Najee

Najee is a professional American smooth jazz saxophonist and flautist – That’s right, he plays jazz flute. He has had such a fantastic career so far having performed with the likes of Chaka Khan, Prince and Patti Labelle. He made a name for himself playing with such huge names and then in 86’ decided to embark on a solo career.

Tonight he performs various works on both saxophone and flute. He opens with “Room to Breathe” on the alto sax, which he immediately delivers a two-octave glissando at the start, similar to “Rhapsody in Blue” by Gershwin. His set is filled with some glorious musical twists and turns, with songs such as “I Wish” and “Sweet Summer Nights” making the whole audience get up off their feet and dance. His technique is absolutely flawless, as he delivers some modal styles of playing, getting fiendishly technical. He finishes with “Rendezvous” which elevates the audience to a higher plateau, dancing drinking and celebrating.

Najee, Alex B, and Pieces of a Dream were the reasons we attended the concert. They did not disappoint; they were great. Those three will get me there every time.

I had not heard of PC, Lela James, and Miki Howard. PC was great. They have so much potential to be a great band. I enjoyed Miki Howard too. Lela James did not fit the show and was on too long.

How can they improve. First, instead of announcing the sponsors over and over, pass out a one sheet program with stars names on one side and sponsors on the other. Make it a little fancy and we may want too keep it. Second, get a local comedian who is good to share jokes during intermissions. The intermissions made us tired and sleepy.

The show was long and that was ok but need food for a 5 hour show. Sell food the next time. We need food to go with liquor sold too.

I plan to attend next year too if it is primarily a Jazz show.

Hello sk family.

The "Grown & Sexy Concert was very nice. The venue where it was held, was surprisingly! nice.(first time there)
Najee one of my favorite artist, was very good. The man can blow. He puts his heart and soul into his art. He held a note at one point so long, I thought something was wrong with the sound system...lol
It was incredible!!!

Gary Taylor: Another long time favorite artist
"The Original Grown & Sexy" was in rare form. He was like a partial title of one of his songs "Take Control" He Took Control and did an awesome job! He is so smooth. So overall the concert was Great!. Thanks for reading.

Awesome experience! Have been a fan for over thirty years and finally had the pleasure fo seeing him perform live. Definitely will attend his performances on later dates in or outside of Denver.

What a awesome show!! Me and my lovely wife enjoyed every moment of it. That was my fourth time seeing him there. And, everyone of them was the same. AWESOME!! Ready for the next one. Morris!!