Gary Palmer

Producing the collection himself like many emerging indie artists, he received countless accolades from journalists and fans alike, and scored extensive internet and terrestrial airplay for the singles “Island Breeze” and “Step in the Name of Jazz.” The easiest and most cost efficient way for the NYC bred, South Florida based artist to follow up would have been another total DIY project. Instead, eager to learn more about production, embrace fresh sonic ideas and up his creative game, Palmer reached out to a handful of the contemporary urban jazz’s top artists and producers to develop his dynamic, multi-faceted new collection Coast 2 Coast.
The clever album title reflects the bicoastal nature that the 13-track project took on as Palmer gained wisdom and insight into the writing and recording process while working on tracks in Los Angeles with two time Grammy winner and renowned genre hit maker Paul Brown, chart-topping guitarist/producer Nils and guitarist/producer Kay-ta, who plays with Greg Adams’ East Bay Soul; in Philadelphia with guitarist and emerging smooth jazz artist David P. Stevens; and contemporary jazz keyboardist and artist Tim Watson in North Carolina.
The album’s lead single, “Land of the Sun,” a lush, old school horn infused soul/jazz gem that showcases the romantic side of Palmer’s evolving artistry, has been a huge hit, landing at #65 on Groove Jazz Music’s Top 100 of 2017 and spending four consecutive weeks at #1.