PRESS RELEASE
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Donald James
313.258.9162
mastermediadj@sbcglobal.net
Smooth Jazz Saxophonist and Recording Artist, Darron “The Sheriff” McKinney,
to Release New CD, “Feel Like Making Love.”
Detroit (January 19, 2009) – Smooth jazz saxophonist and recording artist, Darron “The Sheriff” McKinney, is set to release his much awaited new CD, “Feel Like Makin’ Love” on Shield Records. The CD drops nationally on February 14, 2009.
The 14-track CD, which is McKinney’s third CD, is a strong collection of songs that shows the broad talents of this giant artist. In addition to the title cut, recorded and made famous by Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway, the CD contains “Between the Sheets” a big seller for The Isley Brothers. As always his trademark, McKinney shows his spiritual side by recording such inspirational songs as “Never Alone.”
Often called “The Sheriff,” McKinney, who served 14 years as a Wayne County Deputy Sheriff in Detroit and currently works as a police officer for the Detroit Public School District, first made international news when he recorded a riveting song entitled, “A Call to Courage.” McKinney (soprano saxophone) and Nichelle Colvin (vocals) performed the composition at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Candlelight Vigil held in Washington, DC in May, 2001. Prophetically, the song was performed four months prior to the tragedy of September 11, 2001, giving the composition a new meaning of patriotism. At the candlelight vigil, the two artists mesmerized 18,000 law enforcement officers and the families and friends of America’s fallen law officers. Former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft and Sen. Trent Lott were among the attending dignitaries who were visibly moved by McKinney’s incredible musical salute. (Log-on to www.myspace.com/darronmckinney to see the performance).
McKinney’s CDs have been played all over the world, in such places as South Africa, Australia and England. After studying music at Southern University in Louisiana over 20 years ago under the tutorship of the legendary Alvin Batiste, McKinney has gone on to perform with such music giants as Dizzy Gillespie, Max Roach, Betty Carter, Joe Sample, Cuba Gooding, Sr. of the “Main Ingredient” and many more. He is the recipient of the “Discovery Award,” presented by BET Jazz, and has been compared to the late Grover Washington, Jr. by JazzReview.com.
“Darron’s music is very touching…perfect for relaxing and meditating to,” said Kenny Wako of Joy Radio 89.6 FM in Malawi, South Africa. In Australia, it’s more of the same. “Darron plays superb jazz that every jazz lover should hear. I thank the artist for the excellent contribution to jazz,” added Yarden ben Yoakov of Radio and Media Productions in Australia.
“I’m very proud of this new CD,” said McKinney. “As in all my music, I only give the best. And it’s so gratifying that my music is positively impacting people, not only in America, but in such places as Australia, South Africa, England and France. I’m humbled and I give all honor and praises to God for making a way for this project.”
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Donald James
313.258.9162
mastermediadj@sbcglobal.net
Smooth Jazz Saxophonist and Recording Artist, Darron “The Sheriff” McKinney,
to Release New CD, “Feel Like Making Love.”
Detroit (January 19, 2009) – Smooth jazz saxophonist and recording artist, Darron “The Sheriff” McKinney, is set to release his much awaited new CD, “Feel Like Makin’ Love” on Shield Records. The CD drops nationally on February 14, 2009.
The 14-track CD, which is McKinney’s third CD, is a strong collection of songs that shows the broad talents of this giant artist. In addition to the title cut, recorded and made famous by Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway, the CD contains “Between the Sheets” a big seller for The Isley Brothers. As always his trademark, McKinney shows his spiritual side by recording such inspirational songs as “Never Alone.”
Often called “The Sheriff,” McKinney, who served 14 years as a Wayne County Deputy Sheriff in Detroit and currently works as a police officer for the Detroit Public School District, first made international news when he recorded a riveting song entitled, “A Call to Courage.” McKinney (soprano saxophone) and Nichelle Colvin (vocals) performed the composition at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Candlelight Vigil held in Washington, DC in May, 2001. Prophetically, the song was performed four months prior to the tragedy of September 11, 2001, giving the composition a new meaning of patriotism. At the candlelight vigil, the two artists mesmerized 18,000 law enforcement officers and the families and friends of America’s fallen law officers. Former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft and Sen. Trent Lott were among the attending dignitaries who were visibly moved by McKinney’s incredible musical salute. (Log-on to www.myspace.com/darronmckinney to see the performance).
McKinney’s CDs have been played all over the world, in such places as South Africa, Australia and England. After studying music at Southern University in Louisiana over 20 years ago under the tutorship of the legendary Alvin Batiste, McKinney has gone on to perform with such music giants as Dizzy Gillespie, Max Roach, Betty Carter, Joe Sample, Cuba Gooding, Sr. of the “Main Ingredient” and many more. He is the recipient of the “Discovery Award,” presented by BET Jazz, and has been compared to the late Grover Washington, Jr. by JazzReview.com.
“Darron’s music is very touching…perfect for relaxing and meditating to,” said Kenny Wako of Joy Radio 89.6 FM in Malawi, South Africa. In Australia, it’s more of the same. “Darron plays superb jazz that every jazz lover should hear. I thank the artist for the excellent contribution to jazz,” added Yarden ben Yoakov of Radio and Media Productions in Australia.
“I’m very proud of this new CD,” said McKinney. “As in all my music, I only give the best. And it’s so gratifying that my music is positively impacting people, not only in America, but in such places as Australia, South Africa, England and France. I’m humbled and I give all honor and praises to God for making a way for this project.”
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