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."