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The Art of Living
Keyan Williams & T.U.S.P
The new release is a combination of smooth jazz and funky grooves with an upbeat tempo creating a sweet sensation to the listening ear.
Collection Contents
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Thought I Told U About That | 3:31 | Play |
| 2 |
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The Art of Living | 4:21 | Play |
| 3 |
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Get Right | 5:05 | Play |
| 4 |
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Steppin Out | 4:58 | Play |
| 5 |
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Swift Kick | 3:15 | Play |
| 6 |
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Midnight Groove | 3:56 | Play |
| 7 |
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Water Color | 4:24 | Play |
| 8 |
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One Night in November | 4:02 | Play |
| 9 |
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Jazz Cafe | 4:15 | Play |
| 10 |
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Never Leave | 5:11 | Play |
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Keyan Williams Saxophonist (Alto, Tenor, Soprano), Flute, and Keyboards.
And a rotating line-up of band musicians for shows when needed.
Biography
Keyan Williams Saxophonist (Alto, Tenor, Soprano), Flute, and Keyboards.
Born and raised in Brooklyn New York and currently reside in Arizona. Keyan started playing the sax at age 8. By the age of 16 he was playing Jazz Sax and Classical Flute and had been involved with special school music programs such as Borough wide, District wide and Statewide bands.
Keyan has always been a Jazz lover and his mother, a very loyal Jazz fan herself ensured Keyan the ability to fulfill his dream and made it possible for him to attend private tutoring to build on his skills. Keyan has never been shy to crowds, playing at various places like Carnegie Hall, and Avery Fisher Hall at an early age. Many fans of his music have conveyed to him that his saxophone style reminds them of Grover Washington Jr., and he is very humbled over the compliments. Grover Washington Jr., musically influenced Keyan, along with many other luminous jazz artists like: Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Wes Montgomery and Stanley Clarke. Over his years playing, Keyan has also had the honor of sharing the stage with Herbie Hancock, Chic Corea, and Junior Cook.
During Keyan's High School and College years many questioned his major in music, given his height of 6'6". Most believed he would have been a great basketball player, but Keyan always loved to play his saxophone. He completed his Bachelors Degree in Music, and Business and when asked about what kept his heart in the music, he stated, My love of God has kept me doing his will. I love being Our Fathers instrument. Meeting Jazz greats like Zoot Sims, Herbie Hancock and Chic Corea has also been a great influence for me.
Keyan released his new CD titled "The Art of Living", August of 2006. The CD is a grooved filled production that is reminiscent of the kind of music Grover made. Keyan says, Grover Washington Jr. is one of his favorite musicians. He was a great sax player and would give you a great show, three hours of non-stop playing. I wanted to keep that kind of drive alive real strong grooves to get back to what I call the original smooth jazz sound. I think we have done that with this album. And, you will not hear me play a solo the same way twice. I play from my heart, no repetition. Williams has created a soundtrack that mirrors his live performances. What you hear on the CD is what you hear live!
Three songs from The Art of Living CD; titled The Art of Living, Water Color and Thought I Told U About That were featured as Tracks of the day with Garage Bands.com.
Here are some reviews from music lovers:
Jacob Dixon from Garage Bands in Pratteln, Switzerland
December 30th, 2006 stated:
The Art of Living song on the new release "The Art of Living Makes me feel a little homesick. This song reminds me a lot about New York, and riding down the Major Deegan Expressway in the back seat as a child. My dad played mostly soft jazz tunes while driving and I got a kick out of watching the buildings go by while listening to the music. The saxophone is obviously the main instrument in this song, and it has a nice presence. It doesn't overpower the rest of the instruments and what was played
sound really nice. Overall, a very cool song. I'm going to call my parents now.
More reviews:
Frank from Lancaster, California on January 1st, 2007 stated The Water Color song has a Kenny g type. Nice use of horns and I like the pop feel overall. Better than Kenny g if you ask me. Good beat and a strong bass. Keep it up.
Nathan states on January 1st, 2007
The Art of Living song has Bass and Sax Grooves - Just a pleasure to hear these instruments working together - they mesh together well - sound like
they've been playing together for years. The bass line has a real groove, and the sax player swings easily throughout. The drummer is also right in the spirit of this number. Glad to hear the keyboard player stand out at around 2:45. Where were you hiding?
Garage Band Reviewer from Morris Plains, New Jersey on January 1st, 2007 stated "The Art of Living" song has excellent bass and the rhythm is
very groovy. The drumming is good; it flows along with the song smoothly. The best thing about this track is the saxophone; its masterfully played
without a flaw and it hooks you up big time. It has a very romantic feel to it and the melody manages to chill you out. I like the way piano is introduced; it
really enhances the mood of this track. BRILLIANCE!
Rachelle from ABYSS Jazz Magazine states on August 30th, 2006. Oh my... Excellent! Keyan has such a CRISP horn. Kind of like Grover Washington, but with his own sound. And for sure, it won't be long before his fans are able to distinguish style. Definitely, one of the best new smooth jazz artists I have heard this year.
Studio City, California - Garage band reviewer on January 6th, 2007. The Art of Living song has a very tasty intro; track pulls you into the SAX melody and the sax wails, just wails. Love the harmonies in the lines. A totally pro project. I hope you guys have sent the cds to smooth jazz stations five stars Excellent mix as well. Change nothing in this song.
"The Art of Living" CD is being played on the following stations:
Live Radio:
88.1 WFSK FM: http://www.fisk.edu/index.asp?cat=6&pid=198
MVY Radio: http://www.mvyradio.com/local_musicafe/#1167402374
99.5 FM WSUR: http://playlist.wusr.scranton.edu/index.php
Web Radio:
Fredio Radio: http://www.fredio.com/index.php?stationid=1&genre=Jazz
New Artist Radio: http://www.newartistradio.com/members/members/396/
Live 365:
http://www.live365.com/stations/eyebee http://www.live365.com/stations/cimradio
http://www.live365.com/stations/cruisenjazz?tm=1162998149
E- Radio Biz:
http://www.e-radiobiz.com/default.asp?artid=157
Artist First: http://www.artistfirst.com/
SmoothVibes
Switzerland: http://www.smoothvibes.com/swissgroove.html
Keyan was featured in the October 2006 ABYSS Jazz Magazine and for four months in a row his music has been #1 across the Jazz, Instrumental and Inspirational Genres with Music Forte.
Keyans first live radio interview scheduled January 18th, 2007 on 88.1 FM Fisk University in Nashville TN.
In Keyan's spare time, he loves to spend it with his wife Bridget and family. He also loves playing computer games, and traveling.
Musical Equipment: Yamaha Tenor Sax, Yanagisawa Soprano Sax, Selmer Alto Sax, Korg Triton Keyboard and many more musical instruments fill his studio.