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Nick Longo
Nick has worked with jazz greats such as Nick Brignola, Randy Brecker and most recently with Earl Klugh opening for Chaka Khan.
He has worked on stage as well as recorded with such well-knowns as Greg Allman, Don Henley, Ray Charles, Al Kooper, Charlie Daniels, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Francine Reed, The Coasters, The Shirelles, as well as many local Atlanta bands when not working with his own group.
You can hear his sax (alto and bari) and vocal work on his new CD entitled This Is, as well as many numerous recordings with others throughout the years.
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Nick Longo Band Performs on Good Day Atlanta!
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All About Jazz
On Tuesday December 16, 2008 between 8:15 and 8:45am, Nick's band will perform and promote his CD (This Is) on FOX's Good Day Atlanta! The Atlanta-native musician Nick Longo (sax, vocals) has continued to have one of the most energetic and talented bands that exist today featuring an extensive song selection that exhibits an infusion of high energy jazz with R&B. The eclectic wide range of song styles they play, hits everyone's niche and gives Nick's band the very best ...
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Nick Longo "This Is" CD Reviewed at Creative Loafing
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All About Jazz
By Mark Gresham This Is, the self-produced debut album from Atlanta jazzman Nick Longo, lays down a foundation of driving cosmopolitan jazz that screams midtown Manhattan, but foreshadows the possibility of a fresh, identifiable uptown Atlanta style, if he chooses to pursue it. Longo's rhythm-driven lead vocals are featured prominently on two tracks, but up front on alto and baritone sax is where Longo marks his turf on the mostly instrumental disc. His dad, John Pops" Longo, plays tenor sax ...
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Nick Longo - This is - CD Just Released
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All About Jazz
Nick Longo (sax and vocals) has just released his debut CD. It is entitled This Is and it is all original music written by him except for one cut written by his father John Pops" Longo. Nick did all the arranging and produced the CD himself. He describes himself as high-energy jazz meets R&B. When you get the CD, pay close attention because it is very entertaining. There are a lot of little surprises that will pass you by when ...
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