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Guitarist Eric Essix Releases New Album “Songs From The Deep” | WATCH NEW VIDEO!
Contemporary/Urban Jazz Guitarist Eric Essix Releases New Album “Songs From The Deep”
For Eric Essix, the year 2018 marked two inspiring milestones in his multi-faceted career. In celebration of 30 years as a solo recording artist, the Birmingham, Alabama based, contemporary jazz guitarist released “More”, his 25th full length album. It was a pivotal moment in a creative journey that has made him a genre icon – not only for his keen ability to fashion a continuous flow of infectious melodies and funky grooves, but also because of his willingness to artfully dismantle past ideas of what jazz is and reinvent them.
Eric Essix Brings Southern Soul To Jazz Music
Published 9/25/2020 10:09:44 PM via Get News
New Album Explores Life Experiences
Jazz artist Eric Essix is ready to share this pivotal moment of his career with jazz fans with his latest release. “Songs From The Deep,” tells Eric’s story and shares his most important memories through songs.
“Songs From The Deep” is a soundtrack for long road trips and sitting on a porch reminiscing. Each track on the album is a story from Eric’s life growing up in the South. ‘”The Deep” hearkens back to Eric’s gospel influences which have been on full display throughout his career.’ The songs represent music in its purest form, with heartfelt jazz rhythms and lyrics that come from the soul. The album reunited Eric with Grammy award-winning musician Kelvin Wooten. The album is available on streaming platforms.
Eric Essix has a career spanning over 30 years and has released 25 albums. Eric’s unique sound has pushed the boundaries of contemporary jazz music. His latest album is a “project that reveals the soul of the man and his music as he continues to reconcile love for his homeland, its culture and its people, with its history.”
To listen to more of his music, or for interested parties to reach out to Eric Essix for an interview on their site, podcast, or radio show, can make contact via the information provided below.
For more music by Eric Essix, please visit: https://ericessix.net/songs-from-the-deep
Alabama Jazz Hall Of Fame Guitarist Hits His STRIDE
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GetNews
Published
July 5, 2022
Label – Essential Recordings
Distributed by Lightyear Entertainment/Virgin Music/Universal Music Group
Written, Arranged and Produced by Eric Essix
Essential Recordings is excited to announce the release of the new album by contemporary jazz guitarist Eric Essix, STRiDE, which will be available worldwide on July 1, 2022 on all streaming and download platforms.
Following the success of his 2020 Songs From The Deep project, Eric Essix is now set to release a brand new album entitled STRiDE on his Essential Recordings label, again distributed by Lightyear Entertainment/Virgin Music/UMG.
The album features nine original compositions written by Eric and a lush arrangement of the Bill Withers’ classic, Ain’t No Sunshine, featuring fellow Birmingham, AL native and American Idol winner, Ruben Studdard. Released as a single, the song is currently climbing the Smooth Jazz Charts.
Read more: https://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/alabama-jazz-hall-of-fame-guitarist-hits-his-stride#ixzz7o3b7exE1
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Jazz Guitarist Eric Essix's music video release for "Late Night Drive" is from his new album "Songs From The Deep."
For Eric Essix, the year 2018 marked two inspiring milestones in his multi-faceted career. In celebration of 30 years as a solo recording artist, the Birmingham, Alabama based, contemporary jazz guitarist released “More”, his 25th full length album. It was a pivotal moment in a creative journey that has made him a genre icon – not only for his keen ability to fashion a continuous flow of infectious melodies and funky grooves, but also because of his willingness to artfully dismantle past ideas of what jazz is and reinvent them.
Fast forward to 2020. In the midst of a devastating global pandemic, social unrest and economic upheaval, it would seem like the most unlikely time for an artist to be inspired to write and record new music. However, for Eric, it has proven to be the perfect season to do just that.
Eric Essix – The Deep
In the midst of a devastating global pandemic, social unrest, and economic upheaval in 2020, veteran jazz guitarist Eric Essix produced one of the most brilliantly focused releases of his 27 album, 32 year career entitled “Songs From The Deep”.
Now, following the success of the record’s first single. “Late Night Drive”, comes a ‘summer mix’ of the title track, “The Deep”. Written, arranged, and produced by Eric, “The Deep” revisits a familiar theme that has defined the guitarist throughout his career: love for his Alabama home, the South and gospel, jazz and blues music that was born there.
“The Deep” washes over the listener like a warm, Alabama summer day with its church inspired Hammond organ, pulsating 6/8 backbeat and laid back vibe. In the spirit of Southern culture, Eric takes his time with this one while skillfully articulating the melody and leaving plenty of space to experience the song’s deliberate pace and phrasing. It is, by far, the most expressive track on the album. It is also the perfect vehicle for Eric to take the listener on a musical journey through his homeland with so much imagery and emotion, you’ll feel like you’re actually there.
Listen to The Deep on Smooth Jazz Buzz (Playlist 18/5).
UPCOMING SHOWS
Oct 26 2023
Regions Bank Building, Birmingham
Eric Essix performs at Regions Bank Classic Event @ Regions Bank Building, Birmingham
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Oct 13 2023
Pepper Place, Birmingham
Eric Essix Group performs at the Food & Culture Festival 2023 @ Pepper Place, Birmingham
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Oct 8 2023
Woodlawn Sunday Dinner, Birmingham
Eric Essix Group performs at the Woodlawn Sunday Dinner Event @ Woodlawn Sunday Dinner, Birmingham
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Oct 7 2023
Corporate Event
Corporate Event
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Sep 22 2023
Riverwalk Amphitheater , Montgomery
Eric Essix Group performs at the Montgomery Smooth Jazz Festival @ Riverwalk Amphitheater , Montgomery
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Sep 2 2023
Private Corporate Event
Private Corporate Event
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Aug 26 2023
The Velvet Note, ALPHARETTA
Eric Essix Quartet_Residency at the Velvet Note @ The Velvet Note, ALPHARETTA
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Aug 25 2023
The Velvet Note, ALPHARETTA
Eric Essix Quartet_Residency at the Velvet Note @ The Velvet Note, ALPHARETTA
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Aug 19 2023
Middle C Jazz Club, Charlotte
Eric Essix Group @ Middle C Jazz Club, Charlotte
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Jul 7 2023
Burritt On The Mountain, Huntsville
City Lights and Stars at Burritt On The Mountain featuring the Eric Essix Group @ Burritt On The Mountain, Huntsville
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Jun 17 2023
TBD, Chattanooga
Eric Essix Group performs at Chattanooga Black Arts and Ideas Juneteenth Festival @ TBD, Chattanooga
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Apr 6 2023
Birmingham Public Library, Birmingham
Eric Essix/Joseph Stallworth perform for the Birmingham Library's, A Novel Tasting Fundraiser Event @ Birmingham Public Library, Birmingham
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Feb 27 2023
Regions Bank, Birmingham
Regions Bank presents History In Motion featuring the Eric Essix Quartet @ Regions Bank, Birmingham
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Feb 25 2023
The Velvet Note, Alpharetta
Eric Essix Group performs at the Velvet Note @ The Velvet Note, Alpharetta
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Feb 9 2023
AEIVA, Birmingham
AEIVA Arts Museum presents Black Is Beautiful featuring the Eric Essix Group with Tracy Hamlin @ AEIVA, Birmingham
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Feb 6 2023
Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center, Birmingham
Eric Essix Group featuring Tracy Hamlin presents Dedication @ Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center, Birmingham
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Dec 2 2022
Southern Hills Country Club, Tulsa
Eric Essix Group @ Southern Hills Country Club, Tulsa
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Nov 13 2022
Hampton
Jazz Legacy Foundation "Decade of Excellence" @ Hampton, VA
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Oct 9 2022
Birmingham
Woodlawn Sunday Dinner @ Birmingham, AL 35212
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Sep 25 2022
Beacon Park, Irondale
Eric Essix Stride Tour 2022/City Of Irondale Music Festival @ Beacon Park, Irondale
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