Smooth jazz guitar at the highest creative level one can imagine. Leland Alexander really knows his jazz, and his inspiration is from a Higher Calling.

12 MP3 Songs
JAZZ: Smooth Jazz, JAZZ: Soul-Jazz



Details:
Clearwater represent the maturation of Leland Alexander as a jazz guitarist. Each note Leland plays on his guitar is with love for the art form, and allows the listener a glimpse at the heart and soul that beats within the man. Lelandâs commitment to excellence is demonstrated by his attention to detail, and his dedication to look for ways to improve his own musical techniques that make this CD a must buy.

Clearwaterâs Producer, Claude A. Hoard Jr. also composed all the original material on the CD. Claude reports each song was composed to âinspire the heart, and challenge the listener to expand their music sense without destroying the concept of musical beauty.â We at Sea Of Dreams Records believe Lelandâs collaboration with Claude has met all goals and exceeds our wildest creative dreams.

This is the first time Leland Alexander has performed cover songs on his CD. Each cover was carefully selected for itâs musical content. For example, âThen Came Youâ (the original featured Dionne Warwicke & The Spinners) and âBetcha By Golly Wowâ (The Stylistics) are classics of Philly International. Where as âMorning Danceâ is an early smooth jazz classic originally recorded by Spyro Gyra. Leland pays homage to Wes Montgomery by doing a rendition of Wes Montgomeryâs âAngel.â Steely Dan at one time changed the way we listened to music with âPegâ, Leland has been performing it live for years, now was the perfect time to have recorded it. We think you will enjoy the new spin Leland gives to each of these songs.
Sea Of Dreams Records
Special Thanks To;
Virgil Hemphill (Lead vocalist for $ound Investment)
Thanks for helping me expand my musical horizons and keeping the band together.

Eddie Thomas (Former President, CEO of Curtom Records, personal manager for Curtis Mayfield, The Impressions, Jerry Butler and too many more to list)
Thanks for the sound business advice about the music industry, the encouraging words and your spiritual guidance. Thanks for believing in me.

Vicki Bell (Vocalist)
Thanks for that special flavor on âBetcha By Gollyâ by adding your lovely voice & spirit.

Jeanette Davis (Vocalist)
Thanks for the extra energy your vocals brought to an already exciting âPegâ
Leland Alexander