Artists To Watch Las Vegas | Music Interviews, Live Performances & Rising Artists

Smooth jazz bassist and Billboard-charting recording artist Julian Vaughn joins Artists to Watch Las Vegas hosted by Carlaya on 91.5 Jazz & More KUNV for an exciting conversation about music, touring the world, and bringing his signature groove-driven sound to Las Vegas.

In this exclusive interview, Julian Vaughn shares how he discovered the bass in church, carved out his own lane in the smooth jazz world, and became one of the genre’s standout bass-driven artists. He also talks about performing live in Las Vegas, his love for mixing funk, R&B, old school, and smooth jazz into one unforgettable experience, and why traveling the world has been the biggest highlight of his career.

Fans of smooth jazz, contemporary jazz, jazz fusion, and live music in Las Vegas won’t want to miss this episode of Artists to Watch Las Vegas.

Show Information & Tickets

🎟 Las Vegas Smooth Jazz Series featuring Julian Vaughn
 📍 The Copa Room at the Bootlegger
 📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026
 🕖 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Presented by Serenity Jazz and Wine Escapes, this special evening promises an incredible blend of smooth jazz, funk, R&B, and soulful grooves from one of the genre’s top bassists.

🎫 Tickets available here:
 Las Vegas Smooth Jazz Series with Julian Vaughn Tickets