Jazz Saxophonist Dee Lucas Releases New CD, "Rebirth Of The Smooth" Late Summer 2011, Worldwide
Jazz Saxophonist Dee Lucas Releases New CD, "Rebirth Of The Smooth" Late Summer 2011, Worldwide.
- (1888PressRelease) August 04, 2011 - Jazz Saxophonist Dee Lucas launches his digital CD campaign and releases his new CD, "Rebirth of the Smooth", on digital delivery sites across the world on July 26, 2011. The physical CD will be released tentatively on August 26, 2011 and will be available in stores across the country. Both digital and physical distribution will be handled by innovative distribution company Virtuoso Music & Distribution.
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 goes 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", this nine songs, smooth sounding compilation has received airplay from numerous internet, and satellite radio stations worldwide.
A native of Alabama, this soulful sax man puts his heart and soul into his music and he lets his creative juices flow, delivering 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", this 16 songs, soulful and smooth sounding compilation is sure to impress jazz lovers and receive airplay from terrestrial, internet and satellite radio stations worldwide.
For more information online, visit his website at http://www.deelucasonline.com or http://www.reverbnation.com/deelucas To purchase his music, visit www.amazon.com or www.cdbaby.com.
To check out his single, "Reconcile", http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqurDuHndFE
Dee Lucas Performs Reconcile at Capital Jazz Fest
2011 Mo Better Recordings LLC & Mad Rush Recordings. Distributed by Virtuoso Music & Distribution
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