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).
Unified(Shanachie Entertainment).
The Road Never Ends is a mid- tempo soothing song featuring Brian’s noticeable keyboard/piano strokes complimented nicely by Steve’s well known guitarist licks. Rounding out the ensemble is Alex Al on bass, Eric Valentine on drums and Roman Yslas on percussion. This is the kind of song that will compliment any activity, like your afternoon ride with Jamal Ahmad, host of the SOUL of Jazz daily from 2p-7p on Jazz 91.9 WCLK.
David C. Linton is Jazz 91.9 WCLK Program Director and host of Serenade To The City, heard Monday-Friday at 10pm.
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