Finally CD Review by Elaine K. Miller of Urban Jazz News The debut CD of Saxophonist Tony Exum Jr.
FINALLY is a disc that encompasses all elements one would expect from the sax man, combining a bit of funk with plenty of contemporary jazz. Hints of Exum’s influences (David Sanborn and the late George Howard and Grover Washington, Jr.) are heard throughout the recording. FINALLY is a compilation showcasing an urban jazz feel that is strongly influenced by R & B and hip-hop that in many ways seems reflective of Exum’s personal journey to this point and appears to come from his heart and soul. The record is thematic and consistent throughout and brings a different kind of energy from that of many c-jazz discs of today. FINALLY contains soulful sax melodies and hard drum and bass grooves that give the disc its definite and unique urban jazz feel.
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Finally CD Review by Elaine K. Miller of Urban Jazz News The debut CD of Saxophonist Tony Exum Jr.
FINALLY is a disc that encompasses all elements one would expect from the sax man, combining a bit of funk with plenty of contemporary jazz. Hints of Exum’s influences (David Sanborn and the late George Howard and Grover Washington, Jr.) are heard throughout the recording. FINALLY is a compilation showcasing an urban jazz feel that is strongly influenced by R & B and hip-hop that in many ways seems reflective of Exum’s personal journey to this point and appears to come from his heart and soul. The record is thematic and consistent throughout and brings a different kind of energy from that of many c-jazz discs of today. FINALLY contains soulful sax melodies and hard drum and bass grooves that give the disc its definite and unique urban jazz feel.
Refreshingly funky yet measured and controlled in that soulful and driven kind of way that is so reflective of much of today’s�"and even a lot of yesterday’s�"smooth jazz, saxman Tony Exum Jr. steps forward to toss in his own pizzazz in the form of a quality debut production entitled Finally (a very telling title indeed). While compared in some ways to the late great Grover Washington, the late great George Howard, and the young, gifted Jackiem Joyner, the artist certainly carries enough firepower to ignite his own identity with no problem whatsoever.—The Smooth Jazz Ride
Saxophonist Tony Exum Jr. Releases Anticipated New Single “Everything” | LISTEN!
Contemporary/Urban Jazz Saxophonist Tony Exum Jr. Releases Anticipated New Single “Everything”
It wasn’t too long ago that we heard of the special announcement regarding the signing of Colorado Springs, CO resident, up-and-coming contemporary jazz saxstro Tony Exum, Jr. to well-known record label BSE Recordings. Heavily influenced by the likes of legendary contemporary jazz luminaries Grover Washington, Jr., David Sanborn, George Howard…just to name a few, come the time for the release of Mr. Exum’s new single.
Jazz lovers, take time out and check out “Everything,” now available for purchase. The track, produced by BSE CEO Lou Humphrey, Jasmon Joyner, & fellow BSE artist/R&B-Pop vocalist Arika Kane, is an upbeat, funk-infused, soulful cut introducing & preparing listeners for more to come from Tony. It will also serve notice of a new project in the works, set to be released later down the road and hopefully soon. “Everything” comes directly after successful prior releases: “Don’t Run From Love” feat Vandell Andrew (2020), “My Name’s Tony” (2018), “She’s Bad” (2015), “Your Eyes, Your Lips, Your Smile” (2013) & many more.
Keep an eye out for the new project folks…stay tuned. Tony Exum, Jr. is still on the trail for his love for jazz.
“Everything” is now available on Spotify, Apple Music & Amazon.
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