When I Survey The Wonderful Cross

Here's the first single from 'I Insist,' the debut album from saxophonist Kazemde George.
Details: https://lnk.to/IInsist

‘I Insist’ is the debut album from Brooklyn-based saxophonist and composer Kazemde George. The title is a shout-out to Max Roach’s landmark 1960 protest album ‘We Insist! Freedom Now Suite,’ a statement of George’s own determined disposition as a Black American, and an acknowledgement of our turbulent times. Leading a quintet of stellar New York players - vocalist Sami Stevens, keyboardist Isaac Wilson, bassist Tyrone Allen II, and drummer Adam Arruda - the record is a vibrant collection of ten original compositions inspired by George’s interest in music of the African diaspora. “Understanding” features a Cuban changüí-inspired groove. “Haiti” originates from one of George’s own looped electronic beats. Stevens contributes lyrics to the laid-back “Skylight” and the somewhat sorrowful “Happy Birthday,” as well as wordless vocals to three others. The music is unapologetically swinging and fully engaged, whether simmering on a low flame or reaching climactic heights of intensity.

Personnel:
Kazemde George, tenor saxophone
Sami Stevens, vocals
Isaac Wilson, Wurlitzer and piano
Tyrone Allen II, acoustic bass
Adam Arruda, drums

Production Credits:
Executive Producer: Dave Douglas
Produced by Kazemde George
Recorded at Big Orange Sheep in Brooklyn, NY on December 11-12, 2019
Engineered Christopher Benham
Mixed and mastered by Dave Darlington
Photography by Kirsten Noelle
Artwork by HAMO
Graphic design by Lukas Frei

All compositions by Kazemde George (Kazemde Reese Ayodele George / ASCAP) except:
“Skylight” and “Happy Birthday”, composed by Kazemde George with lyrics by Sami Stevens (Sami Stevens / ASCAP)

Kazemde George | Things Line Up

Here's the second single from 'I Insist,' the debut album from saxophonist Kazemde George. The track features lyrics written and performed by vocalist Sami Stevens.
Details: https://lnk.to/IInsist

‘I Insist’ is the debut album from Brooklyn-based saxophonist and composer Kazemde George. The title is a shout-out to Max Roach’s landmark 1960 protest album ‘We Insist! Freedom Now Suite,’ a statement of George’s own determined disposition as a Black American, and an acknowledgement of our turbulent times. Leading a quintet of stellar New York players - vocalist Sami Stevens, keyboardist Isaac Wilson, bassist Tyrone Allen II, and drummer Adam Arruda - the record is a vibrant collection of ten original compositions inspired by George’s interest in music of the African diaspora. “Understanding” features a Cuban changüí-inspired groove. “Haiti” originates from one of George’s own looped electronic beats. Stevens contributes lyrics to the laid-back “Skylight” and the somewhat sorrowful “Happy Birthday,” as well as wordless vocals to three others. The music is unapologetically swinging and fully engaged, whether simmering on a low flame or reaching climactic heights of intensity.

Personnel:
Kazemde George, tenor saxophone
Sami Stevens, vocals
Isaac Wilson, Wurlitzer and piano
Tyrone Allen II, acoustic bass
Adam Arruda, drums

Production Credits:
Executive Producer: Dave Douglas
Produced by Kazemde George
Recorded at Big Orange Sheep in Brooklyn, NY on December 11-12, 2019
Engineered Christopher Benham
Mixed and mastered by Dave Darlington
Photography by Kirsten Noelle
Artwork by HAMO
Graphic design by Lukas Frei

All compositions by Kazemde George (Kazemde Reese Ayodele George / ASCAP) except:
“Skylight” and “Happy Birthday”, composed by Kazemde George with lyrics by Sami Stevens (Sami Stevens / ASCAP)

Kazemde George | Skylight

This is a live version of the third single - and title track - from saxophonist Kazemde George's debut album 'I Insist'. Details: https://lnk.to/IInsist

‘I Insist’ is the debut album from Brooklyn-based saxophonist and composer Kazemde George. The title is a shout-out to Max Roach’s landmark 1960 protest album ‘We Insist! Freedom Now Suite,’ a statement of George’s own determined disposition as a Black American, and an acknowledgement of our turbulent times. Leading a quintet of stellar New York players - vocalist Sami Stevens, keyboardist Isaac Wilson, bassist Tyrone Allen II, and drummer Adam Arruda - the record is a vibrant collection of ten original compositions inspired by George’s interest in music of the African diaspora. “Understanding” features a Cuban changüí-inspired groove. “Haiti” originates from one of George’s own looped electronic beats. Stevens contributes lyrics to the laid-back “Skylight” and the somewhat sorrowful “Happy Birthday,” as well as wordless vocals to three others. The music is unapologetically swinging and fully engaged, whether simmering on a low flame or reaching climactic heights of intensity.

Personnel:
Kazemde George, tenor saxophone
Sami Stevens, vocals
Isaac Wilson, Wurlitzer and piano
Tyrone Allen II, acoustic bass
Adam Arruda, drums

Production Credits:
Executive Producer: Dave Douglas
Produced by Kazemde George
Recorded at Big Orange Sheep in Brooklyn, NY on December 11-12, 2019
Engineered Christopher Benham
Mixed and mastered by Dave Darlington
Photography by Kirsten Noelle
Artwork by HAMO
Graphic design by Lukas Frei

Kazemde George | I Insist

DIDE OLURANLOWO

Tango Ya Losambo Vol.7

Mélodie du ciel Part.2

This song was released in 1986 by Kent Henry on the Glorify Thy Name album, Hosanna! Music label. Words & Music by Wayne and Cathy Perrin. Piano and Vocals (J. Rodrigue), Recorded live at Brignac Lane studio/Brian Brignac, recording engineer/7.12.24

When I Look Into Your Holiness

I WILL PRAISE YOU LORD

Tom Foolery - Victory in Jesus

Excited to share my newest collaboration featuring Shigeto (electronics), Jonathan Maron (bass) and Mark Guiliana (drums). They brought so much of themselves to this project. Available 6/23 on Greenleaf Music.

TOUR DATES
April 20 - WROCLAW/Poland
Impart Art Center/Centrum Sztuki Impart

April 21 - PARIS/France
New Morning

April 23 - PRAGUE/Czech Republic
Jazz Dock

April 24 - KRAKOW/Poland
Radio Krakow

April 25 - GETXO/Spain
Escuela de Música Andrés Isasi de Las Arenas

April 26 - SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA/Spain
Teatro Principal de Santiago de Compostela

April 27 - MADRID/Spain
Teatro Lara

April 28 - MIDDELBURG/Netherlands
Schuttershofcafe

April 29 - KÖLN/Germany
Stadtgarten

April 30 - MONTPELLIER/France
Maison pour tous Voltaire

June 25 – Rochester, NY
Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival

June 26 – Ottawa, Canada
TD Ottawa International Jazz Festival

June 30 – Montreal, Canada
Montreal Jazz Festival

July 1 – 2 – Chicago, IL
Constellation

July 3 – Iowa City, IA
Iowa City Jazz Festival

Dave Douglas & HIGH RISK Ft. Shigeto "Molten Sunset"

Change My Heart Oh God

An elementary and middle school Music teacher of 18 years, I decided that it is time to put down some music while my falsetto still works and while my singing voice is still doing most of what I want it to : ). My major instruments are voice, piano, and sax. I grew up on hymns (literally holding and singing from the hymnal).  It is my goal to record the songs that are closest to my heart-- hymns, praise and worship songs dating back to the 80's, and songs that God has given me since 2003. I pray God touches my music. Otherwise, it's just noise. Thank you for listening.

When I Look Into Your Holiness

Jeremy Rodrigue