Thursday, January 18, 2018

Daryl Beebe - The Daryl Beebe Project: Seasons Change (2018)


The soul stirring sound of saxophonist, Daryl Beebe, has electrified audiences all over the country. He’s back to do it again with his brand new project, Seasons Change. For over 25 years Daryl has stirred the mind, body, and soul using the entire saxophone to express the emotion and message behind his music. This project, Seasons Change is an inspirational, intriguing, soothing, and uplifting collection of music that encourages listeners to look to the Son of Man to see the brighter side of life. Ecclesiastes says "To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the the heaven." Produced by the great Mark "Polo" Dixon, this project is sure to relax as well as inspire you no matter what season in life you are in.

Saxophonist, producer, songwriter/composer, Daryl Beebe received his Bachelor of Arts from Kentucky State University. He was a member of the University jazz, concert and marching bands. During his undergraduate studies, Beebe began to focus on songwriting, production, improvisation, and poetry. Later, he received a Master of Arts and Master of Education degrees from the University of Cincinnati. He has performed and recorded with artist such as Kurt Carr, Derrick Brinkley, Karen Clark, Marcus Belgrave, Teddy Harris, James Carter, Jerry Horton and Donnie McClurkin, Vicki Winans, Martha Reeves, Wynton Marsalis, Kurt Karr, and Kirk Whalum. 

In 2002, Daryl along with his good friend Harry Patton released their debut album, The Covenant Project. The energetic gospel jazz group, Partners in Christ. The project is an exciting mix of jazz, Latin, gospel, and other influences. The group followed up with their 2010 CD entitled “Called.”

Beebe was influenced greatly by his father Roy Beebe and his music teacher, Dr. Limuel Dokes, who not only taught music, but also helped build character, as well as musicianship.

Beebe has been featured on DetroitGospel.com, Gospelflava.com, the morning news with Channel 4 WDIV in Detroit, the Motor City Praisefest, TCT, CTN, WDRJ 1440, Mix 92.3, and WJLB FM 98. Daryl is known for his rich melodious sound on Tenor and his ability to wow audiences with his incredible tone on Alto. In 2016, Beebe released his CD, Sonny Side Up. Now Beebe is following up with the full CD, The Daryl Beebe Project - Seasons Change. His new release is an eclectic work filled with soul storing selections that will soothe the soul. Daryl is endorsed with Sax Dakota Saxophones and looks forward to a productive future the company.​

01. The Bee Sting 02:26
02. New Day 03:45
03. Angels 04:39
04. Paris in the Rain 05:13
05. Blue Skies 04:13
06. Is My Living in Vain 03:43
07. Shaka's Dream 04:57
08. Sonny Side Up 04:29
09. Yes 04:36
10. Sow in the Spirit 05:21
11. Anyway You Bless Me 04:30
12. Turnaround 04:20
13. Jazz Medicine 04:21
14. Uptown 04:16