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.
A New Day
Michael Lington Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'A New Day' by these artists:
.ATB Why don't you kidnap me for old time's sake And I'll…
.Headhunterz Lift the earth As we journey through our lives, in this…
1M1 Music(Vol.1) How many of you people out there Been hurt in some…
2 A.M. Yeah All is quiet on New Year's Day A world in white…
A New Day Каждый новый день ты предельно собран Но тебя встречает горо…
Alex Chroma Band A new day Anywhere I go you've just gone Anything I do…
Amorphis The Sun will rise again When darkness can’t get any darker …
Angie Martinez [Intro: A. Martinez] Yo, uh The animals are here It's a new …
ATB Why don't you kidnap me for old times' sake And I'll…
ATB feat. Betsie Larkin Why don't you kidnap me for old times' sake And I'll…
Authority Zero I've been living my whole life through Contemplating Resonat…
B-Twinz 神様 お願い プリーズギブミー なにか良いこと ラーダマーシー 神様 素敵なサムシングちょうだい マシマシでお願い! ア…
Baby Keem Spend two hundred on a bitch, huh I feel like I'm…
Basia Hello again it's me Your shoulder's where I sit The half,n…
Bellestar Don't be sad, don't you cry, just let go off…
Beroshima Have ypu ever spoken to yourself when no one is…
Big Same shit, new day Same shit, new day (Uhh) Let me sip my…
Big & Fat Ah Ah Ah Right Its a new day Its a new day Its a new day Its…
C.Cil A brand new day I'm feeling fine I'm flying high up in…
C.J.ROGERS Hello love, hello fear Hello loneliness, join us all here He…
c.z Yeah, uh (sun in the sky, you know how I…
Caedmon's Call I can feel it in the darkness of the night I…
Caoilfhionn Rose Whistling of the wind as it dances through the trees,…
Chris Zippel a.k.a. Genuine 色んなことを諦め 後回しにしてきたケジメ 消して消えるもんでもない だから決して言い訳はしない 逃げだしたわけではないけ…
Dean Ford Every night is so upsetting Trying to pull me down How can…
DJ FRESH JAY Feat. MARIO Strofa : |Time is passing slowly day by…
DJ Pippi Our first and last night *together*, And we had some fun. …
dr. mondial Party people say, party people say Ay it's a new day,…
Easy Rider Dark is the day like the night We yearn for the…
Eir Aoi 欠点ばかり思いつくから 積み上げてみたら それが今 天井にまで届きそう 失敗することが怖くて 何もできなかった たぶん…
F.U.S.E. Ladies and gentlemen Yesterday was passed Today is passing A…
F.U.S.E. aka Richie Hawtin Yeah All is quiet on New Year's Day A world in white…
F.U.S.E. Richie Hawtin Ladies and gentlemen Yesterday was passed Today is passing A…
G-Force Walking down the street And hearing someone calling my name …
Gemma Hayes Well i got myself a new day And i got…
Geoff Hart-Jones Why should a woman who is healthy and strong Blubber like…
Glasseater We see eye to eye, but the peices don't fit We…
Griz Griz Matisyahu Fighting for our peace with the violence Peo…
Harry Gregson-Williams Rupert Gregson-Williams If I had to die tonight I'd like to think we'd…
Headhunterz in the bright morning my courage falls weak no excuse…
Hopesfall in the bright morning my courage falls weak no excuse for…
I - Biz There goes my happiness My heart was not quite built for…
I-BIZ How many of you people out there Been hurt in some…
J. C. Davis A brand new day I'm feeling fine I'm flying high up in…
J.K. Wiechert 色んなことを諦め 後回しにしてきたケジメ 消して消えるもんでもない だから決して言い訳はしない 逃げだしたわけではないけ…
Jay Fung 烏鴉 那聲音 如伴隨一切晃震 燈光 已消失 而面前一片灰暗 終點竟這麼的近 安穩的家轉眼失陷 一呼 再一吸 重蹈求生那…
Joe Niemand You sowed me in hard land And dared me not to…
Jude Edwin-Scott 夜空を急ぐ stardust まるで crush した 夢みたいな in the sky 眠らせてよ oh, lonel…
Killing Joke You You wake up to a new day Forwards We move towards a…
L-Jay Last night, I was riding bit high Wandered through the city…
Lara George Oh celebrate our God and King With a song and dance…
Leviticus The sun is rising and a new day is coming, I'm…
Lil' Knight [Ver1:] Mỗi đêm trc khi ngủ mong sao ngày mới đến Bước…
lone.time When will you be leaving everything that is holding you…
Luciano Sometimes I feel so alone, baby I call your heart But there'…
Matisyahu Griz Matisyahu Fighting for our peace with the violence Peo…
Michael English Have you ever doubted what you're made of? Have you ever…
Mr.8 I swear, everywhere I go it's the same hoes Same drugs,…
MrMarco (Verse 1) Hey, do you already know where you wanna go. When…
Naio This is a new day the sun is shining again this is…
Nakayama Miho (中山美穂) 古ぼけた ギター もてあそんでる テーブルの隅に 腰かけて いつもの ポーズで あなた あたためた ランチの香りにまで …
Niemand You sowed me in hard land And dared me not to…
Of Earth We were destined to be hurt The moment we first met Just…
Olivia Tremor Control I see a blue lake folding, I hear a new…
Orange and Lemons どれだけの希望集めたら 夢のような世界になるのだろう ルルリラー 理想とか並べ続けても 叶わない子どもたちの願い ルルリ…
Our Final Say As a new day arrives, I look at all of…
Parliament Syndicate I wake up in the night and I know that You're…
Phuture Noize When the world starts to crumble I'm looking for diamonds in…
Pine & Tolliver Meanwhile back in the year one When you belonged to no…
Pist-n-Broke This was not a revolution in the traditional political sense…
Porno Graffitti (ポルノグラフィティ) まだ君は知らないけど その角を曲がった先で 煌めくような出来事と 出会うことになっています 知らないからしょうがないけど…
PSE All-Stars 夢に見る姿の良さと美形の blue jean 身体と欲でエリ好みのラプソディー Oh, Miss Brand-New d…
Robert De Boron Feat. Sam Ock Ain't no tellin' what'll happen today Ya gotta find ya' rhyt…
Russell E. L. Butler Last night, I was riding bit high Wandered through the city…
Ryan J. Lane Here comes the sun, it's for everyone I wish the sky…
Scouting for Girls It's a new world, it's a new way Make a fresh…
Sinamore Waiting for a new day reliving my thoughts alone At the…
Stitch i sought the sun but i found the moon in hopes…
Synth-O-Ven Out with the old and in with the new Old fashioned…
Take It Back! All these days should count for something, they're time we…
Tamar Kaprelian Before the light I found the dark Before tonight I feel…
the Are feat. D of K-Otix I can see a brand new day After such a darkened…
The Benjamins Do you feel it? Do you feel it? Do you feel it? The…
The Notations A new day yeah yeah A new day Everywhere (everywhere) Everyw…
The Olivia Tremor Control I see a blue lake folding, I hear a new…
toy-invention Oh, yeah I’m over I’m through, I’m done it’s true It’s a…
Twin Get up, that's life Sometimes we have the same chance twice …
U2 Yeah All is quiet on New Year's Day A world in white…
Volbeat Felt when I walked when I walked out the door A…
Why-D Yeah, know I got that white kid with me, nigga,…
Wyclef jean & bono What we gon' do right now is go back, way…
ポルノグラフィティ まだ君は知らないけど その角を曲がった先で 煌めくような出来事と 出会うことになっています 知らないからしょうがないけど…
藍井エイル 欠点ばかり思いつくから 積み上げてみたら それが今 天井にまで届きそう 失敗することが怖くて 何もできなかった たぶん…
藍井エイル 欠点ばかり思いつくから 積み上げてみたら それが今 天井にまで届きそう 失敗することが怖くて 何もできなかった たぶんそ…
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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