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Elan Trotman seduces radio with a Midnight Serenade of Love and Sax
The Love and Sax album is released as two tracks steam up smooth jazz and urban adult contemporary playlists
Boston, MA (8 March 2011): An alluring collection of romantic R&B ballads and sensual instrumental grooves, Love and Sax was released today, the second contemporary jazz effort from saxophonist Elan Trotman, who wrote or co-wrote eleven songs and produced or co-produced five tracks for the disc. Two singles ? the undeniably seductive title track that vacillates in tone and tempo, and the album?s lone vocal number, ?Midnight Serenade,? featuring the sultry voice of Tony Terry ? are heating up playlists at two radio formats: smooth jazz and urban adult contemporary.
Although Trotman initially planned to release Love and Sax himself, he recently signed a worldwide deal with the Spectra Jazz label, which will put product in stores shortly. The album showcases Trotman on tenor and soprano sax and flute, and features musical contributions from keyboardist Brian Simpson, flugelhorn player Cindy Bradley and the late bassist Webster Roach.
In addition to having a pair of singles climbing the charts simultaneously, Love and Sax is being supported with a flurry of activities and performances. Last week, Trotman, who was again nominated in the Best Jazz Male category at the upcoming New England Urban Music Awards, performed for an enthusiastic crowd in the
Music reviewers have welcomed the arrival of Love and Sax. Below are some of the highlights.
The Smooth Jazz Ride: ?Since Elan Trotman decided to venture away from the beautiful paradise island of Barbados where he honed many of his musical tastes and skills, the talented saxman has wowed and wooed many?The melodies are alluring, soft, and seductive, the hooks unrelenting and memorable. This album casts Trotman in a professional light that should have been there ages ago?Trotman shows here a level of maturity that only comes with exposure, patience, determination, and that true depth of feeling and understanding what it takes?Every track breathes here, from the intro to the title track to the classic ?When I Fall in Love? to the irresistibly steamy and soulfully consuming ?Rain??The album?s loaded with serious melodies and very deliberate, sure-footed expressions of love. In my opinion, it accomplishes its goal. A wonderful effort.?
Smooth Jazz Therapy: ?It?s a collection that further shows off the penchant he has for smooth grooves and is built around his intent to create an atmosphere through his music that is both relaxing and sensuous. With eleven of his own original compositions, one well chosen cover and guest performances from Brian Simpson and the up-coming Cindy Bradley, ?Love And Sax? may well be the vehicle to elevate Trotman into the smooth jazz mainstream.?
Smooth Jazz Daily:
O?s Place Jazz Magazine: ?Elan serves up a soulful dose of smooth jazz highlighted by warm ballads such as ?When I Fall In Love? punctuated by the deep bass line from Alex Al. But the passion comes from Trotman, who uses alto, tenor and soprano saxophones to deliver a solid dose of romance across thirteen tracks.?
Additional information is available at www.elantrotman.com.
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The art and seduction of Love and Sax
Elan Trotman returns March
8th with a cozy collection of soul-jazz ballads previewed by two
radio singles for smooth jazz radio and urban adult
contemporary
Boston, MA (11 January 2011):
Sensual saxplay - expressive and passionate – pilots alluringly romantic
melodies that levitate over slinky, seductive grooves on Love
and Sax, the second contemporary jazz album from saxophonist Elan Trotman, which will be released on
the artist’s own label on March 8th. The Boston-based native of
With love and romance on his mind, Trotman decided to write only ballads for Love and Sax. Although still a young artist, it’s his fifth album overall, and his skills as a composer have been carefully honed and matured. Whether wielding a tenor or soprano sax, or a flute as he does on “Can I Play 4 U?,” Trotman has blossomed as a frontman, soloist and musician, agilely following in the iconic footsteps of his role models, Grover Washington Jr. and Kirk Whalum. Aside from covering the evergreen “When I Fall In Love,” featuring extended soprano sax improvisational soloing, Trotman tapped into an array of influences to create his originals including soulful R&B, modern jazz, vibrant pop, and even exotic calypso and Latin nuances. Of special note were the performances by keyboardist Brian Simpson (“Heaven In Your Eyes”), Flugelhorn player Cindy Bradley (“Oasis”), late bassist Webster Roach (“Can I Play 4 U?”), guitarist Jeremiah McConico (“Cancion De Amor”), and the sultry bedroom vocals on “Midnight Serenade” from Terry, who used to perform with Trotman in Roberta Flack’s band.
“Love and Sax is a compilation of songs
that I wrote with one goal in mind: to create a relaxing, yet sensual and
romantic atmosphere,” Trotman explained.
“Trying to launch a career in the
Expect Trotman to perform music
from Love and Sax this Sunday at
Jazz’N Barbados at Naniki Resort, February 13th with Terry at The
Hi-Hat in
While growing up in the tropical
island paradise of
Trotman’s first foray in
contemporary jazz was 2009’s This Time Around. His funky version of Bill Withers’ joyous “Lovely Day” hit
#6 on the charts. Other releases
include his debut Memories, an eclectic disc of
Trotman’s Love and Sax is comprised of the following songs:
“Intro (Love and Sax)”
“Last Dance”
“When I Fall In Love”
“Rain”
“Love and Sax”
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“Turn Down The Lights”
“Cancion De Amor”
“Heaven In Your Eyes”
“Can I Play 4 U?”
“Oasis”
“Under The Stars”
“Can I Play 4 U? (Reprise)”
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