(July 30, 2017) "As a musician, there is always something new that I want to share with my audience," admits Najee, the multi-Platinum selling contemporary jazz pioneer who has made a career of reinventing himself, sparking trends and never resting on his laurels. "The ability to collaborate with different musicians and to continually find fresh approaches to my music is what keeps me inspired."
(July 30, 2017) "As a musician, there is always something new that I want to share with my audience," admits Najee, the multi-Platinum selling contemporary jazz pioneer who has made a career of reinventing himself, sparking trends and never resting on his laurels. "The ability to collaborate with different musicians and to continually find fresh approaches to my music is what keeps me inspired."
The multiple Grammy-Award nominated instrumentalist, composer and quadruple threat who is equally adept on soprano, tenor and alto saxophones and flute, recently celebrated his 30th anniversary as a recording artist. Najee, who has collaborated with iconic figures Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock and George Duke, will release his seventeenth album as a leader, Poetry In Motion, August 25, 2017. The anticipated CD is dedicated to two ground-breaking musicians who Najee has had the distinction of working with - Prince and Al Jarreau. "Both artists in their own way have changed the culture of music forever," shares the saxophonist. "Whenever I have worked with people of their caliber of artistry, I have always walked away with something that helps to shape my musical conversation." Poetry In Motion finds Najee nothing short of inspiration, as he calls upon a few all-star friends to create a dialogue well worth remembering. Najee's fourth recording for Shanachie unites him with such dynamic musicians as Will Downing, Maysa, Eric Roberson, Bluey of Incognito, Barry Eastmond, Bobby Lyle, Blake Aaron and Randy Bowland.
To kick off things, we have a brand new First Listen from Najee -- a collaboration with former SoulTracks Readers' Choice Award winners Incognito -- on "Let's Take It Back." It's a cool Summer jam that is getting us moving in our seats, and gets us excited to hear the full album.
Check out "Let's Take It Back" below, and get ready for more Najee!
Najee feat. Incognito - "Let's Take It Back"