Karl Denson (born December 27, 1956) is an American funk and jazz saxophonist, flutist and vocalist from Santa Ana, California. He plays with the Rolling Stones and was a member of Lenny Kravitz's band[1] and has co-founded and led The Greyboy Allstars. Denson has recorded with artists including Jack DeJohnette, Dave Holland, Slightly Stoopid,[2] Blind Boys of Alabama, Blackalicious, Stanton Moore, and Jon Foreman of the rock band Switchfoot. He continues to lead his own Karl Denson's Tiny Universe (KDTU)[3] and Karl Denson Trio (KD3), while touring with the Rolling Stones since 2014 to date.[4] Denson appears in the 1988 movie Coming To America and in the 2021 sequel Coming 2 America as the saxophonist in the fictional band Sexual Chocolate.[5]
Karl Denson | |
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.jpg) Denson performing in 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | December 27, 1956 |
| Origin | San Diego, California |
| Genres | Jazz, funk, jam band |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer |
| Instrument(s) | Saxophone, flute, vocals |
Members of KDTU include Denson (saxophone, flute), Chris Stillwell (bass), Ricio Fruge (trumpet), D. J. Williams (guitar), David Veith (keyboards), Alan Evans (drums) and Seth Freeman (guitar/lap steel)
KD3 comprises Denson with keyboardist Anthony Smith (Global Funk, Giant People) and drummer Brett Sanders (brother of John Staten).
Selected discography
edit- Let Love Rule (Lenny Kravitz album) - (1989)
- Mama Said (Lenny Kravitz album) - (1991)
- Blackened Red Snapper (solo album) - (1992)
- Herbal Turkey Breast (solo album) - (1993)
- Chunky Pecan Pie (solo album) - (1994)
- West Coast Boogaloo (The Greyboy Allstars) - (1994)
- Baby Food (solo album) - (1995)
- A Town Called Earth (The Greyboy Allstars) - (1997)
- The D Stands for Diesel (solo album) - (1997)
- GBA Live (The Greyboy Allstars) - (1999)
- Dance Lesson #2 (solo album) - (2001)
- The Bridge (Karl Denson's Tiny Universe) - (2002)
- Flyin' the Koop (Stanton Moore) - (2002)
- About Time (Steve Winwood) - (2003)
- Once You're There [EP] (Karl Denson's Tiny Universe) - (2006)
- What Happened to Television? (The Greyboy Allstars) - (2007) [6]
- Lunar Orbit (Karl Denson Trio) - (2007)
- Brother's Keeper (Karl Denson's Tiny Universe) - (2009)
- Top of the World (Slightly Stoopid) - (2012)
- Inland Emperor (The Greyboy Allstars) - (2013)
- Time To Do Your Thing (Z-Bonics) - (2013)
- New Ammo (Karl Denson's Tiny Universe) - (2014)
- Sticky Fingers Live (The Rolling Stones) - (2015)
- Gnomes and Badgers (Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe) - (2019)
- Como De Allstars (The Greyboy Allstars) - (2020)
References
edit- ^ Wickstrom, Ann (2004-02-05). "Karl Denson". Allmusic. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
- ^ Greenhaus, Mike https://relix.com/articles/detail/the-core-karl-denson/ Relix
- ^ Karl Denson's Tiny Universe official website.
- ^ ABC news Australia
- ^ "The New Cool: Karl Denson talks Kravitz, Stones, Skerik, Sexual Chocolate and his new album". 15 March 2019.
- ^ Leskovic, Matt (2007-09-29). "What Happened to Television?". All About Jazz. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
Notes
edit- Interview at JamBase Retrieved August 26, 2007
- Greyboy Allstars at AllAboutJazz Retrieved August 26, 2007
- KD3 bio at JamBase
- Karl Denson at allmusic.com Retrieved January 29, 2009
- Interview with TheWaster.com Retrieved February 10, 2014
External links
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