Results for "Saxophone"

Terje Lie

Terje is currently - fall 2013 - working on his new album with Jeff Lorber and Jimmy Haslip. It is expected to be another slammin' production building on the tradition of Urban Vacation, the previous very successful album project featuring the same core trio! On Terje's album Urban Vacation from 2010: Expanding upon the explosive energy, compelling melodies, and stylistic diversity of his previous acclaimed album “Traveler,” the Norwegian native - celebrating many years in the Los Angeles area, living mostly near the beach—on his new album takes a joyful “Urban Vacation” with contemporary jazz greats Jimmy Haslip and Jeff Lorber and breaks ground on a unique musical vibe best described as “groove jazz.” “It’s great to look back and think about all the different styles of music I’ve played and the wide variety of places I have performed in my life,” Lie says

Greg Chambers

Born: May 15, 1984

Greg's latest CD, "Can't Help Myself" releases August 1, 2014. Entirely produced by Nate Harasim and Matt Godina, this record features 2x Grammy Winner Paul Brown, Julian Vaughn, Nils and others. Greg's last record, "After Hours", featured Paul Brown on guitar, smooth jazz pianist Jonathan Fritzen, session musicians Ross Bolton, Louis Fasman, and Roberto Vally, and the mixing expertise of saxophonist/producer Darren Rahn. Singles from "After Hours" and Greg's 2011 self-titled album have charted on the Smoothjazz.com Top 50 Chart, the Jazzweek Top 50 Smooth Singles Chart and have made the Most Added/Increased Airplay lists for Billboard Magazine, Smoothjazz.com, and RadioWave

Jessica Spinella

From music videos to Christmas at the Rockefeller Center, from soloing in a fiberglass bubble to teaching for the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz, Jessica ́s diverse repertoire and musical background enable her to fit a wide range of performance and pedagogical venues. Jazz legend and musical genius, Wynton Marsalis, claims Jessica to possess "natural talent and beautiful sound". Jessica began her musical experience at the age of four on piano. By nine she had fallen in love with the saxophone. Since then she has graduated with a B.M. as Most Outstanding Jazz Student from USC, toured the nation and had a stint in London with the Tony and Emmy Award winning company Blast! And has shared the stage with such performers as Wynton Marsalis, Louie Bellson, and Christian McBride, who describes Jessica as sounding "so, so good." Jessica has also been a member of the Henry Mancini Jazz Orchestra and the HMA Jazz Orchestra

Moreira Chonguica

Born: February 13, 1977

Mozambican jazz-saxophonist, composer, producer, academic and philanthropist, Moreira Chonguiça is feted as one of the finest exponents of innovative and original jazz from Africa. As an independent artist with seven award-winning, globally informed and celebrated albums – he is blazing a trail from his east-African roots to the world. Exposed to and inspired by the likes of Miles Davis, Fela Kuti, Percy Sledge and Manu Dibango, Moreira’s energetic contemporary rhythmic compositions have garnered applauses across all six continents. His unique sound, technical agility and ingenuity on the alto and soprano saxophone, coupled with passionate stage performance captivates audiences universally.

Anibal Rojas

Born: October 29, 1969

Anibal Rojas is a highly acclaimed musician renowned for his expertise in playing saxophones, EWI, and flutes, and his notable contributions to the world of creative improvised music. Based in New York City, he has embarked on extensive journeys, captivating audiences with his performances and leaving his mark on numerous recordings, all while honing his distinctive musical style. Rojas' sound is a captivating fusion of diverse cultures and musical traditions, blending elements of modern jazz, funk, and Latin influences. Throughout his illustrious career, he has shared the stage with an impressive array of artists, including Blood Sweat & Tears, Rita Ora, Jon Secada, Kelly Clarkson, Alicia Keys, Ralph Irizarry & Timbalaye, and many others

Patrick Trahan

Born: March 9, 1977

Chris 'Snake' Davis

Snake has been a regular friend of the Wakefield Jazz Club since its beginning and has always drawn a large and enthusiastic audience. Whether playing in his Northern Soul and Funk styles or moving towards the Folk end of the spectrum with unusual instruments such as the penny whistle or Japanese shakuhachi he never fails to enchant. His work with Eurythmics and Heather Small of M-people has made him an 'in demand' player in the world of pop and session work. He last appeared at Wakefield with his larger band “The Suspicions”.

Thomas Kushin

Thomas Kushin (alto sax, etc.)

Booker T. Williams, Jr.

Born: March 3, 1949

A jazz saxophonist from Seattle, Wash. and based in NYC. I, ve recorded with such greats as Denis Charles, Andrew Cyrille, Saheb Sarbib, Jean-Paul Bourelly, Craig Harris, etc. and travelled in Europe and Japan with Henry Threadgill, Denis Charles, Reggie Workman, John Stubblefield, Paul Motian, etc. at many of the major Jazz Fests like Einhoven Jazz Fest, Saalfelden Jazz Fest, North Sea Jazz Fest, Pori Jazz Fest, etc. Also was a part of the JVC/Texaco Jazz Fest. My album, "GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN" on the SILKHEART label (SHCD-114) has received much world wide acclaim. Also recently, my graphic art chops have been rekindled

Simon Rigter

Born: September 20, 1973

Taught by John Ruocco and Ferdinand Povel, he finished his conservatory studies with honours in 1997. He gave concerts in Holland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Denmark, Israel and Jamaica. Down Beat (Sept.’98) calls him a “strong tenor saxist”. In Holland he was heard seven times in the prestigious live radio program TROS Sesjun, and countless times live for Radio West. He played with virtually all prominent jazz musicians in The Netherlands, and is co-leader of the quintet Buddies in Soul with the renowned pianist and jazz veteran Cees Slinger. In 1999 Simon played a live concert with trombonist Curtis Fuller (cf