Karl Denson will turn 70 on December 27 and celebrate his milestone birthday by debuting a new creative project. From December 29-31, the saxophonist—known for his work with The Rolling Stones as well as his long-running Greyboy Allstars and Tiny Universe projects—will tour the Mountain Region with Karl Denson’s AfroSonic.
A statement describing the new endeavor explains, “As he turns 70, Denson is pouring a lifetime of groove into his most personal project yet: Karl Denson's AfroSonic. Built around his half century long deep love of Fela Kuti and West African rhythm, the band's self-titled debut album arrives early next year—a horn-driven, deep-pocket outing that plays like a career's worth of funk, jazz and soul finally speaking its first language. It isn't a victory lap, It's Denson going back to the source.”
The nine-person Afro-funk band are currently set to perform at Telluride, CO’s Sheridan Opera House on December 29 and offer two shows at Aspen, CO’s The Paul JAS Center on December 30. They will then ring in 2027 at Salt Lake City, UT’s The Commonwealth Room on December 31.
In addition to his work with Greyboy Allstars, the saxophonist will also continue to make time for Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, with shows currently set aboard Jam Cruise 23, which runs from February 4-10, and at St. Pete. FL’s Ferg's Pavillion on February 12. moe. will headline the latter date.
