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Najee
By All Music Guide
One of the best-selling instrumentalists of the late 80s to mid-90s, Najee has been a consistent favorite in the quiet storm and so-called smooth jazz markets. Often compared to Kenny G, George Howard, and Dave Koz, the New Yorker has been greatly influenced by Grover Washington, Jr. -- although he hasnt been nearly as adventurous. Heavily produced and quite formulaic, Najees albums have tended to avoid improvisation and strive for commercial radio airplay above all else. Debuting in 1987 with Najees Theme, Najee was an immediate hit in the
ew adult contemporary (NAC) market. Similiar pop/urban jazz dates like 1988s Day By Day and 1990s Tokyo Blue did nothing to jeopardize his niche on smooth jazz radio. On stage, Najee takes some risks and stretches out more -- in fact, he has been quoted as saying hed like to record a straight-ahead jazz or hard bop album eventually. But financially, Najee has had little incentive to pursue such a project. Morning Tenderness was released in 1998.
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Saxophonist Najee, the two-time Grammy nominee and a pioneer of the rhythm and jazz movement of the late ‘80s and ‘90s, continues to shed new ligh...
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This album contains a selection of 11 highlights from the smooth saxophonists late-80s and 90s recordings for EMI/Capitol. There may be a few fan favo...
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