Smooth Jazz Saxophonist Jackiem Joyner is readying for the May 8th release of his debut disc, Babysoul, via ARTizen Music Group. The 27-year-old's first single "Stay With Me Tonight" was released in February, and features Peter White on acoustic guitar, while another sax-guitar combo, "Lily Was Here," features Candy Dulfer and Dave Stewart.

"I want my debut album to speak about who I am as well as make a statement from a baby artist coming into the game," Joyner said of the 11-track set. "My message is simple: soulful sax, with the emphasis on soul. I love writing music and I'm often awoken in the middle of the night with new songs running through my head. In fact, I've already started writing the next album."

The track listing for Babysoul contains the following songs:

"This Time Around"
"Say Yes"
"Stay With Me Tonight"
"Share My Tears"
"Babysoul"
"Lola"
"Just Groove"
"Unforgiven"
"In Love Again"
"Elevation"
"Innocence"

Jackiem Joyner dates in the U.S.:
April 19-22 - Oakland, CA - Yoshi's (w/Kieko Matsui)
April 26-28 - Long Beach, CA - The Vault/Backstage
May 6 - San Diego, CA - Thornton Winery
May 19 - Palm Springs, CA - Palm Springs Jazz Festival
June 23 - Big Bear Lake, CA - Jazz Trax Music Festival
October 11, 18 - Catalina Island, CA - Catalina Island Jazz Festival



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