Released on = November 28, 2006, 8:54 pm

Press Release Author = Nia Michelle - Purpose Media Management

Industry = Entertainment

Press Release Summary = Garnered with an impressive career spanning over five
decades, Joe Ford is now being introduced to fans globally via the World Wide Web.
The newly launched site, www.jafjazz.com is an online portal that allows longtime
fans and new listeners alike to see, hear & learn all they can about Joe Ford's
incredible career.

Press Release Body = Alto, soprano saxophonist, arranger and composer; Joe Ford was
one of the many musical talents born and raised in Buffalo, NY. Although Ford had
been performing professionally since the age of 5, it was in 1976 that he co-founded
the contemporary jazz group BIRTHRIGHT with longtime friends Paul Gresham and Nasar
Abadey. This unprecedented alliance resulted in the release of two albums on
Freelance Records, 'Free Spirits' and 'Breath of Life'. In addition to being a
groundbreaking musical group, BIRTHRIGHT gave local musicians an opportunity to
launch admired careers. One such career launch was that of Tom Shuman, pianist and
member of the ever-popular Spyro Gyra.

After an invitation to join the McCoy Tyner Quartet, Ford relocated to New York City
and has since established himself as a stark musical voice in the world of Jazz. His
hardy and robust alto and polished soprano intonation has kept him in high demand
for 40+ years.

Though Fords' career has garnered him a myriad of accolades, including Playboy Jazz
Poll Winner and four runs as winner of Downbeat Magazine\'s Critics Poll with Jerry
Gonzalez & The Fort Apache Band, Ford\'s induction into the Buffalo Music Hall of
Fame tops his list of notable distinctions. "My career in the music industry has
allowed me to work with some of the best in Jazz Music and has taken me around the
world," explains Ford. "But to receive such recognition at home, where it all
started, makes it all worthwhile."

Fords' performance credits include The McCoy Tyner Big Band, SuperNova, Kenny
Kirkland, Abdullah Ibrahim, Jeff \"Tain\" Watts, Freddy Cole, Malachi Thompson,
Charles Fambrough, Nova Bossa Nova and John Blake. His extensive discography is
comprised of more than 80 albums, including the soundtrack to New York Undercover;
the popular Fox police drama and his 1993 solo release, Today's Nights. Throughout
his vibrant career, Joe Ford has steadily excelled as a teacher, composer, pianist
and saxophonist.

All Joe Ford inquiries can be directed to info@jafjazz.com. All media inquiries
regarding Joe Ford can be directed to Purpose Media Management at 917-566-0552 or
via email at info@purposemediamanagement.com.

Web Site = http://www.jafjazz.com

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