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Follow on Google News | Najee's New Album - "You, Me, and Forever"By: Najee “You, Me, and Forever” is Najee’s 16th studio-album and third release on Shanachie Entertainment label. As he states, “I’m truly blessed to have longevity in the genre of jazz. When I started in this business, I took my horn everywhere and had no idea where it would take me...but now I take my horn everywhere around the world.” His musical experiences is what has catapulted him for being one of the most sought after instrumentalists of our generation in both genres of Jazz and R&B. His new album “You, Me, and Forever”, is a kaleidoscope project, fused with a mix of bossa nova, contemporary and straight-ahead jazz, and smooth r&b. “For this album, I had a desire to work with musicians I’ve known for several years…including people who are not well known in the industry, but have very thriving careers in the business. For example, guitarist and vocalist, Chuck Johnson, who is a member of my touring band, and another great vocalist, Andrea Wallace who I had the pleasure to meet while on tour in Dallas,” states the musician. One of the featured artists that Najee was able to work with, is singer, songwriter, and producer, Frank McComb. Najee considers this collaboration, long overdue as both artists have known each other for many years. McComb produced and composed “Signature” While in-studio in London, UK, Najee worked with bassist Dean Mark to produce a spontaneous creation entitled, “Spectrum” “You, Me, and Forever” features musicians from Najee’s touring band including: Rod Bonner on keys, Daniel Powell on drums, RaShawn Northington on electric bass, and Chuck Johnson on guitar who is also the lead vocalist on song “Biggest Part of Me”. New comer, Andrea Wallace who is the lead vocalist on song “Give It All We’ve Got”, produced by Najee. The album is currently available for pre-order on iTunes and Amazon.com and will be available worldwide on June 23, 2015. For more information about the album and Najee’s upcoming tour dates, please visit: www.najeemusic.com. End
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