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Rod Tate

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Rod Tate is a saxophonst/songwriter. As a performer he has opened for contemporary jazz group Spyra Gyra, Pieces of A Dream, Chuck Loeb, Bob Baldwin, Marion Meadows, Phil Perry, Ramsey Lewis, The Temptations, Dizzy Gillepsie and Lonnie Liston Smith. He has opened for Gospel artist Richard Smallwood and Gospel jazz keyboardist Ben Tankard, Poet Sonia Sanchez, as well as comedian Tommy Davidson. Rod has appeared on B.E.T.’s segment of Jazz Discoveries.
Rod was named artist of the week of 9/17/07 on Saywhatnews.com
Rod was named smooth jazz artist of the month(Sept. ’05) on EchoSmoothJazz.com
Rod was named smooth jazz artist of the month(August ’05) on Whitester Radio-Smoothjazz.com
"I think you are awesome !!! I really like your style !!! Your music is the sound that I want to achieve for Whitester Radio-Smooth jazz(via live 365)." David White, Whitester Radio-Smooth Jazz(via live 365.com)
"Three simple words can describe this saxophonist: Smooth, Soulful and Upbeat" Peter Su, CIM Radio.com
"Tate has a smooth, nice tone & his playing makes him someone to keep an eye on." Gary Nelson, Jazzreview.com
"Smooth jazz that melts the butter on the uneaten corn." Ben Ohmart, Musicdish.com
"Tate’s jazz is among the smoothest. Profoundly influenced by ’70’s Quiet Storm music & the seductive, throaty growl of Grover Washington Jr. He takes listeners on a journey into a world where all bed sheets are made of satin, and there is never a shortage of red wine." Noah E., listen.com
As an artist, performer, and musician. Rod’s goals are to continue to learn, grow, and to touch lives positively through his musical expressions. As a songwriter, Rod’s motto is: " This music is intended to soothe your soul and speak love to your spirit ". Rod also aspires to have his music in movies, commercials, and television programming
For those interested in purchasing CD’s please refer to the blog, "FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN CD’S BY ROD TATE" The blog will give you details on all CD’s presently available for purchase.
For more info. on Rod visit: www.rodtate.com
************************************************************ **ROD TATE CD’S THAT ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE :
TATENOTIC / MY TRIBUTE
COLLAGE / MELLOW MOODS
I’M STILL HERE / ROD TATE
DRIVEN / TATEJAZZ
WORSHIP HIM / AN ATMOSPHERE OF WORSHIP
JAZZY MELODIES OF CHRISTMAS***For Detailed Info. on each CD, please refer to my blog, " FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN CD’S BY ROD TATE "**** PURCHASE ONLINE AS WELL AS MAIL ORDER (details in blog)Rod Tate ringtones NOW available :

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Member Since: 5/21/2006
Band Website: rodtate.com
Band Members: I am seeking an established booking agent, but for the moment please direct all booking inquiry's to : [email protected]
Welcome to my little corner of Myspace ! ! !
Sit back, relax, get comfortable, grab a fruit smoothie from the fridge, simply put, "Make yourself at home". If you enjoy the sounds, please feel free to take a song home with you to your corner of Myspace.
I will be hosting at least one new song every month, so please continue to visit I hope you enjoy the music. The door is always open for you, come back as often as you like.
One last thing !...Please leave the key under the door mat when you leave and make sure you turn the lights off !...LOL

" TATENOTIC " is here and ready to go home with YOU ! To purchase YOUR AUTOGRAPHED copy or copies Click the BUY NOW button below
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*Also below are a few of Rod's CD's, for info. on ALL of Rod's CD's please refer to the blog: " FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN CD'S BY ROD TATE "







**These are a few of Rod's CD's, for info. on ALL of Rod's CD's please refer to the blog: " FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN CD'S BY ROD TATE "
Video: Rod performing, HE'S BEEN FAITHFUL 3/7/08

Video: Rod performing Marvin Gaye's, " WHAT'S GOING ON ? "Video: Rod performing Michael Frank's song "TELL ME ALL ABOUT IT"
**************************SONG CREDITS********************THE BLUFFS (Rod Tate/Ed Hamilton) *Rod Tate - Soprano Sax, Garrick Summers -Keyboards, Ed Hamilton - Bass, Alfred Barnes - Drums *From my " LIVE " CD*
(Recorded by Lester Page Jr. of PageAudio / K.C. MO)RAIN (Rod Tate) * Rod Tate - Soprano Sax, Keyboards, Keybass, Drum Prog. *From my " TATENOTIC " CD*BEFORE MIDNIGHT (Rod Tate) * Rod Tate - Soprano Sax, Keyboards, Keybass, Drum Prog. *From my " TATENOTIC " CD*
DON'T LOOK BACK (Rod Tate) * Rod Tate - Soprano Sax, Keybass, Keyboards & Drum Prog. *From my " DRIVEN " CD* THE SECRET GARDEN (Quincy Jones) * Rod Tate - Soprano Sax, Keyboards, Keybass, Drum. Prog. *From my " MY TRIBUTE " CD*
FEEL THE FIRE (Peabo Bryson) * Rod Tate - Alto Sax, Keyboards, Keybass, Drum Prog. *From my " I'M STILL HERE " CD***For info. on ALL of Rod's CD's please refer to the blog: " FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN CD'S BY ROD TATE "

Influences: My influences are: John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Dexter Gordon, Cannonball Adderly, Grover Washington Jr., Gerald Albright, John Klemmer, Stan Getz, Joe Henderson, Miles Davis and Lee Morgan to name a few, because there are many more.
Videos of Rod Tate in concert on April 19 & Julyl 21, 2007
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Video : Rod performing Anita Baker's song, " Been So Long "

Video: Rod performing Michael Frank's song, " Rainy Nights In Tokyo "

Rod Tate - Soprano Sax
Alfred Barnes - Drums
Brenda Foster - Keyboards
Tony Cunningham - Keyboards
Ed Hamilton - Bass
Garrick Summers - Keyboards
Video: Rod Tate performing LITTLE DRUMMER BOY Live on 12/7/07 LITTLE DRUMMER BOY is also on the Jazzy Melodies Of Christmas CD

Video: 2 Smooth Duo (Rod Tate & Gregg "Happy Guitar" Haynes)performing the song TAKE FIVE Live on 12/7/07

Sounds Like: ROD TATE'S CD, "COLLAGE" NOW ON I-TUNES
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Rod sitting in with the Divinity Ensemble(1999) performing an improvasational piece, Free Flow

Flash back to September 1999....Rod sitting in with the Divinity Ensemble performing an impromtu improvisational piece that was later entitled, FreeFlow III. Which was recorded for a television show c...
Posted by Rod Tate on Thu, 15 May 2008 11:34:00 PST

Rod Tate Ringtones NOW Available

Ringtones of some of Rod Tate’s music is NOW available. There are four ringtones available on this page, but there are more to come. The ringtones are located on the right hand side of the page.
Posted by Rod Tate on Sun, 06 Apr 2008 03:40:00 PST

Videos of Rod Tate in concert for you to view

The following videos of Rod Tate in concert are available for you to view right on this site. All the videos are on the left hand side of the page :Rod performing : Marvin Gaye’s, " What’s...
Posted by Rod Tate on Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:46:00 PST

For Those Interested In CDs By Rod Tate (**Updated Info. 5/2/08) Mail Order Now Available !

The following are Rod Tate CD's available for purchase on-line : **For Those Of You Who Don't Shop Online : Mail Order for ALL of  Rod's CD's is now available ! CD's are $15/each NO Add...
Posted by Rod Tate on Tue, 30 Jan 2007 05:09:00 PST

If you want to hear a songbird check out my lil’ sis "Danita Mumphard"

If you want to hear a songbird check out my lil' sister Danita Mumphard : You can visit her site at:www.myspace.com/danitamumphard (That's her jazz site)www.myspace.com/danitasings (That's her gospel ...
Posted by Rod Tate on Wed, 31 Oct 2007 03:42:00 PST

To hear Rod's recent interview on Magic 94.3FM(S. Carolina)http://www.myspace.com/jocee39sworld

To hear Rod's recent interview with Jocee from Magic 94.3fm(Florence, South Carolina) go to:   http://www.myspace.com/jocee39sworld If the link doesn't work click on the picture of Joce...
Posted by Rod Tate on Tue, 15 May 2007 11:12:00 PST

Rod Tate interview on GHP Radio

For those interested,  you can hear my radio interview on GHP Radio. Go to : www.rodtate.com and click on the link that says, "Rod Tate interview on GHP Radio. Until Next Time...PeaceeeeeeeeeeRod...
Posted by Rod Tate on Mon, 11 Dec 2006 07:59:00 PST