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NAJEE: INTERVIEW

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May - June 2023

The massive stage at Pier Park on Thursday evening, delivered a classic performance by a classic artist

- Sheila E.Ross

NAJEE: INTERVIEW

American Saxophonist, Najee arrives on stage for the audience and immediately sets his musical collaboration to the audience for this performance with bassist, Blair Bryant, guitarist and vocalist, Kevin Robinson, drummer, Daniel Powell, and keyboard players, Mark Harris II, and Christian Swan. After warming up, this band welcomes Najee to the stage with soprano sax in hand and together they introduce themselves to the audience with 'Get Up'. Najee shifts and spotlights the stage with his popular bassist talent, Blair Bryant dressed in sparkling attire commands the stage with his recent hit, 'B's Bounce'. The audience knows his music and is excited to hear him perform. Bryant, not shy about the catwalk that extends from the stage, makes his way down to celebrate his recent success with the audience. On soprano saxophone, the classic Najee delivers his classic song, 'Day by Day,' a fan favorite from his 1988 "Day by Day" album. 

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