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Brian Omundsen
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Brian Omundsen

Brian "The Saxman" Omundsen is a self-taught vocalist / saxophonist hailing originally from Wanganui, New Zealand. For 25 years, he has travelled extensively - performing at concerts, festivals, bars, on South Pacific cruise ships, and at functions too numerous to mention.


Influences ...

With many influences from Jazz to Rock, Brian performs in a contemporary yet unique way that crosses and mixes many musical styles. Each show is weighed up according to the audience and situation, and you can be sure that every song is delivered with enthusiasm, energy and heart !

He embraces strong usage of melody and harmony, and he describes his sax-playing technique as 'an extension of his voice'. Reviews of Brian's work say much about his ability and the feeling he pours into every performance. Often heard mentioned at his gigs, is how versatile his repertoire is, encompassing material from:

Jazz & Swing:
Grover Washington Jr.
Louis Armstrong
Frank Sinatra
Ray Charles
Nat King Cole
Louis Jordan
Hoagy Carmichael
Manhattan Transfer
Ballads & Grooves:
Kenny G
George Michael
Sting
Elton John
Eric Clapton
Eagles
Beatles
Van Morrison
R&B and Rock:
J J Cale
Joe Cocker
Joe Jackson
Simply Red
George Thorogood
Commitments
Blues Bros.
Doobie Bros

…just to name a few !!
Brian is continually adding new material to his repertoire.


Albums

Reachout was recorded in Creatavision Studios in 2006. It is a completely originals album written, performed, recorded, mixed and produced by Brian. Covering a mixture of styles, it is a pleasant easy listening album full of rich soundscapes, soaring sax lines, soulful vocals and inspired lyrics.

Brian played every instrument on this album and sang every vocal - a truly virtuoso accomplishment with a polished result.

Artist Clinton Herdman worked alongside and created 10 large and stunning originals linked to each of the songs. This album inspired the duo to embartk on a national tour called Musart.

Reachout

All The Night's Magicwas recorded in Creatavision Studios in 1997. Brian's vocals and saxophone feature on the album. It is a collection of Swing/Jazz-blues songs that have been selected to give respect to a genre he handles with competence and originality.

The material has been well chosen to seamlessly bridge the 1930's/40's with the 1970'/80's. The musicianship of both Brian and Doug Wright, (a well known Dunedin keyboardist, and the other artist on the album) shines through every song.

Blues Sax

Brian has two other albums available on CD:
"Yours Sincerely" by Gatz'n'Sax (with Darren Peihopa), and "In a Bar Somewhere" by The Saxman.

Both are available from the contact addresses below.


Contact Details

Brian is available to do live performances, including specialist occasions such as concerts, corporate functions, weddings, 40th's, and can be contacted by phone or email:

Phone 021 128 5444 or 021 301331

Email Brian

Blowin'

Links

Dunedin music scene website:
http://dunedinmusic.com

You can buy Reachout mp3s from amplifier:

Buy Reachout mp3s here.

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