RAHSAAN BARBER
Genres: Post Bop, Soul Jazz, Pop, Art Song, Folk • United States

When you think of Nashville, jazz probably doesn’t come into your head any more than bluegrass does when you think of Detroit or polka does when you think of London. But, if rising saxophonist and hometown product Rahsaan Barber has his way - —and judging by the instant appeal of his terrific new album, Everyday Magic, don’'t bet he won’'t— - a change is coming to the traditional image of Music City. “When I tell my New York friends there are all these fantastic jazz musicians in Nashville, they say, "Come on, really?”" said Barber, who even in his early thirties has already established himself as an integral part of its music scene as a performer, studio musician, and educator. “"It’ is tough sometimes. But as a local kid who has played with or heard a lot of those musicians, I’m really hoping to help bring more attention to them.”" Barber read more...