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Dean James

About Me

PERSONAL NOTESWelcome to my official myspace website. I'd like to express my heartfelt thanks to everyone who visits. For my new fans as well as old, I wanted this website to be as informative as possible. I'd like to be able to share with all of you my experiences through this musical journey, whether it be online or in concert, through my music, or in conversation. I truly want you to enjoy your visit. I do hope to keep you updated on upcoming events, concerts etc. and feel free to ask me any questions. From time to time, I will be sharing some personal notes with you as well so I do welcome your comments.For the last year, Ive been working on my 4th Solo project. I'm really excited about sharing this one with you. I've written, arranged, programmed & produced majority of the project, with the exception of a few cover tunes which I thought were appropriate for this Cd. Some of the covers include Maxwells version of "This Woman's Work" written by Kate Bush. My rendition of "Can I Take You Out Tonight" by Luther Vandross, more so my tribute to the late great R&B vocalist, and also Joe's. "All The Things Your Man Won't Do".However, I'm playing quite a bit more Soprano sax on this project as I did on "Intimacy". The instrument itself projects sensuality and it truly compliments the original compositions I've written. I've combined all the elements from my previous recordings to make each tune more exciting and interesting than the last. My formula for this project is to write compositions that grasps the heart and soul of every listener and for you to be able to experience my musical gift. Thank you once again for visiting my website.Love, Peace, & Happiness Dean James plain layout @ HOT FreeLayouts.com MyHotComments
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Member Since: 22/02/2007
Band Website: www.DEANJAMESONLINE.com under construction
Band Members: DEAN JAMES/Alto & Soprano Saxophones, Writer/Arranger/Producer plain layout @ HOT: FreeLayouts.com MyHotComments
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Influences: Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Sonny Stitt, Cannonball Adderly, Yusef Lateef, Pharoah Sanders, Coleman Hawkins, Miles Davis, Dizzie Gillespie, Herbie Hancock, Ernie Watts, John Handy, Michael Brecker, Marc Russo, Branford Marsalis, Grover Washington Jr., David Sanborn, Brandon Fields, Nelson Rangell, Phil Woods, Richie Cole, Stanley Turrentine, Art Porter, Najee, Everette Harp, Joe Farrell, Ronnie Laws, George Howard, Dexter Gordon, Gary Bartz
Record Label: Silhouette Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

LOVE TAKES TIME

The fourth anticipated CD release of Smooth jazz saxman Dean James entitled LOVE TAKES TIME features a fresh variety of songs allowing James Alto and Soprano sax to grasp the listeners ear and cap...
Posted by on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:21:00 GMT

Dean James performing at the 2nd Annual Zachary Breaux Jazz Festival June 12th, 2009

As you all know, I performed at the 1st Annual Zachary Breaux Jazz Festival in Port Arthur, which also happens to be the hometown of the late guitarist extaordinaire, Zachary Breaux. His untimely pass...
Posted by on Wed, 04 Apr 2007 08:48:00 GMT

Upcoming 4th Cd "Love Takes Time"

To all my fans out there, I just wanted to let you know that my 4th Cd entitled "Love Takes Time" is available to order on Cdbaby.com, also, I will keep you posted in the coming weeks as far as availa...
Posted by on Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:32:00 GMT

DEAN JAMES BIO

Within the realms of contemporary & Smooth Jazz, one of the most versatile saxophonists of the genre has to come to mind?  Dean James.  Having released 2 CD's under his former label...
Posted by on Sun, 18 Mar 2007 14:09:00 GMT

BRIGHTER DAYS

Nearly eight years since his sophomore release, "Intimacy". Dean James holds his own once again not only displaying his soulful alto and soprano sax playing but taking control of his own destiny. With...
Posted by on Sat, 24 Mar 2007 12:39:00 GMT

Comments & Feedback

I have really enjoyed your music over the week at Suga's here in Beaumont. and your new CD is the best. Keep up the good work. -Talmadge Bundage Greetings and Salutations Dean, It was a pleasure m...
Posted by on Fri, 16 Mar 2007 06:17:00 GMT

Cd Reviews

Can We Talk 1995 and Intimacy 1997, August 15, 2004 I've been hearing tunes from these CD's but didn't know who the artist was. The radio stations weren't giving credit to the artist. In time I foun...
Posted by on Tue, 06 Mar 2007 22:17:00 GMT

Cd Reviews

Can We Talk- Dean James, February 16, 2004 It's been 7 years since this albums release and I must admit...WOW! This guy's rookie album sounds as if he's always been there he's like a little Grover,Na...
Posted by on Tue, 06 Mar 2007 22:11:00 GMT

Cd Reviews

AMAZINGLY SMOOTH, March 21, 2006 There is absolutely no way you can go wrong with this incredible cd. This guy has a couple of really nice cds before this one but this has to be numero uno. Start to...
Posted by on Tue, 06 Mar 2007 21:26:00 GMT

Cd Reviews

Wow, This CD has it all!, January 30, 2006 If you are a smooth jazz listener, pick this CD up as soon as you can. This CD is going to be a huge success for Dean, and further open the doors to the su...
Posted by on Tue, 06 Mar 2007 21:23:00 GMT