John 'Blue' Winland Saxophone Groove - Red Note Jazz

Step into the vibrant pulse of a city that never settles, where every streetlight hums and every corner hides a rhythm waiting to be found. Saxophone Groove by John “Blue” Winland captures that energy in a way that feels both timeless and boldly new. This album channels the magnetic cool of downtown nights and the restless spark of the artists who chased meaning through sound and motion. Each track opens a window into a different shade of urban expression; from smooth back-alley swing to full-tilt ensemble fire, all sculpted with the unmistakable tone and presence that made Winland a legend among his contemporaries.

Recorded with an ensemble crafted to challenge and elevate him, the session moves with purpose, swagger, and a sense of artistic daring. This is more than a jazz record; it is a portrait of creative freedom shaped by the city’s heartbeat and brought to life by musicians devoted to exploration and groove.



Track Listing

Midnight Uptown Shuffle
Neon Beat on Bleeker Street
Cool Steps on an Eastside Evening
Groove Lanterns in the Subway Wind
Hip Talk in a Downtown Loft
Brooklyn Breeze with a Backbeat
Taxi Horns and Sidewalk Dreams
The Alphabet City Snap
Skyline Swing Over the Avenue
Black Coffee on the Crosswalk
Jazz Pulse Under the Fire Escapes
Beat Rhythm Stroll Through the Boroughs



Personnel

John “Blue” Winland — Tenor Saxophone
Calvin Reed — Piano
Elias Monroe — Bass
Terry Cole — Drums
Ray Calder — Trumpet
Miles Denham — Vibraphone


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