NEWS
On Nov. 11-12, the W.E.S. Group played at the BET Tranquility Jazz Festival in Anguilla. We opened for the great McCoy Tyner (Coltrane's pianist) and played to an excited audience that still remembered our performance the previous year. Also performing at the festival were: Pharaoh Sanders, Eddie Palmieri, Nneena Freelon, Robert Glasper, and Javon Jackson. More Info
The W.E.S. Group presents their new release "Ancestors".  On November 18, the W.E.S. Group had a CD Release Party at Bohemian Caverns in Washington, DC.  Check back for photos of the CD Release party!  More Info

 

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Ancestors ($15)

The W.E.S. Group

A Jazz Mass Songbook ($25)

The W.E.S. Group

A Jazz Mass ($20)

The W.E.S. Group

The W.E.S. Group ($16)

The W.E.S. Group

Listen ($13)

The Will Smith Quartet

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H2Productions feels that music can inspire, giving hope and good feelings among all people. By providing quality music, enlightening insights, useful information, and professional service we hope to foster positive dialogue and change for the world community.
 

H2Productions functions in several capacities. We serve as a label for jazz, progressive soul, and urban music. We also provide commercial music for various purposes including radio, television, film, and the Internet. In addition to our music services, we publish books and articles on music, philosophy, and spirituality.

H2Productions is the Parent company for several enterprises: H2Pro Records, H2Jazz, H2Commercial Music Division and Creative Life & Spirit.

CEO Spotlight

William E. Smith is an Assistant Professor of Music and Jazz Ensemble Director at American University in Washington, DC, and holds a PhD in ethnomusicology from the University of Maryland, a MM in jazz composition and a BM in jazz studies from Howard University. He has performed and recorded with many ensembles in a variety of genres, and has led his own traditional jazz group, the W.E.S. Group, for ten years. Some of the individuals he has performed or recorded with include: James Moody, Donald Byrd, Kenny Burrell, Wynton Marsalis, Jon Hendricks, Fred Hammond, and Hezekiah Walker. He is a frequent lecturer and clinician in jazz, hip hop, and the music industry.

 

Creative Life & Spirit

The Creative Life and Spirit publication seeks to share various cultural views and ideas. Our content covers a wide range of topics and ideas but centers around the concept of "building a better global community through spiritual and cultural awareness and understanding." 

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