Najee Flute Warm Up

A native New Yorker, Najee began his iconic
career playing clarinet,saxophone and flute in his
hometown Jamaica, Queens New York.

While in high school his tutelage included not only
Jimmy Heath but Frank Foster, and Dr. Billy Taylor
at the Jazzmobile in Harlem. Honing his skills as
a flutist he additionally studied with Harold Jones
at the Manhattan School of Music.

Along with his brother Fareed he continued his musical
scope at the New England Conservatory of Music
in Boston with a concentrated study in performance
and composition. Upon their return to New York,
they were invited to tour with the songstress Chaka Khan
through his association with Melisa Morgan who at the
time was a background vocalist.

Najee then met Charles Huggins of HUSH Productions
who invited him to record his Grammy Nominated
- Platinum Selling Debut Album entitled
Najees Theme released by EMI.

Najee embarked on a US tour with Freddie Jackson
laying the foundation for what has be become a revolution
of Urban Contemporary Jazz.

His sophomore album "Day By Day" also achieved platinum.
These albums were followed by "Tokyo Blue",
"Just An Illusion and Share My World, all of
which attained gold sale status.

His next EMI recording was dedicated to one of his
favorite artists Stevie Wonder entitled Najee Plays Songs
from the Key of Life: A Tribute to Stevie Wonder
which revitalized to a new generation Wonders memorable classics.

Najee with his brother and producer of his last
seven albums, released "Morning Tenderness".
This was the first project released on their new record
label FAN. This critically acclaimed album went to
number one on the jazz charts..

Najee is the recipient of many music awards including the
Soul Train Music Award for Best Jazz Artist, NAACP
Image Award, & Trumpet Awards.

Najee has toured extensively throughout the U.S.
including Europe, Asia and Africa.
While in South Africa, he performed for Nelson Mandela
for the South African leaders birthday celebration.
Also was also special guest of President Bill Clinton
in a V.I.P. performance at the White House
honoring President Jerry Rawlings of the
Republic of Ghana.

Throughout his career Najee has had the opportunity to
have worked with many great artists such as....
Quincy Jones, Will Downing, Patti La Belle, George Duke,
Al Jarreau, and was a featured guest artist on Princes Hit and Run Tour.

As his name is defined, his music can only be attributed
as Close to the Creator. As he puts his heart and soul in
artistry. We present Najee.

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[Najeeonline]

Hi everyone, this is Najee. This is my first video for youtube. I hope you enjoy " The Flute Warm Up". Please leave your comments and thanks.

Also, August 25th - My 3rd record from Heads Up will be released entitled - MIND OVER MATTER featuring " Eric Benet, Jeff Lorber and Gary Taylor.

Peace

[AlexLahvesT0Party]

Amazing! Im a seventh grader with only two years worth of experience at the flute, but someday i plan on being this great. (:

[UPCLOSENMAKEUP]

YOU ARE SO AMAZZZZZING I've listened to you since I was 13

[TheScarharo]

@VoiceToBheard Why is EVERYBODY making gay every beautiful thing ?

[bdfitness4life]

I've just started playing the flute this year in 5th grade so now i know that i could sometime get as good as you!!

[VoiceToBheard]

That is so gay

[verohero15]

So good! I love it

[daoud000]

ASA Najee! Nice! Do you have a Sax warm up? How r u & Fareed and the famiiies? Long time! When I lost my phone I lost all my numbers so I have been unable to call. Ibrahim & Qur'ana boh are taking Sax lessons at school. Please email me your contact in. We need to talk. daoudshariff@aol.com

[KateFantasizes]

@BIGGUYLILHORN yes, but if your head is tilted, then your breathing isnt as good as it could be

[BIGGUYLILHORN]

@KateFantasizes As long as the head is tilted as well, the flute can be tilted.

[BIGGUYLILHORN]

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