James Saxsmo Gates “Together We Can Make It” (featuring Freddie Fox) “Together We Can Make It”, is the blazing hot new single and the title of soon to be released album by jazz man extraordinaire, James Saxsmo Gates. Known as a dynamic entertainer, with exciting and high energy live performances. Saxsmo’s new single is grooving, upbeat, dynamic and showcases his skill as an arranger, composer and featured performer. Co-written and produced by young smooth jazz producer and bass phenom, Brandon Lane (Walter Beasley, Bill McGee), “Together We Can Make” hits hard from the very first note and grooves hard until the final fade. Joining James Saxsmo Gates as a featured performer on “Together We Can Make It”, is his Berklee College of Music Colleague and fantastic smooth jazz guitarist, Freddie Fox. Together they make this song an undeniable hit single that has all of the elements, and the right groove to move all the way to the top of the charts. Saxsmo is not a newcomer to smooth jazz. His last single “Detailed” with Walter Beasley soared up the smooth jazz charts and solidified Saxsmo as a world class performer. A graduate of the Berklee College of Music, with a Masters in Jazz Studies from North Carolina Central University, Saxsmo is well known as one of the young lions of jazz, having performed with Art Blakey, Billy Childs, Larry Carlton, Dizzy Gillispie, Walter Bishop, Jr., Walter Davis, Jr., Alan Dawson, Cyrus Chestnut, Alex Bugnon, Patrice Rushen, Chris Botti and Billy Kilson, Fred Wesley and many others. Holding down the rhythm groove on “Together We Can Make It” is Grammy Winning drummer, Virginia Native and close friend Nate Smith (Dave Holland). Professor James Saxsmo Gates, is currently the Director of the Dr. Billy Taylor Jazz Studies program at Virginia State University and is a sought after performer, clinician and adjudicator for Jazz programs all over the country and abroad. Having recently traveled to Japan as a clinician and performer with world class drummer, Billy Kilson (Chris Botti), James Saxsmo Gates will be hitting the road in 2017 in support of his project “Together We Can Make It”. CREDITS: Together We Can Make It (Written by: James Saxsmo Gates and Brandon D. Lane) Saxsmo Music Publishing - BMI Recorded at: Winlane Studios, Mechanicsville, VA - Brandon Lane, Recording, Mixinging, Mastering Engineer Bunker Studios, Brooklyn NY - Nolan Thies, Recording Engineer (Drums) In Your Ear Studios, Richmond, VA - Carlos Chafin, Recording Engineer (Horns) 804jazz Studios, Richmond, VA - Bill McGee, Editing Featured Performer: James Saxsmo Gates, Alto Sax (James Saxsmo Gates plays Cannonball Saxophones) Freddie Fox, Solo Guitar Freddie Fox appears Courtesy of "Foxhole Records", plays "GHS Strings", and "Freedom Guitars". Rhythm Section: Brandon Lane, Bass, Synthesizer, Percussion, Piano Freddie Fox, Lead Guitar Hannon Lane, Rhythm Guitar Tom Reaves, Scratch Guitar Nate Smith, Drums (Nate Smith plays Ludwig Drums, Zildjian Cymbals and Vater Sticks) Horn Section: Kevin Simpson, Tenor Sax Dexter Moses, Alto Sax James Saxsmo Gates, Alto Sax - (James Saxsmo Gates plays Cannonball Saxophones) Victor Haskins, Trumpet Reggie McCoy, Trombone Production and Credits: Brandon Lane - Producer James Saxsmo Gates - Co-Producer: James Saxsmo Gates, Benita Johnson, Bill McGee - Executive Producers Horns filmed by: Quinton Jones Photography and Documentary Project Filmed/Video: Karl Giles Kids participated in the video filming: Mia Cobb and Tzar Pierre Special Recognition: Bill McGee, CEO The 804 Music Group - 804jazz Record label B. J. Brown, Robert Payne and the Richmond Jazz Society Contact: Booking Agent/Management: Benita Johnson - (804) 357-3981 (benita@collectivethinkingconsultants.com) Artist: James Saxsmo Gates - (804) 426-6305 (jamesgates@saxsmo.com) Label: Bill McGee - (804) 467-2707 (billmcgee@804jazz.com) Release Number: 804Jazz – 0817 UPC: 800927081720 ISRC: QMNRQ1708001