Artist description Dive into refreshing cool waters with saxman Calvin Scott, Jr.. His music is based on a combination of saxxy jazz improvisation, r&b, funk, and very smooth vocals. This formula creates a fresh unique blend which today is called Smooth Jazz. Recognized for his laid back and smooth style, many reviewers have described Calvin's music as extremely "smooth" and full of "passion".

Music Style Contemporary Jazz/Smooth Jazz

Musical Influences Ronnie Laws, Grover Washington, Jr., Lilo Thomas, Kirk Whalum, Glenn Jones, Bob James, Les McCann, George Duke, Tom Scott, George Howard, Eddie Harris, Art Porter, Kenny Loggins, Barry White, David Sanborn, and of course my father Calvin Scott, Sr.

Similar Artists Grover Washington, Jr., Boney James, Kirk Whalum, Art Porter, Steve Cole, Ronnie Laws, Paul Taylor, Najee, and Dave Koz.

Artist History Saxophonist Calvin Scott, Jr. was born in Montgomery, Alabama and at the age of 13 began performing in his father's blues band while still attending school and running the football. "I didn't want to play the saxophone", Calvin said. Being a football running back, I thought playing a school band instrument was for sissys. But GOD had other plans for Calvin, just 2 days before the big game opener he broke his ankle and was on crutches for over 6 months. During that time Calvin had nothing else to do but learn to play the saxophone. Shortly after high school in 1983, Calvin moved to Atlanta, Georgia to attend college. Graduated from DeVry Institute of Technology and has been working as a Computer Engineer by day and a local studio saxophonist by night. Occassionally, he gigs with local bands in and around the Atlanta. "The build to With You has been an 18-month project," says Calvin. "I got tired of hearing smooth jazz stations play 80's R&B and call it smooth jazz. So I decided to give them some fresh new tunes to play.

Instruments Soprano, Alto, Tenor Saxophones, EWI

Albums Debut CD

Press Reviews Preview comments from the radio industry have been very encouraging. As one radio station director Eugenia Ricks at smooth jazz radio station WVAS 90.9FM put it, "There's no burn on this CD", meaning no matter where you stop or drop on this cd you just can't get enough!

Location Atlanta, Georgia - USA

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