SEEKING
Band to Join, Vocalist, Saxophone, Background Singer.ABOUT
I am a saxophonist and vocalist from Memphis who has played a broad spectrum of music with and for a wide array of people. I spent more than six years traveling the country and the globe with famed blues singer, Denise LaSalle.
I can be heard on Cyndi Lauper's latest Grammy nominated release, as well as the DVD, Memphis Blues. I have played with Kirk Whalum, Benny Lattimore, Little Jimmy King, Eric Gales, Angie Stone, Lenny White, Al Green, Johnnie Taylor, Rufus and Carla Thomas, Isaac Hayes, gospel artist, O'landa Draper, the BoKeys, Ben Cauley of the BarKays, Eddie Floyd, and William Bell among others.
Additionally, I am on the score of the movies, "Soul Men," "Hustle and Flow," and the animated film, "Barnyard."
Most recently, I was the bandleader of the house band at BB King's Blues Club. I am currently working on a solo project.
I am a lyricist and horn arranger.
- Screen name:
- Maxdaddy51
- Member since:
- Dec 18 2012
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 25
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 6-7 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Kirk Whalum, Cannonball Adderley, Grover Washington, Wilton Felder, Kenny Garrett, Aretha Franklin, Steely Dan, Michael Franks, James Taylor, Nat King Cole, Sam Cooke.
Instrument experience:
- Vocalist - Tenor:
- Expert
EQUIPMENT
Tenor, alto, and soprano saxophones.
MUSIC
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Peace, Be Still
Peace, Be Still Track number: 1 Year: 2012 Genre: Jazz