The
evolution of an imaginative young artist is fascinating to behold, especially
those refusing to play it safe after achieving success and notoriety. Jackiem
Joyner, an award-winning chart-topping saxophonist, is
stretching the limits of what urban contemporary jazz grooves can be while
moving towards a more organic live sound on his fifth album, “Evolve,” which
will be released April 29. He wrote and produced the highly-rhythmic 11-song CD
we sent you featuring collaborations with multiple Grammy-nominated saxophonist
Gerald Albright and internationally renowned keyboardist Keiko Matsui.
Joyner
has always had knack for crafting catchy R&B-pop melodies and his deft
touch with honeyed harmonies remains. What changed are the inventive rhythms
and textured sonic-scapes he’s constructed under his gentle yet impassioned
horn play. The futuristic aural backdrop stands in stark contrast to the
visceral sound of his sax.
First
cut from “Evolve” going to radio is “Generation Next,” a musical declaration
from Joyner that the next generation of jazz artists is here to stay. You can
view a live performance clip of the single to get a taste of how Joyner mixes
and matches jazz, R&B and instrumental pop with searing rock guitar.
http://youtu.be/KXJbzKS7HEs
Joyner
debuted in 2007 when he was named Debut Artist of the Year for his first
offering, “Babysoul.” His sophomore set, “Lil’ Man Soul,” spawned a pair of No.
1 Billboard singles, including “I’m Waiting For You,” which won Song of the
Year honors at the 2009 Smooth Jazz Awards. The momentum continued even before
he reached the age of 30 when two singles from his self-titled third album shot
up to No. 2 and No. 3 on Billboard. Switching gears, Joyner embraced his church
roots in 2012 with the gospel jazz record, “Church Boy.”
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