About This CD Tiger On A Leash is a release of modern, high energy, straight ahead jazz with its fair share of twists and turns. Recorded with no overdubs, it captures the intensity and interplay of serious musicians being in the moment. Each musician is top caliber and worthy of carrying the session on his own. This intriguing recording of original compositions and ingenious soling will inspire you to listen many times. Ken Gioffre Biography Saxophonist Ken Gioffre has recorded for the Sony, Universal, Blue Note-Manhattan, MCA, Dennon, and Sire labels. He has also performed and recorded for the ABC, NBC, CBS, A&E, HBO, ESPN, and BET television networks. Mr. Gioffre appeared nightly on the television show New York at Night and has also appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, NBC’s Today Show, HBO’s The Sopranos, A &E’s Breakfast With The Arts, Fox News’ Fox and Friends, Sinbad’s Soul Music Festival as well as the movie Last Holiday starring Queen Latifa. In addition to his national and international tour experience, he has performed or recorded with Nancy Wilson, B. B. King, Dianne Reeves, Tito Puente, Mose Allison, Ruth Brown, The Temptations, Cab Calloway, Dr. John, Michael Bolton, Queen Latifa, Lou Rawles, Martha Reeves, Donny Osmond, Jimmy Webb, Buddy Guy, Ben E. King, The Wynans, Kid Creole, Toots Thielmans, Dave Kozz, Eddie Money, KC and the Sunshine Band, John Pattitucci, Will Lee, Randy Brecker and many, many others. Mr. Gioffre currently tours and records as saxophonist for Smokey Robinson. Ken Gioffre Discography 1992 Common Planet / Brian Keane Time Signature 4 / Stephen Cullo 1994 A Dream I Had / Jay Rowe 1995 Golden Saxophone of Ken Gioffre / Ken Gioffre Winter’s Cool / PPI Entertainment 1996 One Day Each Year / Billy Fellows 1997 Where You Belong / Aftertouch World Time / John Favicchia 1998 Don’t Look Back / T-Bone King of Swing / Clark Eno Orchestra Cool Bop Phonics / Cool Bop Phonics Sea Glass / Ken Volpe Kate Sanderson / Kate Sanderson 1999 Kickin’ It / Steve Clark Beach 88th Street / Sean Fitzpatrick 2000 Blueness / Doug Munro Rhyme or Reason / James Walker Tiger On A Leash / Ken Gioffre 2001 Sweet Surroundings / Steve Clark “Seraglio" Sound Track (Academy Award Nominated) 2002 Hero of Heroes / Ivory Stone 2003 “The Technical Writer” / Movie Soundtrack 2004 “Last Holiday” / Movie Soundtrack (Queen Latifa/Smokey Robinson) 2005 Child’s Play / Roger Ball (Featuring Randy Brecker & Ken Gioffre) 2006 Timeless Love / Smokey Robinson (Grammy Nominated) 2007 Pyramids / Alan Eicher 2 Hot To Touch / Dave Overthrow For bookings and management information please visit: www.kengioffre.com