Najee
Sign in to saveJerome Najee Rasheed (born November 4, 1957), known professionally as Najee ( ), is an American jazz saxophonist and flautist.
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- Nationality : the Order of the Day
- Moorish Jewels
- Moorish Children's Guide to History and Culture
- Moorish Jewels : Emerald Edition
- I'm Going to Repeat Myself
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Najee Rasheed born in New York, NY is a Jazz/Smooth Jazz artist. He was a member of Chaka Khan's band in 1983, (The Ain't Nobody Tour). In addition to all the saxophones (Tenor, Alto and Soprano), Najee is an accomplished flutist. He attended The New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. He is one of the first innovators of Urban Contemporary Jazz/Smooth Jazz, which grew in popularity throughout the 1990's to this day. His first 4 albums certified Gold by the RIAA. <a href="https://www.last.
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10 sectionsContents
- Early life
- Career
- Discography
- Studio albums
- Live albums
- Compilation albums
- Singles
- Other appearances
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Jerome Najee Rasheed (born November 4, 1957), known professionally as Najee ( ), is an American jazz saxophonist and flautist.
==Early life== Najee was born in the lower west side of Manhattan in New York City and lived his teenage years in Queens, New York. His father died at a young age, and Najee and siblings were raised by his mother Mary Richards. His mother was an important figure and supporter throughout his life and musical career.
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