" Where Is Shirley? " or Where's Shirley? As referred to by some; consists of Charles Beasley, Tom Smith, Toni
Washington and Marc Johnson, some of Philly's finest performers. This unit covers timeless and heartfelt Jazz Standards, Pop, R &
B, Caribbean, original songs and Blues; sometimes without a drummer which is what makes them so unique. The original group
was started without a drummer in 2008. They got their firs,t gig in Erdenheim, PA when they were invited by a friend named Shirley
to a restaurant. They had all attended a local music seminar. It was at the restaurant that they embarked upon a piano and no one
was playing it. After inquiring if it was ok to play it, one by one they each added their own flavor and before it was over they were
offered an opportunity to play at the restaurant on a regular basis. Although they worked together in various venues with other
artists and knew each other for years they didn't become a band until 2008.
Musician and Entertainer - Charles Beasley Bass player is a native of Philly. He has worked throughout the Tri-State area backing
some of Philly's finest singers. Charles has been playing the bass since the 70's. Funk is one of the things that he can truly
appreciate. An accomplished musician he is very popular on the Philly scene.
Extraordinary Musician.- Marc Johnson is a native of Philadelphia. Marc is a multi instrumentalist his main instrument being
trombone however, he is also an outstanding teacher and piano player. Marc has backed many of Philly's gifted singers and has
played on popular recordings as well.
Experienced pianist Tom Smith is a native of Chester Pennsylvania and plays piano for Where Is Shirley? " Tom plays frequently in
and around Philadelphia, New Jersey, Delaware and surrounding counties. His driving force helps to make this close knit group
even more outstanding. Tom as been on the local scene for over two decades and started as an R & B musician.
Toni Washingtin is the vocalist for the group. She is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Toni has worked with countless Philly
Musicians as well as musicians in Cleveland Ohio. She started as a choir singer once belonging to The Philadelphia Mass Choir.
She studied Piano and voice privately for 3 years and has been involved as a singer since the late 80's. Toni has written for
recording artists who covered music from Reggae to Jazz.
Together their musical experiences as well as repertoire consists of tunes that spans close to over 5 decades.
http://www.myspace.com/whereshirley
Washington and Marc Johnson, some of Philly's finest performers. This unit covers timeless and heartfelt Jazz Standards, Pop, R &
B, Caribbean, original songs and Blues; sometimes without a drummer which is what makes them so unique. The original group
was started without a drummer in 2008. They got their firs,t gig in Erdenheim, PA when they were invited by a friend named Shirley
to a restaurant. They had all attended a local music seminar. It was at the restaurant that they embarked upon a piano and no one
was playing it. After inquiring if it was ok to play it, one by one they each added their own flavor and before it was over they were
offered an opportunity to play at the restaurant on a regular basis. Although they worked together in various venues with other
artists and knew each other for years they didn't become a band until 2008.
Musician and Entertainer - Charles Beasley Bass player is a native of Philly. He has worked throughout the Tri-State area backing
some of Philly's finest singers. Charles has been playing the bass since the 70's. Funk is one of the things that he can truly
appreciate. An accomplished musician he is very popular on the Philly scene.
Extraordinary Musician.- Marc Johnson is a native of Philadelphia. Marc is a multi instrumentalist his main instrument being
trombone however, he is also an outstanding teacher and piano player. Marc has backed many of Philly's gifted singers and has
played on popular recordings as well.
Experienced pianist Tom Smith is a native of Chester Pennsylvania and plays piano for Where Is Shirley? " Tom plays frequently in
and around Philadelphia, New Jersey, Delaware and surrounding counties. His driving force helps to make this close knit group
even more outstanding. Tom as been on the local scene for over two decades and started as an R & B musician.
Toni Washingtin is the vocalist for the group. She is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Toni has worked with countless Philly
Musicians as well as musicians in Cleveland Ohio. She started as a choir singer once belonging to The Philadelphia Mass Choir.
She studied Piano and voice privately for 3 years and has been involved as a singer since the late 80's. Toni has written for
recording artists who covered music from Reggae to Jazz.
Together their musical experiences as well as repertoire consists of tunes that spans close to over 5 decades.
http://www.myspace.com/whereshirley
The Psychedelic Pimps are a Philadelphia based group, that bring back the
fashion and sound of the 70's in a musical explosion which captures all of the good
and fun times we desperately need to get back to.
They have been compared to groups such as... “Sly and The Family Stone, The
Ohio Players and Bootsy's Rubber Band. The Psychedelic Pimps are and will
always be a force to reckoned with!
The Psychedelic Pimps are Mario“ the don” crew- drums/vocals, Denise
Doucette- vocals, Dr. Woo - percussions, Kayleh Higginbottom - key boards, Mike
Tingle- guitar Jameer Brown- key boards, James “fingers” Taylor - barratone sax,
Micheal Ray- trumpet, Tyrone Williams - tenor sax, Al Reed - trumpet, Dwight “The
Flight”- trumpet, “Bo$co The Mock Wonder”- bass/vocals. For Bookings contact
mariosity2000@yahoo.com
fashion and sound of the 70's in a musical explosion which captures all of the good
and fun times we desperately need to get back to.
They have been compared to groups such as... “Sly and The Family Stone, The
Ohio Players and Bootsy's Rubber Band. The Psychedelic Pimps are and will
always be a force to reckoned with!
The Psychedelic Pimps are Mario“ the don” crew- drums/vocals, Denise
Doucette- vocals, Dr. Woo - percussions, Kayleh Higginbottom - key boards, Mike
Tingle- guitar Jameer Brown- key boards, James “fingers” Taylor - barratone sax,
Micheal Ray- trumpet, Tyrone Williams - tenor sax, Al Reed - trumpet, Dwight “The
Flight”- trumpet, “Bo$co The Mock Wonder”- bass/vocals. For Bookings contact
mariosity2000@yahoo.com
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| PERFORMERS |
Donald's mother purchased his first Alto Sax. She arranged for private instructions in their home
and he proved to be a natural. He has studied saxophone techniques with Ed Schluth, Byard
Lancaster, Middy Middleton, Rayburn Wright, Bobby Zankel and Sam Reed, Al Gray, Bobby
Watson, Jimmy Heath, Tootie Heath, Reggie Workman, and Johnnie Coles. Early in Donald's music
career, he played on the street corners of Philadelphia for coins and in subways and coffee houses,
such as Long March Coffee House, then eventually, at the New York Café and the World Famous
Zanzibar Blue Café and Warm Daddy's blues club. In addition to playing in various R&B and Jazz
bands, Donald has formed bands called "Last Nerve", "NORTHBOUND", and "TO BE
CONTINUED". It was an honor and a blessing for Donald to have played with other talented
musicians in the area such as Bill Lewis, Kahn Jamaal, Lex Humphreys, Sam Reed, Rufus Harley
and Byard Lancaster, Kevin Eubanks, and Jamaaladeen Tacuma.
Don has produced and arranged his first two CDs. "Enchanted Memories" and "Pass It On" can be
purchased on the web at www.CDbaby.com .
Check out Donald’s website at www.DonaldWilliams.net
and he proved to be a natural. He has studied saxophone techniques with Ed Schluth, Byard
Lancaster, Middy Middleton, Rayburn Wright, Bobby Zankel and Sam Reed, Al Gray, Bobby
Watson, Jimmy Heath, Tootie Heath, Reggie Workman, and Johnnie Coles. Early in Donald's music
career, he played on the street corners of Philadelphia for coins and in subways and coffee houses,
such as Long March Coffee House, then eventually, at the New York Café and the World Famous
Zanzibar Blue Café and Warm Daddy's blues club. In addition to playing in various R&B and Jazz
bands, Donald has formed bands called "Last Nerve", "NORTHBOUND", and "TO BE
CONTINUED". It was an honor and a blessing for Donald to have played with other talented
musicians in the area such as Bill Lewis, Kahn Jamaal, Lex Humphreys, Sam Reed, Rufus Harley
and Byard Lancaster, Kevin Eubanks, and Jamaaladeen Tacuma.
Don has produced and arranged his first two CDs. "Enchanted Memories" and "Pass It On" can be
purchased on the web at www.CDbaby.com .
Check out Donald’s website at www.DonaldWilliams.net
On rare occasions a combination like ALL UP ON IT emerges. All world class musicians who have toured, recorded or performed with the likes of
Musiq Soulchild, John Legend, Fred Hammond, Stevie Wonder, Freddie Jackson, Evelyn Champagne King, Change, Chubby Checker, Denise
Williams, the late Freddie Hubbard, The Blue Notes, The Delphonics, The Ebonys, Al Green, Ray Goodman & Brown, Bloodstone, Jazmine
Sullivan, Gerald Veasley, and Norman Connors.
These musicians have performed all over the world. From the Montreal Jazz Festival to Europe and all over the United States. They come together
as All Up On It to give audiences a taste of their own spin of the music performed by the artists they have been privileged to work with over the
years. Call it ole' school funk and jazz. Call it whatever you will. They call it All Up On It. Learn more about this fantastically talented group by visiting
their website www.eastsideproductionsinc.com
Musiq Soulchild, John Legend, Fred Hammond, Stevie Wonder, Freddie Jackson, Evelyn Champagne King, Change, Chubby Checker, Denise
Williams, the late Freddie Hubbard, The Blue Notes, The Delphonics, The Ebonys, Al Green, Ray Goodman & Brown, Bloodstone, Jazmine
Sullivan, Gerald Veasley, and Norman Connors.
These musicians have performed all over the world. From the Montreal Jazz Festival to Europe and all over the United States. They come together
as All Up On It to give audiences a taste of their own spin of the music performed by the artists they have been privileged to work with over the
years. Call it ole' school funk and jazz. Call it whatever you will. They call it All Up On It. Learn more about this fantastically talented group by visiting
their website www.eastsideproductionsinc.com
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Jody has been a professional musician and educator for over 40 years. Jody’s musical experiences
run the gamet from Jazz to World, Pop, Experimental, Improvisational Music of all types, Contemporary
Classical, Studio Work and Electronics. Much of Jody’s performing revolves around his first loves: Jazz
and Free Improvisation. Jody performs on Drumset and Hand Percussion/Drums, Bass(Acoustic and
Electric), Vibes/Marimba, Vocal Textures and Piano.
JODY ENDORSES: TREEWORKS CHIMES AND DREAM "BLISS SERIES"
CYMBALS.........................
Jody’s present musical projects include “Adelante” which he is the founding member of. Adelante’s
music fuses jazz, improvisational music, world/folk traditions, contemporary classical and
ambient/electronic music. Pianist/Composer Catherine Marie Charlton’s Improvisational
Jazz/World/New Age Duo/Trio/Ensemble, Paul "Woz" Woznicki's trio and world music/tribal belly
dance ensemble. “The Will Monson Trio” a modern jazz trio, “Juniper Trio” a contemporary jazz trio,
"4Peace Jazz" a quartet with Rita Lyman-spoken word/vocals, Lori Benton-vocals/spoken word, J.
Jody Janetta-drums/percussion and Steve Testa-Bass...The Jazz Trio" of Danny Osterweil-saxes, J.
Jody Janetta-drums and Steve Testa-bass, “Explorations In Time and Space” and “Lights Edge” a duo
w/guitarist Paul Mimlitsch. Drumming/Percussion/Bass/Composing for Modern Dancer/Choreographer
“Leslianna Federici”…Jody also performs with singer/songwriter/guitarist Ruth Wyand, Dark Hollow
and bassist/baritone guitarist Steve Testa. Jody also continues to performs with “Milieu” a
contemporary jazz trio w/bassist Rob Smith and saxophonist Danny Osterweil. Jody continues do
freelance studio work and live performances with a variety of creative artists.
run the gamet from Jazz to World, Pop, Experimental, Improvisational Music of all types, Contemporary
Classical, Studio Work and Electronics. Much of Jody’s performing revolves around his first loves: Jazz
and Free Improvisation. Jody performs on Drumset and Hand Percussion/Drums, Bass(Acoustic and
Electric), Vibes/Marimba, Vocal Textures and Piano.
JODY ENDORSES: TREEWORKS CHIMES AND DREAM "BLISS SERIES"
CYMBALS.........................
Jody’s present musical projects include “Adelante” which he is the founding member of. Adelante’s
music fuses jazz, improvisational music, world/folk traditions, contemporary classical and
ambient/electronic music. Pianist/Composer Catherine Marie Charlton’s Improvisational
Jazz/World/New Age Duo/Trio/Ensemble, Paul "Woz" Woznicki's trio and world music/tribal belly
dance ensemble. “The Will Monson Trio” a modern jazz trio, “Juniper Trio” a contemporary jazz trio,
"4Peace Jazz" a quartet with Rita Lyman-spoken word/vocals, Lori Benton-vocals/spoken word, J.
Jody Janetta-drums/percussion and Steve Testa-Bass...The Jazz Trio" of Danny Osterweil-saxes, J.
Jody Janetta-drums and Steve Testa-bass, “Explorations In Time and Space” and “Lights Edge” a duo
w/guitarist Paul Mimlitsch. Drumming/Percussion/Bass/Composing for Modern Dancer/Choreographer
“Leslianna Federici”…Jody also performs with singer/songwriter/guitarist Ruth Wyand, Dark Hollow
and bassist/baritone guitarist Steve Testa. Jody also continues to performs with “Milieu” a
contemporary jazz trio w/bassist Rob Smith and saxophonist Danny Osterweil. Jody continues do
freelance studio work and live performances with a variety of creative artists.
"The Victorious Band"
The Victorious Band has been created to provide complete LIVE entertainment with
enough enthusiasm to get the crowd dancing all day and night. The band is a 10
piece dance band comprise of both male and female vocalist who will captivate your
attention along with a dynamite rhythm section that will have you tapping your feet the
minute you hear them playing and a top notch horn section that you’ll feel in your
heart. All of the musicians have many years of experience playing all styles of music,
from R&B, Funk, Disco, Soul, Rock, Top 40, Jazz and Classical. All members are
musically trained and bring their skills and talents to the stage for your enjoyment.
Designed to appeal to everyone of all ages. The Victorious Band provides a great
sound; playing songs from the 80', 90's and to the present, and will completely
entertain you and your guest. You will be delighted when you hear some of the tunes
that you have enjoyed in the past and we invite you to dance and enjoy. We’re here
to entertain. Our goal is to have you dancing to our music and remember the good
old days. Let us make your day one you won’t forget. Remember we are “The
Victorious Band” !
The Victorious Band has been created to provide complete LIVE entertainment with
enough enthusiasm to get the crowd dancing all day and night. The band is a 10
piece dance band comprise of both male and female vocalist who will captivate your
attention along with a dynamite rhythm section that will have you tapping your feet the
minute you hear them playing and a top notch horn section that you’ll feel in your
heart. All of the musicians have many years of experience playing all styles of music,
from R&B, Funk, Disco, Soul, Rock, Top 40, Jazz and Classical. All members are
musically trained and bring their skills and talents to the stage for your enjoyment.
Designed to appeal to everyone of all ages. The Victorious Band provides a great
sound; playing songs from the 80', 90's and to the present, and will completely
entertain you and your guest. You will be delighted when you hear some of the tunes
that you have enjoyed in the past and we invite you to dance and enjoy. We’re here
to entertain. Our goal is to have you dancing to our music and remember the good
old days. Let us make your day one you won’t forget. Remember we are “The
Victorious Band” !
Donald Williams
| Vincent Avallone "The Victorious Band" 856-417-3004 609-206-0759 |
Jody has worked with: Paul Jost-vocalist, Andy Lalasis-bass, Alan Cassett-guitarist/composer(TV’s 90210), saxophonist William Janssen(Adrian
Belew), Colorado/Florida guitarist Jeff Miller, world renowned Philadelphia saxophonist Elliott Levin, guitarist Geno White, the jazz trio “Koan”,
bassist Paul Wilezol’s jazz trio, “Fritz” a contemporary fusion group with 2 bassists, 2 drummers, a percussionist and guitar player, Musiclective
Creative Music Ensemble w/textural guitarist Scott Ishi, guitarist Chris Lucas and saxophonist Dan Osterweil, “Maveja” contemporary percussion
ensemble w/Tony Mascara Jr., Anthony Vega and Will Monson,“3Peace” a contemporary jazz trio w/Tony Mascara Jr.-drums and Dan Osterweil-
saxophones, Group Motion's Friday Nite Improvisational Dance/Movement Workshop, The Nubian Percussion and Dance Ensemble (under the
direction of master percussionist Bill “Sonny” Perren), “Equinox” jazz/world music group, Solstice World Music Ensemble, Improvisational Arts
Ensemble(multi-media group w/dancers, musicians and painters), “Invasion of Time” w/Jim Speer-Chapman Stick and Paul Mimlitsch-Warr Touch-
Style Guitar, “My Louise” an acoustic contemporary folk-trio and “Skinwalker” folk/world music trio w/Lori Benton-Vocals and Chris Lucas-Guitar. For
More information visit http://jjodyjanetta.com/
Belew), Colorado/Florida guitarist Jeff Miller, world renowned Philadelphia saxophonist Elliott Levin, guitarist Geno White, the jazz trio “Koan”,
bassist Paul Wilezol’s jazz trio, “Fritz” a contemporary fusion group with 2 bassists, 2 drummers, a percussionist and guitar player, Musiclective
Creative Music Ensemble w/textural guitarist Scott Ishi, guitarist Chris Lucas and saxophonist Dan Osterweil, “Maveja” contemporary percussion
ensemble w/Tony Mascara Jr., Anthony Vega and Will Monson,“3Peace” a contemporary jazz trio w/Tony Mascara Jr.-drums and Dan Osterweil-
saxophones, Group Motion's Friday Nite Improvisational Dance/Movement Workshop, The Nubian Percussion and Dance Ensemble (under the
direction of master percussionist Bill “Sonny” Perren), “Equinox” jazz/world music group, Solstice World Music Ensemble, Improvisational Arts
Ensemble(multi-media group w/dancers, musicians and painters), “Invasion of Time” w/Jim Speer-Chapman Stick and Paul Mimlitsch-Warr Touch-
Style Guitar, “My Louise” an acoustic contemporary folk-trio and “Skinwalker” folk/world music trio w/Lori Benton-Vocals and Chris Lucas-Guitar. For
More information visit http://jjodyjanetta.com/
CHERYL HICKS (SHERRY) WAS BORN IN PHILADELPHIA TO AN IMMEDIATE FAMILY OF VERY TALENTED
SINGERS AND WRITERS. CHERYL STARTED OUT SINGING IN CHURCH CHOIRS, AND THEN JOINED THE
AVANTE THEATRE COMPANY, PERFORMING IN SUCH SHOWS AS “COLORED GIRLS”, “LIFT EVERY VOICE”
AND “AIN’T MISBEHAVIN” OF WHICH SHE WAS GIVEN THE TITLE OF “MAGICAL MAIDEN OF MELODIES” BY
ONE OF THE MANY FAVORABLE NEWSPAPER REVIEWS SHE RECEIVED FOR HER PERFORMANCES.
CHERYL HAS ALWAYS BEEN IN DEMAND WHILE SINGING PROFESSIONALLY. CHERYL HAS TOURED AND
SANG WITH RECORDING ARTIST BILLY PAUL, SANG AT THE WHITE HOUSE, AS WELL AS PARTICIPATES IN
NUMEROUS RECORDING SESSIONS. CHERYL HAS FOR YEARS SUNG WITH MANY BANDS AT HIGH-
END/PROFILE BLACK TIE AFFAIRS. CHERYL IS ALSO THE FIRST FEMALE MEMBER OF “ARISTA RECORDS
RECORDING ARTISTS “BREAKWATER.” Contact Cheryl at cherylmhicks@verizon.net
SINGERS AND WRITERS. CHERYL STARTED OUT SINGING IN CHURCH CHOIRS, AND THEN JOINED THE
AVANTE THEATRE COMPANY, PERFORMING IN SUCH SHOWS AS “COLORED GIRLS”, “LIFT EVERY VOICE”
AND “AIN’T MISBEHAVIN” OF WHICH SHE WAS GIVEN THE TITLE OF “MAGICAL MAIDEN OF MELODIES” BY
ONE OF THE MANY FAVORABLE NEWSPAPER REVIEWS SHE RECEIVED FOR HER PERFORMANCES.
CHERYL HAS ALWAYS BEEN IN DEMAND WHILE SINGING PROFESSIONALLY. CHERYL HAS TOURED AND
SANG WITH RECORDING ARTIST BILLY PAUL, SANG AT THE WHITE HOUSE, AS WELL AS PARTICIPATES IN
NUMEROUS RECORDING SESSIONS. CHERYL HAS FOR YEARS SUNG WITH MANY BANDS AT HIGH-
END/PROFILE BLACK TIE AFFAIRS. CHERYL IS ALSO THE FIRST FEMALE MEMBER OF “ARISTA RECORDS
RECORDING ARTISTS “BREAKWATER.” Contact Cheryl at cherylmhicks@verizon.net
Aziza Kinteh Na Koikoi Aziza Zenzile Kintehg (which means After the Queen, Precious, One Who Controls Her Destiny) is
a Poet/Activist, Griot, Author, Vocalist, Educator, and Hair Culturalist, who utilizes her gift to uplift her culture, promote black
womanhood in a positive light, and cultivate a consciousness for social change. Alumna of Eckerd College and Temple
University's School's of Journalism and Communication; Azizag’s poetry, editorials, and collective works have been
published world wide. She has traveled extensively throughout the coast of West Africa, South and Central America, the
Caribbean, Europe, and the West Indies. Azizagis also a graduate of Berean Institute's School of Cosmetology and licenced
by the State of Pensylvania as a Cosmetology Teacher. She conducts workshops on Natural Beauty Culture and lectures on
her experiences with West African Cultures. This August 2010, Azizag will be celebrating her seventh anniversary as host to
a venues that provides an outlet for free form expressions of art and culture in the community; 1st Friday's On Vine housed at
Jose Sebourne’s Graphic Design and Art Gallery, located at 12th & Vine in downtown Philadelphia.. She self published her
first book of poetry titled I Am Azizag and her work is also featured in four (Now Anthology, The Poetry Ink Tenth Anniversary
Anthology, Hair Pieces, and Now!(Then) The Eternal Now Anthology) anthologies. Azizag is currently working on the final
touches of her second book of poetry scheduled to be released in the fall of 2010. She has also been working in the
studio on an upcoming CD that will fuse her two passions, Poetry and Jazz! Contact Aziza at www.Aziza-lockdiva.com
a Poet/Activist, Griot, Author, Vocalist, Educator, and Hair Culturalist, who utilizes her gift to uplift her culture, promote black
womanhood in a positive light, and cultivate a consciousness for social change. Alumna of Eckerd College and Temple
University's School's of Journalism and Communication; Azizag’s poetry, editorials, and collective works have been
published world wide. She has traveled extensively throughout the coast of West Africa, South and Central America, the
Caribbean, Europe, and the West Indies. Azizagis also a graduate of Berean Institute's School of Cosmetology and licenced
by the State of Pensylvania as a Cosmetology Teacher. She conducts workshops on Natural Beauty Culture and lectures on
her experiences with West African Cultures. This August 2010, Azizag will be celebrating her seventh anniversary as host to
a venues that provides an outlet for free form expressions of art and culture in the community; 1st Friday's On Vine housed at
Jose Sebourne’s Graphic Design and Art Gallery, located at 12th & Vine in downtown Philadelphia.. She self published her
first book of poetry titled I Am Azizag and her work is also featured in four (Now Anthology, The Poetry Ink Tenth Anniversary
Anthology, Hair Pieces, and Now!(Then) The Eternal Now Anthology) anthologies. Azizag is currently working on the final
touches of her second book of poetry scheduled to be released in the fall of 2010. She has also been working in the
studio on an upcoming CD that will fuse her two passions, Poetry and Jazz! Contact Aziza at www.Aziza-lockdiva.com
Aziza Lock Diva
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drums and Mike Cummings on lead guitar. The trio had played together in their earlier
years in a group called The" Dale Harris Project" .A few years later Dale Harris met up
with Tom Smith on keyboards and he was the special ingredient necessary to complete
the recipe for this soul flavored high energy group now called "Plan B"
The band decided to take things more seriously when they realized their true potential of
becoming successful recording artists. After many stringent rehearsals they began
playing regularly in some of Philadelphia’s quaint venues such as O’Hara’s ,Charlie B’s,
The Manayunk Brewery and The Loft. As their following continued to grow the
opportunities to play larger venues increased as well. Most recently, "Plan B" has played
recurring dates at Philadelphia’s premier jazz clubs such as Zanzibar Blue, North By
Northwest and The Ogontz Grill. They’ve also delighted crowds while performing at the
Liacouras Center of Temple University and many summer festivals and college concerts
throughout the Delaware Valley. With each venue catering to a different type of clientele,
the group has mastered the art of customizing their performance to please the most
diverse audiences.
Innovative is the word best describing their style and approach to music. "Plan B" is
constantly incorporating new dynamics and expressions into their songs. Whether they
are performing a popular cover tune or some of their highly requested originals, each
time you hear them play they leave you hungry for more. What makes them unique from
other Smooth Jazz groups is their unique ability to encompass R&B, fusion, jazz and the
magical elements which allows their energy to flow, ultimately embracing the spirit of
each listener. When you suddenly find your head bobbing and realize that you are up on
your feet dancing to their smooth grooves, you’ve been captivated by "Plan B".
Their career is moving steadily on course. With their debut CD complete and doing very
well, "Plan B" hopes to stretch out creating a more national following.
Their motto is: If Plan A doesn’t work, try us "Plan B".
CD now available online and in stores.
CONTACT US
215-548-2363
daleharrris@planbjazz.com
Learn more about Plan B by clicking on the CD
years in a group called The" Dale Harris Project" .A few years later Dale Harris met up
with Tom Smith on keyboards and he was the special ingredient necessary to complete
the recipe for this soul flavored high energy group now called "Plan B"
The band decided to take things more seriously when they realized their true potential of
becoming successful recording artists. After many stringent rehearsals they began
playing regularly in some of Philadelphia’s quaint venues such as O’Hara’s ,Charlie B’s,
The Manayunk Brewery and The Loft. As their following continued to grow the
opportunities to play larger venues increased as well. Most recently, "Plan B" has played
recurring dates at Philadelphia’s premier jazz clubs such as Zanzibar Blue, North By
Northwest and The Ogontz Grill. They’ve also delighted crowds while performing at the
Liacouras Center of Temple University and many summer festivals and college concerts
throughout the Delaware Valley. With each venue catering to a different type of clientele,
the group has mastered the art of customizing their performance to please the most
diverse audiences.
Innovative is the word best describing their style and approach to music. "Plan B" is
constantly incorporating new dynamics and expressions into their songs. Whether they
are performing a popular cover tune or some of their highly requested originals, each
time you hear them play they leave you hungry for more. What makes them unique from
other Smooth Jazz groups is their unique ability to encompass R&B, fusion, jazz and the
magical elements which allows their energy to flow, ultimately embracing the spirit of
each listener. When you suddenly find your head bobbing and realize that you are up on
your feet dancing to their smooth grooves, you’ve been captivated by "Plan B".
Their career is moving steadily on course. With their debut CD complete and doing very
well, "Plan B" hopes to stretch out creating a more national following.
Their motto is: If Plan A doesn’t work, try us "Plan B".
CD now available online and in stores.
CONTACT US
215-548-2363
daleharrris@planbjazz.com
Learn more about Plan B by clicking on the CD