Thomas McClellan Jr. Releases Contemporary Jazz Piano EP

VIDALIA, GA — October 30, 2026 — Acclaimed pianist, keyboardist, composer, and international performer Thomas McClellan Jr. (TMJ PRO) is proud to announce the release of his new EP, Transitions, arriving worldwide on October 30, 2026 through a label partnership with Curtis Johnson and distributed by Create Source Media.

Transitions is a deeply personal collection of three original compositions that showcase Thomas McClellan Jr.'s decades of musicianship, artistry, and life experience. Rooted in contemporary jazz piano, the EP takes listeners on an emotional journey through moments of change, growth, reflection, and renewal.

Blending sophisticated melodies, rich harmonic textures, and heartfelt performances, Transitions demonstrates McClellan's ability to tell a story without words. Each composition serves as a chapter in a larger musical narrative, inviting listeners to connect their own experiences with the universal moments that define life's transitions.

"Transitions represents the chapters we all experience throughout life. Every song reflects movement, growth, and the courage to embrace what comes next," says Thomas McClellan Jr. 

Known professionally as TMJ PRO, Thomas McClellan Jr. began his musical journey at an early age, mastering multiple instruments including piano, organ, drums, clarinet, bass clarinet, oboe, flute, and saxophone. His career has spanned more than four decades and includes performances throughout the United States, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Guam, Bali, Hawaii, Morocco, and Southeast Asia.

Throughout his remarkable career, McClellan has:

• Performed before the King and Prince of Morocco
• Toured extensively throughout Asia, North America, and Africa
• Served as keyboardist for a former member of the Grammy Award-winning R&B group Blackstreet
• Continued his ministry and performance work as organist for Bishop Al Green's touring band

Influenced by jazz legends including Herbie Hancock, Ramsey Lewis, Chick Corea, Jimmy Smith, Miles Davis, David Sanborn, Grover Washington Jr., and George Benson, McClellan has developed a style that bridges traditional jazz foundations with contemporary expression.

Released via Create Source Media's distribution platform under The Orchard/ Sony Music Entertainment. 

Preview Link:  https://promo.theorchard.com/Wp4kAd8YDxNaf1EmwIV7

“Autopilot” is SF1 in full command — a sleek, high‑tempo fusion of rock, hip‑hop, pop, and theatrical flair that moves with the precision its title promises. The track glides on crisp percussion, tight vocal phrasing, and a hook built to loop in your head long after the music stops.

What makes the song stand out is its intentional swagger: SF1 delivers each line with the ease of someone who’s mastered their lane, giving the track a cinematic momentum that feels like you’re watching a character level up in real time. The production is polished, the rhythm is infectious, and the performance is sharp enough to cut through any playlist. 

Listen Here: https://open.spotify.com/track/1T3NPfv6ub97B6CdzYgEVg?si=d8046892e1cc42f7

ZokA4 isn’t just a track it’s a whole universe in motion. Written for the ZokA4 comic book and album, the theme song is crafted by hip hop legend Keith Murray, giving the project a certified golden‑era stamp.

The internet’s already catching on: fans are calling it “a soundtrack to a storyline,” and early reviews are pointing out how the record doesn’t just promote the comic it extends its lore. Dark, cinematic production, bars that feel like character arcs, and that classic Keith Murray wordplay tying it all together.

Music meets mythology. Hip hop meets graphic storytelling. Tap in to ZokA4 and step into the world.

Listen Here: https://open.spotify.com/track/1BradY4yUY5Vf7ft44V735?si=43183b8d37314ad3