Don Diego

Take Five With Don Diego

by AAJ Staff
August 27, 2009

Meet Don Bables:Don Diego is a contemporary jazz fusion saxophonist, vocalist and keyboard player who mixes instrumental covers of modern and classic R&B with rap and pop vocals. His music is divinely focused and undoubtedly appeals to the tastes of smooth jazz lovers. However, the urban flavor of Don Diego's music is unmistakable. While the Kenny G and David Sanborn will be obvious, one will discover the underlying influences of modern gospel and classic Detroit soul.Instrument(s):

Don Diego: This Must Be Heaven

by Dave Hughes
February 1, 1999

Saxophonist Don Diego joins the ranks of competent saxophonists plying the contemporary smooth jazz/R&B trade. His latest release,This Must Be Heaven, will sit comfortably alongside the works of Kirk Whalum and Gerald Albright (both of whom make guest appearances), Art Porter and George Howard (both of whom are feted in the acknowledgements), and Grover Washington, Jr. (to whom tribute is paid on the selection "Mr. Magic... A Tribute").

"A New Beginning" for Veteran Chart Maker

Source: Michael Ricci
July 28, 2009

A New Beginning, the powerful new release from Lone Star saxophonist Don Diego has blown through like a Texas tornado. This cool new release is welcome relief for a hot Texas summer. Mr. Diego's previous release “Razz" was on the Billboard charts for 26 weeks and was covered by artists in genres from pop to jazz including R&B hipsters Toni! Tony! Ton! Mr. Diego has recorded with jazz greats Gerald Albright and Kurt Whalum.

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