The other night in Seattle, I had the chance to see and experience the music of saxophonist Sam Greenfield. Was completely blown away as I was transported to my younger days of the late 70’s and early 80’s and listening to my favorite instrumental jazz artists. The energy in the room was electric as Sam and his band took us all on a magic carpet ride of Fusion Funk, Soul, West Coast, and Japanese Jazz Fusion!
Sam, known for his work with band “Thank You Scientist,” has also toured with Cory Wong from Vulfpeck, Joss Stone, and Dave Koz. The music was solid, and Sam’s passion for sharing the appeal of instrumental music was clear. I mean, didn’t we all enjoy that back in our day!! So glad there are these incredible young people keeping this music alive!
Here’s one of the tunes I captured.
Sam and this incredible band are definitely worth checking out!
Loretta
ASPEN CREEK-"Tomorrow Take You Home"
Final video teaser before album release, this coming Friday, september 27th. Album will be released on streaming platforms.
This is a new swedish westcoast project put together by Jacob Borgenstierna featuring Lars Säfsund on leadvocals with special guest appearances by Ole Børud, Michael Ruff, Ash Haynes,Charlie King and Kiralina Salandy. Produced by Jonathan Walenfrid
To all lovers of west coast music, this album is magnificent!
(Mik)
Stay tuned :
New Westcoast project from Sweden !
ASPEN CREEK and the album "Tomorrow Take You Home".
This is a project put together by Jacob Borgenstierna featuring
Lars Säfsund on leadvocals with special guest appearances by
Ole Børud, Michael Ruff, Ash Haynes,Charlie King and Kiralina Salandy. Produced by Jonathan Walenfrid
To all lovers of west coast music, this album is magnificent
Available on streaming platforms on September 27th !
Enjoy the teaser!
(Mik)
A little taste of this afternoon's sound check for tonight's The Immediate Family show in South Florida, featuring Russ Kunkel, Leland Sklar, Danny Kortchmar, Steve Postell, and Elliot Easton.
After The Sessions Panel presented The Immediate Family documentary - with live discussions and Q&A by Denny Tedesco, Danny Kortchmar, Russ Kunkel, Steve Postell and Leland Sklar, our correspondents; Scott Gross and Loretta Sassaman captured this cool moment with our friend Leland Sklar. Thanks Lee!!
Seattle correspondent; Loretta Sassaman caught up with IMC friend Gregg Bissonette at the NAMM Show. Thanks for the shout out, Gregg!
As Yamaha Music USA’s Night of Worship at the NAMM Show drew to a close tonight, TAKE 6 was ready to leave the stage when the legendary Stevie Wonder unexpectedly joined them. Performing Stevie’s “Love’s in Need of Love Today,” the crowd was left stunned and breathless by this incredible surprise, making it a truly memorable night to remember.
Loretta
This year’s NAMM Show performers for Yamaha Music USA’s Night of Worship were iconic gospel / jazz accapella group; TAKE 6. Performing many of their hits, they also performed another classic by IMC friend Christopher Cross and after being together for about 40 years gave them their first hit; “Sailing.” Their legendary harmonies and heartfelt delivery transformed the atmosphere, leaving the audience captivated.
Loretta
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