Jazz Saxophonist Dee Lucas Releases New CD, “Rebirth Of The Smooth” Late Summer 2011, Worldwide

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August 3, 2011 —
Jazz Saxophonist Dee Lucas launches his digital CD campaign and releases
his new CD, “Rebirth of the Smooth”, on digital delivery sites across
the world on July 26, 2011. The physical CD will be released tentatively
on August 26, 2011 and will be available in stores across the country.
Both digital and physical distribution will be handled by innovative
distribution company Virtuoso Music & Distribution.

A writer, co-producer, co-arranger and
performer, Lucas’ career was birthed by blowing his horn on Atlanta’s
jazz circuit and since then his passion with the saxophone has landed
him in some of the country’s hottest jazz festivals, corporate gigs,
celebrity events and well-recognized spots across the country. Two of
the performances that he’s most proud of are at the famous Blue Note
Jazz Club in New York City, and the extremely popular Capital Jazz
Festival in Washington, D.C. Lucas has played alongside some of the
finest contemporary jazz greats such as: Kirk Whalum, Gerald Veasley,
Boney James, Phil Perry, Chris Botti, Warren Hill, Nancy Wilson, Abbey
Lincoln, Bobbi Humphrey, Ramsey Lewis, Ronny Jordan, Greg Karukas, Peter
White, Gerald Albright, and the list goes on. Lucas has also opened for
such artists as: Roy Ayers, Michael Franks, The Gap Band, Lalah
Hathaway, Hugh Masakela and 5-time Grammy nominee Nneena Freelon.

He first came to prominence in 2004 with his debut CD, “Remembrance”,
which is a tribute to legendary saxophonist George Howard. Since his
well-received debut, Lucas has been greeted with stunning reviews,
garnered extensive airplay and consistently climbed charts and branded
his timeless “Soul Jazz” sound in the smooth jazz market.

Lucas developed his distinctive style by
collaborating urban funk sounds with a smooth melody that is both
relaxing and soothing to the ear. In 2007, his sophomore CD, “Something
to Ride 2” received heavy rotation in many smooth jazz markets which
peaked at #10 on the Smoothjazz.com “Top 50 Indie Charts”. His third CD,
“Standing Room Only” was released in 2010 and is receiving
international radio promotion, which peaked at #26 also on the
Smoothjazz.com “Top 50 Indie Charts”. With great songs such as the title
track “Standing Room Only”, “Tiffany’s World” and “Keep Knocking”, this
nine songs, smooth sounding compilation has received airplay from
numerous internet, and satellite radio stations worldwide.

A native of Alabama, this soulful sax man puts
his heart and soul into his music and he lets his creative juices flow,
delivering funky, upbeat, and smooth jazz sounds. His beautiful
melodies and sensuous rhythms capture your heart and his recently
released CD, “Rebirth of the Smooth”, is a compilation of Lucas’ top
songs from his previously released CDs. With great songs such as the
title track “Reconcile”, and other hot tracks such as “Shadow in the
Dark”, “Nothing That I Do”, “Dancing in the Sun” and “Keep Knocking”,
this 16 songs, soulful and smooth sounding compilation is sure to
impress jazz lovers and receive airplay from terrestrial, internet and
satellite radio stations worldwide.

For more information online, visit his website at
www.deelucasonline.com or www.reverbnation.com/deelucas To
purchase his music, visit www.amazon.com or www.cdbaby.com.

2011 Mo Better Recordings LLC & Mad Rush Recordings. Distributed by Virtuoso Music & Distribution