I’m very excited to announce that now YOU can be a part of my first Christmas album, A FOREIGN AFFAIR CHRISTMAS.
We have recorded much of the basic tracks and some of the special guests like, Dave Koz, Phillipe Saisse, Rick Braun, Shelea, Russ Freeman, Chris Standring but there is more recording to do and surprises to come so, I’ve teamed up with Indiegogo to create an amazing opportunity for you to be a part of it.
We’ve created some amazing, one-of-a-kind experiences and ways you can get involved so I invite you to check out my fun campaign and also see some of the cool behind the scenes images, just click this link: A Foreign Affair Christmas Campaign
Also I you know anyone that might be interested in this opportunity, Please feel free to share. Thank you so much! ML
Michael and Kirk Whalum will perform together at the Crosstown Theater in Memphis, TN on August 11th. Michael have recorded his last 3 albums at Royal Studios in Memphis so this show is particular special.Click here for tickets: Kafe Kirk at Crosstown Theater
Hi friends – I recently started a new video series called LINGTON SESSIONS: unplugged by request, where we take requests from fans and film it. This video is the latest one and it features the amazing Dave Yaden and I doing the mega hit “The Middle” Make sure you subscribe to my YouTube channel so you will get notifications when we release new videos
On January 27th, Michael and Band will perform 2 shows at the Funky Biscuit in Boca Raton, FL at 5:30 and 8:30pm. Call the Funky Biscuit at (561) 465-3946 to make your reservation or get your tickets here: 5:30pm Show – 8:30pm show
Starting today until sunday we are offering Free Shipping on all Merchandise. Get your holiday shopping on with all things ML as we offer free shipping on the entire store until Sunday. Just use the code FREESHIPPING2018 on checkout: Michael Lington Official Merch Store
Michael Lington, Steve Oliver with the LA Collective.
Having performed for the royal family in his home country of Denmark Michael Lington has released 10 solo albums since his debut in the US and has 23 singles that have charted on the Billborad and Radio and Records contemporary jazz radio charts.[Over the course of his career, Lington has collaborated with Michael Bolton, Bobby Caldwell, Barry Manilow , Taylor Dane, Brian Culbertson and many others. Joining Michael will be guitarist vocalist Steve Oliver . A dynamic and entertaining performer Steve has been mesmerizing audiences with his unique vocal stylings and synth acoustic guitar. Steve’s newest release “Illuminate” is the much-anticipated eleventh career album from multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer . Steve returns with a record deeply rooted in contemporary jazz guitar melodies and Steve’s trademark wordless vocalese. His first collection of new original instrumentals since 2012, Illuminate shines a light upon Steve’s highly successful career – one that has produced multiple #1 hits on the Billboard charts and countless radio staples over nearly two decades.
Backing them will be the hottest new ensemble in smooth jazz The LA Collective . LA Collective, a contemporary Jazz group, is their musical persona galvanizes the stage with high powered energy and they delight in each other’s company which creates a palpable synergy. This group is comprised of four accomplished musicians, guitarist ADAM HAWLEY, drummer TONY MOORE, keyboardist GREG MANNING and bassist DARRYL WILLIAMS.
The LA Collective originally came together as a backup band for different artists on the 2014 Dave Koz Cruise to Alaska. However, the band’s success catapulted them into deciding they would be a permanent fixture in the Southern California contemporary jazz music scene. There is a raw energy to their sound, which is a blend of jazz, funk, Latin and soul. The group draws directly from the diverse talents of its members and the “collective energy” they manifest on stage. Get energized for the holiday season with this unique Holiday concert!
Hi friends – Now that my new album Silver Lining is out and off to a fantastic start (we debuted #4 on the BILLBOARD jazz sales chart) I thought it would be interesting for you to see some behind the scenes and in-depth clips and stories about the making of it. The journey recording this album has been one of the most memorable experiences of my life and I’m so happy to share it with you.
Dear friends – Well, the time has come! Silver Liningis finally here. It’s been 2 years in the making and what a fun journey it has been. From L.A. to Memphis to N.Y. and everywhere in between. This has been the most fun and rewarding album I have recorded to date on so many levels. I couldn’t have done without my producer Barry Eastmond, my special guests Dave Stewart & William Bell and of course all the extremely talented musicians, engineers and my incredible team. I am so proud of this project and I hope you have enjoyed hearing samples of the new music but now you can hear the full album. I am currently in Washington DC where I will be opening for Barry Manilow tonight and tomorrow – What a way to kick off this release. I appreciate your friendship so much and can’t wait to see you on the road.
When I first started playing the sax, one of the first albums I listened to was David Sanborn’s Straight To The Heart. I loved the interplay between Sanborns’s sax and Hiram Bullock’s guitar so I wrote and recorded JAYWALKING based on that idea. I invited one of the greatest guitarists, Paul Jackson Jr. to join me, and I’m really thrilled with how it turned out.
One of the highlights of making Silver Lining was working with one of the original Soul men, William Bell. I am so excited for you to get the behind the scenes look at the making of our song, the Curtis Mayfield classic PEOPLE GET READY. This was such a fun experience to record and film this at the very historic Royal Studios in Memphis, TN and I think you can get the sense from the video how authentic and organic the process was.
