Michael Lington at the Blue Note

Saxophonist Michael Lington takes the stage at the Blue Note on Friday, Sept. 19, at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Launching his career in the ‘90s touring with the late Bobby Caldwell and Randy Crawford, Lington’s rise in the contemporary jazz genre began with his breakthrough album, Vivid, which included the Top 5 singles “Twice in a Lifetime” and “Sunset (Por Do Sol).”  In 2014 he established his own label Copenhagen Music, releasing Soul Appeal (which produced four hit radio singles) Second Nature and Silver Lining, an audio love letter to the city and sound of Memphis.  His 13-album discography includes Alone Together, an audio companion to his weekly pandemic era StageIt shows featuring duets with top pop and jazz artists.  Throughout his career, he has performed with Michael Bolton to Barry Manilow.  Blue Note, 1030 Main St., Napa, www.Bluenotejazz.Com/Napa