For more than 10 years now, standing room-only crowds have been lining up to hear the band Fingerprints at clubs and music festivals throughout the southwest. Since the 1991 release of their self-titled CD/cassette, Fingerprints, the Dallas based sextet has expanded its range, garnering regular airplay on jazz and NAC radio stations from Dallas to San Francisco to New York City. This increased exposure has earned Fingerprints critical raves and many thousands of loyal fans across the country. "People have called in to find out more about the music and are very excited when Fingerprints comes to town," says Jeff Redding of Oklahoma City's Smooth Jazz 97.9 KTNT.FM. Their debut independent CD sold more than 10,000 copies. Fingerprints second release Summertime Music surpassed that number and reached top twenty status in both Radio and Records and the Gavin Report. The opening track, Whisper, on this disc continues to be a favorite of many programmers across the country and abroad. It features long time friend and saxophonist, Marion Meadows. The band's third release Reunion Live served as a definitive statement in the evolution of their musical growth and popularity. Fingerprints can also be heard on This is Texas Smooth Jazz CD sampler, released in fall 1996. The bands 4th CD, DNA, was released in September 2001. Bret Michael, Music Director at 107.5 The Oasis says"...it's great! A fantastic collection of Smooth Jazz." Fingerprints current line-up is Claud Hardrick on saxophones and Akai EWI, Tim Jones on Vocals, Frederick Nichelson on bass, and drummer Kennan Wylie. Finally, the rest of the world is discovering what the south has secretly enjoyed for years! It's no wonder that Fingerprints is grabbing the attention of listeners craving more than formulaic commercial jazz.