For the "Freedom Jazz Dance" project, I created a custom backing track, recorded a complete tenor sax melody and solo, then had the entire sax part transcribed. Watch one of the video below and you'll see what I mean
Also, a part of this project, I included, and noted in the transcription, 15 of my favorite jazz solo licks. You can read and see more on the Freedom Jazz Dance page.
Smooth jazz play-along backing track for Prince's Purple Rain. CD quality .wav files, instant download.
Prince's signature song, 'Purple Rain' has become a pop anthem, and is #143 on Rolling Stone Magazine's list of the Greatest 500 Songs of All Time. Here's my smooth jazz version of this timeless classic.
Prince said about the meaning of 'Purple Rain': "When there's blood in the sky – red and blue = purple... purple rain pertains to the end of the world and being with the one you love and letting your faith/god guide you through the purple rain."
The play-along backing track for this version of 'Purple Rain' can be found here. Enjoy!
Here's a smooth jazz play-along backing track for the classic Beatles' tune, Yellow Submarine, which was the best-selling song in the world in 1966. You can download it here. Enjoy!
Smooth Jazz
Ain't No Mountain
Imagine
Angel Biscuit
Saxual Healing
Dance With Me
And I Love Her
Always
Sweet Sax
Kokopeli
Jazz Standards
Midnight Mood
String Of Pearls
Blue Moon
Nearness
Blues
Saxomonica Blues
Smooth Blues
New Age
Deepening Space
The Promise Of Spring
Big Sur
Around The Sun
Desert Dreams
Desert Mystery
Christmas
Merry Little Christmas
Sweet Sax Christmas
Thank you for your beautiful music. I'm a musician myself (singer/pianist) and a fan of the effortless sound. Some of my favourite singers are ones that you cover....Roberta Flack, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Luther Vandross. I love listening to your soulful sounds as I work on my photo edits (there are many) for my clothing line and reminds me of how my main gig in life is Music!! Really puts me into the creative flow. ~Diane Louise Roy www.dianelouiseroy.com
Hi, Mark. First, let me say that your music is so so soothing. I don't even know where to start. I listened to the 2hrs of Relaxing Music video on YouTube that you made and I am so in love with it. I go to sleep by it every night. In August, 2013 I have open heart surgery and have pretty much been a home body. Since the surgery, my husband asked me to remarry him again, so in Feb. 2016 we are reaffirming our vows. I am a minister, so I don't listen to the hard R&B I use to, but I still love music. You see, I wanted to have a live band to play for me, but if I could get a hold of that 2hr mix, I wont need a band. Please tell me that I can purchase it from you somehow someway. My husband has fallen in love with it too, everyday he comes home from work, he ask me play it for him. Again, is there a way, I can get this from you. God Bless and keep making these sounds. ~Fay Hagans-Council
Inspirational! Really love the "entire package": mellow sax, accompaniment, song selections, etc. I always have music on in the background, and will now have yours playing. I found the Native American flute about 8 years ago, the bamboo saxophone 2 years ago and the tenor sax last year (taking lesson's) - the timing is perfect!! Thanks for sharing your talent. ~Jim Patterson
The artistic beauty of how you have been blessed to play has made my day today. Looking forward to talking with you more. ~James Hill, Akron, OH
Hello Mr. Maxwell! I don't have any comments about your amazing ability to play the sax. I love it all especially And I love Her, my FAVORITE! I would like to know, when are you coming to Dallas, TX. I would love to see you in concert. Regards, Jocelyn Wrighting
Hi, Mark. I received the CDs today. Thank you so so much - I'm in musical heaven! ~ Valerie Parsons, Your No.1 English Fan
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