Saxophonist Jimmy Sommers, Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Gordon Chambers, Grammy-nominated artist Vikter Duplaix, and vocalist Lynne Fiddmont are banding together for a national tour under the name Jazzy Soul Collective. The group has two confirmed concert dates, with more to be announced later. The group is set to join perform on Sunday, February 17 at The Birchmere Music Hall in Alexandria, VA, and on Monday, February 18 in New York City at B.B. Kings, with additional dates to be added later.
Jimmy Sommers recently released his new CD Sunset Collective, the follow-up to his 2005 release Lovelife. The first single, "Happy Hour," features guitarist Paul Brown, who also co-wrote the tune. Other guests include vocalist Rahsaan Patterson, keyboardists Kenneth Crouch and Brian Culbertson, and DJ/producer Paul Oakenfold.
Gordon Chambers released his second solo set, Love Stories, last year. He’s written material for numerous pop, R&B and jazz artists, including Freddy Jackson, Brownstone, Anita Baker, Yolanda Adams, Patti LaBelle, and others. He earned a Grammy for Baker's tune "I Apologize." He is currently working with Patti Austin on her next album.
Lynne Fiddmont is a veteran background singer who has recorded and toured with Stevie Wonder, Babyface, Phil Collins and others. Fiddmont recently wrote and performed material for her 2007 debut Flow.
Vikter Duplaix is a composer and producer who has worked with Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, and others. He also collaborated with Sommers on Sunset Collective. Duplaix's song "Make A Baby" from his second full-length album, Bold & Beautiful, is nominated for the 2008 Grammy's in the Urban Alternative category.
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