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Son of Oakland <Light That Shines>Tribute to Victor McElhaney

by Jaz Sawyer

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Drummer/Educator Dr. Jaz Sawyer offers a drum solo performance to honor the life and spirit of 21-year-old Victor McElhaney. Oakland native and son of Oakland Councilwoman Lynette Gibson McElhaney and Master Drummer Clarence McElhaney, Victor was a multi-talented drummer, musician, and advocate who was the victim of senseless gun violence in Los Angeles March 2019.

Dr.Sawyer was fortunate enough to have mentored Victor for a brief time in Oakland and observed several of his performances at The USC Thornton School of Music where he was completing his last semester. With all praise to Victor’s spirit, love, and light this recorded performance celebrates his life, Ashe’.

The single will be released officially Tuesday, January 21, 2020 worldwide on all streaming platforms.

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released January 21, 2020
Jaz Sawyer, drummer and composer
Cava Menzies of @colorqueen.org, commissioned artwork direction
Pursuance Music, BMI

Executive Producer: Jaz Sawyer
Pursuance Records, 2020

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JAZ SAWYER Los Angeles, California

Drummer/Bandleader/Educator.

Dr. Sawyer has performed at Carnegie Hall, ‪Sydney Opera House‬, The Concertgebouw, The Kennedy Center and more. You can hear Jaz on over 80 + recordings both as a leader and sideman with Abbey Lincoln, George Benson, ‪Phil Lesh & Friends, Wynton Marsalis‬ and more. ... more

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