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| JB Saxx Leads the Way On Digipie's New Label Singer and saxophonist JB Saxx will lead the way in launching the new Sing and Sell label on DigiPie. March 1st is the official release date for digital download availability and within 30 days CD's will be available as well. Jazz and Swing virtuoso Ray Johnson and Rainelle Saunder's Spoken Word will also be released on March 1st. JB Saxx brings awesome flavorings to some of the hottest R&B tracks of our time. His unique Sing and Play style fit right in with the Sing and Sell concept pioneered by DigiPie. Standing 6'6" without shoes, JB Saxx exhibits an awesome presence and electrifying energy when playing live. The word on the street is this talent will soon be embraced by the world and could become one of the greatest saxaphonists/entertainers ever. Ray Johnson's early influence in music was blues artists like Charles Brown, Ray Charles and T Bone Walker. His mother Grace who played piano was my his first teacher. "Since the age of 4 I used to sit by her as she practiced watching her fingers caress the keys and would try to play what she played. Because of her the piano is my instrument choice. I formally studied music at Xavier University and at Dillard University. During the Dillard years my brother Plas and I formed the Johnson Brothers combo. In the early 60's I made records with Johnny Otis and his television show. Around this time I arranged the national hit "Death of an Angel" and "A Casual Look" with Flip records. At this time, I also began working under Rene Hall and Jimmy Haskell, two renowned recording arrangers." Rainelle Saunders displays her unique spoken word presentation in this new release. Her biting sharp witted perspectives make you listen intently as she weaves her lyrical prowess in and out with the beats. Sing and Sell enables people to record their voices or instruments over 8, 500+ licensed musical tracks for release to the public. DigiPie has automated the entire compulsory licensing process for it's members. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Jazz News :: home page |