Grammy nominated saxophonist Richard Elliot. (Credit: Lori Stoll)
*âItâs been a strange reality we living in and as an artist I was motivated to express myself,â said Grammy nominated Smooth Jazz saxophonist
Richard Elliot about the reason for his latest album release
âAuthentic Lifeâ (Shanachie Entertainment) â his first album in five years. âMy tour dates were gone and I was sitting at home. Weâre all going through extreme emotions. I feel lucky I have an outlet of music.â
The âAuthentic Lifeâ offers 10 selections and features assistance from Rick Braun (trumpeter), Dave Koz (sax), Jeff Lorber (keyboardist), Grammy nominated Chris âBig Dogâ Davis (keyboardist), Grammy nominated Philippe Saisse (Keyboardist), and David Mann (piano).