I want to thank my family, mentors, peers and friends for helping me get
through some hard personal times, and knowing that I would emerge out of
the wilderness, you were waiting on me with open  arms and hearts.  I'm
humbled that you love the music and for your loyal support.

~  Azar Lawrence ~
The most recent interview of Azar Lawrence by Don Heckman is in the March
2008 issue of the Jazz Times
~  Overdue Ovation  ~
by Don Heckman
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A very special thanks to Seymour Nurse who created a Dedication
Page to Azar Lawrence
The South L.A. Saxophonist turns heads and improves vibes through his musical
life\'s fruitful second act

~ By GREG BURK ~
January 2008

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Azar released a CD in 2007, Legacy and Music of John Coltrane is actively
producing new music for his upcoming CD Revelations, in the meantime he
wrote three new songs for Henry "Skipper" Franklin's 2007 CD; If We Should
Meet Again, Truth, For Koko and Molongo.
Go to Discography page to listen to clips and to purchase If We Should Meet
Again and Legacy and Music of John Coltrane
A searing ride with Azar Lawrence - Saxophonist Azar Lawrence stepped
onstage at Charlie O's on Friday night like a bear coming out of
hibernation.   Don Heckman, Los Angeles Times, January 2008

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“Azar Lawrence Saxophonist Lawrence may be the best
underappreciated player on the current jazz scene. After some
setbacks, he is back at full speed, a newly revived jazz force.”

Don Heckman, Calendar Live, Los Angeles Times, January 2008
"Azar Lawrence played on the original “Walk Spirit, Talk Spirit.” (He was
a riveting saxophonist and a mysterious figure who disappeared for 30
years and has recently resurfaced on the Los Angeles scene.)"  Thomas
Conrad - Jazz Times  December 2007

Jazz Times Review of MyCoy Tyner Music
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We are the blended colors of life that light the Bridge Into the New Age.  We
are the seed, plant and the flower. We are the anointed of earth.   We
endeavor to promote healing through sound. ~ Serapis  Meditation~
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May peace, joy, love, and beauty on the wings of faith and hope fly into your
hearts and heal and lift your souls towards the spiritual sun.  And may celestial
music help restore the plan on earth.

Music has been described as the universal language, the one medium
whereby man can successfully communicate with man.  Music is timeless and
will continue to exist as a tribute to man's creativity.
 
Utilizing  the same colors & tapestries made famous by John  Coltrane.  Azar has
been described as the definitive interpreter of  John Coltrane's music with his
own sound.
Celebration & Tribute

Saturday, June 7
John & Alice Coltrane Estate
Woodland Hills, Ca

Ravi Coltrane
Azar Lawrence
Bennie Maupin
and more

Produced by Clarion Jazz
August 26 - 30, 2008

Dizzy's Club Coca Cola,
Jazz at Lincoln Center
33 West 60 Street
New York, New York 10023,  212.258.9800

Azar Lawrence, tenor & soprano sax
Benito Gonzalez, piano
Esiette  Esiette, bass
Billy Hart, drums
Photo By Oscar Zagel
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Thursday, May 8
8:00/9:30 pm
2nd Street Jazz Bar & Grill
Little Tokyo. 366 E. 2nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012. 213-680-0047

Azar Lawrence Quartet
Azar Lawrence, Tenor, Soprano, Sax
Theo Saunders, Piano
Jeff Littleton, Bass
Tony Austin, Drums
Friday, May 30, 2008
9:00/10:30 pm
Sea Bird Jazz Lounge
730 E. Broadway
Long Beach, Ca   90813 562 (562) 606-0250.

Azar Lawrence & Legends
Azar Lawrence  - Tenor, Soprano Sax
Nate Morgan -  Piano
Henry Franklin - Bass
Tony Austin - Drums
Sunday, May 4
2:00pm - 6:00pm
California Jazz Foundation Presents
2nd Annual Jazz Sensation

The Musician's Union, Local 417
817 Vine St.
Hollywood, Ca
818.528.2893  

Jazz Explosion Event
Azar Lawrence, Ramon Banda, Billy Valentine, Bruce Babad,
www.californiajazzfoundation.org