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SHENOLE LATIMER BIOGRAPHY |
Award winning saxophonist Shenole Latimer has gained recognition for his playing style and engaging stage presence. Latimer's passionate approach to playing the saxophone shows influences drawn from the likes of Michael Brecker, Branford Marsalis, and Dexter Gordon. All of this, while still exhibiting the gift of being able to effectively communicate with and affect his audiences through a voice and style that is uniquely his own. Shenole Latimer's ever advancing list of career achievements include numerous radio interviews, several nationally televised appearances, his endorsement with Vandoren (a highly respected company within the music industry), impressive concert ticket sales that include out selling world renowned performers such as Chuck Mangione, and his 2006 signing to a recording contract with the New York City / Dortmund, Germany based record label known as Tierra Records. That signing led to "Front and Center", Shenole Latimer's debut album, which continues to enjoy impressive sales both domestically and internationally. Shenole Latimer now performs in venues through out the central region and east coast of the United States. He continues to be a highly sought after lecturer and clinician, and enjoys several sideman projects from artists who thrive in the blues, neo-soul, rhythm and blues, adult contemporary rock, and pop music scenes. Because of Shenole's almost insatiable desire to excel, and his relative youth, its clear that his greatest achievements are still ahead of him. Moreover, Shenole Latimer's charisma, uncanny ability to connect with his audiences, and firery performances serve as the intoxicant that will continue to compel jazz aficionados and music lovers alike to follow his career for years to come. |