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In the early 1980s, Howard started his solo career, and released his first and second studio albums, Asphalt Gardens in 1982, and Steppin' Out in 1984. Both albums were well received and ranked high on the Billboard magazine jazz album charts at No. 25 and 9, respectively. The last track on Steppin' Out is called "Dream Ride", and features ...
Soprano sax player whose fusion of jazz, funk, and soul brought him mainstream success in the '80s and '90s. Read Full Biography
His most varied album yet, this jazz/R&B/funk effort features a variety of guests including jazz/soul diva Dianne Reeves (vocals); Grover Washington, Jr. (alto sax); veteran Earth, Wind & Fire vocalist Philip Bailey; the popular George Howard (soprano sax); and trumpeter/flugelhornist Rick Braun, along with fellow Heads Up artists Joe McBride ...
Love and Understanding is the eighth studio album by jazz saxophonist George Howard, released in 1992 on GRP Records. The album reached No. 1 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Albums chart and No. 32 on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart.
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b. George Howard, 15th September 1957, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. d. 20th March 1998, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. George Howard began his musical career in the late '70's. Prior to that George had undertaken session work for Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, First Choice and Blue Magic. He received his first break when Grover ...
Biography. George Howard’s polished fusion of funk, jazz, and urban soul helped the soprano saxophonist become one of the most popular contemporary jazz performers of the ’80s and ’90s. Since he concentrated on groove and overall sound instead of improvisation, Howard never received much attention from jazz critics, but he retained a ...
