Multi Award Winning Female Saxophonist, Birmingham, UK, Jazz, Gospel, Reggae, Blues, Soul and Originals. 'Music for the soul'
On Wednesday 6th August, I took part of the civic flag raising ceremony to commemorate the independence of Jamaica. The event was organised by the Association of Jamaican Nationals Birmingham, and it took place at Victoria Square. We had good weather, the ceremony was beautiful, and I had the chance to play some of my favourite Caribbean songs.
Today is my birthday, a perfect occasions to be grateful for the blessings in life. Among the great number of them, I want to thank you, my audience, for the one you bestow upon me, which is the best gift you could possibly give me: your support.
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Tiny Sax is an alto saxophonist with a deep appreciation of Blues, Soul, Jazz and Funk. She fell in love with the sound of the saxophone after hearing the soundtrack to the film ‘Alfie’, played by saxophone legend Sonny Rollins. As well as solo appearances, she also performs regularly with soul band As One Collective.
Today is Angela’s turn to shine. She’s an alto saxophonist known for creating a soulful atmosphere in genres like reggae, ballads, and gospel, and praised for her mesmerizing presence at prestigious venues including The Holiday Inn at Birmingham Airport.
Angie is a singer-songwriter who stirs hearts with her soulful blend of Gospel and Inspirational music. Her voice, described as “soulful, melodic, and vibrant” by renowned artists like Bunny Melody (UK) and Luciano (International Reggae Artist), carries a message of hope and faith.
Listen to the opening sinfonia of act III of the Solomon oratorio (HWV 67) by George Frideric Handel, as performed by the saxophone quartet Marici Saxes.
Asharp is a versatile saxophonist who plays all three alto, tenor and soprano sax. She has recently broadened her talents by branching out as a solo artist, and is now a regular performer at the ‘Wednesday Mic Fever’ happening at the Legacy Centre.
Last month, I had the great opportunity to do a workshop with The Notebenders big band. For two and a half hours, we went over the complementary topics of stage performance and improvisation. At the end of the session, they went through a song that they’d play the next day at a gig for me to give some feedback, too.
