Elliot participated with fellow saxophonists Paul Taylor, Gerald Albright and keyboardist Jeff Lorber in the "Grooving for Grover" concert series. The series honored the legacy of the late Grover Washington, Jr., who was a founding father of smooth jazz.
Elliot is best known for his zebra-striped tenor saxophone.
In 2005, Elliot joined trumpeter Rick Braun as they co-founded their own label, ARTizen Music Group. Among the first albums on that label is Elliot's own, Metro Blue.
Island Style
Richard Elliot Lyrics
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The lyrics to Richard Elliot's song Island Style describe a moment of pure joy and euphoria. The singer is in the present moment, enjoying the here and now as the sun goes down and the stars come out. They declare that their universe will never be the same, indicating that this experience has changed them forever. They express gratitude for the person who has brought them to this moment, saying "I'm glad you came." This line suggests that the singer is not alone, and that the person they are addressing is someone they feel grateful to be experiencing this moment with. The final line, "you cast a spell on me," is a metaphor suggesting that this person has had a profound impact on the singer-- they have infused their world with a sense of magic and wonder.
Overall, these lyrics describe a beautiful moment of connection and gratitude, and convey a feeling of being fully present in the moment. They encourage the listener to appreciate the present, and to be grateful for the people who bring us joy and magic in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
the sun goes down the stars come out
As the day comes to an end and darkness sets in, the stars become visible in the sky.
and all that counts is here and now
What truly matters is the present moment, not dwelling on past regrets or worrying about future uncertainties.
my universe will never be the same
Your presence has had a profound impact on my life, altering my perception and experience of the world around me.
im glad you came
I am genuinely grateful for the joy and positivity that you bring into my life.
you cast a spell on me spell on me
Your captivating presence and magnetic charm have entranced me and left me under your influence.
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Jim Filippone
Very tasteful and mature players. No one hogging the show. Beautiful and easy to listen to.
ML STILL READS
Beautiful and upbeat. Make you think of islands, sunsets, and sunrises.
Zig Zag Soluรงรตes em Bordados
Perfeito, som impecรกvel,um dos melhores.
Michael wiselka
This man is always a pleasure to hear. If you folks haven't heard "the power of suggestion" album you should definitely give it a listen. It's what got me hooked on this guy.
LankeyLukey
Can listen to this for hours. Awesome sax playing by an awesome man. You got to be silly not to like this.
The Brother of all
Tower Of Power. Richard plays with so much soul and his passion is off the charts. Great player period.
Lee David Sax (Gospel)
Love that vintage sound. Feels awesome. The Tenor sounding as it supposed to be.
Willam Mathieu
Thank goodness there are people still around that can actually play an instrument and compose music. Horns have always been my all-time favorite. They demand your attention at the same time soothing the soul. Kudos to Richard Elliot and his boys ๐
Keyboardman88
Bony James, Grover Washington (RIP), Ronnie Laws, Eric Marienthal, etal plays such fantastic compositions. Too bad there are so many people in the world that don't appreciate this music.
tomhendry1
Love it! This is REAL music! Love it! Go Richard and band! Every musician is outstanding.