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| Dee Lucas Kicks Off the Summer With His Latest CD National Recording Artist & Jazz Saxophonist Dee Lucas releases his latest CD, "Rebirth of the Smooth", on July 21, 2012. The digital version was originally released on August 26, 2011. Both digital and physical distribution will be handled by innovative distribution company Virtuoso Music & Distribution. A native of Alabama, Lucas puts his heart and soul into his music and he delivers funky, upbeat, and smooth jazz sounds. His beautiful melodies and sensuous rhythms capture your heart and his recently released CD, "Rebirth of the Smooth", is a compilation of Lucas' top songs from his previously released CDs. With great songs such as the title track "Reconcile", and other hot tracks such as "Shadow in the Dark", "Nothing That I Do", "Dancing in the Sun" and "Keep Knocking", these 16 songs, soulful and smooth sounding compilation is sure to impress jazz lovers and receive airplay from terrestrial, internet and satellite radio stations worldwide. A writer, co-producer, co-arranger and performer, Lucas' career was birthed by blowing his horn on Atlanta's jazz circuit and since then his passion with the saxophone has landed him in some of the country's hottest jazz festivals, corporate gigs, celebrity events and well-recognized spots across the country. Two of the performances that he's most proud of are at the famous Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City, and the extremely popular Capital Jazz Festival in Washington, D.C. Lucas has played alongside some of the finest contemporary jazz greats such as: Kirk Whalum, Gerald Veasley, Boney James, Phil Perry, Chris Botti, Warren Hill, Nancy Wilson, Abbey Lincoln, Bobbi Humphrey, Ramsey Lewis, Ronny Jordan, Greg Karukas, Peter White, Gerald Albright, and the list go on. Lucas has also opened for such artists as: Roy Ayers, Michael Franks, The Gap Band, Lalah Hathaway, Hugh Masakela and 5-time Grammy nominee Nneena Freelon. He first came to prominence in 2004 with his debut CD, "Remembrance", which is a tribute to legendary saxophonist George Howard. Since his well-received debut, Lucas has been greeted with stunning reviews, garnered extensive airplay and consistently climbed charts and branded his timeless "Soul Jazz" sound in the smooth jazz market. Lucas developed his distinctive style by collaborating urban funk sounds with a smooth melody that is both relaxing and soothing to the ear. In 2007, his sophomore CD, "Something to Ride 2" received heavy rotation in many smooth jazz markets which peaked at #10 on the Smoothjazz.com "Top 50 Indie Charts". His third CD, "Standing Room Only" was released in 2010 and is receiving international radio promotion, which peaked at #26 also on the Smoothjazz.com "Top 50 Indie Charts". With great songs such as the title track "Standing Room Only", "Tiffany's World" and "Keep Knocking", these nine songs, smooth sounding compilation has received airplay from numerous internet, and satellite radio stations worldwide. write your comments about the article :: © 2012 Jazz News :: home page |