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John Evans and Dream

Prior to releasing four albums of his own original music, composer/arranger John Evans had been best known for his work with saxophonist David Sanborn on the RIAA certified gold, Grammy-nominated album, HIDEAWAY. Evans composed and co-penned with Sanborn, the tune that became the single release for the album. This past year, Evans released three successful music videos. One of them, "All I Wanna' Do is Dance" has already received over one million views on YouTube. Here's what Jackie Anderson - Host of Midday Jazz on WJAB-FM Radio, said about John Evans & Dream's first album: “You can feel the magic from start to finish with “DREAM”. Smooth jazz at its finest. Don't miss this one.” In 2007, shortly after its' release, Evans' DREAM album made it to the number one slot for all genres at CD Baby. The album then remained in the top 10 of Best Selling Smooth Jazz albums for over 125 weeks. Here's what Paul Dunkel - Music Director & Conductor of the Westchester Philharmonic (New York) had to say about John Evans & Dream's first album, DREAM: “I've been listening to Dream, a lovely recording based on the music of the gifted American composer John Evans. Mr. Evans obviously has an ear for lyrical lines and many of his songs are extended in these instrumental versions. The arrangements are subtle and colorful. The playing is first rate throughout. For this listener (a classical musician) Mr. Evans seems to have learned lessons from several major composers: Debussy comes to mind first. My particular favorite cut is “Para Bailar” with its Latin edge. Each selection has a catchy groove and there is enough variety between the five compositions to satisfy any listener whether he be from the pop or classical worlds.” Personnel for John Evans & Dream: Ron Jones (saxophones & flute), Larry Spencer (trumpet & flugelhorn), Andy Timmons (electric guitar), Brady Mosher (guitars), Johnny Hooper (guitars), John Evans (keyboards & bass), Chuck Rainey (Fender bass), Gene Glover (congas & percussion), Mike Collier (drums & vocals), Jennifer Perryman (vocals), Rosana Eckert (vocals), Annagrey Labasse (vocals). Born in New York City, Evans started piano lessons at age four. A few years later, John saw the movie “The Benny Goodman Story” and was inspired to learn how to play the clarinet. He went to the school band teacher hoping to check out a clarinet, but, as luck would have it, everyone else had seen the movie the day before and there were no more clarinets.

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Meet John Evans: Born in New York City, Evans started piano lessons at age four. A few years later, John saw the movie “The Benny Goodman Story" and was inspired to learn how to play the clarinet. He went to the school band teacher hoping to check out a clarinet, but, as luck would have it, everyone else had seen the movie the day before and there were no more clarinets. The band teacher told John that they ...

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John Evans & Dream release "Postcard from the Moon" on Studio Records

John Evans & Dream release "Postcard from the Moon" on Studio Records

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Studio Records LLC takes great pride in announcing the release of the latest offering from John Evans & Dream. Postcard from the Moon is an eclectic mix of Evans' instrumental compositions and songs, with lyrics by Sandy Evans. From jazz/fusion through tropical to the classic jazz ballad, this album shows Evans and his group, Dream, in a glowing new light. The latest addition the group is Andy Timmons, who's fiery and expressive guitar playing is well known throughout the world. ...

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Studio Records LLC announces release date for "Postcard from the Moon," the latest offering from John Evans & Dream

Studio Records LLC announces release date for "Postcard from the Moon," the latest offering from John Evans & Dream

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Studio Records has announced that September 21, 2010, is to be the release date for the next John Evans & Dream album. Postcard from the Moon is an eclectic mix of Evans' instrumental compositions and songs, with lyrics written by Sandy Evans. From jazz/fusion through tropical to the classic jazz ballad, this album shows Evans and his group, Dream, in a glowing new light. The latest addition the group is Andy Timmons, whose fiery and expressive guitar playing is well ...

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Billboard Reviews John Evans & Dream's, "The Winding Road"

Billboard Reviews John Evans & Dream's, "The Winding Road"

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BILLBOARD: JOHN EVANS & DREAM, “The Winding Road" Composer/arranger John Evans has been a master of smooth jazz for some 30 years, since he helped escort veteran saxophonist David Sanborn to RIAA gold with the composition “Creeper." His previous solo release “Dream," was an unqualified smash, where it topped the CD Baby sales chart in 2007 and remained in the top 10 of its Smooth Jazz Album chart for more than two years.

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John Evans & Dream Release "The Winding Road" on Studio Records

John Evans & Dream Release "The Winding Road" on Studio Records

Source: Michael Ricci

Studio Records LLC takes pride in announcing the release of “The Winding Road", the latest offering from John Evans & Dream. Here's what Jackie Anderson, Host of Midday Jazz on WJAB-FM Radio said about John Evans & Dream's first album, DREAM: “You can feel the magic from start to finish with “DREAM". Smooth jazz at its finest. Don't miss this one."

In 2007, shortly after its' release, Evans' DREAM album made it to the number one slot for all genres ...

SMOOTH JAZZ DAILY: John Evans & Dream, "Postcard from the Moon"

John Evans is widely known by his collaboration with David Sanborn on his album Hideaway. Evans composed and co- penned Creeper with Sanborn. Last year I reviewed his album The Winding Road (2009). Now he is back with his new album Postcard from the Moon (2010). All songs are composed and arranged by John Evans. Keyboardist John Evans is joined on this album by his band Dream, Ron Jones (saxophones & flute), Larry Spencer (trumpet & flugelhorn), Brady Mosher (guitars), Johnny Hooper (guitars), John Evans (keyboards), Chuck Rainey (Fender bass), Gene Glover (congas & percussion), Mike Collier (drums & vocals), Jennifer Perryman (vocals), Rosana Eckert (vocals), Annagrey Labasse (vocals) and new Andy Timmons (guitar)

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