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SAXMAN - New Album ‘The Stuff that Dreams are made of…’

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We are happy to announce the return of the internationally acclaimed jazz artist Shannon Murray, alias Saxman, with a new album of Cool West Coast Jazz : ‘The Stuff that Dreams are made of…’

The ‘Soulful Californian’s’ new album of original jazz compositions are inspired by Hollywood's 'Film Noir' genre of the 1940s.

Film exerpts, photos, and animations projected during the concert add a rich visual narrative to Saxman's 'Cool West Coast' sound.”We are happy to announce the return of the internationally acclaimed jazz artist Shannon Murray, alias Saxman, with a new album of Cool West Coast Jazz

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Aussie-NYC-Based Saxman Evan Harris Delivers With "Skylines"

Aussie-NYC-Based Saxman Evan Harris Delivers With "Skylines"

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations

Skylines Debut Release by Evan Harris All Originals with Wisdom of the Masters Australian Tenor Saxophonist Earns Respect in NYC! As Featured On the International Program “ABC Jazz" Debut album Skylines from New York-based Australian saxophonist Evan Harris, documents a deeply personal journey by a young saxophonist at the top of his game breaking into the toughest music scene in the world, jny: New York City. The haunting yet uplifting melodies and incredible improvisations ...

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Shannon Murray, alias Saxman, Releases "The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of…"

Shannon Murray, alias Saxman, Releases "The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of…"

Source: Plaza Mayor Company ltd

Plaza Mayor Company is proud to announce the return of the internationally acclaimed jazz artist Shannon Murray, alias Saxman, with his new recording Cool West Coast Jazz: The Stuff that Dreams are made of… The soulful Californian's new album of original jazz compositions are inspired by Hollywood's Film Noir genre of the 1940s. Film excerpts, photos, and animations projected during the concert add a rich visual narrative to Saxman's West Coast Cool sound. Track Listing: The Stuff That Dreams Are ...

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The Evolution Continues: Saxman Jackiem Joyner Releases "Evolve"

The Evolution Continues: Saxman Jackiem Joyner Releases "Evolve"

Source: Great Scott P.R.oductions

Sherman Oaks, CA: Genre-blurring saxophonist Jackiem Joyner stretches his R&B, jazz, hip-hop, funk and gospel alchemy to imaginative dimensions on Evolve, his fifth album that was released today by Artistry Music. With his sweet and sticky sax melodies and impassioned horn play front and center, Joyner’s intricate rhythms and audacious soundscapes are equally present day and futuristic. Case in point: the set’s opener and first radio single, “Generation Next,” featuring Joyner and his band ripping through an edgy funk groove ...

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Texas Tenor Saxman Elias Haslanger Releases "Live At The Gallery" (Cherrywood Records) On May 6

Texas Tenor Saxman Elias Haslanger Releases "Live At The Gallery" (Cherrywood Records) On May 6

Source: Michael Bloom Media Relations

“Haslanger is now a major talent, both as a composer and instrumentalist, whose future has almost unlimited potential and should be regarded in national terms.” - Michael Point, DownBeatCherrywood Records is proud to announce the release of “LIVE at the Gallery" (May 6, 2014 release) the latest recording from critically acclaimed jazz saxophonist, composer, and arranger Elias Haslanger. A follow up to the Elias’s successful 2012 release “Church on Monday", LIVE at the Gallery captures 2 nights in front of ...

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Saxman Jackiem Joyner's Urban-jazz Grooves "Evolve"

Saxman Jackiem Joyner's Urban-jazz Grooves "Evolve"

Source: Great Scott P.R.oductions

April 29th album release featuring duets with Gerald Albright and Keiko Matsui will be previewed at radio by the futuristic “Generation Next.” Sherman Oaks, CA: As a young turk on the contemporary jazz scene, saxophonist Jackiem Joyner is far from complacent and staid in his sound and style. Not afraid to challenge the fan base that took him to No. 1 twice and Top 3 two more times on the Billboard chart, Joyner gets adventurous on his fifth album, “Evolve,” ...

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Big Hooks And Big Horns Power Saxman’s Soulful “Pulse”

Big Hooks And Big Horns Power Saxman’s Soulful “Pulse”

Source: Great Scott P.R.oductions

Steve Cole’s 7th album due September 17th preceded by “With You All The Way” Minneapolis, MN: Rather apropos that saxophonist Steve Cole covered the soul classic “Going In Circles” on his forthcoming “Pulse” album, his 7th solo disc, which he produced and wrote with fellow saxophonist David Mann. Honest and organic are vital qualities to Cole, whose creative muse has gone full-circle in the 15 years since he burst onto the contemporary jazz scene with an award-winning debut disc that ...

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“Feels Like Home” Thanks To Saxman MacArthur’s Friends

“Feels Like Home” Thanks To Saxman MacArthur’s Friends

Source: Great Scott P.R.oductions

Album “Sanctified” by the appearance of Brian Bromberg, Rick Braun, Jeff Lorber and Jeff Golub Tampa, FL: “When are you going to let me make a record with you?” For years, Grammy-nominated bassist Brian Bromberg posed this question to saxophonist Mike MacArthur. Finally the saxman acquiesced. He grabbed his tenor horn, hopped a jet and camped out in Bromberg’s Los Angeles-area home studio until the record was complete. The two musicians invited a handful of their high-profile friends over to ...

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Saxman Richard Elliot Pays Tribute to His Jazz-Funk Influences on "In the Zone"

Saxman Richard Elliot Pays Tribute to His Jazz-Funk Influences on "In the Zone"

Source: Great Scott P.R.oductions

Icon celebrates 25 years as a solo artist; radio welcomes “Boom Town" Escondido, CA: A contemporary jazz giant whose power and passion have made the soulful saxophonist into one of the genres most consistent chart-toppers in the 25 years since he released his solo debut, Richard Elliot salutes the instrumental jazz-funk legends from his formative years in the 1970s & 80s that influenced his brand of music on In The Zone, which was released today by Artistry Music (Mack Avenue ...

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Legendary Chicago Saxman Von Freeman Celebrates 88th Year! Happy Birthday Man!

Legendary Chicago Saxman Von Freeman Celebrates 88th Year! Happy Birthday Man!

Source: JAZZzology by Richard Watters

Several years ago I had the pleasure to meet Von Freeman and for a while became a regular at the vaunted New Apartment Lounge Tuesday-night jam sessions on the south-side of ChiTown...(photo from http://inconstantsol.blogspot.com/) where he has a band usually comprised of local jazz greats Matt Ferguson (stand-up bass), Mike Allemana (guitar), Michael Traynor (drums) that go virtually un-acknowledged on the national jazz scene and deserve much more exposure in the music press then they get. Freeman is considered a ...

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Ahmad Alaadeen Funeral / Wake / Memorial Services Info: Jazz Saxman-Educator-Composer-Author Dies at 76

Ahmad Alaadeen Funeral / Wake / Memorial Services Info: Jazz Saxman-Educator-Composer-Author Dies at 76

Source: JAZZzology by Richard Watters

Ahmad S. Alaadeen an American “Jazz Master" saxophonist, composer, educator, author has died at the age of 76 years on August 15th, 2010...noted for his contribution to the world of jazz for 60+ years he was particularly well known in the Kansas City, Mo jazz scene and 35 years as an educator. He had a career in jazz and music that spanned six decades having performed with the likes of Jay McShann, Eddie “Cleanhead" Vinson, Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald, Stan ...

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