5th and York
Charlotte, NC | Established. Jan 01, 2006 | SELF
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"If you love to dance then this is the group for you. This band is known for getting patrons up out of there seats to dance along to it's smooth jazz."
- Where Charlotte Magazine
During Saturday’s performance, audience members were not only receptive to “5th’s” greatness, but hungered for more as each song began and ended. A dynamic blend of originality, signature musical style and creative, yet successful musical liberties make Charlotte’s “5th and York” one band who stands on that contemporary jazz corner of musical greatness… all by themselves. " - WBAV 101.9 Charlotte
During Saturday’s performance, audience members were not only receptive to “5th’s” greatness, but hungered for more as each song began and ended. A dynamic blend of originality, signature musical style and creative, yet successful musical liberties make Charlotte’s “5th and York” one band who stands on that contemporary jazz corner of musical greatness… all by themselves. " - WBAV 101.9 Charlotte
Nascentum.” The title, like the band, refers to a developing new sound. After listening to the dark, sultry and energetic tracks off this album that are reminiscent of late nights and classy martini bars, I can say this six-piece band has a lot of passion." - Elevate Magazine
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Still working on that hot first release.
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The hugely popular Charlotte, North Carolina band 5th and York is rebranding urban smooth jazz with their newly released CD "All IN" the follow up to their debut album "Nascentum". The groups saxophonist and co-founder Derwin Friday is the jazzy core of group who has been playing in different Top 40, R&B, and cover bands with bassist Dewarren Tate for over ten years; Fridays cousin, guitarist Derrick Friday, is a rocker who adds powerful electricity to their infectious melodies and driving grooves. Keyboardist and musical director George Mason is a renowned musician in several different genres of music including gospel and hip-hop. Drummer Johnny Gillard lays down the rhythmic foundation for the band and is a contemporary jazz natural who is coveted by many bands throughout the area for his uncanny ability to, as Derwin says, keep time like a human metronome, and lead vocalist Tra Sauls, has shared the stage with various gospel and R&B stars, including Glen Jones and Genuwine.
5th and York - named after a street corner on the outskirts of Charlotte - is bringing fresh new sounds to the music scene as each member brings a unique style, background and musical ingenuity to the mix. A mix so popular that they are regularly asked to open for legendary artists like Frankie Beverly & Maze, Earth, Wind & Fire, Chicago, and R&B greats Anthony Hamilton and the late Gerald Levert. Listen to 5th and York and in an instant you will understand why this sensational band is on the rise to their own legendary status.
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