Vel Lewis And Marion Meadows Released Smoovee
The new collaboration has debuted as the most added track on smooth jazz radio.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in R&B
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Musician Vel Lewis and saxophonist Marion Meadows have officially released their new single, Smoovee. The track has already achieved success by debuting as the number one most added recording across smooth jazz radio stations.
Why it matters
The release marks a significant milestone for Lewis, who recently gained recognition in the Houston music scene with a Best Jazz Male Performer award. The track demonstrates a cross-continental collaboration that blends international rhythmic influences with traditional smooth jazz elements.
Smoovee has secured the top spot for most added jazz recording and currently appears on the Smooth Jazz Network Top 100, the Mediabase Smooth Jazz chart, and the RadioWave Monitor Groove Jazz 100 chart. It also holds a position on the Top 30 Weekend Radio chart in Madrid, Spain.
The players
Vel Lewis
He is a veteran musician who was honored as the Best Jazz Male Performer at the June 2024 Houston Black Music Awards.
Marion Meadows
He is a noted saxophonist who collaborated on the new track Smoovee.
Paul Brown
He is a producer and engineer who mixed the final version of the single.
Cassio Duarte
He is a percussionist who contributed Brazilian pandeiro parts to the recording.
Steve Hall
He is the audio professional who mastered the recording at Future Disc Systems.
The details
Vel Lewis wrote the song in the late 1990s and recorded the rhythm section in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The final track was mixed by Paul Brown and mastered by Steve Hall at Future Disc Systems, with percussionist Cassio Duarte providing overdubbed pandeiro parts from Texas.
Timeline
1965: Vel Lewis began his career in the Philadelphia Boys Choir.
1972: Lewis joined the Philadelphia soul scene.
Late 1990s: Lewis wrote the song Smoovee.
June 2024: Lewis received a Houston Black Music Award.
September 23, 2026: Smoovee single released.
Industry Dynamics
The entry of Smoovee onto the Smooth Jazz Network Top 100 chart highlights the ongoing competitiveness within specialized jazz radio programming. This release follows a pattern of artists seeking broad airplay across international and domestic charts to sustain momentum in a fragmented streaming landscape.
Listeners can currently access the track through major smooth jazz radio networks and standard streaming platforms. The widespread chart presence suggests the song will be frequently featured in upcoming jazz programming rotations.
The takeaway
The successful debut of Smoovee showcases the continued relevance of veteran musicians in the modern smooth jazz circuit. Fans can look for the track on major jazz radio charts as it continues its rotation across global markets.
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