The Stanley Baird Group
Durham, North Carolina, United States | Established. Jan 01, 1991 | INDIE
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Great sax from a great album, there are also two vocal tracks on there which are perfect for radio airplay too. Tracks are regulary being aired on the Wolrd Music Show 12pm (UK Time) www.tynefm.com and Lionheart Radio 107.3FM - TyneFM.com
Great sax from a great album, there are also two vocal tracks on there which are perfect for radio airplay too. Tracks are regulary being aired on the Wolrd Music Show 12pm (UK Time) www.tynefm.com and Lionheart Radio 107.3FM - TyneFM.com
An excellent recording with a good mix of tracks encapsulating many spheres and influences of Music. The playing throughout is of top quality and sparkles with invention and lends itself to good harmonies and rythmic patterns. Well produced and arranged the entire recording has been well crafted and is first class. Good work by all concerned. Best Regards, John Reid, Keith Community Radio 102.8FM, Keith, Banffshire, SCOTLAND - Keith Community Radio
An excellent recording with a good mix of tracks encapsulating many spheres and influences of Music. The playing throughout is of top quality and sparkles with invention and lends itself to good harmonies and rythmic patterns. Well produced and arranged the entire recording has been well crafted and is first class. Good work by all concerned. Best Regards, John Reid, Keith Community Radio 102.8FM, Keith, Banffshire, SCOTLAND - Keith Community Radio
Hi Stanley Thanks for the CD Great work..excellent harmony and presentation, with a great variation in style, suiting most people. We have added: T.05 - Flamin Hot to our lists. Excellent CD, and stay in touch. Cheers graham@soundwavefm.co.nz - Soundwave FM
Hi Stanley Thanks for the CD Great work..excellent harmony and presentation, with a great variation in style, suiting most people. We have added: T.05 - Flamin Hot to our lists. Excellent CD, and stay in touch. Cheers graham@soundwavefm.co.nz - Soundwave FM
Tenor saxophonist Stanley Baird leads his band though a dozen contemporary cool selections. We were hooked from the funky riffs of the opener, Wayne Shorter's "Footprints". Bassist Marvin Mumford wrote the bulk of the new tunes notably the mellow "Enjoy The Ride", the seductive "In Every Life" and the upbeat groove of "Just Bob Ya Head". We also liked their cover of "Ain't No Sunshine". This is a solid performance that is a sure shot on the jazzy R&B tip. -- D. Oscar Groomes O's Place Jazz Newsletter P.O. Box 2437 Naperville, IL 60567-2437 http://www.OsPlaceJazz.com - O\'s Place Jazz Magazine
Tenor saxophonist Stanley Baird leads his band though a dozen contemporary cool selections. We were hooked from the funky riffs of the opener, Wayne Shorter's "Footprints". Bassist Marvin Mumford wrote the bulk of the new tunes notably the mellow "Enjoy The Ride", the seductive "In Every Life" and the upbeat groove of "Just Bob Ya Head". We also liked their cover of "Ain't No Sunshine". This is a solid performance that is a sure shot on the jazzy R&B tip. -- D. Oscar Groomes O's Place Jazz Newsletter P.O. Box 2437 Naperville, IL 60567-2437 http://www.OsPlaceJazz.com - O\'s Place Jazz Magazine
Not too many musicians capture the true "smooth jazz" feeling in their music, but this is exceptional
- QBN FM 96.7
Not too many musicians capture the true "smooth jazz" feeling in their music, but this is exceptional
- QBN FM 96.7
Great CD, well put together. Giving it lots of airplay. - 2CCR-FM
Great CD, well put together. Giving it lots of airplay. - 2CCR-FM
Discography
Don't Make Me Wait - 1991 CD
Stop Look & Listen - 1995 CD
Cover II Cover - 1996 CD
You Will Know - 1998 CD
Stan's Christmas 1999 CD
Traffic Jam - 2007 CD
So Real (Yolanda Rabun) - Single Release Feb 2011 plus High Definition So Real music video
Slow Jams, Vol. I - 2014 CD
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While having enjoyed playing with other bands throughout the years, Stanley Baird had a drive to create his own band and play his own music. In 1991, The Stanley Baird Group was formed and has since released 6 albums.
Stanley Baird has been playing the saxophone since an early teenager and has shared the stage with legends including Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, Kim Waters, Regina Belle, Alex Bugnon, Brian McKnight, The O'Jays, George Howard, Otis Redding, Gladys Knight, Kirk Whalum, Patti LaBelle, Najee, Richard Elliott and Donald Byrd.
Baird's music is described as smooth jazz with a R&B and Latin infusion. With a Master's degree in Music Education, Baird served as a band instructor in the North Carolina public school system for 35 years, as well as got his start teaching in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. It was during his time in St. Croix that Baird was first exposed to West Indian and Latin music.
Because Baird believes the future of jazz music lies in the hands of rising instrumentalists and vocalists, he strongly advocates the exposure of music to underprivileged youth.
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