The pre-eminent trumpeter in today s smooth jazz scene Rick Braun now unveils his landmark recording. In Full Stride the acclaimed musician incorporates traditional elements into his brand of contemporary jazz. The 2-time recipient of the Gavin Convention s Smooth Jazz Artist of the Year honor has been riding a wave of success; last year s Body And Soul was a Top 5 hit on Billboard s Contemporary Jazz chart yielding 3 hits including the #1 Notorious.