Detroit Jazz Magazine

Music That Feels Good to the Soul by Matt Ward

"In the presence of Saxappeal, I am reminded of the saying that genius is often unrecognized in its own time. Internationally known saxophonist, LaDarrel ‘Saxappeal’ Johnson, is one of Detroit's foremost musical experimenters. He has coined his particular brand of wind symphony with the term 'SaxSoul'; an eclectic mix of contemporary Jazz, Hip-Hop and R&B. It entails a combination of more up-tempo sounds, forming a spirited and soulful cocktail." Read More

 

Drake Mouthpieces

Drake Welcomes New Artist "Saxappeal" aka La Darrel Johnson to the family by Aaron Drake

"I could definitely tell hard work & dedication was put into this mouthpiece. After speaking with Aaron Drake, I knew then that they were indeed. Each mouthpiece is personally handcrafted by him, & the dedication that he has put into each mouthpiece shows. I’m very excited about being a part of the Drake family!"  Read More

 

B.L.A.C. Magazine

Always Saxy by J. Nadir Omolwale

"Never Smooth, always Saxy!"  Read More

 

Payology.com

Saxappeal :: Stay Saxy

"Time to put the spotlight on an instrument-handling artist. Saxappeal, a saxophonist from Detroit, has been performing with Virgin Records recording artist, Dwele since 2005." Read more

 

Crain's Detroit Business

Crain's Twenty in their 20s by Maureen McDonald

"Rising Detroit saxophone player LaDarrel Johnson -- his stage name is Saxappeal -- puts together his day job, his evening club gigs and literacy sessions for what he calls his "delicious jambalaya." Read more

 

ClickOnDetroit

Music company replaces saxophones stolen from car in Detroit by Lisa Ray

"Thieves have not been able to stop the music of the Detroit jazz artist known as Saxappeal. Last month LaDarrel Johnson had two of his prized saxophones stolen out of his car in downtown Detroit." Read more