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.
Angelina
Michael Lington Lyrics
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...and Oceans Another day, another night It's all the same, but is it…
148 Lord the things you do Way dey make me manya for…
A Két Zsivány Követem lépteidet, érted odavagyok, Néha úgy hiányzol, úgy…
A Month of Somedays didn't i meet you at a club before? i thought you…
A. B. Crentsil Angelina Angelina Angelina Why you want to do me so Angelina…
Alex Hepburn Angelina have you seen her First bench left of the grove You…
Alex Mica feat. Mr. Sax Yeah denne her går ut til alle dere powercouples der…
Allies It's Saturday night But something ain't right Angelina los…
Amber Vashisht ਨੀ ਤੇਰਾ dolcini ਗੱਬਾਨਾ ਵਾਲਾ ਚਾਹ ਲੱਥ ਜਣਾ ਏ ਓ ਜਦੋਂ…
André & Gildas On your porch and I say that I'm sorry And you're…
Anna Laube Angelina in my arms Won't you teach me all your charms Angel…
Arrow Bwoy You give me sleepless nights Cause I can't get enough of…
Arvingarna Första gången som du sa ditt namn .. det lät…
Auerbach Ich kom mit d′r 16, Un du m'em Thalys us Paris. So…
Baci Angelina eh eh eh Oh Angelina Angelina baby Angelina Angeli…
Bega Lou Aaaw! Whoo! (whistle) Angelina baby please, Please baby be m…
Bill Champlin I walked into an elevator and you walked into a…
Black Coffee feat. Naak MusiQ & Mondli Ngcobo Uhmm mhmmm mhmm Uhmm mhmmn Uhmm mhmm Mhmm yea hey .…
Bob Dylan Well, it's always been my nature To take chances My right …
Bravery The Oh Angelina You are the sun and the moon Every song I…
Brdr. Olsen She flashed through the mirrors of my mind entered as a…
Brooker Gary My temper's boiling like a thermal mire My heart is…
Brødrene Olsen She flashed through the mirrors of my mind, Entered as a…
Caiphus Semenya Angelina Come on down. Angelina Come on down Ayi, Angelina …
Canada St Mathieu sur mer Les yeux fixés au sud des grandes…
Cerrone She is a pretty little cajan queen she's a smilin…
Charlie Sloth I wan think about what we gonna smoke now I wan…
Chicho Elle se balade dans la ville Bourré de problème Le regard da…
Chorus Wysłał tato Angelinę na koszki po wiklinę Miała wrócić za go…
Crooked Fingers Angelina, out of reach there's no reason now for you…
Cyril Kamer El 50 Cent europeo,si no veo no lo creo El 50…
D. Lewis Angelina Why you forming savage ofe se tiwa This your attitu…
Dabu Fantastic Angelina du weisch doch me trifft sich Zweimal und bim zweit…
Daniel Obede Diva Oh oh oh Jeg ser at du er Latina du…
Daryl Hall Angelina, though your eyes have been closed all your life An…
Dean Brody Casperella Island, You were working at the boat house Start…
Deddy Dores Bayangan dirimu di keremangan malam Seakan engkau menatapku …
Deric Ruttan She had his picture in a locket Her hands were tremblin'…
Die Flippers Da war die Sonne in deinen Augen da war die Nacht…
Die Nilsen-Brothers Angelina you have found it in a sleeping little child…
Die Paldauer Du siehst mir direkt in die Augen Mit diesem Hey-Wie-wärs-de…
Distant Cousins Angelina By Distant Cousins (D.Swirsky D.Rosenblatt A.Kozak…
Fanicko Blue Diamond, Jésus Bébé, excuse me, j'avoue qu'i…
Fiesta önnyen jöttél, könnyen mentél Angelina megmérgeztél Forró n…
Frans Duijts De koffie gaat over de tafel Een trein die dendert door…
Fresh and Fun I wake up in the morning grab a coffee and…
Furlax Angelina Danse pour moi maintenant Qu'est-ce que t’attends M…
Gary Brooker My temper's boiling like a thermal mire My heart is…
George Fox Something happened to me late last night Felt so warm and…
Giorgio Faletti Che mal di denti stanotte Angelina che mal d'amore, ma va…
Golden Earring From the Album: * On the double Angelina, why are you lying…
Greg Angelina Jolie να γεύομαι απ'τα χείλη της Hennessy ατίθ…
Gulliver Angelina, though your eyes have been closed all your life An…
Hall Oates Angelina, though your eyes have been closed all your life A…
Hall & Oates Angelina, though your eyes have been closed all your life An…
Harry Belafonte Angelina, Angelina, please bring down your concertina And pl…
Hellbillies Angelina, where you wanna go when the wind blows You'r runni…
Hepburn Alex Angelina have you seen her First bench left of the grove You…
Hit-Home Brothers Band Of Owerri Oh baby oh Je sais que tu me regardes pas la…
Il Divo Tú y yo y solo un corazón Quédate por los dos ¿Qué…
Il Divo倀 Tú y yo y solo un corazón Quédate por los dos ¿Qué…
Ivan Graziani Sette e venti in Piazza Duomo il tram è pieno…
Jay Fendi Angelina tell me is you down or what Yea I fell…
Jess Klein From the day I came to town Shopkeepers have shown me…
Jim Wolfe I went down to Cabo to drink margaritas Get me some…
Jimmy Fontana I eat antipasta twice Just because she is so nice Angelina A…
Joe Venuti Lost in the sound of the city like a shadow…
Johan & Henk Wo wo Angelina Kaulah sang Primadona Wajah cantik bertirai d…
Jonathan Edwards When you left the reservation, didn't I promise you my life…
Józsi Postás Követem lépteidet érted odavagyok, Néha úgy hiányzol, úgy …
Juka Foi ao pensar em ti, meu bem talvez que me…
Julie Miller Sette e venti in Piazza Duomo il tram è pieno…
Juls Ha ha ha ha ah Only God can see me Juls baby I…
Juniper Hey, how you doin’? It’s good to see you I saw you…
Kal-Q-Lated Risk Tell me what you loathe mpindure You keep me bewildered i…
Karel Gott Jako bídá s nesnází Životem mě provází - Angelina Angelina -…
Keb Mo Angelina, baby, won′t you please come home Angelina, baby, w…
Keb Mo Angelina, baby, won't you please come home Angelina, baby, …
Keb´ Mo´ Angelina, baby, won't you please come home Angelina, baby, w…
Kitten Highway riding down the 101 Why you crying, baby? That's no…
Lana Del Rey & Tommy Genesis Christ, why you picking up your phone this late? I only…
Last Train Home You look so far away, across the room I wish I…
Laurent Twins On s'est connu dans l'gouffre Mais pourtant on s'fait du mal…
Letta Mbulu & Caiphus Semenya Angelina Come on down. Angelina Come on down Ayi, Angelina …
Lizzy McAlpine Where did you go, Angelina? Why did you take my foolish…
Lou Bega Aaaw! Whoo! (whistle) Angelina baby please, Please baby be m…
Louis Armstrong I eat antipasta twice Just because she is so nice Angelina A…
Lucid VanGuard Angelina, where'd you run off to today Heart in pieces and…
Luis Prima y su orquesta I eat antipasto twice just because she is so nice Angelina, …
Maître Gims & Laurent Twins On s'est connu dans l'gouffre Mais pourtant on s'fait du mal…
Marillion Every day at 5 am If you're down or in a…
Mark Chesnutt Always knew it, I'd recognize your face And I rehearsed it,…
Marlin James I went down to Cabo to drink margaritas Get me some…
Massiah Yeah, yeah Hmm hmm Angelina, how you doin' It was nice to m…
Matia Bazar Io vorrei parlare con te ma non so pi? cos’?…
Matre Gims ft. Laurent Twins On s'est connu dans l'gouffre Mais pourtant on s'fait du mal…
Milo Korbenski Angelina I want to make you mine I want you for myself In…
Mo' Keb' Angelina, baby, won't you please come home Angelina, baby, …
Motoharu Sano シャンデリアの街で眠れずに トランジスターラジオでブガルー 今晩ひとり 情熱だけほえて ジェームスディーン気取りの ティ…
Mr. J Bienvenido a la Angelina Hay cosas muy callejeras Que pudier…
Nameless Take a breath, You gotta dance, dance, dance, Stand sideways…
Neal Casal Angelina, come to me And share a whisper low and sweet I…
Neurotic Outsiders She found a sucker for an easy ride She got a…
Nogoodnix angelina can you hear/feel me coming angelina listen when i…
Oates Angelina, though your eyes have been closed all your life An…
Olsen Brothers She flashed through the mirrors of my mind, Entered as a…
Olwethu Sengilokhu ngibhekana nawe My baby Sengilokhu ngicingana naw…
P.S.Y Baby sweet like candy cane Attitude I cannot tame Look at he…
P.S.Y. Tu passes tout ton temps A te demander comment Tu pourrais, …
Pachira Altro non so che canticchiar l′amor, da quando ti incontrai …
Patent Ochsner Du bisch myni Nacht, Angelina. Du bisch dr Schtärneteppich,…
Pinegrove washing windows with angelina i don't understand anything vi…
Praye Yehowah, chale, what dey happen Tus in the mix Praye, yɛaba …
Psy Tu passes tout ton temps A te demander comment Tu pourrais…
R.I.C.K. Dagushaka Baby girl Dagushaka T'es my love t'es mon cœur t'e…
Radiofiera Angelina, la vita che strana cosa. Su questa piana infinita…
Rainhard Fendrich Herr Josef träumt von braunen Damen Aus den Bacardi-Rum-Rek…
Ray Charles Angelina, why did you have to go It's hard enough alone,…
RH Hossy, er vi på eller hvad? Åh Angelina Du får Nike til…
Ric & Gian Angelina a kana pasa mi di wanta m'a spanta Mi ke…
Rosetta Stone Early morning waits for no-one Angelina lies (Angelina lies)…
Ryan Adams Johnny held a picture of you Yeah he kissed it and…
Sam Butera I eat antipasta twice Just because she is so nice Angelina A…
Shearwater Oh Angelina, Aren't we lucky to live in this odd little…
Simi Oh No Oh Nooo Where you dey since yesterday eeh I find you…
Sin Boy Cocaina, Ange-Angelina Σ' έπαιρνα από το τμήμα, yeah Μία καλ…
Slade I don't wanna do you no harm But sometimes I feel…
Smokie Angelina's going out tonight Like a dream clear out of sigh…
Sweet Talks %26 A.B. Crentsil Angelina Angelina Angelina Why you want to do me so Angelina…
Sweet Talks [ Smart Nkansah & A.B. Crentsil ] I wake up in the morning grab a coffee and…
T.P. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo Baby sweet like candy cane Attitude I cannot tame Look at he…
Ten Times A Day Go away theres no room for you here showed me no respect …
The Bacon Brothers You look in the mirror But you don't like what you…
The Bravery Oh Angelina You are the sun and the moon Every song I…
The Bravery攀 Oh Angelina You are the sun and the moon Every song I…
The Greatest Show on Earth When she gives her sign to a passerby Has her hopes…
The Louis Prima Orchestra I eat antipasta twice Just because she is so nice Angelina A…
The Other Favorites Angelina Who told you to hide like you do Who let you…
The University I just want to know whats in your head In your…
Tom Faulkner I saw her walking one Sunday Down a cobblestone lane The sun…
Tommy Genesis Christ why you picking up your phone this late I only…
Tommy Genesis & Charli XCX Christ, why you picking up your phone this late? I only…
Toxic Audio Good evening. I am truly honored to be here with…
TripleMG Angelina eh eh eh Oh Angelina Angelina baby Angelina Angeli…
Twenty2 My eyes awake right next to you Southern Comfort still on…
Twice The Sun So it's my fault I watched? I watched you lose it…
Ugly Americans Eating sunlight streams riding on the back of dreams with…
Various Àrtists Tu passes tout ton temps A te demander comment Tu pourrais, …
Vico C Angelina tiene un baby que mantener Pues el papa de ese…
WIINSTON Yellow coloured sundress Used to be a blonde I was on your…
Will Tura Ik zou niet kunnen zeggen Hoe groot mijn liefde is Ik weet…
Willem Duyn Kijk 't zonnetje dat brandt en we willen naar't strand…
William Bolton [Intro] Tell me you know, yeah, yeah Tell me you know, yeah…
WIU Vai me procurar lá na minha casa, mas agora eu…
Zubia Brothers Angelina you have found it in a sleeping little child…
佐野元春 シャンデリアの街で 眠れずに トランジスターラジオで ブガルー 今晩ひとり 情熱だけ吠えて James Dean 気取り…
楠瀬誠志郎 僕に聞こえたもの 美しき鼓動と叫び 僕が見つめたもの ひとかけらのその笑顔 泣かないで逃げないで 耳を澄まして聞いて 君…
郭冠廷 作曲 : 郭冠廷 作词 : 郭冠廷 池塘中又开满了荷花 突来的雨还未停下 和她困在同一把伞下 最美的梦不过如此吧 …
鬼束ちひろ 裏付けられたものが欲しい バランスを望むわけじゃない 私はまだ死んではいない 隙間を埋める花々が欲しい 満ちても麻痺する…
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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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