C'mon Over To My House
© Copyright-James Saxsmo Gates
(800927010324)
Record Label: Saxsmo Productions
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Known to all who've attended Berklee College of music as one of the most exciting Alto Sax players ever to graduate from the venerable jazz institution. "Saxsmo" has stepped up with a great CD entitled "C'mon Over To My House."
Recognized for high energy performances and a versatility in style that ranges from hard Be-Bop to smooth R&B, "Saxsmo" has worked with many of the greats in Jazz. He most recently was the featured saxophonist with Larry Carlton. and has perfomed with Walter Davis, Art Blakey, Terri Lynn Carrington, Billy Kilson, Alan Dawson, Walter Bishop Jr., Alex Bugnon, and the Main Ingredient just to name a few.
The new album Produced by James "Saxsmo" Gates and Hannon Lane (Cosby Show, Roy Ayers & Trussel "Love Injection") is a ten song masterpiece of great studio performances by a fantastic group of musicians including Bill McGee (This One's 4U), Carl Lester-El (Bass with Ramsey Lewis), Nate Smith (Drums/Producer/Song Writer - Michael Jackson & Teddy Riley) and vocalist Carlton Blount (Lead singer with The Main Ingredient.) Check out snippets of all of the songs at WWW.SAXSMO.COM. Be sure to buy this CD and check out others like it at WWW.804JAZZ.COM
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When I grow up I'm going to play like this Cat!
author: Bill McGee
James Saxsmo Gates is one of my heros.... High Energy and intensity all the time... When I grow up I'm going to play like this CAT!... Now I hear from reliable sources that he has a new CD coming out called It's Time... and you know that's right... It's time for Gerald Albright, Walter Beasley, Kim Waters, Richard Elliot, Dave Koz, Boney James, and Kenny what's his name to get out of the way and let SAXSMO have the spolight for a while.... I hear Fred Wesley makes a guest appearence on the new CD with all the other 804 Jazz Allstars.... look out Jazz world Gates is BACK!
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When I grow up I'm going to play like this Cat!
author: Bill McGee
James Saxsmo Gates is one of my heros.... High Energy and intensity all the time... When I grow up I'm going to play like this CAT!... Now I hear from reliable sources that he has a new CD coming out called It's Time... and you know that's right... It's time for Gerald Albright, Walter Beasley, Kim Waters, Richard Elliot, Dave Koz, Boney James, and Kenny what's his name to get out of the way and let SAXSMO have the spolight for a while.... I hear Fred Wesley makes a guest appearence on the new CD with all the other 804 Jazz Allstars.... look out Jazz world Gates is BACK!
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A superb collection. It carries the listener away.
author: Lorelei Brown
The combination of jazz and Latin rythms is intoxicating. I find it relaxing, sensual, and stimulating. I cannot stop listening!
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James "Saxsmo" Gates is absolutely fantastic!!
author: Peter S. Burg
Versatile, High Energy, Lyrical, Fluid, Proficient, Virtuoso, pick a few they all fit. Listen to Gotta Move On, Friendship, Billy Bee, Perfect timing and Six Minutes. I rest my case. This brother is one of the best, it's just a matter of time... the world will know "SAXSMO"!
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