Shawn Raiford & The SRE Band
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Shawn Raiford is a Sacramento-area alto saxophonist whose engaging playing blends contemporary jazz, R&B, gospel, rock, and pop into accessible, soulful grooves. He performs solo or with his band, the SRE — short for the "Shawn Raiford Experience" — which he formed in 2011 after landing a recurring slot opening a monthly comedy show. A late starter, Raiford recorded his first album, "Man with a Horn," at 55 and released his second, "The Next Step," at 59. His influences include Grover Washington Jr., Gerald Albright, David Sanborn, Kenny G, and Cannonball Adderley. The current SRE lineup features music director Ivan Johnson (keys), Javance Butler (keys), guitarist Vincent Cole Dutcher, bassist Michael "Tiny" Lindsey, and drummer Jonathan Frazier.
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