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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.
Held at the Ludlow garage small excellent place to get up close and enjoy a concert. Definitely wasn't disappointed high energy had everyone in the place moving! Would definitely like to see them there again 🤗⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
You can never go wrong seeing Michael Lington live, especially when he's playing with Paul Taylor. They are truely two of the best sax players out there. It was worth every second of the 4.5 hour drive from Pittsburgh to see them!
The Venue seating is terrible. Middle of the stage facing a wall that divides seating
REALLY ENJOYED ALL THREE SAXOPHONISTS. EACH ONE WAS UNIQUE AND BROUGHT THEIR SOUND TO EACH SONG PLAYED BOTH INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY. DEFINITELY ONE OF THE BETTER JAZZ CONCERTS I'VE ATTENDED. MADE MY "TOP TEN" JAZZ CONCERTS OF ALL TIME.
All three guests were great. Really enjoy the show because each one put on a show individually and then combined to play altogether. What you made for a very good show. And then came back for Encore. I loved it
Michael Lington was amazinhly wonderful! He brought the house down with his solo! Definitely will see them again if given the opportunity! Loved the show.
The crowd was dancing in their seats and everywhere. Really enjoyed the show!
OMG! What a show!!! Michael Lington is fantastic! He has a lot of energy and a great personality! Vincent Ingala and Paul Taylor were great as well!!! We thoroughly enjoyed these 3 great sax players!! Hope they come back again!
There was so much positive energy in this multi cultural crowd that I felt overwhelmed with excitement and positive energy. The sax players jammed from the beginning to end of the show and all 3 came into the crowd and jammed! I have been to many different venues with many different genres of music, but this concert by far was my absolute favorite!
It was nice to see and hear three headliners share the stage the way they did. Wonderful music.
It was a great concert. Each of the artists were phenomenal. I will attend again, as I really enjoy jazz
What a night of pure music magic. I would have gone back the following night if he was still in town.
Michael Lington was truly awesome! I wish I could have sat there for hours listening and watching him perform. His accompanying performer looked beautiful but her voice did project. I was sitting in the 7th row from the stage & could barely hear her. The opening band was good.
Michael continues to be one of those "underappreciated gems" in the jazz world! His concerts are ALWAYS full of special moments, and his talent always shines through. Don't let his Danish upbringing fool you -- this guy knows how to bring a very soulful sound to each and every song in his set.
This is the first time we saw Michael in concert and we were so thrilled-the concert was truly amazing. He and his group had so much energy.
Awesome concert. Taylor Dane and Michael Lington were amazing!
The show was wonderful including the atmosphere. Thanks for a great performance.
Wow, what a show, loved it. First time seeing Michael Lington and I will see him again whenever I can. He is such a great performer. I didn't want the music to stop. Best concert tickets I brought in a long time.
Michael Lington was amazing! Great stage performance too. Impressed by his playing ability!
This was a great show...wasn't sure what to expect and my husband and I were pleasantly surprised by this very talented musician.
