| In 1992 First
Circle was born! This was a collaboration between Chicago
born guitarist Otha Smith, myself and Tony. We gathered
a few more talented musicians (Pete Radcliffe - Drums,
Neil Gimson - Keys), and just started gigging. We became
the house band for Pete Sands Entertainments at a local
club/restaurant (although with Damon on drums). Plenty
of work for this band as we leant more toward the commercial
market - playing smooth jazz and soul. I played Tenor,
Soprano and Alto saxes plus Electronic Wind Synth. We
covered songs such as Sweet Love - Anita Baker, Mama Told
Me So - Crusaders, Friends & Strangers - Dave Gruisin. |
