Yancyy Releases “Sax Chronicles – Vol. 1” (Avail Now)

Saxophonist Yancyy Releases “Sax Chronicles – Vol. 1”

With
over 20 year’s experience, Yancyy is a proven entertainer for music
enthusiasts of every generation. His signature fluid sounds and
interpretive mastery are the mélange of refined raw talent, diligent and
continued study, with an intense passion for music and the listener.
Yancyy’s impeccable styling and artistic charisma are not confined to
genre distinction, enchanting the jazz-heads, serenading classical
aficionados, inspiring the ecclesiastics and electrifying pop, rock,
funk and hip hop fans.

A native of Detroit, Michigan, Yancyy
recalls hearing a saxophone solo in church at the age of 13, and was
gripped by the impact on the congregation, captivated by its penetration
of the heart and mind. Dawning a devout humanitarian, he envisioned
himself orchestrating this melodious emanation healing and deliverance,
and knew that becoming one with the instrument; he would bring peace and
delight to all who were able to hear.

Yancyy’s ambition was so
undeniable that his father soon surprised him with an alto sax, and he
blossomed overnight as a self-taught prodigy. He joined his high school
band, and within two years, renowned classical saxophonist Donald Sinta
sponsored Yancyy’s attendance at the prestigious Interlochen Fine Arts
Academy. He continued his pursuit of artistic excellence, earning his
Bachelor of Fine Arts. in performance at University of Michigan’s
acclaimed School of Music, and remains a faithful academic, amassing a
collector’s dream of instruments, equipment and a respectable library of
instructive materials. While an accomplished saxophonist, Yancyy often
favors audiences with his panache on clarinet, flute and piano. He is
also a gifted composer and arranger, contributing keyboards and vocals
on his first solo release. His latest release, ‘Sax Chronicles, Volume 1’ incorporates several talented composers and Grammy Award winning producer, Phil Davis.

Yancyy
has been nominated for Gen Art & Hearst Magazine’s Cultural Icon
Award. A few of his performance highlights include The Kennedy Center
(Washington, D.C.), VooDoo Lounge (Las Vegas, Nevada), Ronnie Scott’s
(London, England), Lionel Hampton Jazz Club (Paris, France), and The
High Museum (Atlanta, Georgia) where he was artist in residence for two
years.

In September of 2010, Yancyy was the headline for a
European tour throughout Germany and Italy.  Yancyy has opened for
scores of contemporary music giants, including Stevie Wonder, Average
White Band, Temptations, Neville Brothers, Jean Luc Ponty, George
Benson, Four Tops, Yellow Jackets, Pieces of a Dream, Earl Klugh, Gerald
Levert, Jeffrey Osborne, Atlantic Star, Ohio Players, Kem, as well as
peers, Kirk Whalum, Gerald Albright and George Howard.

He is an
indelible addition to any act, and has added his captivating sounds to
such greats as George Clinton, Will Downing, Howard Hewitt, Marvin
Winans, Maysa, Chico DeBarge, Freddie Jackson, Aaron Neville, Jean
Carne, Ray Parker Jr., Calloway Brothers, Billy Paul, Tony Rich,
Contours, Adina Howard, Michael Henderson, Alexander Zonjic, Gene
Dunlap, Marion Meadows,  Straight Ahead, Cindy Bradley and many others.

Yancyy
is also a dynamic motivational speaker, lecturing for Detroit’s Center
for Creative Studies, as well as Ford Motor Company’s UAW Adult
Education Series. He partners with community, youth and other charitable
organizations, and currently sits as Board President of Little Scholars
Performing Arts Program. His constitution remains: “I believe music is a
spiritual art form that denotes the life and times of our culture. I
use music as a medicinal tool for the listener’s soul. From an early
age, I knew I was called to create rhythmic vibrations of joy and
melodic inspiration. Over the years, I have witnessed music’s ability to
uplift, motivate, transform and penetrate the hearts of humanity. Armed
with my horn, I will continue to knock down barriers; awaken the spirit
and serenade the heart.”