First Listen: Audrey Wheeler is under a Motown “Influence”

By matthew@soultracks.com

(June 10, 2026) In two decades impressing soul and smooth jazz purists, club enthusiasts, and SoulTracks readership, how does James Day continue to strengthen his already respectable career as an independent contributor? For starters, he continues to collaborate with top tier musicians and guests to craft songs that embody pure melodies and orchestrations sans the high-tech trickery. This multi-tasking talent’s stellar supporting cast include Audrey Wheeler, U-Nam, Lil’ John Roberts, and Maysa

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