Roan McCormick

Roan plays saxophone with style and vibe.  In a recording studio environment Roan has played Saxophone on a number of my recordings solo and as part of a brass section, as well as coming on tour as part of a brass section and he always delivers. His artistry fuses feel and vibe, whether improvising or playing pre written arrangements that are given to him. As a composer that does not write sheet music, when I sing and direct Roan to play specific brass lines and arrangements he has the ability of a true musician, which is to be able to interpret the language and direction that is being given to him,  to not only play the specific notes being asked of him but to play them how he is being asked to interpet and play them. One recent example of this is on my song Real Eyes, Realise, Real Lies where he delivers what I call a jazz inspired, psychedelic improvised solo, while also playing a specific brass arrangement (originally envisaged for a trumpet) in the outro of the track, showing true versatility and the skill of being able to listen, interpret and express. I think Roan is a one of a kind saxophonist.