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Saxophonist Dexter Tolson Speaks About Determination

1/9/2023

It goes without saying that we thoroughly enjoy speaking with creatives and music artists. But more importantly, we want every person that watches a When We Speak TV interview or video to see the motivation and inspiration within it.
We recently spoke with saxophonist Dexter Tolson who is not only a veteran of the US Army but also a great example of determination.

We hope that as you view this 'What Do YOU Speak?' segment that you are empowered, encouraged, and determined to reach your dreams as well......

Saxophonist Dexter Tolson

From dextertolson.com
Born in Baltimore, Maryland Dexter Tolson plays alto, tenor and soprano Saxophone’s, with a sound of rhythmic emotions. He started playing music at a very young age; starting with the piano, he moved to guitar, drums, bass, and flute until settling on the alto sax in 1989. Dexter is a self-taught saxophone player influenced by Grover Washington Jr. and David Sanborn. An Army retiree, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia and formed the band Dexter Tolson & Friends. Dexter is joined by Keyboard wizard Tony Carter, beat master Bobby Henderson on Drums, and Bass expressionist Dean Webster.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT DEXTER TOLSON:

WEBSITE: DexterTolson.com
INSTAGRAM: Dexter.Tolson
FACEBOOK: Dexter Tolson

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12/12/2022

Tis the season for laughter, cheer but most of all the time when families gather together. Teddy & Tina Campbell share Christmas with you with their new soon to be classic, Christmas At Our House. Grab a seat on their couch with "Our House", an energetic and festive song that will immediately transport you to the Campbells for Christmas day!
While keeping the true reason for the season , "Remember Jesus" features a host of angelic voices that reminds each of us what this time is truly about! With family and love at the center of each song, "Love Oh Love", "Ask Away" and "Together For Christmas" create the new family set of favorites for the Holidays! Full of memorable moments that make the season fun "Christmas At Our House" is sure to become a recurring soundtrack for many holiday's to come!

WATCH THE "OUR HOUSE" MUSIC VIDEO

Christmas At Our House is available now wherever music is sold and streamed. Follow Teddy and Tina Campbell on social media using the handle @teddyandtina.

Purchase/Stream CHRISTMAS AT OUR HOUSE Now

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It's that time of the year....Christmas of course...and our friend, Tony Hightower, has new music to add to your Holiday Playlist!!!

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The Ep, 'This Time of Year' is truly a Christmas classic for generations to come. If you know anything about Tony Hightower's music, he hold true to his roots of jazz. When you hear these songs, you will definitely hear his classic influences.

THIS TIME OF YEAR
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WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS TIME
(Written by Paul McCartney)
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Sleigh Bells- Tony Hightower

THIS TIME OF YEAR
(Written by Tony Hightower)
String Arrangement by Cheryl Rogers
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Drums - Larry Wilson
Bass- Kevin Smith
Guitar - Mark Strowbridge
Violins- David Davidson, David Angell, Alicia Enstrom, Annaliese Kowart, & Kristen Webber
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Cello - Paul Nelson & Austin Hoke

AIN'T NO WORRIES, IT'S CHRISTMAS
(Written by Tony Hightower)
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Drums- Larry Wilson
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Guitar- Mark Strowbridge

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FILM SYNOPSIS:
Caught in a blizzard on Christmas Eve, estranged mother and daughter Journee (Naturi Naughton) and Nia (Lorea Turner) are forced to take refuge inside a church where a handful of also-trapped parishioners are reeling from the cancellation of their annual holiday concert. The spirit of the season takes hold as Journee and Nia weather the wintry storm together with the other churchgoers, including handsome youth pastor Adam (Luke James) and a heavenly music teacher (Kirk Franklin), who motivate the mother and daughter to reconcile their differences through music, faith, and love. With the help from this unlikely yet spirited group of strangers, Journee and Nia band together to help the church salvage not only their holiday traditions, but also their show-stopping Christmas day performance, despite the raging storm outside.

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