-born, New York City–based guitarist, composer, and producer celebrated for his globally conscious blend of contemporary jazz, pop, soul, and world music influences. Over a career spanning more than 15 years, Khan has developed a signature fusion sound that reflects his international roots and deep musical curiosity, earning him respect as a creative force and “musical citizen of the world.” Since his debut Painted Diaries album in 2009, Khan has released a series of ensemble albums that showcase his melodic inventiveness and genre-bending approach: Painted Diaries (2009), A Simple Plan (2011), The Dreamwalker (2013), Wind Dance (2016), Next Train Home (2021), Imaginary Road (2021), and his latest Mystical (2024). Several of his tracks, including “Drop of Faith” (featuring Nils) and “Waiting for the Sky,” have become Billboard Jazz chart successes, demonstrating both radio appeal and deep musical substance. Khan’s music has featured performances and collaborations with acclaimed contemporary jazz and fusion artists, including Grammy winners Bob James, Jeff Lorber, Jimmy Haslip, and Grammy nominee Philippe Saisse, as well as Keiko Matsui, Nils, Mark Egan, Brendan Rothwell, and veteran saxophonist David Mann, who co-wrote and co-produced many tracks on Mystical. Known for embracing cutting-edge recording technology and creative workflows, Khan often combines home-studio production with remote collaborations — a practice he refined during the pandemic to bring world-class musicians into his projects regardless of geography. https://rezakhanmusic.com/bio https://www.instagram.com/rezakhanmusic https://www.youtube.com/@rezakhanmusic https://x.com/rezakhanmusic https://www.facebook.com/reza.khan.376 https://rezakhan.bandcamp.com/music Reza Khan’s electrifying stage presence and relentless pursuit of musical innovation continue to build his reputation on New York’s East Coast and beyond — drawing sold-out crowds at venues like The Blue Note, Iridium, DROM, Zinc Bar, and City Winery, and expanding his global footprint through European tours. Meet guitarist James Morgan – Grammy Ballot Jazz Guitarist | Smooth Jazz & Fusion Innovator Explore the sound of Grammy-considered guitarist, composer, and producer James Morgan, one of San Diego’s most awarded jazz artists and a rising name in the global smooth jazz and jazz fusion scene. 67th GRAMMY® Awards Ballot – A Soul in Time (Best Contemporary Instrumental Album) 8 Studio Albums blending smooth jazz, fusion guitar, and modern instrumental excellence 5-Time Nominee – Best Jazz Album (San Diego Music Awards: 2013, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024) Groovin' Smooth ranked #73 on the 2023 Smooth Jazz Top 100 Albums Winner of the 2025 InterContinental Music Award for Best Contemporary Instrumental song "A Feather's Touch" from Morgan's jazz/rock/fusion EP album, Morgan/Husband/Feraud A Soul in Time album. Featured on Guitar One Records alongside musician legends like Greg Howe and Stu Hamm Live performance clips, behind-the-scenes, and deep grooves uploaded regularly! -Tap into the discography and streaming links below: -Website: https://jamesmorganjazz.com -Bandcamp: https://jamesmorganjazz1.bandcamp.com https://jamesmorganjazz.com https://www.guitaronerecords.com/jamesmorganjazzband https://www.instagram.com/jamesmorganjazz https://x.com/jamesmorganjazz https://www.youtube.com/@jamesmorganjazz https://soundcloud.com/user-480567245 https://store.spinneymedia.com/collections/james-morgan-jazz (Buy CDs) https://www.facebook.com/jamesmorganjazz https://www.guitaronerecords.com/morganhusbandferaud https://www.radioguitarone.com/post/new-album-review-a-soul-in-time-by-morgan-husband-feraud https://jamesmorganjazz1.bandcamp.com/album/morgan-husband-feraud #jazz #jazzguitar #smoothjazz #smoothjazzguitar #jazzfusion #fusionmusic #jazzfusionguitar #contemporaryjazz #modernjazz #sandiegojazz #jazzinsandiego #livejazz #jazzimprovisation #jazzsolo #fusionguitar #guitarsolo #guitarperformance #instrumentalmusic#groovemusic #guitargear #jazzband #guitaronerecords #jazzyoutube #jazzchannel #jazzmusician #roland #rolandgear #zoomeffects #ibanez #ibanezguitars #deanbrown #deanbrownband #georgebenson #patmetheny #aldimeola #johnmclaughlin #allanholdsworth #normanbrown #paulbrown #garyhusband #hadrienferaud #billconnors #larrycorrell #returntoforever #mahavishnuorchestra #smoothjazzradio #smoothjazzmusic #smoothjazzglobal #bestjazzalbums #newjazzrelease #jazzplaylist #jazzlovers #jazzvibes #jazzgroove #jazzspotlight