Michael Lington has demonstrated his contemporary saxophone chops with a st… Read Full Bio ↴Michael Lington has demonstrated his contemporary saxophone chops with a steady stream of chart-toppers since his debut album in 1997. His CD, Stay with Me, yielded three Radio & Records national jazz hits with “Show Me” at # 2; “Two of a Kind” at # 2; and “Pacifica” at # 6. Stay With Me also remained on the Billboard contemporary jazz chart for a total of 24 weeks. “Twice In a Lifetime” and “Sunset” from Vivid; and “Still Thinking of You” from Lington’s Everything Must Change all went Top 5 as well. His duet with Bobby Caldwell on “Tell It Like It Is” from his self-titled debut, ascended both the jazz and adult contemporary charts.
Now Michael is back with A SONG FOR YOU, his second Rendezvous recording. In collaboration with Rendezvous , Grammy nominated arranger and composer Randy Waldman and Grammy winning Engineer Woody Woodruff, Michael assembled a collection of new standards that range from the album’s first single, “It’s Too Late” and ”You’ve Got a Friend,” both by Carole King; to a dimensional “Fragile” by Sting. Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now” is given an expansive, but respectful new spin; while Michael Frank’s “Tell Me All About It” is a playfully laidback interplay, featuring guest and Rendezvous co-founder Dave Koz, with Brazilian sensibilities.
A defining characteristic of all of the album’s 11 tracks are unexpected shifts in mood and instrumentation that flow organically in and out of each other. Paul Simon’s “Still Crazy After All These Years” features romantic strings and sultry sax. “Nobody Does it Better” by Marvin Hamlisch, is a more restrained and romantic Gospel flavor that builds to a no-holds-barred conclusion. Randy Waldman’s keyboards, and the All-Star ensemble featuring Vinnie Colauita, Brian Bromberg, Dean Parks, Luis Conte, and a top Los Angeles session orchestra, season each song to perfection.
The album also features “A Song for You,” penned by rocker Leon Russell, “She’s Always A Woman”, by Billy Joel and “Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word”, by songwriting greats Elton John and Bernie Taupin. With his instrumental versatility, Michael also plays clarinet on the intro to “Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word”, an instrument that he studied classically for eight years prior to him picking up the sax at age 15.
Leaning strongly toward the pop side of jazz, with classical, Brazilian, Latin, and gospel shadings, Lington plays a distinctive contemporary saxophone. “It’s the kind of record that inspired me from the very beginning. The songs on this CD are the core of what has driven me to become a musician,” says Michael. “I wanted to go back in time, to when music had a strong emotional impact on people and songs really mattered -- but to do it with a new twist.
Michael explains, “With this album, I really wanted to focus on the underappreciated, or underexposed standards of tomorrow -- mainly songs from the ’70s that have been rarely covered in a jazz instrumental format.” He continues, “what I had in mind during the entire process, was to create a classic album, with a timeless feel that is as current today as it is 40 years from now.”
Growing up in a suburb of Copenhagen, Denmark, Michael Lington is the grandson of Otto Lington, a jazz pioneer in their tiny country, and bandleader for Shirley Bassey, Josephine Baker and Fats Waller, amongst many others. As a childhood fan of musicians like Vinnie Colaiuta, Dean Parks and Randy Waldman, Michael would replay his vinyl jazz recordings again and again, reflecting on the memories of his grandfather’s era.
Little did Michael know, that someday, his name would be nestled in the notes next to those of his childhood heroes in an album of contemporary classics. The rich legacy of his grandfather’s jazz connection, his classical training, and a stint of touring in Europe, led him to the U.S. in 1990, and at 21, he began performing with Little Richard , Gary “U.S.” Bonds and Randy Crawford. He also landed a four year gig touring with singer Bobby Caldwell , joining the list of imminent sax players associated with the singer, including Rendezvous co-founder Dave Koz, Richard Elliot and Boney James.
It was through this collaboration, that Michael landed his recording contract, which leads to present, and his new CD, in which there is an organic synergy between Lington, the songs, and arrangements, that lifts Song for You into the realm of the truly unforgettable.
Michael believes covering songs that have deeply impacted listeners is far more demanding than recording his own material. “People feel strongly about these songs. It’s important for me to keep the integrity of the song, yet make it my own, so I’m not just repeating what’s been done before. If you improvise too much, you lose your audience, but if you play it straight up and down, it’s not very interesting—it’s a fine line between staying true to the melody, and yet making each song interesting instrumentally.”
Lington has been a global touring presence for the past several years, and plans to continue with A Song for You. In between his ongoing performances -- i.e. performing at the Royal Wedding of Denmark’s future king, Crown Prince Frederick -- and recordings, Lington proves to be a giving performer by lending his artistry to the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, which raises funds for children’s music programs and provides instruments to public schools all over the U.S. Michael participates in Create Now, where he mentors troubled teens in Los Angeles and Acre’s of Love, a non-profit organization that provides comprehensive services; and “Forever” homes for abandoned and AIDS children in South Africa.
The U.S. based, Danish-born Lington loves classic beauty and expression whether it comes in the form of a song, his vintage European automobiles, underwater landscapes, a child’s smile, or open sky viewed from behind the instrument panel of a helicopter.
A Song for You is undoubtedly a significant step in Lington’s ever-ascending career, and an invitation for everyone to dream.
Now Michael is back with A SONG FOR YOU, his second Rendezvous recording. In collaboration with Rendezvous , Grammy nominated arranger and composer Randy Waldman and Grammy winning Engineer Woody Woodruff, Michael assembled a collection of new standards that range from the album’s first single, “It’s Too Late” and ”You’ve Got a Friend,” both by Carole King; to a dimensional “Fragile” by Sting. Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now” is given an expansive, but respectful new spin; while Michael Frank’s “Tell Me All About It” is a playfully laidback interplay, featuring guest and Rendezvous co-founder Dave Koz, with Brazilian sensibilities.
A defining characteristic of all of the album’s 11 tracks are unexpected shifts in mood and instrumentation that flow organically in and out of each other. Paul Simon’s “Still Crazy After All These Years” features romantic strings and sultry sax. “Nobody Does it Better” by Marvin Hamlisch, is a more restrained and romantic Gospel flavor that builds to a no-holds-barred conclusion. Randy Waldman’s keyboards, and the All-Star ensemble featuring Vinnie Colauita, Brian Bromberg, Dean Parks, Luis Conte, and a top Los Angeles session orchestra, season each song to perfection.
The album also features “A Song for You,” penned by rocker Leon Russell, “She’s Always A Woman”, by Billy Joel and “Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word”, by songwriting greats Elton John and Bernie Taupin. With his instrumental versatility, Michael also plays clarinet on the intro to “Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word”, an instrument that he studied classically for eight years prior to him picking up the sax at age 15.
Leaning strongly toward the pop side of jazz, with classical, Brazilian, Latin, and gospel shadings, Lington plays a distinctive contemporary saxophone. “It’s the kind of record that inspired me from the very beginning. The songs on this CD are the core of what has driven me to become a musician,” says Michael. “I wanted to go back in time, to when music had a strong emotional impact on people and songs really mattered -- but to do it with a new twist.
Michael explains, “With this album, I really wanted to focus on the underappreciated, or underexposed standards of tomorrow -- mainly songs from the ’70s that have been rarely covered in a jazz instrumental format.” He continues, “what I had in mind during the entire process, was to create a classic album, with a timeless feel that is as current today as it is 40 years from now.”
Growing up in a suburb of Copenhagen, Denmark, Michael Lington is the grandson of Otto Lington, a jazz pioneer in their tiny country, and bandleader for Shirley Bassey, Josephine Baker and Fats Waller, amongst many others. As a childhood fan of musicians like Vinnie Colaiuta, Dean Parks and Randy Waldman, Michael would replay his vinyl jazz recordings again and again, reflecting on the memories of his grandfather’s era.
Little did Michael know, that someday, his name would be nestled in the notes next to those of his childhood heroes in an album of contemporary classics. The rich legacy of his grandfather’s jazz connection, his classical training, and a stint of touring in Europe, led him to the U.S. in 1990, and at 21, he began performing with Little Richard , Gary “U.S.” Bonds and Randy Crawford. He also landed a four year gig touring with singer Bobby Caldwell , joining the list of imminent sax players associated with the singer, including Rendezvous co-founder Dave Koz, Richard Elliot and Boney James.
It was through this collaboration, that Michael landed his recording contract, which leads to present, and his new CD, in which there is an organic synergy between Lington, the songs, and arrangements, that lifts Song for You into the realm of the truly unforgettable.
Michael believes covering songs that have deeply impacted listeners is far more demanding than recording his own material. “People feel strongly about these songs. It’s important for me to keep the integrity of the song, yet make it my own, so I’m not just repeating what’s been done before. If you improvise too much, you lose your audience, but if you play it straight up and down, it’s not very interesting—it’s a fine line between staying true to the melody, and yet making each song interesting instrumentally.”
Lington has been a global touring presence for the past several years, and plans to continue with A Song for You. In between his ongoing performances -- i.e. performing at the Royal Wedding of Denmark’s future king, Crown Prince Frederick -- and recordings, Lington proves to be a giving performer by lending his artistry to the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, which raises funds for children’s music programs and provides instruments to public schools all over the U.S. Michael participates in Create Now, where he mentors troubled teens in Los Angeles and Acre’s of Love, a non-profit organization that provides comprehensive services; and “Forever” homes for abandoned and AIDS children in South Africa.
The U.S. based, Danish-born Lington loves classic beauty and expression whether it comes in the form of a song, his vintage European automobiles, underwater landscapes, a child’s smile, or open sky viewed from behind the instrument panel of a helicopter.
A Song for You is undoubtedly a significant step in Lington’s ever-ascending career, and an invitation for everyone to dream.
3 AM
Michael Lington Lyrics
We have lyrics for '3 AM' by these artists:
53 Thieves Stop, gimme somethin' It be better with the lights left on W…
Aaron Rizzo Your oxygen is heavy in the air There's fire on the…
Alari How many times have we been through this You always said…
Amanda Maziell No me llames a las 3AM No gastes tu mas tiempo…
Anaté When the flares in our eyes heat up and collide Spaces…
Baby Blood Oh oh yeah Oh oh oh Oh yeah Oh yeah Oh yeah yeah Pangalan k…
Big-8 저 바위에 늑대 울음소리 끝에 슬픔이 보이는데 이 새벽의 늪에 빠진 나의 곁에서 같이 울어줄래 마지막이라는…
Bobby Blanco Baby make your move, step across the line Touch me one…
Busted Charlie Simpson James Bourne & Mattie Jay I don't give a damn about you No nothing can change…
C. Smith Calling me at 3am I don't really understand why you gotta…
C. Wells I would be a fool ooh Oh oh I would be a…
Casey Donahew She said it's cold outside and she hands me my…
Charli XCX Uh, da-da, ooh, your love Uh, da-da, ooh, your love Yeah, I…
Chill Winston Baby I’m so thankful Baby I'm so Ya ya ya ya ya…
Chiodos I hear the sound of the clock and the drip…
Clifford Tonight Imma stay up 'til three in the morning thinkin'…
David Versailles Son las 3 de la mañana Ella me dio un…
Dēlian Yo te intento ignoras mi llamada de seguro anda con…
DethTech I lay awake at night ′Cause I don't feel alright I′m not…
Devin Townsend (Ocean Machine) Time will be on my side No looking back this time All…
Dimelo Sam Son las tres de la mañana me hacen falta madrugada Quiero ve…
Do Or Die [Chorus 1] I'm a pick you up at 3 when you…
Doble A veces no le veo la salida a los problemas. Son…
Edwin McCain It's three a.m. I'm awake and my heart is still dreaming It'…
Eladio Carrion Son las tres de la mañana Y yo ni sé cómo…
Eminem There is no escaping (yo) There's no place to hide (ayo) You…
Failure Anthem She can see the shame written on my face I've been…
Fede Dorcaz AM 3 AM y ya no sales de mi mente…
fillers So it goes I guess Another half-assed approach Another cigar…
Fix-On Late nights, feeling like I wanna die Who am I? I…
FLÔR Hands tied and you got me on the floor Got me…
Fuzz Rico Lay your body down (Lay your body down) I promise ill be…
HAIM Hey, uh What's up? Just calling to see if you're still up Bu…
HAIM & Thundercat Now you're calling 3 AM, my head is spinning Pushed off the…
HAIM [feat. Thundercat] 3 o'clock, just can't close my eyes Something's wrong with m…
Haim. Hey, uh What's up? Just calling to see if you're still up Bu…
Hell-G Picking out my winner circle With ungodly hands I got a real…
High Contrast & M.I.S.T. Threw away your love letter, I Thought it'd make me feel…
Homestuck Vol. 9 The ground it shakes The hills they breathe The sun it burns…
HONNE It's in the eyes of the beholder And it's you I'm…
Hood P Las 3: 00 a.m. estoy en el estudio escribiendo Nuevos versos…
III Puñales Bongo, Bungo, Bingo me caigo vivo en los arrecifes denote …
Intig I can feel the foul breath of loneliness Creep through my…
J. Stone Three in the morning check my phone and you going…
J.Kelr 2 Dargies on a come up, hunna, grinding till we…
J.Prosper Three in the morning check my phone and you going…
Jay R I eat when I post but make more On the road Trapping forreal…
Jay-R feat. Jdimes 저 바위에 늑대 울음소리 끝에 슬픔이 보이는데 이 새벽의 늪에 빠진 나의 곁에서 같이 울어줄래 마지막이라는…
Jaybreezy It's 3am and I'm thinking bout you Can't even go to…
Jesse & Joy Gente de Zona ¿Que hago aquí? Esperando Desde pequeñita me enseñó mamá …
Jim Guthrie 3 a.m. at your house a mix tape on me and you…
Joaqo Bebe cuando tú quieras verme Llámame llámame Cuando estés …
Joko In Berlin As you let your world collide into the darkest night…
Kali-B 저 바위에 늑대 울음소리 끝에 슬픔이 보이는데 이 새벽의 늪에 빠진 나의 곁에서 같이 울어줄래 마지막이라는…
Kamiyada+ It's 3 AM, Adderall kicking my ass Bitch I'm a sla…
Karaoke - Matchbox 20 She said, "It's cold outside," and she hands me my…
Kevin Roldan Son las 3 de la mañana, esperaba tu llamada Mándame tu…
King Von (DJ on the beat so it's a banger) Von Now it's three…
Kleerup & Marit Bergman 3 AM, Honey where've you been? Cell turned off I waited here…
Liv Kristine I can find no sleep - I never sleep at…
Los Primos del Este Te enamoraste de mí cuando menos pensé No tenía nada, solo…
Los Sordos Otra vez tu otra vez yo Siempre fuimos tan desiertos como…
Lux-Inspira Hands tied and you got me on the floor Got me…
Lyricold I pace around at night I face the light to brace…
M.I.S.T v High Contrast Threw away your love letter, I Thought it'd make me feel…
m1v Blood on my lips, from your knife Cut me in pieces,…
Marié Digby I’m just writing a song about Everything that you are to…
Matchbox 20 She say it's cold outside and she hands me my…
Matchbox Twenty She said, "It's cold outside," and she hands me my…
Matchbox Twenty | www.CdsCompletos.net Aye-yuh Pasa el tiempo Yo hice una liga de mi sueño Yuh aye …
Maxo Kream ScHoolboy Q Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay Chill out, LaMarcus, man, all your…
Melody Adorno My eyes are open, staring straight at the ceiling Time is…
Midas well 3AM on the phone ‘cause she know me Shawty said she…
NBA YoungBoy (feat. Trill Sammy & Cashmere Cat) Shawty live life lavish (live lavish) She ain't fuckin' with…
Next Wave She says it's cold outside and she hands me my…
NF Call me at 3 AM, telling me that I could…
Niko Eme N I K O Mami él te dice que te ama…
P.E. Hewitt Jazz Ensemble Pain has left my body, all my friends left me…
Perry & Robots It's 3:00 A.M. I'm awake and my heart is still dreaming It…
Poet's of the fall Oooooh More than you know it, I'm aware Of this…
Rakiyah Back and forth we pretend Trying not to let it show Acting…
Reeka I'm all alone with my thoughts again It's been a few…
Relic The light came in 'bout 3 AM And I rose up…
Rip Fito Esta noche desperté El corazón está al revés Siento frio son…
Ronn Ah Yeah! 3 am night 3 am night Yeah! Like a 3 AM night My…
Sailor An No para de intentar lo mismo No le importa si lo…
Sodomaze It's 3 a.m. here again And here I am drifting At 3…
Soma Poet I was born in 1996 I left school in 2011 I got…
Tabitha's Secret She says it's cold outside and she hands me my…
Teagacê Te odeio como Dylan odiava o Vietnã, atravessei 1kg pra…
The Ransom Collective It started out Perfectly I swore you were The one for me …
Travis Barker/Eminem There is no escaping (yo) There's no place to hide (ayo) You…
Trill Sammy Shawty live life lavish (live lavish) She ain't fuckin' with…
UMÉ Saturday night I was up till 3 Thinking bout you and…
We Three (Woo!) Goddamn You've got me writing 'bout you every other …
Wilma Laverne Miner I tried being there, and I tried being gone, But nothing…
Young Lit Hippy Had to move forward I’m so done with all the back…
Yuri e Will O problema de quando agente gosta é quando acaba porque n…
Cloud Show wake up под капотом make up Бенз полный бак, а…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Michael Lington:
All In Love Is Fair All is fair in love Love's a crazy game Two…
It's Too Late Stayed in bed all mornin' just to pass the time. There's…
Nobody Does It Better Nobody does it better makes me feel sad for the…
She's Always A Woman She can kill with a smile She can wound with her…
Tell It Like It Is If you want something to play with Go and find yourself…
Through the Fire I look in your eyes and I can see We've loved…
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Jacqueline Aulet
So smooth. Such a happy feeling. Cool vibes all over. Awesome!🎼🌟🎉💥💓
Loi Salanoa
Where has this guy been hiding? I'm loving his sax.......cool, alive, smooth.....nicely done Mike
Amélie Neuviller
Toujours aussi magnifique
Manna64 Deva
So smooth, mind relaxing.
De La Rapper
Its not a joke its 3 a.m
Bobong Yting
Hello from dipolog city Philippines brother Yeshu'a