Dawoud is a world class pianist/keyboardist with both the “Tools” and the “Talent”. He plays impeccable grooves that audiences demanding a good musical foundation could appreciate. His alluring style gradually captivates, while his voicing and technique open your mind to all the subtle colors and emotion music has to offer. His diverse background has allowed him to have the flexibility to not only play, but also compose in many different and varied styles of music.
Listen to his song “Every Breath You Take”
Annie Sidley
A Washington, D.C. based singer, songwriter and musician possesses a captivating and soulful pop sound that makes her an original creative force in today's music. As an artist, she is inspired by the R&B rhythms and melodies of old school soul as well as the sound of today's pop, funk and alternative music. Annie's voice has been compared with the strength and soulfulness of Aretha Franklin and her songwriting to that of Stevie Wonder and Prince yet she remains true to her own vision and distinctive sound.
Listen to her song "Replay" from her 2007 release CD "Diamond in the Sand"
Art Sherrod Jr.
Born and raised in the small town of Palestine Texas, Art began his musical journey at the age of 5 singing in the church choir; although his exposure actually began in the womb with his mother singing in the church choir and playing the organ. At the age of 13, Art joined the junior high school band and started playing the saxophone. By the time he graduated from high school he had received numerous awards and had been recognized as an All-Area, All Region and All-State Alto, Tenor and Baritone Saxophonist. He was also chosen as an alternate to the McDonalds All-American Band. Some of Art's early inspirations were Cannonball Adderley, Gerald Albright, Kirk Whalum, Kim Waters and David Sanborn just to name a few.
Listen to his song "Seasons"
Crissy Cromwell
Listen to her song "Can I Be"
Drew Davidson
Drew has been studying music for 30 years since the early age of five. In the beginning, Drew and his father, John Hopkins Astrophysicist Arthur F. Davidsen, would have many late night bongo sessions on the Davidsen family couch. Together they would spin records by CCR, Ray Charles, and Karol King just to mention a few.
Listen to his song "Take it to the MaXX "
Johnny Shaw
Johnny has studied saxophone with four instructors, including Chris Ford of the Paris Conservatory. Shaw studied music at The Community College of Baltimore, as well as six years of jazz arranging and commercial writing at TowsonStateUniversity, under Hank Levy qualifies him as a meritorious scholar. Also an accomplished pianist of thirty years. He is currently studying gospel piano at Nathan Carter School of Music.
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