When RANDY SABIEN (suh bean’) picks up his violin, get ready. His rhythmic, bluesy, swingin’ sound will have you bobbing your head, tapping your toes and dancing right out of your chair.
Although Randy’s muscial aspirations began by studying classical violin, his direction did an about face the day he discovered he could play jazz on the violin. He poured himself into the music of the swing era and began teaching himself to play along with records of his favorite jazz artists. He also continued to appreciate the music of his own generation; the 60’s and 70’s. This led to inspired renditions of tunes by the Beatles, The Grateful Dead, the Allman Brothers and others. Meanwhile, his own compositions developed as straight ahead jazz for violin. When he put out his first album, In a Fog, it was received with glowing reviews from Downbeat, JazzTimes, Billboard and others.
"Jazz violinists usually draw from one of two traditions. The best of both can be found in the superb Randy Sabien... he combines classical technique and folk energy in a program that’s still strictly jazz."
USA TODAY
Because of the long and diverse list of musical influences that Randy brings into his music, his audiences are equally varied. If you love music, you’ll love Randy Sabien.
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Hi! i don't know if you remember me, i am from parkersburg wv and my name is Zoe Heflin and i play the cello. I was supposed to go to the string fever festival in ohio but i was sick that week =[ i was very very disappointed that i didn't get to go and i heard that i missed out on alot.....but i hope that you will be somewhere in the area sometime so i can go again cause that would so great! i hope to finaly meet you sometime in the future!
Thanks for being my friend. I wanted to make sure you know I have 3 FREE tracks from my recent releases available for you ! I just put em' up. Go now!!! http://myspace.com/misskristin Grab em off the gydget ! Much love ~ Miss Kristin
Love the new songs!(Downhill is my favorite so far) Did you get a different guitar player for this CD? How can I get a copy of it??? You're still such an inspiration after all these years! I pass on your songs to my students now and they love what you do too. Are you doing any shows around South Bend/Chicago any time soon?? :)
All right! Just bought our tickets for your upcoming performance with Mike Dowling at the Clark Place in Stevens Point... Can't wait! It's kind of a birthday present for my wife Julie! Mind if I bring a camera?
I just wanted to thank you for providing the world some great jazz and blues violin music. You've been a great source of inspiration for me, my students, and so many other people. Thank you for doing everything you're doing. Hope to see you play again sometime soon. :) Keep rockin!!
