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The Man Behind the Saxes...
The timing is right and the world is ready for another powerhouse saxophone star....Washigton D.C.'s Brian Lenair is THAT star. EYE OF THE STORM, with special guests Alyson Williams and Jonathan Davis, is a brilliant collection of killer R&B jams and Smooth Jazz originals with great style and flair!- -Sandy Shore, smoothjazz.com
Brian "Best Sax" Lenair
“Music is not just my vocation, it is my passion and it is my calling. No matter how intimate or large the settings, I always play with the same energy,” says jazz saxophonist extraordinaire, Brian Lenair. Having performed with the likes of Will Downing, Maysa, Jean Carne, Billy Paul, Angela Bolfill, Christopher Williams, Miki Howard, Glenn Jones, Al Jarreau, Vesta, Tony Terry, the late Phyllis Hyman, Pieces of a Dream, Miles Jay, Grover Washington, Jr., Peabo Bryson, and George Benson, Spur of the Moment and others, Brian has established himself to be a talent to be recognized. More
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Scheduled Events
Big Play Sports Grill - Every Wednesday - June 19th & 26th -
Address: 7313 Baltimore Ave., College Park, MD 20740 - Time: 8:00pm-10:00pm
21st Amendment Bar & Grill - Every Thursday - June 20th & 27th
Address: 550 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20024 - Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Peachez Cafe & Lounge - Friday, June 21st
Address: 5010 Brown Station Rd., - Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 - Time: 9:00pm
Day Party @The Islander - Saturday, June 22nd
Address: 1201 U Street, N.W., Washington, DC - Time: 2:00pm - 7:00pm
BBQ Battle - Sunday, June 23rd - Address: 9th & Penn Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC (PEPSI Stage) - Show time: 3:45pm - 4:45pm
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We truly appreciate the wonderful comments and support!
Thank you, --Brian LenairThe best young saxophonist around. Brian has the feel of a modern Grover Washington, Jr. -
Dave Dickinson/WHUR, Wash., DC-
As an active recording artist my demands for great Musicians/Musicianship are high, my first call for sax is always Brian his intensity, sensitivity, phrasing and passion for the music shines thru with each note he plays, if you are a true music lover this CD is a must have in your collection, you won’t be disappointed. - Will D.
"I am pleased to extend and share my experience with working with a professional jazz musician – Brian Lenair.” I was in pilates class and I heard beautiful inspirational jazz so I asked the instructor the name of the artist and she replied ‘Brian Lenair’. I immediately called my manager to go on line and purchase every CD ever made by Brian Lenair. We play his music at both of our salon locations and our clients and staff love his music.
I hired Brian for an event and he was prompt, courteous and the audience loved his passion as an artist and his excellent performance. Simply outstanding!– Diane C. Stevens, CEO, Cole Stevens Salon & Day Spa, Washington, DC and Greenbelt, MD
More Feedback:
Brian’s music is like a breath of fresh air. He is a new artist that demonstrates great musical qualities. - Kim Waters
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Check out some Youtube Videos featuring Brian Lenair:
Brian Lenair - Seabreeze Jazz Festival 2013
Brian Lenair in Concert Feb 2011- Eye of the StormBrian Lenair - Studio Jam Session
Musiq Soulchild's So Beautiful - Jazz cover by Brian Lenair
National Anthem-Brian Lenair-nats vs. phillies
God bless America-Brian Lenair nats vs.phillies
"Allright" Brian Lenair, Blakmarkit, Baltimore
Higher Calling ~ Brian Lenair...
Brian Lenair - Gone Ridin'
Brian Lenair Total Praise
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(coming soon)News & Information
Here are a few magazine articles regarding yours truly that I hope you will enjoy.
Prince George's Magazine - more coming soon
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Brian "Best Sax" Lenair
P.O. Box 1673
Upper Marlboro, 20773Telephone: (202) 670-7291
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The story of "B"
Lenair’s love for music began at the age of eight in his home in the Washington DC area where he grew up. His most profound influence came from his dad, who also plays the saxophone. His first music instructor in junior high school, Bruce Tyler, also encouraged his love for music. Brian credits the works of jazz greats Grover Washington, Jr. and Stanley Turrentine for inspiring him to play as well.
Although Brian began his studies at the University of Maryland as an architect/interior designer, his love for music could not be contained. It wasn’t long before Brian formed his first band called 41/2 Hours. He remained with the group for four years as they established a name in the DC area.
Brian eventually left and in 1990 joined a new group called Spur of the Moment. As the front man for the Washington DC based band, they astounded audiences with their mixture of jazz and R&B sounds for over 15 years. During that time, Spur of the Moment recorded two CDs entitled Sporadic and Out of the Shadows, which greatly features Brian’s talent as a saxophonist and composer.
Despite the success of the group, Brian felt the need to move forward to pursue a solo career. In 2004, Brian cut his first CD entitled The Journey. Creating this CD gave Brian the opportunity to express his God given gift as well as showcase his talent as an incredible saxophonist, producer and songwriter. “I was fortunate enough to have a great deal of creative input on my first solo album,” say Lenair. “I wrote 9 tracks which allowed me to put my inner thoughts and feelings to music,”.
The first single, “Gone Ridin’” is a mixture of soft melodies and up-tempo grooves. “I am an avid bicyclist and this song came to me while I was riding one day. Cycling helps to clear my mind and get my creative juices flowing and that’s what I wanted to bring across in this song.” The title track “The Journey”, Brian’s personal favorite, expresses the experience he and his family had during his sister’s victorious battle over cancer. He also recorded another one of his all time favorites “I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You Are Near)” originally recorded Michael McDonald.
Now for something new from a saxophonist who for the last ten years has been building his reputation on the local music scene in Washington DC. After a break of four years, Brian is again stepping center stage with the CD ‘Eye Of The Storm’ It was back in 2006 that his solo project ‘Inspirations Vol 1’ hit the streets to show off a decidedly spiritual side of his musical persona and although a seasonal offering, ‘A Saxy Christmas’, followed in 2008 it is with ‘Eye Of The Storm’ that Lenair has unlocked the undoubted flair he has for R & B tinged contemporary jazz.
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