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The sensual saxophone sensation Darryl Terrell is Kansas City's most exciting and talented performer.

You might not know you were looking at Kansas City’s hottest Jazz saxophonist just by talking to him. Darryl Terrell is relaxed, easy-going and down to earth. But give him a stage, a flashy hat and his alto sax and all premonitions go out the window. Terrell is an emerging jazz/R&B sax sation.
 
“We’ve heard comments that he is the next Charlie Parker,” Vicory said. “He was requested to play at Buck O’Neil’s funeral.”

Charlie Parkers don’t just grow out of the woodwork. Terrell was first inspired by music at the ripe age of five by attending church. By his 10th birthday he was experimenting with several instruments, but he fell in love with the sax. He started playing saxophone for his church then and he continues to play at church today.

Terrell draws his inspiration from John Coltrane and the other greats, but appreciates all genres of music. And like any true improve artist, he believes the best way to get fresh material is just to pick up his sax and start playing.

A jazz and blues show is not just about talent. A real show has to be a performance. Terrell’s first performance was as a 13-year-old in front of thousands of people at the St. Louis Riverfront. He was confident then, and his skills as a performer have only magnified over time.

“The Kansas City music scene is on the upswing,” says Terrell. “Live music is coming back with a vengeance.”

Darryl has toured the United States and abroad extensively with such artists as Vesta Williams, Gerald Alston and The Manhattans, Bloodstone, Ready for the World, Karyn White, Shirley Murdock, Julius Williams and many other great national recording artists.

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Darryl Terrell performs at the GEM Theater

“Sax Fiend” is a collection of some new jazz classics and requests that Terrell has received over the years.  It’s the first time he’s had a chance to oversee a project like this from start to finish and he wanted to do it right.  He started planning the project about a year ago and says this album is “totally me.”  The whole band set up to record in the studio because he wanted to produce an authentic sound that would mimic a live performance.  The album is being released through Victer, an indie label Terrell started with documentarian Sue Vicory.

Darryl Terrell is a perfect fit for your corporate event, wedding reception, charity fundraiser, festival or nightclub.  Darryl Terrell's performance line up can vary according to your needs and includes the following options:

Darryl Terrell as a solo saxophone performer

Darryl Terrell and his jazz duo (including Darryl and a keyboardist/pianist)

Darryl Terrell and his jazz trio including Darryl accompanied by a keyboardist/pianist, a bass player and/or percussionist

Darryl Terrell and his jazz quartet including Darryl accompanied by his "big show" band that includes a keyboardist/pianist, bass player and percussionist

Darryl Terrell and his jazz quintet "show band" that includes Darryl accompanied by a keyboardist/pianist, bass player, percussionist and guitarist