J Sylvester + Musician in Snellville, GA

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ABOUT

J Sylvester is one of the most soul-stirring, up and coming performers in the DMV. He was inspired by such saxophonists like Johnny Griffin, Dexter Gordon, Stanley Turrentine, Hank Crawford, Grover Washington Jr., David Sanborn, Kirk Whalum, Gerald Albright, and Everette Harp. J Sylvester’s has worked hard to establish a style of his own. His CD “Inside Out” exudes his passion from the first track to the last. Audiences are being seduced by the warm, exuberant, yet smooth delivery on his instruments.

Screen name:

J Sylvester

Member since:

May 09 2014

Active within 1 week

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

30

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

6-7 nights a week

Influences

J has learned from such saxophonists as the legendary Fred Ford (Founder of PobamMusic), Dr. Bill Heard, Donald Hayes, and Pat Register. In 1995 Joseph was asked to tour as a saxophonist for Reba Rambo and Donny McGuire (Rambo-McGuire Ministries). This afforded him the opportunity to perform on his largest platform to date… The Trinity Broadcasting Network. Joseph had to move from Memphis to Nashville to continue to perform with the ministry team. He returned back to Memphis, TN in 2002. His playing was more vibrant and his musicality had become seasoned when he returned back to Memphis. Returning to Memphis gained Joseph a loyal following at premier venues such as Isaac Hayes' Restaurant, BB Kings Restaurant, the infamous Beale Street, GoldStrike Casino (Tunica, MS) and Sam's Town Casino (Shreveport, LA).

Instrument experience:

Saxophone:

Expert

Electronic Music:

Expert

DJ:

Advanced

Vocalist:

Intermediate

EQUIPMENT

Cannonball Raven soprano, alto.and tenor saxophones
Akai EWI 4000s w/ Electroharmonix V256 Vocoder effects
AMT Wireless Microphone.
I also have the setup to play as a one man show.

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