Ken Gioffre
Tiger On A Leash
© 2000 Kenneth Gioffre (691105432126)
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Straight ahead modern jazz with its fair share of unexpected twists and turns. This is a whirlwind of a recording, so hang on tight.
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About This CD
Tiger On A Leash is a release of modern, high energy, straight ahead jazz with its fair share of twists and turns. Recorded with no overdubs, it captures the intensity and interplay of serious musicians being in the moment. Each musician is top caliber and worthy of carrying the session on his own. This intriguing recording of original compositions and ingenious soling will inspire you to listen many times.
Ken Gioffre Biography
Saxophonist Ken Gioffre has recorded for the Sony, Universal, Blue Note-Manhattan, MCA, Dennon, and Sire labels. He has also performed and recorded for the ABC, NBC, CBS, A&E, HBO, ESPN, and BET television networks. Mr. Gioffre appeared nightly on the television show New York at Night and has also appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, NBC’s Today Show, HBO’s The Sopranos, A &E’s Breakfast With The Arts, Fox News’ Fox and Friends, Sinbad’s Soul Music Festival as well as the movie Last Holiday starring Queen Latifa.
In addition to his national and international tour experience, he has performed or recorded with Nancy Wilson, B. B. King, Dianne Reeves, Tito Puente, Mose Allison, Ruth Brown, The Temptations, Cab Calloway, Dr. John, Michael Bolton, Queen Latifa, Lou Rawles, Martha Reeves, Donny Osmond, Jimmy Webb, Buddy Guy, Ben E. King, The Wynans, Kid Creole, Toots Thielmans, Dave Kozz, Eddie Money, KC and the Sunshine Band, John Pattitucci, Will Lee, Randy Brecker and many, many others.
Mr. Gioffre currently tours and records as saxophonist for Smokey Robinson.
Ken Gioffre Discography
1992
Common Planet / Brian Keane
Time Signature 4 / Stephen Cullo
1994
A Dream I Had / Jay Rowe
1995
Golden Saxophone of Ken Gioffre / Ken Gioffre
Winter’s Cool / PPI Entertainment
1996
One Day Each Year / Billy Fellows
1997
Where You Belong / Aftertouch
World Time / John Favicchia
1998
Don’t Look Back / T-Bone
King of Swing / Clark Eno Orchestra
Cool Bop Phonics / Cool Bop Phonics
Sea Glass / Ken Volpe
Kate Sanderson / Kate Sanderson
1999
Kickin’ It / Steve Clark
Beach 88th Street / Sean Fitzpatrick
2000
Blueness / Doug Munro
Rhyme or Reason / James Walker
Tiger On A Leash / Ken Gioffre
2001
Sweet Surroundings / Steve Clark
“Seraglio" Sound Track (Academy Award Nominated)
2002
Hero of Heroes / Ivory Stone
2003
“The Technical Writer” / Movie Soundtrack
2004
“Last Holiday” / Movie Soundtrack
(Queen Latifa/Smokey Robinson)
2005
Child’s Play / Roger Ball
(Featuring Randy Brecker & Ken Gioffre)
2006
Timeless Love / Smokey Robinson (Grammy Nominated)
2007
Pyramids / Alan Eicher
2 Hot To Touch / Dave Overthrow
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www.kengioffre.com