Will Holton -][- Love Stories Untold, Vol. 1 – [Soulfully Smooth Productions, 2012] –

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African American, Saxophone, Soulfully Smooth Productions, Will Holton

Will Holton, Love Stories Untold, Vol. 1

Will Holton -][- Love Stories Untold, Vol. 1 –Mp3– [Soulfully Smooth Productions, 2012] –

Born in Buffalo NY, Will Holton has been playing the sax for over 10 years and “wowing” the public professionally for the past 2 years. Starting his humble beginnings by playing at home when his father gave him his first saxophone as a gift in his junior year of high school, he honed his talent in church on Sundays and throughout the many spiritually musical performances throughout the years. Will Holton recorded 2 cds with the international choir “The New Beginnings Chorale Ensemble” and acknowledging that “God has a plan for me”, he also graciously performed for the American Cancer Society and for the auspicious sororities Alpha Kappa Alpha and Zeta Phi Beta.

Florencia Gonzalez Big Band -][- Woman Dreaming of Escape – [Florencia Gonzalez, 2012] –

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Arranger, Composer, Florencia Gonzalez, Saxophone, SInger, Uruguay

Florencia Gonzalez Big Band, Woman Dreaming of Escape

Florencia Gonzalez Big Band -][- Woman Dreaming of Escape –Mp3– [Florencia Gonzalez, 2012] –

Florencia, composer, performer (multi woodwind player, singer), and session musician, leads bands that range from a duo of guitar and saxophone to a 20-piece Big Band.

Her Big Band has been together since 2007; playing regularly in Boston until 2011, when it was selected one of the best 5 jazz bands in Boston right before moving to New York, where she established a new Big Band composed by the finest jazz musicians of the city.

Bill Anschell, Brent Jensen and Chris Symer -][- BLUEPRINTS – [Origin Records, 2012] –

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Bill Anschell, Brent Jensen and Chris Symer, Drums, Origin Arts, Piano, Saxophone

Bill Anschell, Brent Jensen and Chris Symer, BLUEPRINTS

Bill Anschell, Brent Jensen and Chris Symer -][- BLUEPRINTS –Mp3– [Origin Records, 2012] –

As a follow-up to their lauded duo recording, “We Couldn’t Agree More,” soprano saxophonist Brent Jensen and pianist Bill Anschell decided to enhance their tonal palette, eliciting help from bassist Chris Symer as they explore a set of jazz standards with an uninhibited, free-wheeling interplay. Reminiscent of the great duo and trio recordings of Lee Konitz, Jimmy Giuffre and the like, their in-the-moment creations are singular and timeless. “We Couldn’t Agree More” consistently throws sparks at the listener and comes with about as high a recommendation as I can give an album.? – Chris Robinson, Earshot Jazz.

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Jackiem Joyner -][- CHURCH BOY – [Artistry Music, 2012] –

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African American, Artistry Music, Jackiem Joyner, Saxophone

Jackiem Joyner, CHURCH BOY

Jackiem Joyner -][- CHURCH BOY – [Artistry Music, 2012] –

Born in Norfolk VA and raised in a single-parent household in Buffalo NY, Jackiem Joyner came through the church choir before taking up the saxophone in high school. After high school Joyner returned to Norfolk. There Bishop Michael Patterson of the World Harvest Outreach Ministries in Newport News made him head of the music department. Joyner not only sharpened his musical and production skills in this capacity, he also had a chance to play for audiences in Nigeria, Sudan and Kenya on a Missions trip in 2002.

Jasmine Lovell-Smith’s Towering Poppies Release Debut Album ‘Fortune Songs’ Out Now on Paintbox Records

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Jasmine Lovell-Smith, New Zealand, Paintbox Records, Saxophone

Early Praise For Fortune Songs:

“Debut album from soprano saxophonist Lovell-Smith, and I’m not sure she could’ve made a more impressive introduction. A quintet rounded out with trumpet, piano, drums, and bass. Tantalizing melodies, a deft use of dramatic tension, and tunes that nicely straddle the divide between new- and old-school jazz. I’m thrilled with this album, and happy to make it my Pick of the Week.”
– Dave Sumner, eMusic

David Sanborn -][- Then Again: The David Sanborn Anthology – [Rhino Records, 2012] –

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Amazon.com, David Sanborn, Rhino Records, Saxophone

The signature hook by the legendary alto-saxophonist David Sanborn has positioned him to be a pillar in the jazz community. I understand, some may dispute this, nonetheless he’s undeniably one of the most prominent voices in today’s music. If you dig contemporary jazz, than this two disc collection of music is well-worth the cash for those of you who may not have these hand-picked songs by Sanborn for this project. –Rob Young | Urban Flux Media

David Sanborn, Then Again .The David Sanborn Anthology

David Sanborn -][- Then Again: The David Sanborn Anthology –Mp3– [Rhino Records, 2012] –

Then Again: The David Sanborn Anthology is the first comprehensive two-disc collection spaning 25 years of David’s career at both Warner Bros. and Elektra Records.

David has been very involved in the release and handpicked the songs himself. Liner notes by US author/ journalist David Ritz.

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Cameron Ross -][- NEW PERSPECTIVE – [Cameron Ross Music, 2012] –

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African American, Cameron Ross, Cameron Ross Music, Musician, Saxophone

Cameron Ross, NEW PERSPECTIVE

Cameron Ross -][- NEW PERSPECTIVE –Mp3– [Cameron Ross Music, 2012] –

Cameron, a native of Osceola, AR, comes from a heritage deeply rooted in God and music. As a child, he always knew that he had a place in music, but didn’t know exactly where. That all changed when he entered the 6th grade. Determined to play the drums, he signed up for middle school band. However, his parents told him that he had to play saxophone.

“I didn’t want to play it because it had too many buttons.” After being tired of always getting last chair in band class, he decided to take his sax home and actually practice it. This resulted in him getting first chair and he has been soaring since. -[Excerpt | Biography]-

“Some of the earliest memories that I can remember are the ones that involve music.” —Cameron Ross

::: SOURCE: cameronrossmusic.com :::

PDX Jazz @ The Mission Theater Presents Devin Phillips Quartet With Special Guest Vocalist Richard Arnold in a Program Titled “John Coltrane Remembered – A Night of Ballads and Blues” – Thursday, July 19th @ 7:30pm

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Andre St. James, Andrew Oliver, Chris Brown, Devin Phillips, KMHD Radio, PDX Jazz, Portland Jazz Festival, Richard Arnold, Saxophone

Devin Phillips

PDX Jazz, the presenting organization of the Portland Jazz Festival in partnership with the Mission Theater, along with The Crystal Hotel and our media sponsor KMHD Radio, announces the New Orleans born saxophonist Devin Phillips with special guest vocalist Richard Arnold as part of the continuing PDX Jazz @ The Mission Theater series on Thursday, July 19 @ 7:30. Phillips will lead a quartet for this special performance composed of pianist Andrew Oliver, bassist Andrew St. James, and drummer Chris Brown in a Coltrane themed program titled, “John Coltrane Remembered – A Night of Ballads and Blues.”

Human Spirit -][- Live at the Earshot Jazz Festival (DIALOGUE) – [Origin Records, 2012 | Review] –

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Bass, Drums, Earshot Jazz Festival, Essiet Essiet, Mark Taylor, Matt Jorgensen, Origin Arts, Origin Records, Orrin Evans, Piano, Saxophone, Seattle, Thomas Marriot, Trumpet, Tula’s Jazz Club

Human Spirit, DIALOGUE

Human Spirit -][- Live at the Earshot Jazz Festival (DIALOGUE) –Mp3– [Origin Records, 2012 | Review] –

At a glance, this project has eight pliable originals plus the contributors has fourteen albums among them as leaders and sidemen. Human Spirit is the title from a previous album by trumpeter/composer Thomas Marriot, along with his cohorts Mark Taylor and Matt Jorgensen serve up an engaging brew of bop-influenced modern jazz also features two guest performers Orrin Evans and Essiet Essiet round out the quintet on their latest “Live at the Earshot Jazz Festival” (Dialogue) was recorded two-night engagement at Tula’s Jazz Club in Seattle, WA is currently available on the creative, innovative and eclectic Origin Records.

Charles Compo -][- FOOLISH PLEASURE – [Chads Music, 2012] –

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Chads Music, Charles Compo, entertainment, Guitar, Music, Saxophone, Two for The Show

Charles Compo, FOOLISH PLEASURE

Charles Compo -][- FOOLISH PLEASURE –Mp3– [Chads Music, 2012] –

Jazzy, edgy, moody, cinematic, jammy, creative, hard hitting, cinematic music. This collection of compositions written by Charles Compo was recorded in a couple of days up in the woods at Hal Winer’s Bi Coastal Music. Each song highlights the creativity and energy of a group of musicians that have played together in and around New York in various combinations for over twenty years. The music can be described as expressive contemporary jazz that tells a story.