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Jeff Saxon
Jeff's 2013 CD release, Blujanova, is a merging of blues, jazz and bossa nova. This hybrid style really shines with Jeff's innovative arrangements of iconic tunes seemingly devoid of jazz or Latin influences, such as "Hound Dog","Riders On The Storm" and "I Got You (I Feel Good)". These highly innovative, musically-rich reworkings of timeless rock and blues classics along with 7 first-rate Saxon originals are included on Jeff's new CD, Blujanova (Relevant Records # RR70713). "The perfect album to put your mind at ease", wrote Dan Cohen, who reviewed the disc for Muse's Muse.
Jeff is a NJ native, but lived and performed in Los Angeles for many years, where he worked in the studio or shared stages with well-known jazz and pop artists such as Dave Koz, Little Richard, Norman Brown, and jazz/fusion group, Hiroshima. Jeff has performed at numerous music festivals on both coasts and his musical talents have drawn praise from a diverse list of public figures, including Quincy Jones and former President Clinton. Jeff has appeared at several film and music festivals, including the 2012 World Music And Independent Film Festival in Washington, D.C.(where he won the award for Best Rock Music Video), The Telluride Blues and Brews Festival and the Philadelphia Music and Film Festival.
Saxon’s compositions have earned him over 35 awards from various national and international songwriting contests including finalist selections in two national competitions; The Hottest New Artist Competition (in Virginia) and the Telluride Blues Festival’s Acoustic Blues Competition (in Colorado). Jeff's also a former staff songwriter for the long-standing New York City- based publisher, Bourne Music and has had numerous song placements in film and TV.
Jeff's CD's, "Blujanova", “Truthteller”, "The Spin" and "Me, Myself, And I" are all available to preview and purchase at cdbaby.com and iTunes. For more info on Jeff Saxon, please visit www.jeffsaxonmusic.com , email: [email protected]
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"I kept waiting for the album to lose it cool, but it won't".
"Saxon's originals are strong and commercial".
"His lyrics are sometimes so direct, they're startling, but there's a directness there that is appealing".
"the production by Saxon and others is outstanding; clean, clear and well- balanced—and consistent".
"Blujanova shines with sweet songs and strong playing; a labor of love by a real pro" (Dan Cohen, Muse's Muse, Oct. 8, 2013)
"the opener Bye-Bye Blues, is so enchanting that it puts a smile on your face and takes you to another listening level, with a relaxing vibe, a sure fire stand out track..."
Primary Instrument
Guitar, acoustic
Willing to teach
Intermediate to advanced
Credentials/Background
I have taught classes in songwriting and music business at numerous music schools, colleges and universities in California and New Jersey (where i am currently based). To name a few: Santa Monica City College, Harrison School of Music, Pasadena City College and UCLA Extension. I currently teach guitar and songwriting for Takelessons.com and Musika and also independently. I also offer lessons via Skype. My credentials to teach come from a lifetime of being a professional musician, independent recording artist and published songwriter
Music
Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson
Bye Bye Blues
From: BlujanovaBy Jeff Saxon
