"Ive been singing since the age of 5."My Mother was a Singer/Evangelist and My Father was a Musician...Basically,I am a Self-taught Christian Jazz Guitarist/Vocalist
Why this name?
"The reason that I chose the bandname wasnt for any personal gratification.I am basically a"One Man Band"
Do you play live?
"Yes,mainly at Home..Now..I have been on the ROAD..
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
"Allows users to market themselves"
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
"Probably"
Band History:
"I started singing in Church around age 5..My Aunt Pastor Virginia Carr/Lucas(deceased) had a "Great Church"on Seventh Ave."TheSeventh Avenue Community Church of Christ" Columbus,Ohio.My Dad inspired me to play.He was a "Great"harmonica player/soloist.My Mother was also a "Great Singer"She would sometimes "sing me to sleep at night" I also have a Sister"Rika" Fanning who is also a Great Bassist/Multi-Talented Musician/Pastor.
I started playing Guitar around age 10.Joined a Band around age 16..Hit the Road around age 17..Got into Jazz around age 26..Finally found my Gospel roots again in 1976..Still trying to play&sing.."I just could not find complete satisfaction doing the Club Scene..nor"The Life style"Been Dere,Done Dat! I became a Christian in 1976"I still Love Jazz Improvisation and other Good Music Especially Gospel Music.
I started playing Guitar around age 10.Joined a Band around age 16..Hit the Road around age 17..Got into Jazz around age 26..Finally found my Gospel roots again in 1976..Still trying to play&sing.."I just could not find complete satisfaction doing the Club Scene..nor"The Life style"Been Dere,Done Dat! I became a Christian in 1976"I still Love Jazz Improvisation and other Good Music Especially Gospel Music.
Your influences?
First and foremost..My Lord and Saviour,Jesus Christ..My Mother&Father,My "Wonderful Wife"Toni,My Children,My Grand Children,My Sisters&My Brothers,Relatives & Friends.My Uncle Donnie Carr,Aaron Hill,The Beach Boys,Charlie Wilson(GAP)Donnie Hathaway,Lalah Hathaway,Nat Cole,Natalie Cole,Stevie Wonder,Earth,Wind&Fire,Chicago,Pat Metheney,Eddie Kendricks,Fred Hammond,Kirk Whalum,James Ingram,Chris Tomlin,Bryan Duncan,Charlie Parker,Wes Montgomery,Joe Pass,Pat Martino(Jazz Guitar Genius),Freddie Hubbard,Clifford Brown,Ron Carter&George Benson.. to name a few..
Favorite spot?
Brazil&"The Beautiful Bossa Music Genre"
Equipment used:
Fender/Gretsch Guitars,Roland Gr-30 Guitar Synthe.
Anything else...?
"I Remember David"A Song Dedicated to the memory of My Son David who died while playing "Russian Roullette with his "Friends"...David was 21"
Favorite Ministries:
Dr.A.R.Bernard(Brooklyn,New York)Dr. Billy Graham(Charlotte,N.C)
Favorite Ministries:
Dr.A.R.Bernard(Brooklyn,New York)Dr. Billy Graham(Charlotte,N.C)
Photos
One of My Beautuful Daughters "Kim"
My Daughter Kim,Grandaughters/Jordan&Trent,Desiree
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