Vann Burchfield

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In February 2000, Vann set a newGuinness world record for circularbreathing, holding one continuous note for 47 minutes, 6 seconds, surpassingKenny G’s record of 45 minutes,47 seconds. August 2001, Vann won first place at GMA’s seminar in the Rockies at Estes Park, Colorado for the national SoloInstrumental Artist competition. Vann has had the honor of performing at the White House for their Annual Holiday Open House. Vann was also privileged to entertain guests of Alabama’s Governor Bob Riley at a Christmas party at the Governor’s Mansion in Montgomery, Alabama.

GOVERNOR BOB RILEY invitedVann to perform at his Staff Christmas party at the Mansion in Montgomery. Later the Governor was quoted saying that “Vann represents the very best of the State of Alabama. He showcases his exceptional talents through a hum-ble spirit and touches everyone when he performs.”

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SCOTT O’ BRIEN: BLUE EYED SOUL (7/15/09)If you think saxophonist Vann Burchfield’s mellow style reminds you of Kenny G, then how about this fact: Mr. Burchfield holds the Guinness world’s record for circular breathing, holding one continuous note for 47 minutes, 6 seconds, surpassing Kenny’s previous record of 45 min-utes, 47 seconds! Now let’s talk about the delightful music on Mr. Burchfield’s brand new release, BLUE EYED SOUL. As for the songs on his latest CD, Vann’s crafted a beautiful collection of originals, all incredibly smooth, and all incredibly listenable. From the sweetly lyrical “With All My Heart” to the effervescent “In My Soul,” this music is note-perfect Smooth Jazz. The man from Birmingham, Alabama, who’s performed at the White House the past four Christmas seasons and also for a Christmas gathering at the Alabama Governor’s Mansion, easily shows why he’s such an on-demand player. BLUE EYED SOUL is rich, captivating Smooth Jazz at its finest!

JONATHAN WIDRAN: RHYTHMS OF RIO (12/15/15)Perhaps best known in the saxophone world for setting a new Guinness world record for circular breathing (besting former champ Kenny G), Birmingham based composer, producer and multi-in-strumentalist Vann Burchfield launches his career as a solo instrumentalist with an intoxicating, rhythmically inviting and freewheeling exploration of the RHYTHMS OF RIO. The award winning saxophonist created the joyous, buoyant musical escape to Brazil – featuring eight seductive instrumentals and two lush vocals by his wife Teresa – to help overcome the temporary loss of his home due to a natural disaster. Likewise, Smooth Jazz fans going through a time of crisis, and even those just wanting to enjoy some fresh musical sunshine, should hop on down and explore the RHYTHMS OF RIO!

JONATHAN WIDRAN: LET’S GET STARTED (5/1/16)Before he released his sparklingly exotic, Brazilian themed 2015 debut RYTHMS OF RIO last year, Birmingham based saxophonist Vann Burchfield was perhaps best known in jazz circles for setting a new Guinness world record for circular breathing (besting Kenny G). Now that the award-winning, multi-instrumentalist is in the mix of top indie Smooth Jazz artists, there’s no stopping his smooth, sexy, silk-funk fired musical flow. His new collection LET’S GET STARTED features a handful of lush and lighthearted melodic originals amidst a batch of cleverly seductive, easy grooving re-imaginings of classic 80s pop/soul hits. Want to hear what it sounds like when a masterful player is on the rise? LET’S GET STARTED!

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SAXOPHONE JOURNAL SAID OF VANN BURCHFIELDThe Saxophone Journal continues to stay on the cutting edge with historical perspective, pre-senting its best forward thinkers and young practitioner. The future is perhaps best epitomized by one of its newest and finest artists, saxophonist and composer Vann Burchfield.

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