These listings are reprints of writings from various sources that refer to recordings released by Horace Alexander Young or his work as a supportive artist on the recordings of others.
Excerpt from “THE JAZZ POLICE”
Monday, 08 January 2007
Jack Prybylski: Window Shopping (Sushan Records, 2006)
Contributed by Joe Montague
“Window Shopping” was co-authored by Prybylski and Horace Alexander Young. Young’s large instrumental vocabulary is evident as he helped co-write two additional tunes “Santa Faustina” and “I Need You”. Young is not only a composer, but he is also adept in woodwinds, keys and percussion.
Excerpt from “SMOOTH JAZZ VIBES”
The place to go if you are a fan of contemporary jazz or smooth jazz
June 28, 2006
What We're Listening To * June
Contributed by Brian Soergel
Horace Alexander Young, Acoustic Contemporary Jazz (Pacific Coast Jazz): You’ve got to hand it to Horace Alexander Young, a saxophonist and flutist who believes in truth in advertising. It’s also smooth, urban jazz with a hint of gospel and a compelling version of Luther Vandross’ “Dance With My Father.”
Smoothjazz.com Review
June 16, 2006
Reviewer: Sandy Shore (Monterey, CA)
Heck yes there's room for another great saxophonist in Smooth Jazz! Make way for HAY, Horace Alexander Young... Actually, Young is a multi-instrumentalist who plays various saxophones and flutes on ACOUSTIC CONTEMPORARY JAZZ. What's all the Hub Bub? The artist has toured, recorded and performed with the likes of B.B. King, Bill Withers, Jonathan Butler, The Temptations and Norman Brown to highlight but a few. This charismatic performer comes on strong with his lively new release featuring some A-List players including platinum-selling recording artist Johnny Kemp, guitarist Dwight Sills, pianist Onaje Allan Gumbs, and former lead singer for Tower of Power, Brent Carter. A smooth ride from start to finish ACOUSTIC CONTEMPORARY JAZZ tracks with flow and sophistication... The CD leads off with a sweet and sincere version of the Luther Vandross ballad, "Dance With My Father," and it continues on through well-crafted originals and well-chosen covers including the rich and moving "Joan-Capetown Flower," written by Abdullah Ibrahim (aka Dollar Brand). Smoothjazz.com Radio is featuring the bright and hip, "So Special" featuring Horace's sax work in a true Smooth Jazz spotlight and some very fun and catchy vocal stylings tossed in for spice - We love it. Take note, Horace Alexander Young is in the building!
~SANDY SHORE
Billboard
Magazine
September 3 1996
Horace Alexander Young, from “Heart’s Desire”, Design
Records
Larry Flick, Reviewer
Young is a promising and charismatic performer whose playing reflects
sharp saxophone skills and a knack for caressing melodies.
- Larry Flick
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