Greg Chambers/saxophone, Karen Vuong/vocals, Heday Mercury/guitar, Elizabeth Morgan/keyboard, Isaac Melamed/cello, Dante De Silva/bass, Joe Petrasek/drums
Influences
Dave Koz, Michael Lington, Warren Hill, Eric Marienthal, David Sanborn, Steve Cole, Gerald Albright, Chris Botti, Michael Brecker, Peter White
Sounds Like
Dave Koz, Michael Lington, Steve Cole, Kenny G, Chris Botti, Euge Groove, Peter White, David Sanborn, Warren Hill, Paul Taylor, Richard Elliot, George Winston, Richard Marx
Having just received his M.M. in Saxophone Performance at UCLA, Greg serves as an on-call saxophonist for both the YMF Debut Orchestra and the New World Symphony, has been heard on the airwaves of K-Mozart in Los Angeles, has played in the Ginn Resorts Spoleto USA Festival Orchestra, and serves as the Saxophone Fellowship student for the Aspen Music Festival. Greg has studied with Douglas Masek, Bil Jackson, John Harle, and William Trimble, has performed in masterclasses with Greg Banaszak and Gary Keller and has had the privilege of sharing the stage with such renowned performers/conductors as Steven Mackey, Kathleen Battle, Jens Lindemann, Leonard Slatkin, Michael Tilson Thomas, David Robertson, David Zinman and Michael Stern.
As a jazz/ pop saxophonist, Greg has worked with Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter, recorded at Capital Records, studied with Eric Marienthal, and has played on projects for the LA-based production company, Indie Masters. His debut smooth jazz album, City Lights, has received praise from fellow saxophonists Dave Koz and Steve Cole, listeners, promoters, and record executives. Furthermore, the album's title track has recently been picked up for a jazz compilation album (which includes tracks by Cleve Douglas, Charmaine Clamor, and others) by Atlanta-based independent label, Shut Eye Records & Agency, and unanimously won a 2006 Los Angeles Music Award in the “New Jazz” category. His newest single, "Here With You" won the American Idol Underground 2007 Summer Jazz Competition.
Reviews
I have listened to your music and find it really good! Nice sound and the compositions are indeed fresh and new with a mix of nowerdays pop songs! Good chance, and link I think, to attract also the youth! Keep going on with the good music!
- Inge, W., SmoothJazzWeb.com
Recording Quality/Production: 4.5
Musicianship: 5 - Great sax work! Stunning!
Music Composing: 4.5 to 5
Song Arrangement: 4.5
Your playing and composing are both outstanding. Your guest musicians are also out of this world!
- FoleyEntertainment.com
You have a wonderful sound and you definitely worked with a talented group of musicians on this record. It’s a terrific compilation of great songs. This cd is great to relax to, even in Atlanta traffic! The eleven song EP, City Lights, that you sent me was full of engaging melodies and wonderful instrumentation. There is a great blend of light, peaceful jazzand that creates a wonderful listening experience for anyone. I really love your touching melodies and beautiful playing. These are definitely the type of songs that could generate a big stir on Jazz radio…
- Megan Hill, Jazz A&R for Shut Eye Records
First of all, I listened to your mp3's - many times. You are definitely in the league with the Chris Botti's and A class musicians. Sincerely, you ARE the real deal!!
- Georgette Lebitty, Exec. VP of Promise Communications, NY and LA
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Greg! The song you recorded for your first dance is gorgeous (of course all the others are as well). I can't wait to hear it at the wedding!! I just thought of a really good idea for you and Chez, by the way. You two should record a Christmas album together! You can have it ready for next year. I'd play it during the holidays for sure!
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I was at the Garlic Festival, and the sax quartet was playing, and it made me miss you a little :[ haha Kiss the Girl was always my fave! They didn't even play it, sad day. Hope all is well Mr. Chambers!
Hi Greg, Just dropped in & Listened to 'Here With You' - and thats the power of great music, it makes great musicians like you, here with us. Happy New Year & All The Best for 2008. -The Smooth Groovers Review Podcast http://www.smoothgroovers.com
