{"id":438431,"date":"2011-06-08T23:35:28","date_gmt":"2011-06-08T23:35:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ghanamma.net\/2011\/06\/08\/mike-aremu-drags-kenny-g-to-nigeria-for-sax-appeal-3\/"},"modified":"2011-06-08T23:35:28","modified_gmt":"2011-06-08T23:35:28","slug":"mike-aremu-drags-kenny-g-to-nigeria-for-sax-appeal-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2011\/06\/08\/mike-aremu-drags-kenny-g-to-nigeria-for-sax-appeal-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Mike Aremu drags Kenny G to Nigeria for sax appeal 3"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nThis week, Nigerian Jazz maestro Mike Aremu officially announced plans to hold the third edition of Sax Appeal, the series of live music shows he started in 2009. And as usual the show promises to top the list of concert-goers\u2019 favorites.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll is set for this year\u2019s edition of Sax Appeal and it promises to be one night you will never forget, To those that were at the event last year, I promised to bring Kenny G on board and it is my joy to announce to you that he will be performing in Nigeria for the first time this year\u2019\u2019 an excited Mike Aremu says on Tuesday June 7.<\/p>\n

And as fans and music lovers gear up for the event that has been tagged \u201cThe Jazz show of the year\u201d, the organizers have confirmed the full set of acts (from four countries: Nigeria, South Africa, the United States and England) getting set to perform at the third edition of Sax Appeal.<\/p>\n

To perform at this year\u2019s edition are- Judith Sephuma, Yolanda Brown, Kunle Ayo, Waje, Mike Aremu, Kenny G and a surprise international act. Remember how Sephuma thrilled guests at last year\u2019s edition, proving to Nigerians that she had a sense of humor when she intentionally stated \u201cI love Sex Appeal\u201d instead of \u201cI love Sax Appeal\u201d?
Recall how Aremu and friends thrilled guests with call-and-response, pantomime, dance and acapella last year?<\/p>\n

Aremu, himself a widely- travelled performer and crowd says there\u2019s plenty in the pouch this year; and that he and his friends are getting set to deliver the show of the year
As expected, this year, there is every possibility that Yolanda Brown, Mike Aremu and Judith Sephuma will replay last year\u2019s performance on a large scale.<\/p>\n

It was a beautiful sight to see at Shell Hall Muson Centre on Saturday July 24, 2010 as they went all the way with their saxophones – blowing non-stop; messing around with the instrument to the delight of the fans. Aremu even executed a sax call-and-response session with Tosin Martins, ending the set with an elongated play that earned him unrestrained applause.<\/p>\n

What will they be up to this year? Sax Appeal 3 will hold at the New Expo hall Eko Hotel in Lagos on Sunday July 3, 2011 and will feature multiple MOBO award winner Yolanda Brown, talented Nigerian artiste Waje, South Africa-based guitarist-performer Kunle Ayo and Grammy award winning American and Saxophonist Kenneth Gorelick (Kenny G).<\/p>\n

Born on June 5, 1959, Kenny G has long been the musician many jazz listeners love to hate. A phenomenally successful instrumentalist whose recordings make the pop charts, Kenny G’s sound has been a staple on adult contemporary and smooth jazz radio stations since the mid-’80s, making him a household name. Kenny G is a fine player with an attractive sound.<\/p>\n

This is the first time Kenny G will be performing in Lagos, Nigeria, a city where he has millions of fans and followers. Aremu, himself was in the US last week to finalize talks with Gorelick\u2019s management team.<\/p>\n

Sax Appeal, a concept of Mike Aremu Vision which is geared towards the Rebirth and Promotion of Live Musical Performances in Nigeria also aims at creating a platform for interaction between Sponsoring Organization, Corporate Executives and Entrepreneurs coming together under an Entertainment Friendly Environment.<\/p>\n

\u2018\u2019Music fans who appreciate the quality of live musical performances will be thrilled by the collection of the finest musicians we are putting together this year\u2019\u2019 said Mike Aremu.
Past editions have featured Bez, Tosin Martins, Judith Sephuma, Cobhams, Yolanda Brown, Kunle Ayo, Yinka Davies and Mike Aremu.<\/p>\n

What distinguishes Aremu from every other saxophonist across the country has been his ability to retain his energetic performance; hitting notes non-stop with his sax and displaying a dexterity that is spell-binding. Aremu has a vast understanding of how to display with the saxophone. It\u2019s the tool of his trade, and he has mastered how to work it from A-Z.
Produced by Mike Aremu Vision and Supported by Classic FM, The Beat 99.9 FM, Naija FM and BHM Group, the gig will be anchored by stand- up comedian Tee- A.
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