Tommy has contributed his voluminous voice and powerful B3 sound to expand our horizons and open up our audience.
Here is a piece of his back ground.
Tommy has appeared on shows with everyone from Chuck Berry, The Righteous Brothers, James Brown, Fabulous Thunderbirds, The Kinks, to Captain Beafheart, Little Feat, NRBQ, and also at the White House three times. Tommy has recorded and or performed with Danny Gatton, Nils Lofgren (E Street Band), Jeff ”Skunk” Baxter (Doobie Bros., Steely Dan) Duke Robillard, Kim Wilson, Tom Principato, The Nighthawks , Root Boy Slim and The Assassins (Jimmy Thackery). He has received numerous Washington Area Music awards, and in 2006 was inducted into the Wama Hall of Fame.This year, as in the past three, the band will be the Washington Area Music Awards official “Pit Band” An evening with The Tommy Lepson Band, either live or on disc, is a musical journey that will rock you, move you with emotion, tickle your funny bone and make you shake your tail feather. So come on out and hear the voice that Little Feat’s Shawn Murphy calls ”one of the best”.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
The SaxMan!
"The SaxMan" Wayne Sulc is our featured perfomer and co produced the cd. Writing two of the songs, and arranging 12 of them. Wayne drove this project from inception to completion. Bringing the experience of 3 prior cd projects and years on the stage with local legends, Wayne's compulsion to present his intention was what made this project happen. Here's a taste of his back ground.
While many musicians can barely handle the demands of being in one band, Wayne Sulc (aka SaxMan) performs in four, with a new album "Heroes and Legends" release this year. At 18, Sulc started playing the saxophone in the D.C. area in a number of R&B and Top 40 bands. It was during this time that he met keyboardist Steve Long and percussionist Tim Cutrona. Perhaps because of the Friends different backgrounds, the band has gone through a number of reinventions, from funk and jazz to R&B and back to funk and jazz. "Mine is the old way of playing in bars and clubs. [Steve] is a bit more traditionally and classically trained," says Sulc. Now, more than 30 years later, Sulc and company have played with such musical artists as Muddy Waters, Sam & Dave, Eddie Money and Hootie and the Blowfish, and have been featured on local jazz station 105.9 FM. While the CD is modern Funk and Latin infused smooth jazz, it pays tribute to the musical heroes & legends of our past. On another note (and band), Sulc's love for salsa music goes back to his childhood in South and Central America (Panama), when he would sit outside the fences of bars and listen to the music coming from inside. But it was eight years ago, when Sulc met Pepe Rojas, that this salsa flame was rekindled and the two formed Esencia Tropical ("tropical essence").Read less...
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Heroes And Legends
2009
A compilation of legendary compositions performed by an heroic cadre of east coast musicians.
CD: $10.00 MP3: $9.99
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While many musicians can barely handle the demands of being in one band, Wayne Sulc (aka SaxMan) performs in four, with a new album "Heroes and Legends" release this year. At 18, Sulc started playing the saxophone in the D.C. area in a number of R&B and Top 40 bands. It was during this time that he met keyboardist Steve Long and percussionist Tim Cutrona. Perhaps because of the Friends different backgrounds, the band has gone through a number of reinventions, from funk and jazz to R&B and back to funk and jazz. "Mine is the old way of playing in bars and clubs. [Steve] is a bit more traditionally and classically trained," says Sulc. Now, more than 30 years later, Sulc and company have played with such musical artists as Muddy Waters, Sam & Dave, Eddie Money and Hootie and the Blowfish, and have been featured on local jazz station 105.9 FM. While the CD is modern Funk and Latin infused smooth jazz, it pays tribute to the musical heroes & legends of our past. On another note (and band), Sulc's love for salsa music goes back to his childhood in South and Central America (Panama), when he would sit outside the fences of bars and listen to the music coming from inside. But it was eight years ago, when Sulc met Pepe Rojas, that this salsa flame was rekindled and the two formed Esencia Tropical ("tropical essence").Read less...
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Heroes And Legends
2009
A compilation of legendary compositions performed by an heroic cadre of east coast musicians.
CD: $10.00 MP3: $9.99
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Monday, December 28, 2009
Lets Work Backwards
This is the insert from the CD which provides a great break down of what we were after and what we achieved. In later post I will talk about the musicians who contributed, the technical staff and the process, it has been indeed a journey.
SaxMan & Friends
Hero’s and Legends
A long detailed account. noting or pertaining to a long poetic composition, usually centered upon a hero, in which a series of great achievements or events is narrated in elevated style. A medieval Icelandic or Norse prose narrative of achievements and events in the history of a personage, family. A nonhistorical or unverifiable story handed down by tradition from earlier times and popularly accepted as historical. a person who, in the opinion of others, has heroic qualities or has performed a heroic act and is regarded as a model or ideal. A person noted for feats of courage or nobility of purpose, especially one who has risked or sacrificed his or her life: soldiers and nurses who were heroes in an unpopular war.
The story of this Epic is certainly a Saga. What began as a plan to record some of our favorite artist has developed into a vision of a life’s journey, adventure and chronicle that we want to share with you. The Legends of our youth were icons. Their music shaped our development and continues to influence our world. The Hero’s who perform on this project were carefully chosen, and they did so at a high level. These artist all, took valuable time from their daily endeavors to contribute to this grateful project and we are forever indebted.
Influenced at an impressionable age, we were seized by the icons of our time as they took root as some of the most influential artist of all time. Their ability to synthesize the elements that went before them and transpose it into yet newer genre’s of music is what sets them apart and made them part of one of the most dynamic periods of musical history we may ever know.
Sacrifice, diligence, perseverance, challenge, triumph, tragedy and success are the hallmarks of many literary representations, the events leading to the culmination of the publishing of this compilation included all.
Thanks to the support of all of those who have been touched by this process including our family, friends and colleagues who without, we would not have accomplished all that we have.
This project was formulated through a single-track recording process. The number of tracks created, edited, deleted, modified, automated, mixed, and mastered have become a blur over the period of several years, and are certainly in the hundreds. Our intent to select the musicians, instrumentation and arrangement was to pay homage and elaborate on the creativity of our teachers, guru’s and masters of an art form we love. The original material is a culmination of the experiences performing, recording and representing the pulse of the era’s in which we participated. The talent of the artist, engineers and technicians who assisted us was a team effort which while not unique in this type of exercise was certainly significant and beyond the scope of what we originally requested and made this production what it is. The stories shared by our partners were from the history books of musical legend. The road trips, performances and studio contributions with the leaders of our industry were truly a marvel and created a sense of awe as we toiled through session after session and kept us going. When we thought we were there, we were not and many times tracks created far in the past would shine like diamonds in the sun to become the final detail that exceeded our greatest expectation. Have I said enough, not likely, I know there is more…..
SaxMan & Friends
Hero’s and Legends
A long detailed account. noting or pertaining to a long poetic composition, usually centered upon a hero, in which a series of great achievements or events is narrated in elevated style. A medieval Icelandic or Norse prose narrative of achievements and events in the history of a personage, family. A nonhistorical or unverifiable story handed down by tradition from earlier times and popularly accepted as historical. a person who, in the opinion of others, has heroic qualities or has performed a heroic act and is regarded as a model or ideal. A person noted for feats of courage or nobility of purpose, especially one who has risked or sacrificed his or her life: soldiers and nurses who were heroes in an unpopular war.
The story of this Epic is certainly a Saga. What began as a plan to record some of our favorite artist has developed into a vision of a life’s journey, adventure and chronicle that we want to share with you. The Legends of our youth were icons. Their music shaped our development and continues to influence our world. The Hero’s who perform on this project were carefully chosen, and they did so at a high level. These artist all, took valuable time from their daily endeavors to contribute to this grateful project and we are forever indebted.
Influenced at an impressionable age, we were seized by the icons of our time as they took root as some of the most influential artist of all time. Their ability to synthesize the elements that went before them and transpose it into yet newer genre’s of music is what sets them apart and made them part of one of the most dynamic periods of musical history we may ever know.
Sacrifice, diligence, perseverance, challenge, triumph, tragedy and success are the hallmarks of many literary representations, the events leading to the culmination of the publishing of this compilation included all.
Thanks to the support of all of those who have been touched by this process including our family, friends and colleagues who without, we would not have accomplished all that we have.
This project was formulated through a single-track recording process. The number of tracks created, edited, deleted, modified, automated, mixed, and mastered have become a blur over the period of several years, and are certainly in the hundreds. Our intent to select the musicians, instrumentation and arrangement was to pay homage and elaborate on the creativity of our teachers, guru’s and masters of an art form we love. The original material is a culmination of the experiences performing, recording and representing the pulse of the era’s in which we participated. The talent of the artist, engineers and technicians who assisted us was a team effort which while not unique in this type of exercise was certainly significant and beyond the scope of what we originally requested and made this production what it is. The stories shared by our partners were from the history books of musical legend. The road trips, performances and studio contributions with the leaders of our industry were truly a marvel and created a sense of awe as we toiled through session after session and kept us going. When we thought we were there, we were not and many times tracks created far in the past would shine like diamonds in the sun to become the final detail that exceeded our greatest expectation. Have I said enough, not likely, I know there is more…..
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Wayne Sulc
Phone: 301-461-8911
E-Mail: saxmanpro@comcast.net
Web: http://www.saxmanpro.com/
Monday December 28, 2009
SaxMan Productions proudly introduces their newest band – Urban Funk and their debut CD, Heroes and Legends. Produced by woodwind artist Wayne Sulc and percussionist Tim Cutrona, this CD contains a smooth and upbeat mix of funk and jazz music.
Heroes and Legends, a thirteen track CD, is loaded with memorable melodies performed by Washington Area Music Association (WAMA) Heroes. The CD includes Urban Funk’s original material and compositions from Legends such as Carlos Santana, Chic Corea, Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan, Marvin Gaye, Christopher Cross, Bobby Caldwell, Luiz Bonfa, and Bob Marley. Tim Cutrona stated that, “Selections were chosen for their significant influence on modern jazz and our [SaxMan Productions] musical evolution”. Heroes and Legends was recorded at Studio 8121 with the support of Mike Watert.
Urban Funk performers include: Paul Bell, Tommy Lepson, Jennifer Smith, Chuck Underwood, John Thomakos, John Cocuzzi, Didier Prossaird, Ronnie Newmeyer, Steve Wolf, Mike Davis, Ronald Mendoza, Tim Cutrona, Tammy Sullivan, Steve Long, Jeff Bonk, Kyle Minor, Don Junker, Gil Hoffer, Wayne Sulc, and Juan Cayrampoma. These Heroes all took time from their busy schedule to contribute their musical expertise at the highest level and see this project through completion.
Heroes and Legends CD is now available from CDBaby.com. Additionally, Urban Funk is currently scheduling live performances for their 2010 season.
About SaxMan Productions
SaxMan Productions has been entertaining music lovers in the Washington, DC area for over 30 years through their bands: SaxMan Friends, SuRu Project, Esencia Tropical and now Urban Funk. Their musical genres include Funk, Jazz, Latin, R&B, and Motown. As veterans of the Washington, DC music scene SaxMan Productions has played with such musical artists as Muddy Waters, Sam & Dave, Eddie Money and Hootie and the Blowfish, and have been featured on local jazz station 105.9 FM and the Washington Post. For more information, please visit their website at www.saxmanpro.com.
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Contact: Wayne Sulc
Phone: 301-461-8911
E-Mail: saxmanpro@comcast.net
Web: http://www.saxmanpro.com/
Monday December 28, 2009
SaxMan Productions proudly introduces their newest band – Urban Funk and their debut CD, Heroes and Legends. Produced by woodwind artist Wayne Sulc and percussionist Tim Cutrona, this CD contains a smooth and upbeat mix of funk and jazz music.
Heroes and Legends, a thirteen track CD, is loaded with memorable melodies performed by Washington Area Music Association (WAMA) Heroes. The CD includes Urban Funk’s original material and compositions from Legends such as Carlos Santana, Chic Corea, Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan, Marvin Gaye, Christopher Cross, Bobby Caldwell, Luiz Bonfa, and Bob Marley. Tim Cutrona stated that, “Selections were chosen for their significant influence on modern jazz and our [SaxMan Productions] musical evolution”. Heroes and Legends was recorded at Studio 8121 with the support of Mike Watert.
Urban Funk performers include: Paul Bell, Tommy Lepson, Jennifer Smith, Chuck Underwood, John Thomakos, John Cocuzzi, Didier Prossaird, Ronnie Newmeyer, Steve Wolf, Mike Davis, Ronald Mendoza, Tim Cutrona, Tammy Sullivan, Steve Long, Jeff Bonk, Kyle Minor, Don Junker, Gil Hoffer, Wayne Sulc, and Juan Cayrampoma. These Heroes all took time from their busy schedule to contribute their musical expertise at the highest level and see this project through completion.
Heroes and Legends CD is now available from CDBaby.com. Additionally, Urban Funk is currently scheduling live performances for their 2010 season.
About SaxMan Productions
SaxMan Productions has been entertaining music lovers in the Washington, DC area for over 30 years through their bands: SaxMan Friends, SuRu Project, Esencia Tropical and now Urban Funk. Their musical genres include Funk, Jazz, Latin, R&B, and Motown. As veterans of the Washington, DC music scene SaxMan Productions has played with such musical artists as Muddy Waters, Sam & Dave, Eddie Money and Hootie and the Blowfish, and have been featured on local jazz station 105.9 FM and the Washington Post. For more information, please visit their website at www.saxmanpro.com.
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Monday, December 21, 2009
Urban Funks Debut Release "Heroes And Legends
Urban Funk has just released their debut cd "Heroes And Legends" .
Were excited to present our project to the public and are looking for feedback on what are your favorite tunes and comments on the performance and recording.
The musicians include heavy hitters from the east coast, Tommy Lepson of the Tommy Lepson Band, Paul Bell from the Night Hawks, John Thomokos from Cirque de Soleil, Chuck Underwood of the Pam Bricker Band, John Cocuzzi known for his stellar Vibraphone, Steve Wolf one of the leading stand up bassist in the country, Diddier Prossaird an incredible latin pianist, Wayne Sulc from Junior Cline and The Recliners amongst others, Mike Davis from Naked Blue, Ronnie Newmeyer a founding member of Band House Gigs, Chuck Sullivan another co founder of Band House Gigs, Tam Sullivan a swinging pianist notable in the DC area, Steve Long a local virtuoso, Tim Cutrona a familiar percussionist, Don Junker from the Airmen of Note, Jeff Bonk of the Urban Wind horn section, Ronald Mendoza of Essencia Topical, Juan Campanya from Bolivia, Kyle Minor of Virginia Tech, Jennifer Smith of Naked Blue.
Urban Funk's original material is featured as well as rendtions of favorites by Carlos Santana, Chic Corea, Christopher Cross, Bobby Caldwell, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley, Luiz Bonfa, and Steely Dan.
The CD was recorded at Studio 8121, owned by Marcus Johnson and engineered by Mike Watert.
You can hear samples at http://www.saxmanpro.com/ and it is available currently at CDBaby.com
Were excited to present our project to the public and are looking for feedback on what are your favorite tunes and comments on the performance and recording.
The musicians include heavy hitters from the east coast, Tommy Lepson of the Tommy Lepson Band, Paul Bell from the Night Hawks, John Thomokos from Cirque de Soleil, Chuck Underwood of the Pam Bricker Band, John Cocuzzi known for his stellar Vibraphone, Steve Wolf one of the leading stand up bassist in the country, Diddier Prossaird an incredible latin pianist, Wayne Sulc from Junior Cline and The Recliners amongst others, Mike Davis from Naked Blue, Ronnie Newmeyer a founding member of Band House Gigs, Chuck Sullivan another co founder of Band House Gigs, Tam Sullivan a swinging pianist notable in the DC area, Steve Long a local virtuoso, Tim Cutrona a familiar percussionist, Don Junker from the Airmen of Note, Jeff Bonk of the Urban Wind horn section, Ronald Mendoza of Essencia Topical, Juan Campanya from Bolivia, Kyle Minor of Virginia Tech, Jennifer Smith of Naked Blue.
Urban Funk's original material is featured as well as rendtions of favorites by Carlos Santana, Chic Corea, Christopher Cross, Bobby Caldwell, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley, Luiz Bonfa, and Steely Dan.
The CD was recorded at Studio 8121, owned by Marcus Johnson and engineered by Mike Watert.
You can hear samples at http://www.saxmanpro.com/ and it is available currently at CDBaby.com
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