Phil Denny - Align (2018)

The Phil Denny surge has become a topic of conversation and interest among an international audience spawning loyal and borderless fanfare. Impressive artistry, presence and passion combined with a unique ability to connect with people on and off the stage have earned Denny a resume of notable achievements in just a short time and give reason to play on.

Since emerging onto the smooth jazz scene in 2012 much traction has been made by the efforts of saxophonist and businessman, Phil Denny. The 5x Billboard charting, independent artist has been described as a passionate and soulful player often captivating audiences with his smooth, sexy yet energetic style. Friends and fans alike often describe him as a people’s musician having developed and maintained a very active, loyal and ever-growing fan base even before the release of his internationally recognized 2012 debut CD, Crossover.

Denny's notable sophomore release, Upswing, boasts 11-tracks infusing elements of R&B, urban vibe, uptempo pop and funk and features the hit track, Diggin' On, which scored an impressive #13 Billboard position (16 weeks on chart), a top ten (#7) on the Mediabase chart and was also a Sirius XM Watercolors weekly #1. Additional radio singles, Soak It Up and Radio Flyer also received national and international airplay on FM and internet radio stations as well as SiriusXM.

Now well situated in the format with much momentum ahead, the identifiable sax man releases his forth independent studio album June 1, 2018. Denny's "Align" CD release features an all original 11-track performance believed to be a best yet release balanced with fresh urban vibes, up-tempo and sultry grooves as well as featured artists. The first radio single release, "Switch Up" earned an impressive #1 most added on the Billboard Smooth Jazz chart in its debut week and just three weeks after its radio release scored a #28 Billboard chart debut and is likely to see addition positive movement.

Performances of note to date include an appearance at the 2012 Dubai International Jazz Festival, Headlining Jazz Under the Stars 2013 in Nairobi, Kenya and co-headlining 2014, 2013 Arizona Jazz Festival, 2013/2014 GrandJazzFest, 2014 Inaugural Shoreline Jazz Festival, 2015/2016 Cabin Fever Jazz Festival, 2016 Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Jazz Festival, 2017 Cancun Jazz Festival, 2018 Seabreeze Jazz Festival and is a regular on the national club/venue scene. Additionally, Denny has performed as sideman to guitarist Peter White, trumpeter Rick Braun, keyboardists Gregg Karukas and Oli Silk, R&B vocalist Stokley Williams and has opened for RnR, Brian Culberston and even once jammed with Stevie Wonder.

Track List:
01. Switch Up
02. Feel Alright
03. Got It Like That
04. Tryst
05. Brio Bounce
06. Solux
07. Ride With Me
08. Kinda Wanna
09. Align
10. Honey Step
11. Absence Of Filters

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