Sonya Jason blows away her rivals with a torrent of sizzling and sensuous saxwork on her international debut release. This all original CD showcases Sonya's remarkable gift for composing accessible, passionate tunes that surprise and enchant across a number of contemporary musical styles. Her band is bolstered by 22 of L.A.'s top studio musicians -- players that aren't afraid to step up the intensity; such as Yellowjackets' bassist Jimmy Haslip, Sting's drummer Vinnie Colaiuta, Madonna's percussionist Luis Conte, Tania Maria's bassist John Pena, Temptations' lead vocalist Louis Price, and many, many more. The result is some fiery, impassioned sax wailing and some thunderous ensemble arrangements. Produced by Dennis Moody and Sonya Jason.

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Sonya and her band capture the essence of cool jazz, performing well-loved standards with a hip flair. With gracefully lyrical saxophone styling, she breathes sensuality and new life into such popular classics as Don't Get Around Much Anymore, Summertime, Secret Love, Harlem Nocturne, When I Fall in Love and more. Featuring Sonya Jason on alto and soprano saxophones with keyboardists Peter Horvath and Julie Homi; bassist Svetozar "Butsa" Necak; drummer Andrew Eberhard; vibraphonist Larry Blackshere. Produced by Stevan Pasero and Russell Bond.

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The musical story of a love affair from its passionate beginning to its inevitable end - in a contemporary jazz style with a heavy pop/R&B influence. This mostly original project features Sonya Jason on alto and sopranino saxophones with keyboardists Rick Lindroos, Tom Powers, Eric Cortright and Chris Gough; guitarists Tracy Williams and Donny Dean; percussionist Keith Johnson; bassist Jim Simmons; drummer Bob Warren; trumpeter/flugelhorn Jeff Fields; tenor saxophonist Byron Hopkins; bass trombonist Fred Boyd; trumpeter Jim Henry; vocalists Manny Simo, Rick Lindroos, Giselle Fox, Tom Powers and Pam De Cosmo. Produced by Sonya Jason and Ben Taylor.

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A smokin' set by women musicians ready to burn down the house on classic big band compositions like Caravan, The Brownsville Express, String of Pearls and Groovin' Hard. With its high-energy rhythm section, big brassy sound and commanding soloists, this powerful collection of performers demolishes stereotypes of women jazz players. Their debut CD release features solos by Sonya Jason on lead alto with guest vocalists Vicki Randle, Linda Tillery, Pamela Rose and guest drummer Allison Miller. Engineered and co-produced by Leslie Ann Jones at Skywalker Sound, soundstage of George Lucas.

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Handpicked songs, many penned by Nikita herself, open a window to the songstress you have never seen. Her powerful vocals carry the tightly produced album which will be led off with the urgent upper mid-tempo jam, "911-LOVE." Listen for Sonya Jason's soulfully wailing alto sax.

A dozen original smooth jazz instrumentals ready-made for the WAVE playlists. Sonya Jason's contemporary alto sax sound adds passion and excitement to this talented keyboardist/composer's first release as a recording artist. Michael Blakeman is known for his television work for the Discovery Channel and jingles for such well-known companies as Levi's 501 Jeans. Now he gets to spread his wings as an artist.

Create the perfect ambiance for your next dinner party with this memorable collection of instrumental jazz standards produced for the Impromptu Gourmet. Featuring a smooth blend of saxophone, piano, trumpet and more, this elegant compilation sets the ideal atmosphere for entertaining friends and family. Enhance your dining experience and complement life's most precious occasions with music from Indigo, Ron Eschete, Stevan Pasero, plus selections from Sonya Jason's Supper Club CD.

This intimate collection of "cool blue" jazz features some of the most recognizable songs in popular music history compiled exclusively for Sharper Image. These nostalgic instrumentals, played by small ensembles, are the perfect complement to conversation and entertaining. So sit back and experience the ultimate in ambiance with four cool classics from Sonya Jason's Supper Club CD and much more.

This custom branded compilation CD produced for Wells Fargo presents a collection of favorite jazz music performed by acclaimed artists. These ten smooth jazz classics set the stage for any occasion. Selections from Sonya Jason's Supper Club CD are joined with cuts from such artists as Andy Suzuki, Indigo and The Cedar Walton Trio.

Saxophonist George Shelby's smooth jazz release features 6 of his own tunes and 6 by other songwriters. Here he boldly re-creates another saxophonist's composition, Sonya Jason's sweet and passionate ballad, First Kiss. No doubt encouragement was provided by his producer/engineer, Taavi Mote, who co-produced the original recording of this song with Sonya and keyboardist Randy Kartchner.

This custom branded compilation CD produced for Korbel Brandy includes favorite jazz songs performed by world-class artists -- ideal for creating a warm and festive ambiance. Sonya Jason's sensuous version of Harlem Nocturne from her Supper Club CD is complemented by standards recorded by Art Farmer, Mimi Fox, The Cedar Walton Trio and others.

"Perfecting the right music to cook and dine by is really an art -- these two CD's, created exclusively for NapaStyle, are the best mood makers I've heard in 20 years of cooking for my family and friends," declares award-winning chef Michael Chiarello. And the perfect music for "Cocktail e Antipasti (Cocktails & Appetizers)" is deemed to be four selections from Sonya Jason's Supper Club CD.

Throw a perfect cocktail party or just set the cosmopolitan mood at home with this bubbly mix of legendary lounge tunes that will make you feel like floating away. This CD features jazzy hits that you know by heart, like Sonya Jason's hip version of Don't Get Around Much Anymore from her Supper Club CD -- songs that go great with everyone and everything, especially merrymaking and celebrating.

Hot and spicy original latin jazz with guest stars too numerous to mention in entirety. Includes 17 songs co-written by ambitious percussionist Jorge Bermudez, who produced this amazing recording involving 48(!) top musicians. Features Sonya Jason on alto saxophone along with percussionist/vocalist Pete Escovedo; timbalist Sheila E; guitarists Jorge Santana, Joyce Cooling and Michael Bolton's Chris Camozzi; Santana percussionists Raul Rekow and Karl Perazzo and many more.

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It's unusual for an act to use a saxophone, a rapper, and tablas in the same track -- and even more unusual for them to make it cohesive -- but this band actually manages to do it. With influences of hip-hop, early-'90's smooth jazz, King Sunny Ade, and traditional Middle Eastern style, the recording floats cheerfully yet purposefully along and draws the listener with it. Sonya Jason's signature alto saxophone solos are featured on this varied and highly musical work.

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Get your feet moving and hips twirling to this latin party music featuring 48(!) top musicians far too numerous to mention in entirety. Includes Sonya Jason's versatile alto sax sound along with percussionist/vocalist Pete Escovedo; timbalist Sheila E; guitarists Jorge Santana, Joyce Cooling and Michael Bolton's Chris Camozzi; Santana percussionists Raul Rekow and Karl Perazzo and many more.

Moody and ethereal, but with more melodic depth than most new age music -- this recording is a huge departure from the edgy jazz fusion that distinguished Christopher Lukert's style on his 1990 release, more than dreams. This artist does it all as composer/arranger for every track as well as playing bass, guitar and keyboards. But as producer, he was insightful enough to recognize the enchanting contribution of Sonya Jason's mesmerizing sopranino saxophone melodies floating on top.

Singer/songwriter Jenny Reed also plays guitars and a mean harmonica on this all original release. This is music that's easy to listen to - with blues, folk and jazz influences. Sonya Jason's distinctive bluesy alto sax riffs and solos are prominently featured on over half of the songs. Produced by guitarist Richard Michos with drummer Paulo Baldi and percussionist Vince Littleton.

This compilation CD showcases some of the world's highly crafted musicians, and includes biographies, photos and most importantly, extraordinary music. Includes the beautiful ballad First Kiss composed by Sonya Jason and Randy Kartchner and performed by Sonya Jason on soprano saxophone with Randy Kartchner on keyboards and drum programming. Also features tracks by trumpeter Tony Guerrero, saxophonist Mike Tomaro, trumpeter Allen Vizzutti and others.

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As leader of "The Irish Rovers", Will Millar helped make that band one of the most successful Irish folk acts of all times. Will Millar and his new band, "Some Mad Irishmen", have taken the old Celtic standards and sparked new life into them. With Sonya Jason adding a cheerful alto sax sound, the songs are designed to lift the spirits and cure melancholy.

A rare collection of outstanding performances captured "live-to-two-track" using a naturally balanced two microphone method of recording. This label exclusively produces CDs in which the vitality and musical integrity of each recording is completely dependent upon the studio skill and talent of the musicians, not the editing capability of the studio engineer. These 17 tracks include 2 songs from Stanley Keiser's Secret Island release which features the expert alto saxophone work of Sonya Jason.

Over two dozen hot tracks of varying musical styles by 21 emerging artists, this compilation CD includes original songs from Sonya Jason's Tigress recording -- Forbidden Love and Tigress. Other featured artist include singer/keyboardist Kiki Ebsen, smoky vocalist Marc Jordan, keyboardist/composer Dan Siegel and many more.

This first recording for saxophonist/flutist Stan Keiser runs the gamut stylistically with moody smooth jazz to R&B vocals to jazzy ballads to world beat grooves. Recorded in a concert hall "live-to-two-track" with a naturally balanced two microphone method, the vitality and musical integrity was completely dependent upon the recording skill and talent of the musicians -- alto saxophonist Sonya Jason; guitarist Grant Geissman; pianist David Garfield; drummer Walfredo Reyes, Jr.; bassist Alphonso Johnson; percussionist Munyungo Jackson; trumpeter Roy Weigand; vocalists Shaun Murphy, Laura Creamer and Carmen Grillo.

"Music that defines the mood" -- a two-disc set featuring the contemporary sounds of artists and recordings available from the Discovery catalogue. Includes artists as diverse as Antonio Carlos Jobim, Paul Desmond, Bud Powell, Ben Webster, and Art Pepper, and a cut from Sonya Jason's Secret Lover recording -- Soul Seduction.

A holiday project with all proceeds benefiting the Central Arizona Shelter Services for the homeless and featuring ten of the top bands in the state. Includes favorites like Little Drummer Boy, The Christmas Song, Sleigh Ride and Sonya Jason's contemporary instrumental reggae arrangement of Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow.

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High energy instrumental jazz fusion by talented bassist/composer Christopher Lukert. Sonya Jason blows some edgy alto sax solos over driving grooves that showcase musical chops all around. Creativity abounds, even in the song titles - Never Name Your Son Ernie, Dance Of The Bowlegged Kittens and I Used To Be One, But I'm Not Anymore - to name a few.

Young, talented and inspired -- this all original rock band was strongly influenced by eighties bands The Police and Genesis. The songs are well-written and arranged, with an amazingly rich ambient production given the limitations of a direct-to-4-track recording. Sonya Jason's moody rock saxophone solos topped it off and got noticed by radio deejays and fans.