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Nick Longo

Nick has been playing professionally his whole life, holds a degree in Jazz Studies from Georgia State University, and works consistently playing all genres of music.

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!

Nick Longo Band Performs on Good Day Atlanta!

Source: 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

Nick Longo "This Is" CD Reviewed at Creative Loafing

Source: 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

Nick Longo - This is - CD Just Released

Source: 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 ...

--- Scott Slade (host of Atlanta's Morning News on News/Talk 750 WSB from 5 - 8:30am) says, “I love the CD. Full of pleasant surprises. Nick and his skilled side men manage to bring the energy of their live performance into the polish of the studio. Hard bop-funk-progressive-fusion-acid jazz-blues you should own so you can say you heard them when.”

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