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A native New Yorker, Najee began his iconic career playing clarinet, saxophone and flute in his hometown Jamaica, Queens New York. While in high school his tutelage included not only Jimmy Heath but Frank Foster, and Dr. Billy Taylor at the Jazzmobile in Harlem. Honing his skills as a flutist he additionally studied with Harold Jones at the Manhattan School of Music.
Along with his brother Fareed, he continued his musical scope at the “New England Conservatory of Music” in Boston with a concentrated study in performance and composition. Upon their return to New York, they were invited to tour with the songstress Chaka Khan through his association with Me'lisa Morgan who at the time was a background vocalist.
Najee then met Charles Huggins of HUSH Productions who invited him to record his “Grammy Nominated - Platinum Selling Debut Album” entitled “Najee’s Theme” released by EMI.
Najee embarked on a US tour with Freddie
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Najee Dorsey
Born in Blytheville, Arkansas on January 26, 1973, visual artist and entrepreneur Najee Dorsey is known for embracing southern roots in his work by relaying scenes of African American life in the south on canvas. He began his journey as an artist at the age of five, selling his artwork to his mother for candy. From that point on, Dorsey continued making art as a favorite pastime. Dorsey’s first endeavor as an aspiring entrepreneur became evident in his earliest business venture selling cinnamon toothpicks at age twelve to his classmates. In High School, Najee earned a partial scholarship in 1991 to Memphis College of Art (later known as the Memphis Academy of Art). He eventually left the institution prior to completing his first semester due to a combination of financial challenges, and the need for a more dynamic environment. Still, Dorsey continued creating art part-time while working different jobs over the years.
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Najee
American jazz saxophonist and flutist
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| Birth name | Jerome Najee Rasheed |
| Born | (1957-11-04) November 4, 1957 (age 67) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, smooth jazz, R&B |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Saxophone, flute |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Labels | EMI, Capitol, Blue Note, Verve Forecast, Heads Up, Telarc, E1, ConcordShanachie |
| Website | Official site |
Musical artist
Jerome Najee Rasheed (born November 4, 1957, New York City), known professionally as Najee, is an American jazz saxophonist and flautist.[1]
Early life
[edit]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 ung age, and Najee and siblings were raised bygd his mother Mary Richards. His mother was an important figure and supporter throughout his life and musical career.
Najee's musical pursuits began in grade sc