From barefoot dreadlocked troubadour to suave standard-bearer for contemporary R&B, Eric Benét may have changed his look, but one thing has remained consistent: his dedication to crafting authentic music that engages the soul.

“I’m not chasing any current whatevers,” says Benét, who will be making his first Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest appearance. “It’s about music that gives me goose bumps and touches my soul. That’s always been a good barometer for me.”

Grammy-nominated vocalist recently made a powerful comeback with The Co-Star, his first full-length album in nearly a decade -- and he did not come alone.

The project features an all-star cast of vocal queens and rising talents, solidifying Benét’s legacy as a master collaborator. As the album title suggests, Benét steps into the role of “co-star,” sharing center stage with some of R&B’s most compelling voices -- Keri Hilson, Ari Lennox, India.Arie, Alex Isley, Chante Moore, Corinne Bailey Rae, Tamar Braxton, Ledisi, and Goapele.