The Pulse of Entertainment: Jazz Saxman John Klemmer Returns with ‘Chateau Love'; The John Klemmer ‘Chateau
Love' Project Features Harvey Mason, Sr., and` Lenny Castro
(June 7, 2024) - "I decided to make it a place to go," said saxophonist John
Klemmer about the title of his newest album "Chateau Love" (Touch Records
USA/BFD/Orchard). "Came in my head...out of nowhere."
John enlisted the help of Abe Laboriel, Sr. on bass,
Harvey Mason, Sr. on drums, and Lenny Castro on percussion and recorded "Chateau Love" live. With them were the
talents of John Tropea on guitar (acoustic and electric) and Ronnie Foster on keys (piano and keyboard).
"They are old friends
that I've been knowing for a while....recording with me in the past, Each have a sterling reputation. I've done lot of records
with Harvey, he's a great drummer," said Klemmer when I asked about the featured artists on the album. "Met Ronnie
opening for George Benson. He was playing in George Benson's band. John is new, well known in his circle, and Abe is a wonderful
guy."
John Klemmer enlisted vocalists on the "Chateau Love" live project, such as vocalist Katie Christopher
on the "Love Divine" selection and Darlene Koldenhoven sings the hook on the "Island in the Sun" song.
Klemmer sings himself on "You Are the One" selection where he also shows his skills on the keyboard.
"Most
artists are spiritual," he added when talking about the magic of creating music. "It's a series of moments....processes...that
total to an album."
As a soloist Klemmer has released 30 albums, his debut was "Involvement"
in 1967. He experienced cross-over success with this "Touch" and "Barefoot Ballet" albums. Aside from
sharing the same stage in a show with George Benson, John has been in the same billing with Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis, and
Tracy Chapman. His sax skills can be heard on projects for Steely Dan, Nancy Wilson, and John Lee Hooker. He is planning to
release "Chateau Love Vol. 2" in the near future. www.JohnKlemmer.com
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