Hailey Niswanger & Tahirah Memory Cover Barbara Mason's "Yes I'm Ready"
By JR on 11:29 AM
Filed Under: Album Streams , Hailey Niswanger saxophonist , Jazz Fusion , Saxophonists , Tahirah Memory
Pure Soul by two up and coming musicians who leave their stamp upon the 60's classic "Yes I'm Ready" by Barbara Mason. If you haven't fallen in love with Soul music by now, saxophonist Hailey Niswanger & singer Tahirah Memory provide a performance to remember.
Saxophonist and composer, Hailey Niswanger has shared the stage with Esperanza Spalding, Terri Lyne Carrington, Harvey Mason, Mike Clark, Ralph Peterson Jr., and other jazz greats. Hailey has released 3 albums as a leader, (Confeddie, The Keeper, PDX Soul), and has been listed among the DownBeat critics poll for rising star on alto and soprano saxophone for two consecutive years.
Saxophonist Ryan Kilgore Talks Playing For Stevie Wonder, Releases "Just Walk"
By JR on 4:13 PM
Filed Under: Heston singer songwriter , Interviews (Video) , Ryan Kilgore , Saxophonists
Saxophonist Ryan Kilgore, a fourth generation sax player from Atlanta Georgia shares his musical journey in an interview which reveals the inspiration of an artist who remains inspired and sees music as a universal language. From coming up in a musical household as a child to touring with Stevie Wonder, Ryan has gained great memories in his journey and as a result has a wealth of experience to offer whether you are a musician or not.
The overall goal which Ryan Kilgore aspires toward in life is making a strong effort to put one foot in from of the other toward destiny as he explains in this interview and expresses musically on his latest project "Just Walk".
Saxophonist Walter Beasley Lends Love To Patrice Rushen's "Haven't You Heard"
By JR on 12:21 PM
Filed Under: Covers , Patrice Rushen , RandB , Saxophonists , Walter Beasley (saxophonist)
Donny Hathaway - "Back Together Again" (Covered by Saxophonists Martin Blockson & Marcus Anderson)
By JR on 8:30 AM
Filed Under: Covers , Donny Hathaway , Marcus Anderson , Martin Blockson , Saxophonists , Soul Music
Tenor Saxophonist Martin Blockson featuring Marcus Anderson (alto Sax) are here to bring you joy as they get down to the sound of a Donnie Hathaway classic. "Back Together Again" shows the duo letting it all hang out as they let the classic songwriting and upbeat rhythm of Donnie inspire the happiness which they each pour into their instruments. From Marcus' Spring 2014 LP "ODYSSEY VII".
Enjoy your present day and holiday season with the music of saxophonist Dave Koz who gathers talented vocalist friends for a powerful tribute to one of life's greatest gifts. From the September 30th 2014 Concord music release "Dave Koz & Friends: The 25th Of December".
Gerald's sax evokes love and pain as he bares his soul an exciting 2014 cover of James Brown's "This Is A Man's World". Songwriting which is slow-grooving but so powerful in emotion due to the unique performance element of JB is one of the great elements of this 1966 classic which the great Mr. Albright translates into his new for his 2014 LP "Slam Dunk".
Saxophonist Bob Reynolds Joins John Mayer on "Somewhere In Between"
By JR on 11:41 AM
Filed Under: Album Streams , Bob Reynolds (saxophonist) , Jazz , John Mayer , Saxophonists
Slip away to the smooth sounds of Bob Reynolds' latest release "Somewhere in Between", 10-track project which fuses indie-pop, alt-rock, R&B and soul influences, with featured guest John Mayer on two tracks. Bob brings a finesse on the sax and cool fusion of musical influences in his composition that is sure to evoke images and moods. Whether laying down an upbeat groove with John on "Feedback" or creating a laid-back reflective vibe on "What She Didn't Say" or "Rise and Fall", "Somewhere In Between" keeps it grooving throughout with entertaining moments and music which leads you on an unpredictable path of Soul.
Bob Reynolds - tenor, soprano saxes
Eric Harland - drums
Janek Gwizdala - bass
Oli Rockberger - piano, keyboards
John Shannon - guitar
Bashiri Johnson - percussion
with special guests
John Mayer - guitar, lap steel guitar (2, 3)
Aaron Parks - piano (1, 3, 5)
Produced by Matt Pierson
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