Justin Young Band

Smooth jazz saxophonist Justin Young is prolific at his craft. His latest CD, Nothin’ But Love showcases a variety of soft funk, R&B, and dance/soul-inspired melodies. He tells that the inspiration for naming his album Nothin’ But Love, “is because since moving from Michigan to California in 2007, the immediate response I received from meeting fellow musicians and people has been ‘nothing but love’. Thus, inspiring me to write some great upbeat and funky music.”

Young has a star-studded cast of musicians joining him on the recording including 13-year member of Earth, Wind And Fire, Sheldon Reynolds who plays guitar and co-wrote the title track adding his legendary vocals to the track, keyboardist Thomas Dawson from The Commodores, drummer Ricky Lawson (Michael Jackson, Anita Baker), bassist Alex Al (Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson), guitarist Darrell Crux (MD for Wayne Brady), bassist Hussain Jiffry (Herb Albert), and many others. The disc covers songs from Michael Jackson’s “Heal The World,” Robin Thicke’s “Lost Without U,” Billy Joel’s “Just The Way You Are,” Teddy Pendergrass’ “When Somebody Loves You Back,” and a remix version of Thicke’s “Lost Without U.” Mixed by his father, Jimmy Young, Nothin’ But Love is honed to bring out the positive side of love, and the glorious sensations that these emotions evoke in the soul making it feel good to embrace everything that life has in store.

From the upbeat, R&B tempo of the title track to the soft lullaby sways of “Interlude,” Young covers every fun-filled impulse that people experience through life. His saxophone wails in the title track as Reynolds’ vocals nuzzle alongside the funky, rhythmic knolls. “Today, Tomorrow” and “Catamaran Cruise” induce waves of excitement as the relaxing coils of “India” portray intimacy in its sonic imagery. Young’s treatment of Sean Huxley and Robin Thicke‘s tune “Lost Without U” is garnished in a soothing light which floats into the softly whisked tendrils of “Song For A Better Tomorrow” imbuing a tranquil mood. Young’s remake of Billy Joel’s “Just The Way You Are” is parapet by pleasing saxophone motions, which turn into cushions of softly lit embers flitting across the melodic channels of “When Somebody Loves You.” Young also includes a tribute to Michael Jackson in his soulful rendition of Jackson‘s “Heal The World” doused in placidly toned saxophone twirls.

The Detroit bred, Los Angeles-based saxophonist earned his place on the jazz stage after an impressive win at the 2007 Capital Jazz New Artist Challenge in Columbia, Maryland. Following his win, Young played at the six-day Capital Jazz Super Cruise alongside Boney James, Brian Culbertson, Kim Waters and other jazz stars. Young made his debut as a solo artist with his 2007 release, On The Way, which featured collaborations with guitarists Paul Brown, Tim Bowman, and keyboardist Tom Schuman of Spyro Gyra. He was a frequent headliner at Detroit casinos while attending Michigan State University, and acquired a taste for R&B/soul inspired jazz. Nothin’ But Love is a testament to Young’s trailblazing talent as he produces a series of sonic images that relate to human bliss.

For more information, go to: www.justinyoungsax.com
- Jazz Times

Smooth jazz saxophonist Justin Young is prolific at his craft. His latest CD, Nothin’ But Love showcases a variety of soft funk, R&B, and dance/soul-inspired melodies. He tells that the inspiration for naming his album Nothin’ But Love, “is because since moving from Michigan to California in 2007, the immediate response I received from meeting fellow musicians and people has been ‘nothing but love’. Thus, inspiring me to write some great upbeat and funky music.”

Young has a star-studded cast of musicians joining him on the recording including 13-year member of Earth, Wind And Fire, Sheldon Reynolds who plays guitar and co-wrote the title track adding his legendary vocals to the track, keyboardist Thomas Dawson from The Commodores, drummer Ricky Lawson (Michael Jackson, Anita Baker), bassist Alex Al (Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson), guitarist Darrell Crux (MD for Wayne Brady), bassist Hussain Jiffry (Herb Albert), and many others. The disc covers songs from Michael Jackson’s “Heal The World,” Robin Thicke’s “Lost Without U,” Billy Joel’s “Just The Way You Are,” Teddy Pendergrass’ “When Somebody Loves You Back,” and a remix version of Thicke’s “Lost Without U.” Mixed by his father, Jimmy Young, Nothin’ But Love is honed to bring out the positive side of love, and the glorious sensations that these emotions evoke in the soul making it feel good to embrace everything that life has in store.

From the upbeat, R&B tempo of the title track to the soft lullaby sways of “Interlude,” Young covers every fun-filled impulse that people experience through life. His saxophone wails in the title track as Reynolds’ vocals nuzzle alongside the funky, rhythmic knolls. “Today, Tomorrow” and “Catamaran Cruise” induce waves of excitement as the relaxing coils of “India” portray intimacy in its sonic imagery. Young’s treatment of Sean Huxley and Robin Thicke‘s tune “Lost Without U” is garnished in a soothing light which floats into the softly whisked tendrils of “Song For A Better Tomorrow” imbuing a tranquil mood. Young’s remake of Billy Joel’s “Just The Way You Are” is parapet by pleasing saxophone motions, which turn into cushions of softly lit embers flitting across the melodic channels of “When Somebody Loves You.” Young also includes a tribute to Michael Jackson in his soulful rendition of Jackson‘s “Heal The World” doused in placidly toned saxophone twirls.

The Detroit bred, Los Angeles-based saxophonist earned his place on the jazz stage after an impressive win at the 2007 Capital Jazz New Artist Challenge in Columbia, Maryland. Following his win, Young played at the six-day Capital Jazz Super Cruise alongside Boney James, Brian Culbertson, Kim Waters and other jazz stars. Young made his debut as a solo artist with his 2007 release, On The Way, which featured collaborations with guitarists Paul Brown, Tim Bowman, and keyboardist Tom Schuman of Spyro Gyra. He was a frequent headliner at Detroit casinos while attending Michigan State University, and acquired a taste for R&B/soul inspired jazz. Nothin’ But Love is a testament to Young’s trailblazing talent as he produces a series of sonic images that relate to human bliss.

For more information, go to: www.justinyoungsax.com
- Jazz Times