![]() He released two CDs before his first big single, “Hot Loving”, which still packs the dance floors today. ![]() In grew up listening to all types of music but Southern Soul Music made him what he is today. Lakeland Convention Center opened for F.Performing Live On One Stage: Big G, Lenny Williams, TK Soul, Lacee, Betty Wright, and Roy C - one night only!īig G is a Southern Soul Recording Artist, born in Charlotte County VA and now resides in Richmond Virginia. Opened for Peabo Bryson – Fayetteville, NC Opened for Betty Wright – Fayetteville, NC Palm Court Jefferson Hotel w/ Kevin Toney – Richmond, VA Mikell’s Jazz Club w/ Kevin Toney – New York, NY Marina Del Ray Yacht Club w/Kevin Toney – Marina Del Rey, CA La Ve Lee Jazz Club w/Kevin Toney – Studio City, CA Nugget Jazz Night w/Kevin Toney – Reno, NV Spaghettini Jazz Lounge w/Kevin Toney – Seal Beach, CA He also played at the star studded Black Caucus in Washington, DC, and was later invited to perform jazz, gospel, and Christian rock music at eight concerts in villages in Guatemala, followed by another performance in Antigua. ![]() Perhaps the most notable of these for the North Carolina native was receiving an invitation to perform at the Global Peace Inaugural Ball in Washington, DC, January 2012. Throughout his career, the soprano saxophone player has also opened for numerous music legends, including Ramsey Lewis, keyboardist Kevin Toney, and Frankie Beverly & Maze and Charlie Wilson. In 2010, he performed in the city at an event called Stone Soul Picnic, opening for renowned urban sax great Kim Waters. Since the release of Vicarious Experience in 2012, Reggie Codrington has enjoyed a true whirlwind of activity and performances in a multitude of events at many of the city’s upscale clubs, restaurants (including a seven-year stint at The Hilltop House and four years at The Trio Café). Reggie's goal is to tour the world and share his music and his triumphant story of overcoming the physical challenges of a debilitating disability and rising above the ridicule he faced in his youth because of it, and the joy of seeing his dream of being a successful jazz musician come to fruition. I thought it might be fun to invite people into my musical heart this way.” The romantic story thread emerged from the emotions I was experiencing at the time with the lady I was dating. The process began with Brian sending me some great tracks and me putting melodies to them, then arranging harmonies and atmospheres around my lead sax. I grew up listening to old school R&B/funk so that’s a pretty natural influence for me. When we were making the album, I found myself in a 70s and 80s type groove, inspired by everyone from De La Soul funk rhythms to Sade and Parliament. “When I make a record, I always want to have a warm sound with harmonies,” says Reggie, “and in this case, that means having dad play a lot of horn parts and percussion. While many artists cite their parents as prime influences on their careers, Codrington takes that one step further, inviting his father Ray-who helped Codrington develop his skills and learn improvisation-to play trumpet throughout the recording of his album, Vicarious Experience. Receiving accolades from professors and friends also lit a fire in his soul to keep perfecting his special gift. ![]() Reggie continued his study of music at Howard University where he developed his own personal style and truly grew as a musician. He was encouraged to join his school band where he found acceptance from his peers and earned their respect as an exceptionally talented musician. Determined not to allow his condition to become an obstacle, Reggie immersed himself in music and discovered that it could transcend him to a place of tranquility and offer an escape from the stress of life with ACP.
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