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We continue to ask that you send prayer, light, and positive thought to piano great and Grammy winner Nate Morgan. Nate is one of one of the premier jazz pianists/composers of his generation. His absence has created a major vacuum on the West Coast jazz scene. Nate is a highly respected musician and a beautiful spirit. Experience this virtuoso below on Aisha from Speak The Word.
Aisha
Azar Lawrence Saxophonist/Composer/Arranger
A jazz heavyweight who came of age during an era of jazz that will be noted throughout musical time. During his teens his love for jazz music would be shaped by greats such as Benny Golson, Horace Tapscott, John Coltrane and many others. His reverence and discipline for the music that is jazz made it possible for him to play with McCoy Tyner and Elvin Jones for years. And on occasion Miles Davis, which brought about his inclusion on Mile's Dark Magus album performed and recorded live at Carnegie Hall. During the 80's he tapered off from the world of Jazz somewhat and, crossed over to R&B, Funk and even Rock. Ever the jazz practicioneer, Azar is unleashing new music on a regular basis. He produced Legacy & Music of John Coltrane in 2007, then followed with Speak The Word and Prayer for My Ancestors, 2008/2009.
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"Today, Azar Lawrence burns like a bright, hot flame at the altar of his muse. Given the ever-present fire danger in the Southland, a fire truck should remain on call when Lawrence blows. "
Chuck Koton, AllAboutJazz, January 2009
Zarman Productions'
Speak The Word is on sale at
Purchase Prayer For My Ancestors at
Luxury from Speak The Word has been released as a single, and can now be heard on SmoothJazz Loft
Azar plays saxophones made by
International Woodwind, Inc., Hollywood, CA
