Alex Lattimore
Promise
© 2008 AlexJDot Productions, LLC (700261239514)
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Smooth, seductive and sensational vocals fused with a fabulous mix of contemporary jazz, R&B and a light touch of blues.
tracks
- 1 Kissing You
- 2 Bernadette
- 3 Lullabye
- 4 Promise
- 5 Jazzman Blues
- 6 Sunlight in My Rain
- 7 Windows
- 8 Keep Risin' to the Top
- 9 A Million Ways
- 10 In Your Eyes
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A native of a city known for its great arts scene, Chicago, Illinois, Alex Lattimore is no stranger to the world of music. Serving as the male vocalist in the former Giant Step Records performing group Jiva, led by Khari Simmons (former bass player for India.Arie), Alex has been notably compared to the vocal styling of such artists as Luther Vandross and Will Downing. At the early age of 5, he began his journey with piano and trumpet lessons while also engaging in the youth choir ensemble at his home church. This led him to perform with a host of phenomenal groups such as the Chicago Youth Philharmonic Orchestra, Sherwood Conservatory Brass Ensemble, Roosevelt University Jazz Band, and the University of Chicago Chamber Orchestra. Alex’s musical journey continued in Atlanta, Georgia, serving as both a horn player (trumpet and flugel) and lead/background vocalist with a number of Atlanta-based acts. This platform allowed him to showcase his countless talents as a songwriter, arranger, instrumentalist, and vocalist.
With his dynamic abilities, Alex was catapulted into opportunities to open for and perform with internationally renowned artists like Tina Turner, Luther Vandross, Michael McDonald, India.Arie, Earl Klugh, The Rippingtons, Groove Collective, Roy Ayers, Kindred The Family Soul, Loose Ends, and Maysa Leak. Alex’s trumpet and vocals have also graced the Julie Dexter and Khari Simmons Brash Music album release of “Moon Bossa”, the Atlanta based group “Jiva” with albums “Sun and Moon’ and “Day Into Night” as well as being a featured vocalist on the beautifully written duet entitled “The Matrimony” from Rhonda Thomas’ album “Breathe New Life” and title track “Once Twice” from the Bugs in The Attic album release “Back in the Dog House.” Alex has also collaborated with D.J. Kemit (formerly of the Grammy award winning group Arrested Development), releasing a single entitled “Rush Hour” (featuring Takana Miyamoto) which found its place on the P-Vine Records compilation “Sol Com Bossa”. Currently Alex is working with the Ananda Project under the direction of Grammy nominated producer Chris Brann. Excerpts from these projects have been widely reviewed leading to a highly anticipated solo release.
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Mellow Magic
author: Clive Hamlett UKAlex sure is a talented guy and has come up with a fine album, you can just let the music wash over you. SO MANY GOOD TRACKS its hard to know where to begin. My personal favorites would have to be the title track and 'A million ways' just sublime! This is an album you won't stop playing. Trust me!
- author: denise lasale
Smooth Soul with a two capital S's!!
author: MARK GENTRYI am knocked out by this album. Alex has a fantastic voice complemented by the wonderful soulful sounds on this album. One of the best for 2008 for my money. He states Will Downing as one of his influences but this guy is a star in his own right. Anybody daring to cover a classic anthem such as Keni Burkes "Rising To The Top" is a very brave person, but Alex's version of this song is just brilliant and he really enhances the original version with some excellent sax player - sheer magic! There are no filler tracks on this album - it is filled from start to finish with the best soul music around. Buy this album today - and recharge your soul!!
SmoothJazz.com Review
author: Scott O'BrienIt’s always exciting to discover great new music from an outstanding new artist. That’s what Chicago-born and raised (now Atlanta-based) vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Alex Lattimore and his brilliant solo debut, PROMISE are all about. Combining elements of Smooth Jazz, R&B, and the blues into a beautiful, romantic expression of heartfelt emotions reminiscent of Will Downing, Jon Lucien or Luther Vandross, Mr. Lattimore has scored himself a surefire winner with this project! Not only are his compositions amazing and his voice powerfully compelling, but his keyboard and horn work (trumpet and flugelhorn) are also impressive. Are you looking for a “Quiet Storm” vibe in a vocal album? PROMISE is a perfect choice, with tracks like “Kissing You,” “Lullabye,” “A Million Ways” and the title track. How about some sultry Latin flavors? Try “Sunlight in My Rain” and the loungey, chilled out “Windows.” Do you like your Smooth Urban Jazz to have an unmistakable jazz sensibility to it? Check out “Jazzman Blues” or the Kenny Burke hit “Keep Risin’ to the Top.” PROMISE brings us all of that, and wraps it in a professional, top tier package of production and graphics. Every so often a release comes along that launches an artist almost instantly onto the fast track to stardom. Alex Lattimore’s PROMISE, to my ear, is just such an album. This one’s a keeper. I highly recommend it!
Promise
author: fred baldwinThe cd is smooth as the other side of a pillow its a cd that great from begining to end if you don't have it order it now you will not be sorry you did.
- author: KeithKNOWS
Ear Candy that's satisfying, soothing, sexy, subtle, skillful...just a few words to describe "Promise"(Bernadette...now that's the Jam) You are truly one of my favorite local singers, if you're performing, I'm there! I'm so excited to share your music with Subscribers of KeithKNOWS.
UNREAL
author: Roy FinneyIF YOU WANT A GOOD, NO OUT OF THE WORLD CD THAT WILL BRING YOU BACK TO THE Reality OF LIFE. THIS IS IT. THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE YOU HAVE TO, NOT LOOK FOR. LET THEM FIND YOU. SUCH AS LOVE, AND THIS CD. PEACE, LOVE, AND JAZZ.