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Alyson Williams

Alyson Williams is the daughter of bandleader / trumpeteer Bobby Booker. Alyson has sung background vocals for various artists including, Curtis Hairston, Melba Moore ('Love's Coming At Ya'), B.B. & Q., Cashflow, Unlimited Touch, Bobby Brown and Barbara Mitchell. Her break came when she was enlisted to the ranks of High Fashion alongside Eric McClinton and Melisa Morgan. On the break up of High Fashion, Alyson sang with the group The Affair before moving onto a solo career. Her first single 'Yes We Can Can' was released on the Def Jam label in 1987. At the label, she established herself as an in demand vocalist, duetting with many of her label mates including Chuck Stanley ('Make You Mine Tonight') and Oran 'Juice' Jones ('How To Love Again'). Her first album release came in the shape of 'Raw' in 1989

Alyson Williams

Najee: Savoir Faire

by La-Faithia White
December 27, 2022

American smooth jazz saxophonist and flautist Najee here confirms his status as one of the most talented performers of his genre. On Savoir Faire fans can delight in Najee's assured playing and his general savoir faire when it comes to delivering a polished product. The album is appropriately titled. “Dr. Dolittle" is a swanky, ...

Alyson Williams

Alyson Williams is the daughter of bandleader / trumpeteer Bobby Booker. Alyson has sung background vocals for various artists including, Curtis Hairston, Melba Moore ('Love's Coming At Ya'), B.B. & Q., Cashflow, Unlimited Touch, Bobby Brown and Barbara Mitchell. Her break came when she was enlisted to the ranks of High Fashion alongside Eric McClinton and Melisa Morgan. On the break up of High Fashion, Alyson sang with the group The Affair before moving onto a solo career. Her first single 'Yes We Can Can' was released on the Def Jam label in 1987. At the label, she established herself as an in demand vocalist, duetting with many of her label mates including Chuck Stanley ('Make You Mine Tonight') and Oran 'Juice' Jones ('How To Love Again'). Her first album release came in the shape of 'Raw' in 1989

Saxophonist Sam Rucker’s Messages Being True And Getting Through

June 3, 2014

“Tell You Something” earns praise as the single “Be True 2 Who U R” gains radio play Williamsburg, VA: Hip hop producer turned contemporary jazz sax evangelist Sam Rucker stands out from the bunch by preaching melodic messages of hope and inspiration on “Tell You Something,” his sophomore set that was released today by Favor Productions ...

Inspired Sax With A Hip-Hop Lean

March 31, 2014

Sam Rucker urges “Be True 2 Who U R” ahead of the June 3 release of “Tell You Something” Williamsburg, Virginia: Hip-hop producer turned contemporary jazz saxophonist Sam Rucker has something to say. Blending jazz, hip-hop, soul and gospel, he communicates through inspirational instrumentals that meaningfully resonate with listeners. Nearly three years in the making, his ...