Michael was amazing !!
by Terry S on 10/20/23Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club - PortsmouthMicheal was amazing such talent and energy !! The band was awesome and they had the crowd energized .
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Acclaimed and Chart-Topping Danish-American Saxophonist & Songwriter Michael Lington is a purveyor of Soul and Contemporary Jazz. Lington has released 13 albums with 28 Singles charting on the Billboard and Radio & Records (R&R) Contemporary Jazz Charts. Lington was nominated for "International Instrumentalist of the Year" at the 2009 Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards.
In 2008, Lington released the album 'Heat', which reached the Top 5 on Billboard's Contemporary Jazz Chart and was chosen as Jazztrax's 2008 "Album of the Year". The album featured singers Aaron Neville and "American Idol" finalist Ace Young. Heat's lead single, "You and I," reached #2 on R&R's Smooth Jazz Radio Chart. Lington's duet with Neville, "That's When You Save Me", tied that year as JazzTrax "Best Vocal Song of the Year".
In 2012, Lington released the album 'Pure', which featured guest artists Michael Bolton, Jonathan Butler, Lee Ritenour, Jeff Golub, and former "American Idol" & "Tonight Show" bandleader Rickey Minor. It produced the Billboard Top 5 radio single "Road Trip," which also hit #1 on the instrumental radio charts.
In 2014, Lington established his own label, Copenhagen Music, and released the albums 'Soul Appeal' (2014) and 'Second Nature' (2016). 'Soul Appeal' produced 4 Billboard Jazz Radio Hits: "Soul Appeal," "Uptown Groove," "In The Pocket" and "Taking Off." The self-titled first single becoming the #1 song of 2014 on the Groove Jazz Music Chart.
Lington released the album 'Second Nature' in 2016. The album debuted at #3 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart. The album's first two radio singles, "Beale Street" and " Memphis Strut," were both Top 15 Billboard Jazz Radio Hits. A third single, "Midnight Drive," reached #1 on multiple charts including The Radio Wave and Groove Jazz Music Chart.
Lington's 10th Solo album, 'Silver Lining', was released in 2018. "City Life," the lead-off track and first single, features Dave Stewart from the Eurythmics on guitar. Stax soul legend William Bell, a 2017 GRAMMY Award-Winner, sings lead on Lington's version of the Curtis Mayfield-penned "People Get Ready".
From 2010 to 2013, Lington joined Michael Bolton on tour as his opening act & special guest. Lington and Bolton performed over 350 shows together in more than 40 countries. In 2016, Barry Manilow invited Lington to join his "One Last Time" arena tour. Lington opened the show and joined Manilow on the song "Brooklyn Blues" during the headliner's main set. In November 2016, Lington performed for the Memphis Music Hall Of Fame ceremony, honoring 2016 inductee, (Memphis saxophonist) Charles Lloyd.
Lington has worked with Michael Bolton, Barry Manilow, Aaron Neville, Boney James, Mike Love, Randy Crawford, Bobby Caldwell, Dave Koz, Kenny Lattimore, Ryan Shaw, Little Richard, Joan Sebastian, Cristian Castro, Booker T. Jones, The Dap-Kings, Ray Parker, Jr., Taylor Dayne, Brian Culbertson, Chuck Loeb, William Bell, Dave Stewart, Vince Gill, Sheléa Frazier, and many others.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Rating: 4 out of 5 Highlight your musicians.
by Douglas on 10/19/23Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club - PortsmouthI enjoyed the show. The guitar player was talented and was allowed to perform solos. I think it is only fair to highlight the other musicians as well. They have put in many hours of practice over the years to hone their talents. Give them a chance to perform solos as well.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Saxman with true soul
by Loscroce on 10/14/23Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club - PortsmouthHave seen Mr Lington numerous times over the years both solo and with others. His show was spectacular as usual. If you love his albums, your only getting part of the picture. You must see him live. He is one of those lively engaging stage performers that has the It factor. His interactions with the other players as well as the audience are a joy to experience. Can’t wait for his next live performance.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Awesome
by LadyT on 4/17/23Ludlow Garage Cincinnati - CincinnatiI have waited three years for this concert It was wel worth the wait. Michael and Paul Taylor were both great. The only bad part about the concert is... It was not long enough!! I could listen to them all night. Can't wait for next concert.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Both were great. The sound was great.
by Steve on 4/17/23Ludlow Garage Cincinnati - CincinnatiArrived and met with a full bar. One lady worked to find us seats. Went downstairs and found the venue interesting. I am glad no one was sitting in front of me. Just incredible these guy honored their commitment from three years ago. ML is incredible. PT was great. Next time, start the concert on time. 15 minutes late is unacceptable to those who value punctuality.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Great show!!
by NA on 4/17/23Ludlow Garage Cincinnati - CincinnatiI didn’t know of Michael Lington until I saw he would be appearing with Paul Taylor.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Worth the three year wait!
by PHarrison on 4/17/23This show had been postponed since 2020. Glad it happened and didn't cancel. I'd seen Michael play many times but this was my first for Paul Taylor. Both sax players were excellent but Michael was simply amazing. I enjoyed their band as well. It was also my first time at the Ludlow Garage. It's a historic old building with a unique layout for live music, but it works. It's comfortable and intimate. So glad I got to see this show there. Hope Michael comes back soon and I'll be back for other shows I'd like to see at this venue.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Fun Time
by Jazzfan on 4/17/23Ludlow Garage Cincinnati - CincinnatiThe Michael Lington/Paul Taylor concert was a fun time. The concert was nowhere near a sell out, but those who missed it lost out on a great time. Everyone showed Michael and Paul a lot of love and we were rewarded with a high energy concert by two very talented sax players. The band was also very good. I am so glad that Ludlow Garage is booking so many great jazz artists. I hope Michael and Paul return to Cincinnati.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Best performance ever!
by Pam on 4/17/23Ludlow Garage Cincinnati - CincinnatiMichael and Paul both brought the house down. They put on the best show, hope they return to Cincinnati again next year!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Best concert ever
by Smooth Jazz Lover on 4/17/23Ludlow Garage Cincinnati - CincinnatiThis was one of the best concert I have ever ben a part of Michael Lington and Paul Taylor. Mr Taylor took over the show but they were both great.