Best described as "Sizzling Smooth" Jazz, R&B and Blues with textured vocals, J.V. Dixon offers mostly instrumental originals on trumpet and flugelhorn with a full band, inspired by his rich background as a sideman to R&B legends like Sam and Dave.

10 MP3 Songs
JAZZ: Smooth Jazz, BLUES: Blues Vocals



Details:
After a long international career as a sideman, J.V. Dixon is breaking out solo with a new repertoire of original and cover material that draws on many of the influences heâs gathered over twenty years in the U.S., Canada and Europe. Some of those influences include bands heâs performed with - Sam & Dave, the original Platters, Ben E. King, Mary Wells, Clyde McFadden, Etta James, Wilbur Harrison and many more. His days in New York City included several stints at the Apollo Theatre and Carnegie Hall.

J.V. Dixon began his professional career as a trumpet player at age 16 in his home town of Charleston, South Carolina. In 1960 he toured with Buddy Clarke and His Orchestra on the "Chitlin Circuit" as part of "The Charles Taylor Show", an elaborate production complete with dancers, singers and comedians. The show toured for five months in Canada and then continued in the United States.

After touring J.V. relocated to Florida for two years before moving to New York City in 1963. He performed at the Apollo Theatre in Harlem as well the Brooklyn Apollo on Flatbush Avenue in the year before it was torn down. In New York, J.V. teamed up with Louis Armstrong's godchild, Tyree Glenn Jr (tenor sax, flute, vibes) and performed with Jackie Wilson, The Toys and others. In 1967, he and Tyree Jr. went to Portugal for two years and also performed in Spain. They recorded three albums on the Decca label with two different international bands and appeared on a number of European radio and television shows. It was during this time that J.V. composed and recorded a song that garnered much airplay in Portugal, entitled "All Around Lisbon".

After returning to New York in 1969, J.V. worked with Sam & Dave (I'm a Soul Man). He played extensively with the "Sights and Sounds Revue", a group that performed many New York venues including Carnegie Hall on two occasions. The show included performers Grace Jones (actress), Paula Hampton (drums), Harold Orsley (sax), Howard Johnson (brass), Richard Williams (trumpet) and Rollin Prince (guitar).

In Canada, J.V. has played venues across the country. Until recently he has remained low key, having taken a break from the hectic life of the road to raise a family. He is now actively performing with his band âRhythm Changesâ. In May 2007 he released his debut album as a solo artist entitled âPeace of Mindâ, featuring his own Jazz, R&B and Blues originals.

THE TRACKS & MUSICIAN CREDITS:
1. Rhythm Changes 3:50
J.V. Dixon - trumpet, flugelhorn, vocals
Michael St. Clair - guitar
Paul Donat - bass
Marcel Aucoin - Fender Rhodes
Michael Adams - drums

2. Rio Nights 4:39
J.V. Dixon - flugelhorn
Michael St. Clair - guitar
Paul Donat - bass, nylon string guitar
Marcel Aucoin - fender Rhodes
Michael Adams - drums
Larry Crowe - percussion

3. The Grooveâs On 4:05
J.V. Dixon - trumpet
Michael St. Clair - guitar
Paul Donat - bass
Marcel Aucoin - keyboard
Jojo Bowden - drums
Larry Crowe - percussion

4. Mellow 3:51
J.V. Dixon - flugelhorn, vocals
Michael St. Clair - guitar
Paul Donat - bass, vocals
Marcel Aucoin - keyboards
Larry Crowe - drums, percussion

5. Peace of Mind 5:20
J.V. Dixon - muted trumpet
Michael St. Clair - guitar, chimes
Paul Donat - bass
Marcel Aucoin - Fender Rhodes
Michael Adams - drums

6. Intervalo 1:15
J.V. Dixon - muted trumpet

7. Rise and Shine 4:24
J.V. Dixon - flugelhorn
Michael St. Clair - guitar
Paul Donat - bass
Marcel Aucoin - Fender Rhodes
Jojo Bowden - drums

8. Carolina 4:04
J.V. Dixon - trumpet
Michael St. Clair - guitar
Paul Donat - bass
Marcel Aucoin - keyboard
Larry Crowe - drums, percussion

9. Nothing But The Blues 4:34
J.V. Dixon - trumpet, vocals
Michael St. Clair - guitar
Paul Donat - bass
Marcel Aucoin - keyboard
Dennis Keldie - Hammond B3 Organ
Michael Adams - drums
Greg Gooding - trombone

10. Get Down For More 3:45
J.V. Dixon - trumpet, vocals
Michael St. Clair - guitar
Paul Donat - bass
Marcel Aucoin - keyboard
Dennis Keldie - Hammond B3 Organ
Michael Adams - drums
Greg Gooding - trombone
Jessica Dixon - background vocals
Ebony Phillip - background vocals

ALBUM CREDITS:
All songs by J.V. Dixon except âRio Nightsâ by Paul Donat.
© 2007 J.V. Dixon
Produced by J.V. Dixon and Michael St. Clair
Recorded by Michael St. Clair
Mixed by John Forbes
Mastered by George Graves at The Lacquer Channel
Front cover and insert photos by Stephanie Beeley
Back cover photo by Sevenstock (www.sevenstock.ca)