Sax Dragon: The Journey Thus Far
Award winning, musical talent Carl Catron has been delving with music since a young age. The Berklee College Alumni has become a full-timer Youtube and created “Sax Dragon & The Unlimited Orchestra.” A virtual band that produces collaborations with musicians from across the world.
Carl is a passionate musician, always committed to training, practice, study, and performance. His goal is to be the best he can be. He would like to find his place amongst the greats he reveres. He enjoys playing with other musicians and performers and by continually broadening his horizons, Carl hopes to expand his understanding of the saxophone, music, and himself.
1. ORCHESTRA LEADER
Carl Catron began forming “Sax Dragon & The Unlimited Orchestra” in January of 2018. Prior to that, Carl Catron led a small virtual band between 2016-2018. “Sax Dragon & TUO” is a Virtual Orchestra. They are members are all over the world and through the power of technology.
2. ARRANGER
As an arranger, Carl Catron takes the music that is decided to remake and reshape it in a way that is unique to their style/sound. As the orchestrator, he decides which parts go to which instruments. This is a very vital part of making my arrangements unique as Carl Catron often assign parts to different instruments than the ones that the original composition may have used. Carl has been exercising these tactics since 2016.
3. COMPOSER
A composer basically writes the music. Carl has some original tunes that he has made arrangements of. As the editor, he is in charge of the visuals in the project. As the producer, Carl is in charge of the final audio.
4. YOUTUBER
Carl Catron started the “Sax Dragon” Youtube Channel in 2011; actively starting a career on the platform in 2014. The channel has passed 1 million views in 2018. New arrangements are uploaded twice monthly, with plans to be more frequent.
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V-Nok is a progressive lyricist that addresses cultural and societal issues as well as humanistic themes such as love, loss, and self-realization while blending rap with soul, rnb, and funk.
Growing up in the musical mecca of Memphis, TN, V-Nok came up listening to old school R&B, as his father penned songs for classic artists like the Dramatics, Albert King, David Ruffin and others. Using those soulful influences and combining them with hip-hop and an uncanny ability to manipulate words, it culminates with an intense and compelling performance
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Wesley S. Thomas ( MILLENNIAL ) is a songwriter, rapper, singer and spoken word poet.
Wesley was born in Memphis, Tennessee. He calls Ashland, Mississippi his hometown. Growing up as a child, Wesley loved music. His father is a singer/songwriter and piano player who had a great influence on him at a young age. Wesley has been singing ever since he was a kid but didn’t expose his talent until 2015. He began writing poetry, songs, and raps on a daily basis, using the gift that God blessed him with. Mr. Thomas started performing original pieces at church and later began speaking at school during assemblies and programs. Shortly after, Wesley began posting his performances on Facebook to touch more lives on a broader scale. After exposure, churches and organizations in the surrounding area would invite him to speak at their programs and gatherings.
In 2017, Mr. Thomas participated in a talent competition in Memphis, Tennessee under the “Heal the Hood” program. He placed first in the competition with a poetic performance, received $500.00 and was blessed with the opportunity to meet Demetria McKinney (Tyler Perry's "House Of Payne"). In December of 2017, along with two classmates, Wesley participated in a program at the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum. There he performed two original spoken word poems and sang the song “Glory” by John Legend. There were many “people of power” in the room that were awed by the performance. On May 19, 2018, Wesley graduated from Ashland High School as the Valedictorian. On August 18, 2018, he was chosen to participate in a competitive poetry slam authorized by the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee. In 18-25 age group, of which there were 10 contestants, Mr. Thomas placed second and received $1,000.00. Wesley was also blessed to come in contact with famous spoken word artist J. Ivy. On June 12, 2019, Wesley competed in the Memphis Audition for "Coast 2 Coast Live", Largest Artist Showcase In The World. He rocked the crowd and won 1st place with a chance to compete in Miami , Florida for Artist of The Year.
Wesley is determined to accomplish ALL that God has for him. Wesley is 18 years old and presently a freshman at Mississippi State University. He is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Accounting. His personal mantra: "Manifesting My Dreams Until They Are Reality...100%"
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Lee C. Lewis, also known by his fans as LeeTyme Soul, was born in Jackson, Mississippi on October 30, 1970. He was raised in a musical household with his mother Mrs. Lewis, father Mr. Lewis, and six siblings. All of his siblings and father were talented singers. His mother worked as a facilities worker for many years and his father was a technician and retired from a power and electric company. Lee developed inspiration for singing watching and learning from his fathers’ gospel singing group The Original Williams Brothers. It was at the age of 8 years old Lee discovered his voice and passion for singing.
Growing up Lee was influenced by the music played by his mother like the Supremes, Minnie Ripleton, Sam Cook, and Otis Redding. Motivated by the sounds of traditional soul, Lee participated in and won many local talent shows and competitions. After high school, he attended the Mississippi University in Jackson, MS, where he studied and majored in Voice for two years. After college in 1996, with his education, talent and encouragement from family, Lee headed west to California in pursuit of a professional singing career. He settled in Redwood City, California and began a family.
Lee now has three children, two boys and a girl. His musical journey included singing with groups such as The Positives Vibes, The Main Attraction, and The Bible Faith Remnants.
Currently, Lee sings and records with the R&B group Soul For You. He can be seen and heard headlining concerts, serenading at elegant weddings, touring with theater companies, and performing at special events. Lee is also well known for recreating the soulful sounds of Luther Vandross.
Being constantly inspired by todays’ top artists, sounds from the past, and fans, Lee has written many original songs and has collaborated with some of the Bay Areas’ great performers. When asked about his name and how it originated, Lee stated, “It is now my time to shine and share the soul in my songs.
LeeTyme Soul can be reached by email at: lewis5291@sbcglobal.net
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