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Soprano saxophonist Dee Lucas’s newest CD Something To Ride 2 is a smooth jazz classic in the making. With the breakout hits Bayou and Chameleon leading the way, Something To Ride 2 lends to a perfect musical getaway, with a refreshing selection of songs that are smooth and mellow, yet tinged with an urban, funky flavor. Lucas’ second CD is set for release April 16, 2007, on the independent label Mo Better Recordings. “I am pleased with ‘Something To Ride 2,’ said Dee. “I wanted a CD that people could groove to and have fun listening to and ‘Something To Ride 2” fits the bill. It’s a departure from what I did on my first CD, ‘Remembrance.’ With this record I wanted to further develop my own distinctive sound as a solo artist. My style, from a horn perspective, is different from that of many traditional smooth jazz artists in terms of timbre and tone. My music tends to speak more than sing with the horn, allowing me to indulge in notes that are more staccato. I like taking off on an uncharted path in music and ‘Something To Ride 2’ is a representation of the journey that I take each time I pick up the sax.” Dee is a true self-taught musician. The 40-year-old Atlantan did not pick up the sax until the age of 28. However, with self-reliance, determination, and discipline, Dee has reached a level of professional musicianship in a fast-track manner that has been embraced by jazz listeners and musical peers. During his short but fast-growing career, Dee has performed in several settings. He has been an opening act for such artists as Roy Ayers, Hugh Masakela, The Gap Band, Lalah Hathaway, and five-time Grammy-nominee Nneena Freelon. He has performed at several jazz festivals and on concerts bills with artists such as Kirk Whalum, Gerald Veasley, Greg Karukas, Oleta Adams, Warren Hill, Ken Ford, Boney James, Pieces of a Dream, Tower of Power, Euge Groove, Jeff Golub, Chris Botti, Ramsey Lewis, Nancy Wilson, Ronny Jordan, Kenny Garrett, Nicholas Payton, Abbe Lincoln, Joshua Redman, and Gerald Albright. Dee has performed at celebrity birthday bashes for Ray Charles, Gladys Knight and Dominique Wilkins. In addition, he has been the featured entertainment at both government and corporate events hosted by The 100 Black Men of America, the McDonalds Corporation, American Urban Radio Networks and the DeKalb County, Georgia CEO Inauguration Ball honoring Vernon Jones.

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Dee Lucas Brings His Rebirth Of The Smooth Concert To The Metropolitan Room, Jan 2-4, 2013

Dee Lucas Brings His Rebirth Of The Smooth Concert To The Metropolitan Room, Jan 2-4, 2013

Source: Cres O'Neal

Dee Lucas Brings His Rebirth Of The Smooth Concert To The Metropolitan Room In New York, NY Washington, DC: National recording artist, Saxophonist, Dee Lucas, takes center stage at the Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street, New York, NY, Wednesday, January 2 - Friday, January 4, 2013. Considered one of the Jazz’s best kept secrets, soprano saxophonist Dee Lucas has evolved and catapulted onto the music scene. After launching his well-received 2004 debut CD, “Remembrance”, a tribute to legendary saxophonist ...

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Dee Lucas Brings His Rebirth Of The Smooth Concert To The Metropolitan Room

Dee Lucas Brings His Rebirth Of The Smooth Concert To The Metropolitan Room

Source: Cres O'Neal

Dee Lucas Brings His Rebirth Of The Smooth Concert To The Metropolitan Room In New York, NY Washington, DC: National recording artist, Saxophonist, Dee Lucas, takes center stage at the Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street, NY, NY, Wed, January 2-Friday, January 4, 2013. Considered one of the Jazz’s best kept secrets, soprano saxophonist Dee Lucas has evolved and catapulted onto the music scene. After launching his well-received 2004 debut CD, “Remembrance”, a tribute to legendary saxophonist George Howard, Lucas ...

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Jazz Saxophonist Dee Lucas Will Perform At The Famous Blue Note Jazz Club In New York On April 2

Jazz Saxophonist Dee Lucas Will Perform At The Famous Blue Note Jazz Club In New York On April 2

Source: Kl Ma

Make It Happen Entertainment, in association with the Blue Note Jazz Club, is proud to welcome Jazz Saxophonist Dee Lucas to join the ranks of great jazz musicians performing at the Blue Note Jazz Club. Lucas will make his live performance at the Late Night Groove Series at the world's famous Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City on Saturday, April 2, 2011. Tickets are $15 and ShowTime is 12:30 a.m. Blue Note Jazz Club is located between 6th ...

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VMG Signs Jazz Saxophonist Dee Lucas

VMG Signs Jazz Saxophonist Dee Lucas

Source: Nick Sampson

Smooth Jazz Celebrity and Recording Artist Chooses VMG Worldwide For Exclusive Management Representation VMG Worldwide, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vexiom Corporation, one of the world's most preeminent and diversified sports, media and entertainment companies, is proud to announce the signing of well respected smooth jazz recording artist, musician, and producer Dee Lucas to an exclusive worldwide management and marketing agreement. Lucas has completed production and preparing for the fall release of his current album and tour “Standing Room Only," ...

Something To Ride 2 is rich, tasty, classy, and I could just keep adding positives! This truly is a first-rate collection of soprano sax-driven music, and it should indeed be a breakout release for Mr. Lucas. There’s not one throwaway track on this disc, with the hits “Bayou” and the cover of Herbie Hancock’s “Chameleon” (including a bonus mix) in the forefront. Speaking of covers, Dee’s takes on Kem’s “I Can’t Stop Loving You” and Brian McKnight’s “Never Felt This Way” are exceptional. This is just a quality outing from first note to last… smooth and mellow, with an understated urban funk groove as a foundation. I told you that “Remembrance” was a “must have.” Dee Lucas’ new one, SOMETHING TO RIDE 2, is absolutely in the same category, and I expect it to propel him to the forefront of the Smooth Jazz format. You will fall in love with this album!
~Scott O’Brien, Smooth Jazz.com

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Something To Ride 2

Mo Better Recordings
2007

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