Michael Lington
Jazz · US · Active since 1969

Michael Lington

Sleek, soulful saxophone melodies that glide over polished R&B grooves. Sophisticated contemporary jazz for late-night cityscapes and candlelit rooms.

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Michael Lington creates a sound that is the musical equivalent of a perfectly tailored suit. It is smooth, expensive-sounding, and deeply rooted in the tradition of adult contemporary soul. His saxophone doesn't just play notes; it sings, often taking the place of a human vocalist to interpret classic pop standards and original grooves with a sense of romantic urgency.

What sets Lington apart is his ability to balance technical precision with genuine grit. While his production is undeniably hi-fi and polished, his phrasing on the alto sax carries a 'soulful and authentic' weight that prevents the music from feeling like mere background noise. He often incorporates unexpected shifts in mood, moving from restrained gospel-tinged ballads to expansive, orchestral-backed crescendos.

Start with 'A Song for You' to hear how he breathes new life into familiar melodies, or dive into 'Heat' for a more rhythmic, funk-forward experience. It is the ideal soundtrack for moments that require a touch of class and a relaxed, confident energy.

Michael Lington (born June 11, 1969) is a Danish contemporary saxophonist, songwriter, producer, recording artist and a purveyor of soul and contemporary jazz. Lington has released 11 solo albums and has 25 singles that have charted on the Billboard and Radio & Records (R&R) contemporary jazz radio charts. Lington has worked with Michael Bolton, Barry Manilow, Aaron Neville, Mike Love, Randy Crawford, Bobby Caldwell, Kenny Lattimore, Ryan Shaw, Little Richard, Joan Sebastian, Cristian Castro, Booker T. Jones, The Dap-Kings, Ray Parker, Jr., Taylor Dayne, Brian Culbertson, Chuck Loeb, William Bell, Dave Stewart, Vince Gill, Sheléa Frazier, and many others. Lington has performed at the Royal Wedding of Denmark's future king, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary Donaldson at Fredensborg Castle and has also played numerous other times for the Danish royal family. He is the grandson of Danish composer and band leader Otto Lington.
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Our Catalog11 Albums · 1997 · 2021
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