Sweet Saxations

Description: Sweet Saxations Item Description Review "(Williams') saxophone skills and creativity appear seamless." -- Sister 2 Sister Magazine"A multifaceted saxtress to watch!" -- Abyss Jazz"Sultry grooves that can rival Luther Vandross in the baby-making music department." -- Rolling Out Magazine"Williams certainly knows how to put a charge into a tune. Funky and smooth!" -- JazzTimes Magazine Product Description Ever since the success of her groundbreaking debut album SAXTRESS, Pamela Williams has toured the country with such artists as Prince, Patti Labell and Babyface, appeared at major Jazz Festivals and on television shows. On her latest effort, SWEET SAXATIONS, Williams again collaborations with producer Dave Mann (Nestor Torres), Kim Waters and Davy D (producer and remixer for Janet Jackson among others) to create eleven urban-flavored smooth Jazz classics. From the Artist Pamela Williams refuses to rest on her laurels when it comes to exploring and honing her artistic abilities. Already a seasoned multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and painter, Pamela kicks it up a notch on her sophomore Shanachie effort, Sweet Saxations, taking turns at production, composition and drum programming. Williams soulful and sultry saxophone has been featured alongside such R&B icons as Patti Labelle, Prince, Baby Face, Brian McKnight and Teena Marie. Pamela co-wrote and produced the song "Honey The stunning young musician has also starred in a variety of videos, including those of Barry White and Queen Latifah. With the release of Sweet Saxations Pamela Williams is poised to climb to the top of the charts with her alluring blend of R&B flavor, jazz chops, soulful saxophone licks and keen sense of ballad artistry. About the Artist In an industry that is dominated by men, Pamela Williams has managed to create a signature sound and style that has set her apart from the crowd and garnered her the respect that she has rightfully earned. Along with contemporary jazzs fellow leading women Mindy Abair and Candy Dulfer, Pamela Williams is showing that there is a place for talented women to shine in the smooth jazz arena. "There still arent that many female saxophone players in contemporary jazz but the women are out doing it on the charts," says Williams. "Youre always having to prove yourself as a musician when you're a woman. I have done a lot of shows and performances on stage with the best, and I really don't think they would have hired me just because I happen to be a female. There is always a positive and negative side to everything but for me, being a woman in this industry has been positive." Hailing from Philadelphia (now a resident of California), Williams is steeped in the city's deep musical tradition. She reflects, "I was exposed to great jazz and R&B on the radio. There was TSOP (the Sounds of Philadelphia), which gave birth to Philadelphia International Records. I had a chance to listen to incredible composers and producers like Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, with their wonderfully orchestrated musical style." While in Philadelphia, Pamela Williams was also introduced to the music of smooth jazz pioneer Grover Washington, Jr. She recalls "Grover is the reason why I am playing the saxophone now. I remember one night after a gig getting a He told me that he had been paying attention to my career and was really proud of me. That I told him that I will forever pay homage to him. He invited me to sit in with him on a gig and that ended up landing me my first record deal. So that was the start of my solo career.! ..coincidence or fate?" Pamela Williams made her recording debut, Saxtress, in 1996, which found a home on the Billboard charts for five months. The album also earned her a nomination at the Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards. Her follow up recordings include Eight Days of Ecstacy and Evolution, followed by her 2003 Shanachie debut, The Perfect Love. William Payment We accept payments through PayPal. You may use a major credit card via PayPal. For all “Buy It Now” items, immediate payment is required. Shipping Shipping for this item is free in the 48 continental United States. We do not offer shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, US Territories, APO & FPO. After your order has been shipped, you will receive an e-mail with the name of the carrier and the tracking number. Returns We permit returns if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Your return request must be initiated within 30 days of the purchase date. To initiate a return, please contact us through the eBay Message Center. You will receive an RMA number to ensure proper handling of the return. We do not provide refunds for a return WITHOUT an RMA number. You will be refunded in full, minus the shipping and handling expenses incurred at time of purchase.

Price: 42.09 USD

Location: Denver, Colorado

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