The world's top saxophonist Warren Hill is coming to China

The Rollins Saxophone Concert in Shanghai is going to be a soul-stirring aural and visual extravaganza for you!

 

 

 

The legendary Warren Hill is an international star of the saxophone. With a prominent and impressive career, including thirteen CD's, touring with his dynamic live show to over 25 countries and selling well over a million records worldwide, whilst garnering multiple awards along the way. Hill also broke barriers with his solo CD's and collaborations topping the almost unheard of multi-genre charts: Pop, Adult Contemporary and Smooth Jazz. Hill was born and raised in Toronto, Canada, a distinguished alumni graduate of Berklee College of Music in Boston. He began his career in 1991 when his debut RCA album shot to the top of the contemporary jazz charts and landed him the opening spot on Natalie Cole's "Unforgettable" 40 city US tour. Since then, he's had numerous number 1 records, singles, awards and has been touring the world for 32 years.

Hill is also an entrepreneur and the creator of Warren Hill's Smooth Jazz Cruise in 2004 – the first of its kind. Paving the way for the music cruise industry. After selling his cruise business in 2007, he began branding his own hotel destination events with Jammin' in Jamaica in 2009, Warren Hill's Saxophone Summit in 2011 in Los Angeles, and most recently; the sold-out Warren Hill's Cancun Jazz Festival, which is now in its eighth year.

 

Olivia Isabella Hannah Hill (born January 16, 1999), better known by her stage name Olivia Rox, is an American singer from Agoura Hills, California, who finished in the Top 10 in Season 15 of American Idol.

 

Olivia auditioned in San Francisco with "When I Was Your Man" by Bruno Mars and received a ticket to Hollywood. She advanced passed Hollywood's Lines of Ten, Group Round, and performed "Genie in a Bottle" by Christina Aguilera for her Hollywood Solo round. She then advanced to Showcase week where she performed "Love Somebody" by Maroon 5 and advanced to the Top 24. During the Top 24, she performed "Confident" by Demi Lovato and performed a duet with David Cook singing his original song "Light On". Afterwards, she advanced to the Top 14 where she received a designated spot by the judges in Season 15's Top 10 and didn't have to perform for America's Vote. During the Top 10 she performed "Unconditionally" by Katy Perry but was eliminated in a double elimination with fellow contestant Gianna Isabella finishing in 9th/10th place. Her elimination caused an outrage because she had been seen as a frontrunner.

 

Jay Gore is the hot lead guitarist who plays in Mindi Abair's band. An in-demand session player in Los Angeles, he has played with artists as diverse as Hilary Duff and Lauryn Hill, as well as doing studio work for a variety of renowned artists of different genres.

 

Kristian is a long-standing musical director for acclaimed trumpeter Jens Lindemann, Decidedly Jazz Danceworks, Youth Singers of Calgary and R&B/Soul recording artist Shannon Gaye. Kristian is also a frequent pianist for the pops program of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.

 

Victor Balconi is a young 28 year old Brazilian musician who specialises in bringing the vibrant rhythms and soulful (RnB) soulful melodies of [Samba] to stages around the world. Victor BalconiVictor Balconi is a young 28 year old Brazilian musician who specialises in bringing the vibrant rhythms and soulful (RnB) soulful melodies of [Samba] to stages around the world. Born and raised in Brazil, his musical journey began at an early age, having been heavily influenced by the rich musical and cultural beauty of his native country, Brazil. Now living in Vancouver, Victor's electrifying performances and exciting compositions continue to captivate audiences, transcending borders and connecting the souls of all through the universal language of music. As a bassist, his ability to communicate through his instrument brings passion and honesty to all listeners.

 

Issah Contractor has joined the Victoria Conservatory of Music Faculty to teach percussion and electric bass for the Chwyl Family School of Contemporary Music. Issah teaches lessons at both the Conservatory’s main downtown location, and at the Langford location in Westhills.

Born in Canada but having grown up in Kenya, Issah’s formative years were unusual, and provided him with great opportunities to learn music and drumming mostly through experience in professional performance settings. After returning to Canada as a teen, and completing high school in BC, Issah attended the Vancouver Community College as a music major on a full scholarship. Three years later, he was gigging at the top night clubs in Vancouver, as well as performing in creative circles beside various VCC faculty members, such as Francois Houle.

Having achieved numerous awards and achievements over the years, Issah continues to be a powerful force within the local and international music community. One of the most notable achievements being selected out of 10 thousand drummers worldwide to hold the title of ‘Best Drummer’ at the Roland Worldwide V drums competition held in Frankfurt, Germany.