Encore Presentation: SAXOPHONE SUMMIT Featuring John Helliwell (Supertramp), Fred Lipsius (Blood Sweat & Tears), Bob Reynolds (Snarky Puppy) And Ada Rovatti (Brecker Brothers Reunion)!

03 May 2025 • 45 min • EN
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This is an Encore Presentation of my May 2024 SAXOPHONE SUMMIT featuring four of the world’s best saxophone players. John Helliwell, former member of Supertramp, one of the greatest bands of the rock era. They dominated the charts in the 1970s with their album “Breakfast In America” which sold over 20 million copies.  Fred Lipsius, the saxophonist and an arranger for Blood Sweat & Tears, another one of the greatest bands of the modern era, which introduced the horn section into Rock ‘n Roll. Their self-titled second album won the Grammy for Record Of The Year in 1970. Fred arranged several of their biggest hits including “Spinning Wheel” and “Hi De Ho”.  Bob Reynolds, the saxophonist for Snarky Puppy, one of the great bands of this era They are a Jazz Fusion band that’s won 5 Grammys.  And Ada Rovatti, an Italian born saxophonist who has performed with Aretha Franklin, Joe Bonamassa, Mike Stern, Herbie Hancock and The Brecker Brothers Reunion Band. My featured song is “Metro Shuffle”, featuring Mindi Abair, from the album The PGS Experience by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link. --------------------------------------------- The Follow Your Dream Podcast: Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries! For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here.  To subscribe to the podcast click here . To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here. To Rate and Review the podcast click here. “Dream With Robert”. Click here. —---------------------------------------- ROBERT’S RECENT SINGLES: “MOON SHOT” is Robert’s latest single, reflecting his Jazz Rock Fusion roots. The track features Special Guest Mark Lettieri, 5x Grammy winning guitarist who plays with Snarky Puppy and The Fearless Flyers. The track has been called “Firey, Passionate and Smokin!” CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS ____________________ “ROUGH RIDER” has got a Cool, ‘60s, “Spaghetti Western”, Guitar-driven, Tremolo sounding, Ventures/Link Wray kind of vibe! CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —-------------------------------- “LOVELY GIRLIE” is a fun, Old School, rock/pop tune with 3-part harmony. It’s been called “Supremely excellent!”, “Another Homerun for Robert!”, and “Love that Lovely Girlie!” Click HERE for All Links —---------------------------------- “THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert’s single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle). Click HERE for the Official Video Click HERE for All Links —---------------------------------------- “SOSTICE” is Robert’s single with a rockin’ Old School vibe. Called “Stunning!”, “A Gem!”, “Magnificent!” and “5 Stars!”. Click HERE for all links. —--------------------------------- “THE GIFT” is Robert’s ballad arranged by Grammy winning arranger Michael Abene and turned into a horn-driven Samba. Praised by David Amram, John Helliwell, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Fay Claassen, Antonio Farao, Danny Gottlieb and Leslie Mandoki. Click HERE for all links. —------------------------------------- “LOU’S BLUES”. Robert’s Jazz Fusion “Tone Poem”. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)! Click HERE for all links. —---------------------------------------- Audio production: Jimmy Ravenscroft Kymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast: Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.com Email Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com   Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music: Website - www.projectgrandslam.com YouTube Spotify Music Apple Music Email - pgs@projectgrandslam.com  

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