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"JAMMIN" WITH LEGENDS

24/5/2018

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​Keyboardist David Garfield is joined by George Benson and David Sanborn on the next single previewing his "Jammin' Outside the Box" album. "Stay" features the Rufus hit's co-writer, Moon Calhoun, on lead vocals.  

LOS ANGELES (23 May 2018): When asked how he got Grammy-winning legends George Benson and David Sanborn to perform on his new single, "Stay," keyboardist David Garfield responds dryly with a gleeful grin, "You ask them." The third single from Garfield's forthcoming "Jammin' Outside the Box" album is a remake of the Rufus classic featuring the vintage R&B-funk band's former drummer Moon Calhoun singing lead on the song he wrote with Chaka Khan. "Stay" goes for radio adds on June 11 and drops digitally from Creatchy Records on June 15.     

As Garfield was gathering material for his multi-disc, multi-genre "Outside the Box" series, he decided to give his long-time friend, Calhoun, the chance to sing the first song he ever wrote, which appeared on Rufus's "Street Player" (1978). Calhoun was paralyzed in a bike accident 25 years ago and although he can no longer play drums, he can still sing. After inviting Benson and Sanborn to participate, Garfield let Calhoun cast the rest of the track's musicians, which includes original Rufus guitarist Tony Maiden, along with Maiden's daughter, Amanda Maiden, on backing vocals. Among the prominent players is a powerhouse sax section comprised of Sanborn on alto, Eric Marienthal on tenor and Tower of Power's Doc Kupka on baritone; Paul Jackson Jr. (rhythm guitar), Vinnie Colaiuta (drums), Freddie Washington (bass) and Lenny Castro (percussion). Sanborn and Benson take turns in the spotlight soloing. 

"Both George and David were very gracious. It was great to put them together. They compliment each other," said Garfield, who is Benson's long-serving music director and has collaborated with Sanborn on numerous occasions. "Initially George was only going to play the solo, but when he heard the guitar tracks, he added some rhythm guitar as well. This track really embodies the idea of musical community, where everyone works hand in hand, gifting each other with their talents. All I think about when I hear the finished song now is, 'Moon finally got to sing his song!'"   

Scheduled to street on July 20, "Jammin' Outside the Box" is the second volume of the star-studded "Outside the Box" collection. Released in late March, Garfield's first ever straight-ahead jazz date, "Jazz Outside the Box," continues to gather radio spins and receive accolades. "Jammin' Outside the Box" mixes it up in the smooth/contemporary jazz sandbox showcasing luminaries Benson, Sanborn, Smokey Robinson, Michael McDonald, Ray Parker Jr., Oleta Adams, Phil Perry, Marcus Miller, Kirk Whalum, Rick Braun and many more. The outing's first single, "Go Home," hit No. 2 on the Billboard chart, while the follow up, "Jamming," rose to No. 8. 

Garfield will perform music from "Outside the Box" on May 31at Cleveland's Night Town and celebrate "Jazz Outside the Box" on June 12 in Hollywood at the Catalina Jazz Club featuring special guests.       

For more information, please visit www.DavidGarfield.com.
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