Virginia Mayhew

Virginia Mayhew
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Styles: Post-Bop, Hard Bop
Biography: On her Chiaroscuro CD of 1996, Virginia Mayhew displays mature sounds on each of her reeds and a strong improvising style that builds from the tradition but has plenty of spontaneity and chance-taking; she also shows strong talent as a composer. Mayhew started on clarinet when she was ten and six years ...Read full biography
A Simple Thank You
Released: 2008
Label: Renma Recordings
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Virginia Mayhew's sixth recording as a leader is a triumph on several levels. She is playing her tenor and sometimes soprano saxophone as well as she ever has. Many of the compositions she performs with ...Read full review
Sandan Shuffle
Released: 2005
Label: Renma Recordings
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Virginia Mayhew first drew critical praise as a part of the Diva big band reed section. Her fourth CD since going out on her own features the tenor saxophonist leading a potent quartet with guitarist ...Read full review
More Virginia Mayhew albums: Main Albums (6)
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