Soul Singer, Songwriter Leon Ware

Leon Ware 

A Big Thanks to Leon Ware '70s soul singer and songwriter for giving people the gift of music. Leon Ware, is one of the last songwriting pioneers that has been understated and Unrecognized for his musical talent.

Leon Ware is  an American soul musician and songwriter. Best known for crafting the hit album, I Want You, originally recorded for Ware, until friend and Motown icon Marvin Gaye was assigned to the album in 1976. Ware also is notable for writing the Top 5 R&B single, "I Wanna Be Where You Are", for a young Michael Jackson in 1972, and creating the Body Heat album along with Quincy Jones. He also collaborated with Maxwell on his debut album Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite.  Read More

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Monty Alexander

Monty Alexander

Spanning his career in  five decades, pianist Monty Alexander has built a reputation exploring and bridging the worlds of American jazz, popular song, and the music of his native Jamaica.  He has performed and recorded with artists from every corner of the musical universe: Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Ray Brown, Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollins, Clark Terry, Quincy Jones, Ernest Ranglin, Barbara Hendricks, Bill Cosby, Bobby McFerrin, Sly Dunbar, and Robbie Shakespeare, among others. 

With an invitation from Wynton Marsalis, Alexander conceived and directed the acclaimed program Lords of the West Indies at Jazz at Lincoln Center in 2008, broadcast nationally on BETJ. With over 50 recording you'll find Alexander on amazon.com   Website

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U-Nam

U-NAM 

Known for Smooth Jazz rendition on Street Life in 1980. Take part on a project,  making music make a pledge. 

His hero, mentor and friend U Nam pays tribute to George Benson! First ever Tribute Album to George Benson that includes Already famous guests such as George Duke, Patrice Rushen, Najee, Phil Perry, Mike White, Tim Owens . . .

Tim Bowman

Tim Bowman

Bowman's influences is infuse in  Gospel, Blues, R&B and Jazz. After spending 6 years as the musical director for gospel group, The Winans, Tim took a break from the road and embark on a solo career. 
 
In 2010, Bowman released "The Collection."  His work is beautifully done as we showcase some of his finest work Let It Shine and uplifting Gospel My Prayer, My Praise.

James Ingram

James Ingram 

One of the most under-rated vocalist of his time.  You've heard his voice on many albums hit after hit.  Quincy Jones signed Ingram  to record vocals for three of the tracks on the record "Just Once," "One Hundred Ways" and "The Dude."  A beautiful ballad and duet with Patti Austin "Baby, Come to Me and How Do You Keep the Music Playing." Don't forget P.T.Y.  with pop superstar Michael Jackson released his chart-busting 1983 Thriller album. Doobie Brothers recording  with Michael McDonald "Yah Mo Be There."   In 1987 duet with pop vocalist Linda Ronstadt, "Somewhere Out There," from Steven Spielberg's animated An American Tail, landed Ingram at Number Two.  Read more

Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

Carlton has won three Grammy Awards for his performances and compositions, including the theme music for the hit television series, Hill Street Blues (1981). 2009, Carlton joined Steely Dan as guest guitarist for six dates in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. In June 2010 Carlton released Take Your Pick, an album made with Tak Matsumoto. This album won the 2011 Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental Album, Carlton 4th Grammy win. In February 2011 Carlton released "Plays The Sound Of Philadelphia."