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

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

Discover new music, rising artists, and live performances from Las Vegas. Artists To Watch Las Vegas is a music interview podcast and video series from 91.5 Jazz & More KUNV—the best smooth jazz station in America—featuring conversations with emerging talent, established musicians, and standout performers visiting the entertainment capital of the world.

Recorded at KUNV Studios on the campus of UNLV, each episode delivers artist interviews, live music performances, and behind-the-scenes conversations with musicians across jazz, R&B, soul, and contemporary genres. From up-and-coming artists to nationally recognized performers, this show highlights the voices shaping today’s music scene.

If you're searching for music interviews, new artists to watch, live music conversations, or the Las Vegas music scene, this podcast connects you directly with the talent—on the mic and in the moment.

With mics on and cameras rolling, Artists To Watch Las Vegas gives you a front-row seat to the next wave of artists before they break.

🎙️ Produced by Jason Beatty at KUNV Studios (UNLV)
📍 Las Vegas, Nevada