Categories http://jazzmatrix.com/blog/category/recreation/ Blog categories... A friend in need http://jazzmatrix.com/saxy/blog/a-friend-in-need/ Due to my resent loss of income, I am in need of your help.  It would be greatly appreciated if you would contribute at http://gofundme.com/y2uxc

]]> http://jazzmatrix.com/saxy/blog/a-friend-in-need/ Sat, 18 Aug 2012 03:17:23 +0000 saxy <![CDATA["Always and Forever"]]> http://jazzmatrix.com/Hulon/blog/always-and-forever/ <meta charset="utf-8">During my experience as a musician, I have had the pleasure of collaborating with many different artists and bands, all of us ma

...]]> <meta charset="utf-8">During my experience as a musician, I have had the pleasure of collaborating with many different artists and bands, all of us making beautiful music together. Some of these artists have gone off and done extraordinary things with their musical career, and some have stayed more low-key, keeping a local fan base.
 
One outstanding artist that I had an opportunity of working with was Geoff McBride. If any of you are fans of ‘The Voice’ then this name should ring a bell. After his captivating cover of ‘Higher Ground’ by Stevie Wonder, he won over the judge’s approval, but unfortunately after falling short with ‘Chain of Fools’ by Aretha Franklin, he was eliminated from the show.
 
Geoff and I spent many hours together in the studio recording, night after night, day after day until we were able to complete our masterpiece. Together, we created a cover of ‘Always and Forever’, Geoff’s soulful voice radiating throughout the entire track. It was such a high honor to work with a talented musician, helping me produce my CD “After Hours.”
 
Follow the link to SoundCloud to listen to ‘Always and Forever;’ you might even want to rid the next 4 minutes and 27 seconds of distractions because you’ll be blown away!
 
 
Always and Forever

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FORMER CONTESTANT OF THE TELEVISION SERIES "THE VOICE" GEOFF MCBRIDE FEATURED ON JAZZ ARTIST HULON'S LATEST RELEASE ALBUM "AFTER

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FORMER CONTESTANT OF THE TELEVISION SERIES "THE VOICE" GEOFF MCBRIDE FEATURED ON JAZZ ARTIST HULON'S LATEST RELEASE ALBUM "AFTER HOURS" SHOWCASING NEW COVER OF THE CLASSIC WEDDING ANTHEM "ALWAYS & FOREVER"
Los Angeles, CA – Hailing from Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, the NBC's "The Voice" former contestant Geoff McBride has turned heads in Hollywood, literally, as his appearance in "The Voice" under judge Christina Aguilera's team. Geoff McBride captivated and stunned the audience and judges alike with his rendition of Stevie Wonder's 'Higher Ground' but was eliminated a few weeks ago with a challenging rendition of Aretha Franklin's "Chain Of Fools". Geoff received flattering reviews by the judges and ultimately had to choose between Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo Green as his singing coach when he made his debut on the show earlier this season.
In the end it was Christina Aguilera's' quick "yes" that stole his heart and ultimately was bestowed the title as his coach. Geoff is currently trying to stay focused on music and has recently performed to three consecutive sold-out shows at the First Note Music Hall in Florida.
This was not Geoff McBride's first singing spotlight, as he is currently featured on jazz artist Hulon's, second album release After Hours. Geoff's sensational vocals are showcased on the track "Always and Forever", the classic love ballad originally byHeatwave in 1978. The album is currently grabbing admiring reviews and is currently charting on SmoothJazz.com and SmoothIndieStar.com and other jazz based radio charts.
Hulon's debut album, First Impressions spent 15 weeks on the Billboard Jazz Charts and features the single "Sax on the Beach" which reached #16 on the SmoothJazz.com Top 20 Indie Chart. Hulon's second album "After Hours" is proving to be just as successful as Hulon's debut album.
Check out Geoff McBride's vocals on Hulon's latest release "After Hours", available now on iTunes or his website (www.hulon.com). Stream the song in full on SoundCloud at www.soundcloud.com/hulon/always-and-forever-vocal.

]]> http://jazzmatrix.com/Hulon/blog/what-the-voice-geoff-mcbride-and-my-saxophone-have-in-common/ Thu, 12 Apr 2012 02:26:10 +0000 Hulon Crayton Hard at Work http://jazzmatrix.com/Hulon/blog/hard-at-work/







I spent all this weekend in the studio recording more songs for CD #3. I was recording with Shilts, so you know it got funky in there! I will

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I spent all this weekend in the studio recording more songs for CD #3. I was recording with Shilts, so you know it got funky in there! I will continue to keep you posted on how it is going! There has been a delay in releasing my next CD (CD #2), but hopefully the editing will be finished soon. 




Late into Sunday, I was still in the studio pumping out new sounds. Lately, I've been really challenging myself by playing a quicker beat and moving beyond my comfort zone. It is exhausting, but definitely a rewarding experience. Stay tuned! - Hulon

]]> http://jazzmatrix.com/Hulon/blog/hard-at-work/ Wed, 26 Oct 2011 03:19:43 +0000 Hulon Crayton <![CDATA[Free music composition help & jamz]]> http://jazzmatrix.com/inthevoid2/blog/free-music-composition-help-jamz/ I found an old friend the other day from my first band in the sixties. He has a great website and home studio. He needs work and is great with fini...]]> I found an old friend the other day from my first band in the sixties. He has a great website and home studio. He needs work and is great with finishing touches on tracks/edits on new songs/old songs whatever you have in mind.


www.phantomtoonsmusic.com

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