Saxophone Summit - Featuring Four World Class Saxophonists: John Helliwell (Supertramp), Fred Lipsius (Blood Sweat & Tears), Bob Reynolds (Snarky Puppy) And Ada Rovatti (Brecker Brothers Reunion)!
Episode Notes
Welcome to the first Saxophone Summit! Featuring the following four extraordinary world class saxophone players:
John Helliwell of Supertramp, one of the greatest bands of the rock era. They dominated the charts in the 1970s with their album “Breakfast In America” which sold over 20 million copies.
Fred Lipsius, the saxophonist and an arranger for Blood Sweat & Tears, another one of the greatest bands of the modern era, which introduced the horn section into Rock ‘n Roll. Their self-titled second album won the Grammy for Record Of The Year in 1970. Fred arranged several of their biggest hits including “Spinning Wheel” and “Hi De Ho”.
Bob Reynolds, the saxophonist for Snarky Puppy, one of the great bands of this era. They are a Jazz Fusion band that’s won 5 Grammys.
And Ada Rovatti, an Italian born saxophonist who has performed with Aretha Franklin, Joe Bonamassa, Mike Stern, Herbie Hancock and The Brecker Brothers Reunion Band.
My featured song is “Metro Shuffle”, featuring Saxophone Star Mindi Abair, from the album The PGS Experience by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.
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“LOU’S BLUES” is Robert’s new single. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)!
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“THE RICH ONES”. Robert’s recent single. With guest artist Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears) on flugelhorn.
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“MILES BEHIND”, Robert’s debut album, recorded in 1994, was “lost” for the last 30 years. It’s now been released for streaming. Featuring Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears), Anton Fig (The David Letterman Show), Al Foster (Miles Davis), Tim Ries (The Rolling Stones), Jon Lucien and many more.
Called “Hip, Tight and Edgy!”
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“IT’S ALIVE!” is Robert’s latest Project Grand Slam album. Featuring 13 of the band’s Greatest Hits performed “live” at festivals in Pennsylvania and Serbia.
Reviews:
"An instant classic!" (Melody Maker)
"Amazing record...Another win for the one and only Robert Miller!" (Hollywood Digest)
"Close to perfect!" (Pop Icon)
"A Masterpiece!" (Big Celebrity Buzz)
"Sterling effort!" (Indie Pulse)
"Another fusion wonder for Project Grand Slam!" (MobYorkCity)
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Audio production:
Jimmy Ravenscroft
Kymera Films
Connect with:
John at www.johnhelliwell.com
Fred at www.fredlipsius.com
Bob at www.bobreynoldsmusic.com
Ada at www.facebook.com/adarovattiofficialpage
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