Mark Etheredge: Love Planet

With its swanky, sassy four-on-the-floor groove, the contemporary smooth jazz “Love Planet” was composed by Etheredge and features the artist on piano and synthesizers, supported by guitarists Paul Brown and Jay Gore, bassist Roberto Vally, drummer Joel Taylor, and percussionist Lenny Castro. The horn section is comprised of Ron King (trumpet, flugelhorn, horn arrangement) and saxophonist Greg Vail. The track was produced by two-time Grammy® winning producer Paul Brown. “‘Love Planet’ is about love for each other, as well as self-love. I was taught growing up that everyone is born with a sense of goodness, and I still believe it’s true. And that goodness is totally inclusive. With all the craziness on this planet, it’s easy to lose sight of that. These days, I wake up asking, ‘What can I do to be more loving today?’” said Etheredge. Etheredge’s most notable radio single, “Connected,” ranked No. 6 on Billboard’s Smooth Jazz Chart. Subsequent singles include “Roger That,” “Resonance,” and “You