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Truly living up to its provocative title, Hulon’s 2010 independently released debut First Impressions spent 15 weeks on the Billboard Jazz Chart (peaking at #25). Its debut single “Sax on the Beach” reached #16 on the SmoothJazz.com Top 50 Indie Chart and was featured on the noted jazz website AllAboutJazz.com, in addition to receiving national and international airplay at terrestrial and online radio. Collaborating once again with mentor, composer, producer and fellow saxophonist Jeff Kashiwa, the Panama City, Florida based tenor saxman gets even more personal and intimate with his growing audience on his highly anticipated, musically eclectic follow-up After Hours.

World renowned for his years with The Rippingtons, The Sax Pack and numerous hit solo albums over the past 20 years, Kashiwa again brought in some of contemporary jazz’s most powerful and dynamic players to take Hulon’s musical game on the new collection to the next level; Dave Hooper (drums), Allen Hinds (guitar), Melvin Davis (bass) and Bill Heller (keyboards) all played key roles as well on First Impressions.

The new 11 track set includes a vocal and instrumental version of the Heatwave classic “Always and Forever” and eight originals penned by Kashiwa that play to Hulon’s strengths as a soulful balladeer and a grooving R&B/funk player, with a few dashes of cool and swinging traditional jazz in the mix. Highlights include the sensual late night romance “You’re Beautiful,” the whimsical mid tempo light funk tune “Takin’ My Time,” the tropical chill of “Sticky Trickuation,” the sly, “Pink Panther”-esque “Speak Easy” (featuring shuffling drum, bass and finger snap rhythm) and the high octane horn-driven jam and first single from the new release,“Do You Feel Me.”

Yet there’s lot more to Hulon’s dynamic emergence onto the urban jazz scene than simple chart stats and the support of some of the genre’s best players. At its heart, it’s the story of a musical dream long deferred and unique connections between the spiritual and emotional healing power of music and the physical healing that Dr. Hulon E. Crayton does as a rheumatologist and founder of The Arthritis and Infusion Center, which specializes in the treatment of Rheumatological diseases as well as sports related injuries. The title of one of the tracks on After Hours, the tropical flavored groove tune, “Second Opinion” is a playful ode to his longtime profession.

Over the past few years, Hulon has experienced the unique double blessing of performing for some of his patients, feeling joy and fulfillment as those who once could not even walk actually got up and danced and sang along��"all thanks to him! Hulon has been practicing since 1986 and is a diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine and of the American Board of Rheumatology. He has a Master’s in Hospital Administration and has served in the U.S. Army and the Army Reserve, obtaining the rank of Captain. In an effort to give back to the community, Hulon and his wife Dinah created the Crayton Foundation to assist in providing minorities with a feasible way to attain the funding needed to attend college; they have given numerous scholarships to students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare related fields. The foundation gave the first ever scholarship at Florida State University for African American students.

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Rockwired.Com's All New Jazzed and Blue Features Jazz Saxophonist Hulon and His Latest Release "After Hours"

Rockwired.Com's All New Jazzed and Blue Features Jazz Saxophonist Hulon and His Latest Release "After Hours"

Source: Rockwired Media LLC

The weekly online radio series Jazzed and Blue: Profiles in Blues and Jazz is back and is now available for download at Rockwired.com and features an exclusive interview with jazz saxophonist Hulon regarding his brand new release After Hours. In the opening segment, Hulon discusses the inspiration behind the tracks of his new project, collaborating with fellow saxophonist and mentor Steve Kashiwa and balancing his passion for music with his own medical practice. The second half of this edition of ...

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Rockwired.com's Latest Edition Of Jazzed And Blue Presents: Native American Jazz Combo Red Hot & Red And Music From Curtis Stigers, The Dangling Success And Hulon

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The latest edition of Jazzed and Blue: Profiles in Blues and Jazz is now available for download at Rockwired.com and features music and an exclusive interview with drummer Louie Speaking Eagle of the New Mexico-based jazz combo Red Hot and Red. In this opening segment, Speaking Eagle discusses working with pianist Steve Figueroa and bassist Rob “Milo" Jaramillo of Red Hot and Red, connecting with the audience and their plans to cut an official release on their terms. The second ...

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Rockwired.com's Latest Edition of Jazzed and Blue Presents: Singer and Russian Television Personality Oleg Frish and Music from Diane Schuur, Elvin Bishop and Hulon

Source: Rockwired Media LLC

The latest edition of Jazzed and Blue: Profiles in Blues and Jazz is now available for download at Rockwired.Com and features music and an exclusive interview with celebrated Russian television personality Oleg Frish. In this opening segment, Frish discusses his forthcoming release Bring Me Sunshine, working with The Patrick Williams Big Band and plans for future recordings. The second half of this edition of Jazzed and Blue will feature music from such jazz and blues artists asDee Dee Bridgewater, Diane ...

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Hulon Makes Good First Impressions with New CD on Premier Musique Group Label

Hulon Makes Good First Impressions with New CD on Premier Musique Group Label

Source: Miles High Productions

Hollywood, CA -- Hulon's debut First Impressions is a perfect title for his new album on the Premier Musique Group imprint. Hailing from Panama City Beach, FL,. Hulon knows how to enjoy his surroundings to the fullest and nothing makes it more appropriate than some relaxing smooth jazz to listen to.

If you are looking for some mood music Hulon has just the right prescription on First Impressions. If you can't be in Florida soaking up the sunshine and panoramic ...

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Jeff Kashiwa Produces CD for Debut Artist Hulon

Jeff Kashiwa Produces CD for Debut Artist Hulon

Source: Cheryl Hughey Promotions

A new saxophonist is on the rise in contemporary jazz. Hulon, who brings a fresh perspective on jazz with old-school style, will be releasing his debut CD, First Impressions. Produced by Jeff Kashiwa, this CD promises to be a delightful experience with hot grooves and romantic charm. First Impressions, is scheduled for release in early 2010.

When asked about this new CD and artist, Jeff Kashiwa said, “It's every producer's dream to come across an artist who has 3 qualities: ...

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Sax On The Beach

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