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Saxophonist Jimmy Sommers, Grammy Award -winning singer and songwriter Gordon Chambers, Grammy-nominated artist Vikter Duplaix, and vocalist Lynne Fiddmont are banding together for a national tour under the name Jazzy Soul Collective. The show will be coming to New York's BB Kings nightclub on Monday February 18th at 8PM. The host and MC for the evening will be Rafe Gomez of WQCD 101.9's The Groove Boutique.
Sommers recently released his new CD Sunset Collective, the follow-up to his star-studded 2005 set Lovelife. The lead-off singles are, "Happy Hour," which features guitarist Paul Brown and "If I Knew" which features grammy nominee Vikter Duplaix.. Other guests on the CD include vocalist Rahsaan Patterson, Vikter Duplaix, Angela Johnson.Brian Culbertson and British DJ/producer Paul Oakenfold.
Chambers released his second solo set, Love Stories, last year. The artist has written material for numerous pop, R&B and jazz artists, including Freddie Jackson, Brownstone, Anita Baker, Yolanda Adams, Patti LaBelle, and others. He earned a Grammy for Baker's tune "I Apologize." He is currently working with Patti Austin on her next album.
Fiddmont is a veteran background singer who has recorded and toured with Stevie Wonder, Babyface, Phil Collins and others. Formerly part of the '90s duo Linsey, Fiddmont recently wrote and performed material for her 2007 debut Flow.
Duplaix is a popular Philadelphia composer and producer who has worked with Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, and others. He also collaborated with Sommers on Sunset Collective. Duplaix's song "Make A Baby" from his second full-length album, Bold & Beautiful, is nominated for the 2008 Grammy's in the Urban Alternative category.
BB Kings is located at 243 West 42nd Street. Tickets for this event at $25.00. For further information contact 212-997-4144. Media inquiries contact 718-455-0092
http://www.bbkingblues.com/schedule/moreinfo.cgi?id=4333
www.jimmysommers.com
www.gordonchambers.com
www.lynnefiddmont.com
www.vikterduplaix.com |
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