Jackson State University’s homecoming will provide a musical treat as a star jazz musician and alumnus shares his talent.
Andre Delano, a saxophone player, singer and songwriter who has performed with such noted musicians as Wynton Marsalis, Clark Terry, and Bunky Green, among others, will be playing at Duling Hall in Jackson, Friday, Oct. 10.
“I am extremely excited to perform in Jackson, the city of my college alma mater, Jackson State University,” states Delano. “The show just happens to be the same weekend as Jackson’s homecoming, and I plan on putting on a performance that the city and attending alumni will never forget.”
According to 7th Note Entertainment Inc., Delano began playing the saxophone when he was only 8 and by the time he turned 18, he was touring the country, backing some of the most prolific artists in the industry.
He has toured and/or performed with Lionel Richie, Usher, Christina Aguilera, Stevie Wonder, Billy Ray Cyrus, Donnie Osmond, Jeff Lorber, Doc Powell, Bobby Lyle, Chieli Minucci and Peter White, to name a few.
Delano’s solo career began with the 2005 release of “Full Circle” that catapulted him into a circle of favorites among jazz fans.
Delano is gearing up to release his fourth album with his latest charting single, “Help Yourself” leading the way. The single is part of the 9 Mile Road compilation CD released by Woodward Avenue Records. The compilation includes two versions of “Help Yourself.” One is a vocal version, and the other is a sax-driven instrumental that features Grammy Award Winning Producer/Guitarist Paul Brown.
Doors open at Duling Hall, 622 Duling Avenue, at 7 p.m., with performance at 8 p.m. Price: $30 at the door, $25 in advance: available at: www.eventbrite.com
For more information about Delano, see his website: www.andredelano.com
View Delano performing live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMda83fFC5E.