Voices: Jenny B, Orlando Johnson, Valentina Ducros, Piera Pizzi, Karen Smith, Fulvio Tomaino, Dr. Feelx//Guitars: Alex Britti, Luca Casagrande, Nicola Di Staso, Bruno Marinucci, Maurizio Filardo //Keyboards: Carlos Sarmiento//Bass: Tim Fritz, Gianni Colaiacomo //Trumpet: Mike Applebaum //Percussion: Luca Scorziello, Jack Tama //Drums: Tony Cerqua, Victor Daniel //Programming & Arranger: Luca Cucchetti //Soprano,alto and tenor sax and flute: Eric Daniel
Influences
There are so many but if I had to pick five , they'd be the following:...Miles Davis, Maceo Parker, Jimi Hendrix, Barry White, Yusef Lateef, Debussy, Taj Mahal,
Hazrat Inayat Khan, Cannonball Adderley, James Moody, Grover Washington, David Sanborn, Tom Scott, Mike Brecker, Brad Mehldau, Paul Horn, Marvin Gaye, John Coltrane, Alice Coltrane, Gil Evans, Prince, Pasquale "Pat" Prencipe, Joe Viola, Sal Spicola, Eric Marienthal, Dave Valentine, Chaka Khan, Bjork, Joe Farrell, Pat Prencipe, Luca Cucchetti, Zucchero, Erykah Badu, Alicia Keyes, Babyface, Eric Clapton, Eric Satie, Hubert Laws, Tower of Power, Robert Daniel, Dave Leibman, Joni Mitchell, Sufism, Kirk Whalum, Ernie Watts, Junior Walker, King Curtis, Paul Desmond, but that's only the first five!
Sounds Like
Sexy Sax/Flute driven Nu Soul Urban grooves...great guest soloists and vocalists! Chill....
NEW BOOK AVAILABLE NOW!
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Here's a video clip fron something I did last year for composer/producer Luigi Ceccarelli...enjoy!
CHECK THE NEW VIDEO OF: "THE GHETTO" by Eric Daniel and Friends
After 30 years of playing sax and flute all over the world with top artists
such as Natalie Cole, Paul Young, Zucchero "Sugar" Fornaciari,
Carl Anderson, Randy Crawford and many others, saxman Eric Daniel,
together with DJ/producer Luca Cucchetti and an All-Star line-up of "Friends", is droppin some very cool, very sexy nu soul grooves in his first solo album: "Eric Daniel and Friends, Old Sax Nu Soul".
And it's about time!
It all started two years ago, at least the first session happened back then.
(It seems like only yesterday...)
In truth how can you say exactly when a project starts. All the people involved move through their lives, meeting each other, becoming friends and evolving individually until something happens that brings them all together, a catalyst, this project. The mixture was right, a spark flashed and BOOM, you tell me. Just Natures way I guess!
Each of the 16 tracks is a journey in itself, yet the best way to listen to it
is as a kind of Urban R&B/Nu Soul suite that progressively pulls you
deeper than deep, down to the place where the soul folks meet,
as Nigerian master story teller, Dr.Feelx so aptly describes the vibe
in his intro to the title track Old Sax, Nu Soul.
Soulful, soulful, soulful is what oh so fine and Divine Jenny B is
about on the title tracks lead vocal, not to mention veteran Orlando Johnsons soul and gospel inspired backing vocals. New York bass
man
Tim Fritz keeps everything in the pocket as always.
Of course Eric is there too, in the role of Old Saxman in the story.
The Ghetto, a true urban soul odyssey into a free blowing soundscape,
is getting strong response from local radio airplay in the Eternal City.
Its been previewing in exclusive at Rome's leading Urban Black Music station Radio Centro Suono, 101.3fm).
The anticipation is building day by day...
The question on everyone's lips is "where can I buy it?"
Find out what everybody's so excited about!
Also available at The Apple iTunes Store!
Artist Name: Eric Daniel & Friends
Email address: info@saxman.it
Hometown: Rome, Italy,
Website: http://www.saxman.it
Style of music: Nu Soul / Urban R&B
Description: Sexy Sax/Flute driven Nu Soul grooves...great vocalists!
Bio:
Born in Washington, D.C., USA on May 24th, 1952
Began musical studies age 9 (clarinet).
Began performing publicly at age 12.Joined American Federation of Musicians at age 16 in Boston, MA, USA.
Advanced musical studies at New England Conservatory (clarinet) and Berklee College of Music (saxophone w/Joe Viola)in Boston.
Military service in the US Army from 1972 to 1975 as a sax instructor at The Armed Forces School of Music in Norfolk, Virginia, USA).
Live performances in USA with:Gladys Knight, Tom Jones, Temptations, Jerry lewis, Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald, Stevie Wonder and many others.
Broadway shows such as "Annie", "Dancin'" (Bob Fosse), "Peter Pan", "They're Playing Our Song", "Eubie", "Bubblin' Brown Sugar" and many others.
Live performances and/or recordings in Italy with:
Natalie Cole, Carl Anderson, Zucchero ("Woodstock '94", "Live at the Cremlin", "Blues", "Rispetto", and his upcoming DVD "All the Best...live"), Alex Britti, Tony Cerqua, Martha High, Gabin, Andrea Bocelli, Jenny B, Geraldina Trovato, Mia Martini, Sabrina Di Stefano, Fabio Macero, Sara Grimaldi, Luisiana Red, Crystal White, Joe Cocker, Massimo Ranieri, Tom Jones,Valeria Rossi, Luca Cucchetti, Amii Stewart, Romina Johnson, Michele Zarrillo, Corrado "Rod" Rusticci, Thelma Houston, George Benson, Astrud Gilberto, Paolo Pallante Paul Young, Sal Spicola, Orlando Johnson, Agostino Penna, Mercuzio, Randy Crawford,"King"Solomon Burke, Mike Applebaum, Raffaela Carrà, Carlotta Centanni, Magic Harp, Carlos Sarmiento, Tony Armetta, Francesco de Rubeis, Mike and Randy Brecker, Paul Horn, Giorgia, Jerry Lewis, Sammy Davis Jr, Mercuzio, Donatella Rettore, Roberto Ciotti, Tosca, Marco Armani, Chaka Khan, Wendy Lewis, Lena Horne, Chiara Vecchio Bossa Trio, Barbara Parisi, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Gil Evans, Frank Vinci, Mimmo Locasciulli, Eduardo DeCrescenzo, Otto Ohm, Rosario Jermano, Gino Paoli, "Toots" Thielemans, Lew Soloff, Rodney ("no respect!") Dangerfield, and so many others.
I feel priviledged to have been able to meet and work with these people!
________ADDITIONAL CREDITS_______
TV Productions, Film soundtracks, and Commercial jingles form another area of my professional activities in Italy:
"Fantastico 5"( '84), Staff musician RAI-TV (Italian National Network...'84-'87),
"Domenica In" ('86, '98,'00,'01, '02),"La Corrida" ('88 to '93 (con Corrado)), (2004, '05, '06, '07 (con Gerry Scotti)), San Remo Song Festival ('94' '95, '96), "Caramba Che Sorpressa"'95, "Scomettiamo Che"('93,'99),Trent' Anni Della Nostra Storia"('86), "Miss Italia nel Mondo" ('99,'00,'01), "I Raccomandati" ('03, '04, '05) and others.
English lyrics for projects by:"Positive Power", "Eric Daniel & Friends", Frank Vinci, "Mercuzio" ( Marcello Modugno), Gazosa, Lara Martelli, Jim Porto, Chiara Vecchio, Duo Meccanico,
Latest works (with Italian vocal sensation, Fulvio Tomaino): "RIGHT NOW" ed. By Goody Music and coming soon "CADILLAC CAR" for TurboJam on the historic house music label “PURPLE MUSIC” owned by superstar DJ Jamie Lewis.
Co-Founder w/Silvano Melgiovanni of EMI/Loft recording artists "Positive Power".
To preview all 16 tracks and purchase please click on the CD Baby logo.
"Eric Daniel & Friends...Old Sax Nu Soul" is also on sale now at the iTunes Store!
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"The Saxophone Survival Kit" (My new book)... is Available now as a
FREE DOWNLOADABLE E-BOOK! (Until 28 Feb.2009)
Click on book below for info!
Description:
"The purpose of this book is to help you better understand how to prepare yourself to become a professional sax player.
You'll discover that many types of playing situations are discussed in detail ("Live" playing, Studio work, TV work, touring of all types, musical preparation, etc) and with the insight gained from 35 years of professional saxophone playing in exactly these kinds of situations!
Hopefully, after reading this little book you'll have a much more clear idea of how to proceed day by day toward your goal... It's full of tried and true concepts that will definitely help you improve your chances for... Saxophone Survival!
This book will answer many of your questions about the world of Professional Saxophone Playing...so it's up to you... Will you act now, or will you miss this great opportunity to discover all you need to know to get ready for a satisfying pro career?
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Ritorna il concorso che ha portato alla ribalta alcune delle band di punta della scena indipendente italiana, dagli anni ’90 a oggi! Soniche Avventure, la storica compilation della Fridge Records che ha fatto conoscere al pubblico nomi come Scisma, Julie’s Haircut, Verdena, A Toys Orchestra è oggi un contest che si propone nuovamente di dare visibilità a nuove band e artisti emergenti. Fra tutti i demo inviati saranno selezionati 18 finalisti, i quali si esibiranno nel corso di 6 serate, in primavera, all’Init di Roma. Tutti i 18 finalisti saranno comunque inseriti, con i loro brani originali, nella compilation di Soniche Avventure 2010! Ogni serata vedrà la partecipazione di una band o di un artista affermato nella scena indipendente italiana, che dividerà il palco con le band emergenti. Una giuria di qualità decreterà, fra i 18 finalisti, un vincitore, il quale si aggiudicherà la produzione, distribuzione e promozione di un album. Il regolamento completo e il modulo di iscrizione sono scaricabili dal sito www.fridge.it, a breve su questi spazi scoprirete tutte le novità di questa edizione di Soniche Avventure! Che cosa aspetti? Mandaci il tuo demo; noi vogliamo ascoltare la TUA musica!
Sometimes when i look around, all i see is misery, despair, frustration and pain...
Then, i close my eyes, take a couple deep breaths, RELAX...And ask myself, "WHAT IF all I saw was what I WANTED TO SEE?" Then, I open my eyes. I see the sun, I see the blue sky, I see my girls smiling back at me, I see life...
And then, lo and behold, I see nothing but OPPORTUNITY...
Tankism #32 http://TankJones.com
Thanks for reading. And if you enjoy these little sayings I send out, take a look at my site, http://TankJones.com and take a look at my blogs. You can also see a lot of pics of events I've done, music I've made and learn about my foundation.
Hi, Hope you're Well ! Pending the new release "Melotonine" (release date coming soon), i decided to offer you a part of my best recent works in a free EP, "Cupboard Replacement", downloadable in all numeric formats with special graphic art works by Flint on Music AutOmatiK's Website : musicautomatik.com
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