Tag: Jazz

Come Fly With Me

While several individuals have recorded this song–such as Michael Bublé, Count Basie, Dean Martin and Lou Rawls–it was written in 1957 by Jimmy Van Heusen and Sammy Cahn for Frank Sinatra.

Baker Street

Fun evening at Wine Not? at the Trails in Ormond Beach, Florida. Can’t pick up the alto sax without playing this classic from Gerry Rafferty (1978).

When a Man Loves a Woman

Putting together a few new tracks for an upcoming show. Nothing better than a little old-school soulful music by Percy Sledge (1966). This song went number 1 on the charts for 2 different artists.

95 and Vine

An amazing venue for live entertainment. 95 and Vine in Port Orange, Florida is the place to be. It was fun entertaining happy wine drinkers for three hours on a Saturday evening. Decided to mix it up with music across five decades many genres. https://www.facebook.com/95andvine/   Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry (Sax Cover)…

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Poetry Night at The Hub in New Smyrna Beach

It’s always a great evening at The Hub in New Smyrna, and this was no exception. The evening was filled with poetry and music. Given the date of this particular event, it seemed appropriate to start the evening with a stirring arrangement of Danny Boy.  

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

In the studio, working on the new Christmas Alto album. This is one of 12 pieces chosen for the album scheduled to be released 11/30/2018. Details Release date: 30-Nov-2018 Label: Gregory Dean UPC: 859729014443 Primary Genre: Holiday Secondary Genre: Jazz Language: English Christmas Alto available on Apple Music (on 11/30/2018)

Summertime

I really like the Ella Fitzgerald version of the George Gershwin classic (1934). Everyone from Billie Holiday to Willie Nelson has recorded this song 😉

When I Fall in Love

Even though Doris Day was the first to record this song (1952), it is Nat King Cole’s version in 1956 that is most recognized 😉

My One and Only Love

This song originated in 1947, but didn’t catch on. The lyrics were rewritten and Sinatra recorded it in 1953. It has been performed by many of the greats… including Coltrane in 1963 and Sonny Rollins in 1964.