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CONTRARY WINDS
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Written, performed and programmed by Carl Eichman. Tenor sax by Alexis Van Eeckhout. Bass by Bill Lawrence. Drums by Filippo Bertacche.
smooth jazz lounge ballad symphonic jazz
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Original music in Jazz-Fresh by: Alexis VAN EECKHOUT Saxophone-Composition-Arrangement Genres: Jazz-Fresh, Nu-Jazz, Jazz Fusion, Jazz-Rock, Acid-Jazz, Latin-Jazz, Tango, Mambo, Crossover, Classical, Film music, Soundtrack, ... Alexis Van Eeckhout, a self-taught musician and a student of the American Saxophonist J.R. Monterose, comes back, as hobby, with what is called a "Jazz-Fresh" (chill-out) style. His musical experience started at a very early age in his family. His first instrument of predilection whas the Clarinet. He played some Classical pieces o f music with his father who was a professional Classical Composer, Organist, and Orchestra's Chief., Later, he played Tenor sax, Alto sax, Soprano sax and Traverse flute with several Belgian bands . Since 1997, he has focused on blending his musical experiences and influences in order to create his own style. Working on his musical phrasing, melody, harmonisation and rythm as well as on a global musical ambiance for each piece. He likes to try a new musical approach with proposing new ways in harmonical structures . These pieces have been composed, performed ( Tenor-sax, Keyboards, Synth ) programmed ( Alto Sax vsti, Trumpet vsti, Pan Pipes flute vsti, Fula flute vsti, Traverse flute vsti, Bandoneon vsti, Acoustic piano vsti, Fender piano vsti, Vibraphone vsti, Hammond organ vsti, Guitars vsti, Violins vsti, Bass vsti, Double-Bass vsti, Drums vsti, Percussions vsti ) and recorded, mixed, mastered by Alexis Van Eeckhout himself . Truly, a music well suited for dream and evasion...
Song Info
Genre
Jazz Jazz General
Charts
Peak #25
Peak in subgenre #5
Author
Carl Eichman
Rights
(c) Carl Eichman 2008
Uploaded
August 10, 2015
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MP3 4.8 MB 128 kbps 5:17
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rodrica
Jan 30
Wonderful soulful & expressive sax playing, very impressed by your skills! The track conjures vivid images in the mind. Beautifully arranged, produced & performed!
AronDavidBradley
Jun 23, 2024
WOW, I am waiting for my coffee to brew on a lazy Sunday morning and popped on this gem of a composition. Smooth Jazz at its finest. Alexis, Your sax is so soulful. Great job, Kudos all around!
AlexisPatrick
Feb 16, 2024
Excellent song.....Magnificent saxophone playing. You are a great musician.