"Plan B", an artistic contemporary smooth jazz band, consists of four of Philadelphia’s finest
musicians. The group began in 1997 with Dale Harris on bass, Ray Robinson on 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"
To read their complete bio or to purchase Plan B's music visit www.planbjazz.com
musicians. The group began in 1997 with Dale Harris on bass, Ray Robinson on 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"
To read their complete bio or to purchase Plan B's music visit www.planbjazz.com
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Bananaland Grooves Music Studio is pumping the hits out!!! Some things never change. That's
home to Ms. Green and has been many hundreds of songs later. Chiquita won big at the 2006
ESMA Gospel Awards for her cd project "Let Go". She won for "Best Urban Soul Album, Best
Jazz Performance (Full Circle) and was nominated for Best Female Vocalist. She just recently
returned home from one of many European tours with the spirited jazzy gospel ensemble "Agape"
headed by Minister Carol Frazier. She is currently putting the final touches on her second cd
project entitled The Sandmouth/Mercy Project" and has completed a Jazz/Gospel cd project
entitled "Why Condemn". It consists of originals and revised jazz standards.
To read her complete bio or to purchase Chiquita's music visit
http://www.chiquitasmuzic.com/bio.html
home to Ms. Green and has been many hundreds of songs later. Chiquita won big at the 2006
ESMA Gospel Awards for her cd project "Let Go". She won for "Best Urban Soul Album, Best
Jazz Performance (Full Circle) and was nominated for Best Female Vocalist. She just recently
returned home from one of many European tours with the spirited jazzy gospel ensemble "Agape"
headed by Minister Carol Frazier. She is currently putting the final touches on her second cd
project entitled The Sandmouth/Mercy Project" and has completed a Jazz/Gospel cd project
entitled "Why Condemn". It consists of originals and revised jazz standards.
To read her complete bio or to purchase Chiquita's music visit
http://www.chiquitasmuzic.com/bio.html
Guitarist/Vocalist/Producer Mike Tyler's touring and recording experience soars 15 years! As a
sideman, session musician or in his own projects, Mike has earned and maintained a reputation
as a player who will always give you 100 %. His newest projects include c.d.'s by "MONTANA,
Mike Tyler's MENAGERIE and the upcoming instrumental project '2000 Days". Look out for
upcoming shows and guitar clinics. Session Work.... Mikes recording career reads like a 'who's
who of artist and styles! From original gangster rapper Schooly D to gospel singer turned pop
queen Amy Grant, Mike's ability to feel what the track needs and deliver is almost always
guaranteed.
Montana is a multi-talented artist. As a session singer, she has worked in many different genres
of music, singing lead vocals on "Sugar" by blues artist Raphael Paris, background harmonies
for countless sessions with producer Andy Kravitz, vocal hooks for many of Philly's up and
coming rap artists, as well as writing and producing her vocals on "Guitar Legend"! On this
debut CD by her and husband Mike, she is the featured voice on "Somewhere, "I Need to Know"
and Chitlin Hoagie"she is the only female vocalist on this project! Upcoming is her solo project
which includes an amazing remake of the James Brown classic "Its a Mans World"! Montana's
live performance brings back the sound and emotion of a classic soul singer with a modern
attitude and style.
For more information on Mike Tyler or Montanna visit http://www.myspace.com/miketylerfunk
sideman, session musician or in his own projects, Mike has earned and maintained a reputation
as a player who will always give you 100 %. His newest projects include c.d.'s by "MONTANA,
Mike Tyler's MENAGERIE and the upcoming instrumental project '2000 Days". Look out for
upcoming shows and guitar clinics. Session Work.... Mikes recording career reads like a 'who's
who of artist and styles! From original gangster rapper Schooly D to gospel singer turned pop
queen Amy Grant, Mike's ability to feel what the track needs and deliver is almost always
guaranteed.
Montana is a multi-talented artist. As a session singer, she has worked in many different genres
of music, singing lead vocals on "Sugar" by blues artist Raphael Paris, background harmonies
for countless sessions with producer Andy Kravitz, vocal hooks for many of Philly's up and
coming rap artists, as well as writing and producing her vocals on "Guitar Legend"! On this
debut CD by her and husband Mike, she is the featured voice on "Somewhere, "I Need to Know"
and Chitlin Hoagie"she is the only female vocalist on this project! Upcoming is her solo project
which includes an amazing remake of the James Brown classic "Its a Mans World"! Montana's
live performance brings back the sound and emotion of a classic soul singer with a modern
attitude and style.
For more information on Mike Tyler or Montanna visit http://www.myspace.com/miketylerfunk
FIIDLA is a London born-NYC raised virtuoso, who plays 10 instruments, especially 1 very funky 5
string violin. A former member of Spaceman Sun Ra's - Arkestra, Fiidla spent time fronting the pop
group Surface, and playing on Hip-Hop tracks like "Hip-Hop for Respect" from Raucus Records,
Talib Kweli's "For Women" and Common's "Sun God". Forming his own band, "Chocolate
Wireworks", he draws on his love of Soul and R&B, and used his extensive Jazz, Classical and
Indian Training. A youthful master - Fiidla's 4 octave range voice and incredible musicianship,
always take the music to the next level. In one show, FIIDLA sings, dances, and plays his audience
through an amazing journey. Learn more at www.fiidla.com/ or www.blackplanet.com/users/Fiidla/
string violin. A former member of Spaceman Sun Ra's - Arkestra, Fiidla spent time fronting the pop
group Surface, and playing on Hip-Hop tracks like "Hip-Hop for Respect" from Raucus Records,
Talib Kweli's "For Women" and Common's "Sun God". Forming his own band, "Chocolate
Wireworks", he draws on his love of Soul and R&B, and used his extensive Jazz, Classical and
Indian Training. A youthful master - Fiidla's 4 octave range voice and incredible musicianship,
always take the music to the next level. In one show, FIIDLA sings, dances, and plays his audience
through an amazing journey. Learn more at www.fiidla.com/ or www.blackplanet.com/users/Fiidla/
Ralph Jennings is a Philly guitarist who has played with many local musicans,and has studied with some of
Phila's premier musicans in order to gain extentsive knowledge and understanding of Hamony & Theory as
required to perform in various genres of music. He had formal lessons and private studies under Calvin
Harris a protege of The Master Instructor Dennis Sandoli and has been involved in a number of Guitar
workshops with Phila musicans such as guitarist Gerald (Twig) Smith and Jimmy Williams bassist for the
world famous O Jay's. He also manages a performing Group Named Da Unit who has performed at many
local clubs,bars,restaurants.and venues such as The Manayunk Brewery,Quincey @ The Adams
Mark,Trenton Jazz @ The Marriott,The Phila Convention Center,The Arlington Army/Navy Country Club,and
many many more. Learn more about Ralph Jennings atwww.myspace.com/ralphjennings
Phila's premier musicans in order to gain extentsive knowledge and understanding of Hamony & Theory as
required to perform in various genres of music. He had formal lessons and private studies under Calvin
Harris a protege of The Master Instructor Dennis Sandoli and has been involved in a number of Guitar
workshops with Phila musicans such as guitarist Gerald (Twig) Smith and Jimmy Williams bassist for the
world famous O Jay's. He also manages a performing Group Named Da Unit who has performed at many
local clubs,bars,restaurants.and venues such as The Manayunk Brewery,Quincey @ The Adams
Mark,Trenton Jazz @ The Marriott,The Phila Convention Center,The Arlington Army/Navy Country Club,and
many many more. Learn more about Ralph Jennings atwww.myspace.com/ralphjennings
| COMING SOON |
| COMING SOON |
Born William Byard Lancaster, 6 August 1942, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, multi-instrumentalist Lancaster
(alto, tenor and soprano saxophones, flutes, clarinets, piano) was, with Sonny Sharrock, Dave Burrell and Eric
Gravatt, part of a second generation of African-American “new jazz” players who viewed themselves as John
Coltrane's spiritual heirs or “John's Children” as the title of an early Lancaster band song (written by Sharrock)
insisted, committed to the same “healing” energies inherent in the jubilant scream.
Lancaster identified with secular screams, hence the motto on his business cards: From A Love Supreme To The
Sex Machine And All In Between. In the 80s, following the demise of the French Palm label, which had
championed his solo work, Lancaster was heard often as a star guest musician, playing loud and proud with
Ronald Shannon Jackson's Decoding Society, Kip Hanrahan and Garrett List. In 2001, he teamed with
saxophonist Odean Pope for the derivative but excellent Philadelphia Spirit in New York.
(alto, tenor and soprano saxophones, flutes, clarinets, piano) was, with Sonny Sharrock, Dave Burrell and Eric
Gravatt, part of a second generation of African-American “new jazz” players who viewed themselves as John
Coltrane's spiritual heirs or “John's Children” as the title of an early Lancaster band song (written by Sharrock)
insisted, committed to the same “healing” energies inherent in the jubilant scream.
Lancaster identified with secular screams, hence the motto on his business cards: From A Love Supreme To The
Sex Machine And All In Between. In the 80s, following the demise of the French Palm label, which had
championed his solo work, Lancaster was heard often as a star guest musician, playing loud and proud with
Ronald Shannon Jackson's Decoding Society, Kip Hanrahan and Garrett List. In 2001, he teamed with
saxophonist Odean Pope for the derivative but excellent Philadelphia Spirit in New York.
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| COMING SOON |
Alisha Jones-Gardner was born in East Orange, New Jersey. At the age of five Alisha began singing in the Youth
Choir and at age ten she started directing the youth choir at the Messiah Baptist Church, East Orange, New Jersey.
Before attending college Alisha had been a member of the Youth Choir for 17 years.
In April, 2007 Alisha’s first cd was released on her label, One Step Records entitled “Stepping out in Faith”. Alisha
married, now resides in South Jersey where for four years she has been a Teacher which has allowed her to
continue her music career. “God has blessed me by allowing me to work everyday with various students. I love
teaching and talking to kids… Children come from various households today and they need to know that inspite of
what they have been told they can’t become it’s just a confirmation that they can achieve whatever it is they try
hard to achieve!” Alisha says.
During Alisha’s spare time she tutors English to Korean adults and children online “I want to be a positive example
for children to follow” Alisha says.
Choir and at age ten she started directing the youth choir at the Messiah Baptist Church, East Orange, New Jersey.
Before attending college Alisha had been a member of the Youth Choir for 17 years.
In April, 2007 Alisha’s first cd was released on her label, One Step Records entitled “Stepping out in Faith”. Alisha
married, now resides in South Jersey where for four years she has been a Teacher which has allowed her to
continue her music career. “God has blessed me by allowing me to work everyday with various students. I love
teaching and talking to kids… Children come from various households today and they need to know that inspite of
what they have been told they can’t become it’s just a confirmation that they can achieve whatever it is they try
hard to achieve!” Alisha says.
During Alisha’s spare time she tutors English to Korean adults and children online “I want to be a positive example
for children to follow” Alisha says.
What do you get when you put together a group of musicians and vocalists who have performed,
toured and recorded (and still do) with: Quincy Jones, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Patti LaBelle,
Boyz II Men, The Temptations, The O'Jays, The Stylistics, Teddy
Pendergrass, Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes, McFadden & Whitehead, Michael Bolton, Kool and
The Gang, Billy Paul, The Roots, and countless more?
You Get The Urban Guerrilla Orchestra
A band who has decades of experience performing in Philadelphia and the surrounding area. The
quality of vocal performance and musical execution is second to none. The Urban Guerilla Orchestra
truly is a concert act brought into smaller high-end private affairs and special
events. All the musicians chosen for this ensemble have performed, recorded and toured with famous
and highly respected recording artists all over the world. The energy level, excitement, and
musicianship has never been seen or heard before at a private affair.
toured and recorded (and still do) with: Quincy Jones, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Patti LaBelle,
Boyz II Men, The Temptations, The O'Jays, The Stylistics, Teddy
Pendergrass, Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes, McFadden & Whitehead, Michael Bolton, Kool and
The Gang, Billy Paul, The Roots, and countless more?
You Get The Urban Guerrilla Orchestra
A band who has decades of experience performing in Philadelphia and the surrounding area. The
quality of vocal performance and musical execution is second to none. The Urban Guerilla Orchestra
truly is a concert act brought into smaller high-end private affairs and special
events. All the musicians chosen for this ensemble have performed, recorded and toured with famous
and highly respected recording artists all over the world. The energy level, excitement, and
musicianship has never been seen or heard before at a private affair.
Richard Tucker & The Universal Concept
Richard tucker has worked as a professional musician for over twenty years. He is first and foremost a
guitarist, but can also play bass. He has a foundation in theory and also loves to play by ear. He was greatly
influenced by his studies with the late Calvin Harris (guitarist).
A sample listing of his professional credits:
TOURS AND LIVE DATES
~Stylistics ~Melba Moore ~Kindred and the Family Soul ~Jill Scott ~Wynton Marsalis ~CeCe Peniston ~Billy
Paul ~Ronnie Laws & Debra Laws ~Blue Magic ~The Delphonics ~Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes ~Stank
Diggilicious
TELEVISION ~Tonight Show (Jay Leno) ~Arsenial hall ~Friday Night Videos ~VHI Soul ~BET 106 & Park ~MTV
~David Letterman Show ~Bill Cosby Show ~Orlando Jones Show MUSIC VIDEOS ~Kindred the Family Soul
~Musiq Soulchild ~Jill Scott ~India Irie RECORDING DATES ~Musiq Soulchild ~Phillys Hyman ~Kenny Gamble
~Teddy Pendergrass ~Lou Rawls ~Diane Reeves ~Nokio (Drew Hill) ~Will Smith ~Justin Timberlake ~Roy
Ayers ~Def Jam Records
Richard tucker has worked as a professional musician for over twenty years. He is first and foremost a
guitarist, but can also play bass. He has a foundation in theory and also loves to play by ear. He was greatly
influenced by his studies with the late Calvin Harris (guitarist).
A sample listing of his professional credits:
TOURS AND LIVE DATES
~Stylistics ~Melba Moore ~Kindred and the Family Soul ~Jill Scott ~Wynton Marsalis ~CeCe Peniston ~Billy
Paul ~Ronnie Laws & Debra Laws ~Blue Magic ~The Delphonics ~Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes ~Stank
Diggilicious
TELEVISION ~Tonight Show (Jay Leno) ~Arsenial hall ~Friday Night Videos ~VHI Soul ~BET 106 & Park ~MTV
~David Letterman Show ~Bill Cosby Show ~Orlando Jones Show MUSIC VIDEOS ~Kindred the Family Soul
~Musiq Soulchild ~Jill Scott ~India Irie RECORDING DATES ~Musiq Soulchild ~Phillys Hyman ~Kenny Gamble
~Teddy Pendergrass ~Lou Rawls ~Diane Reeves ~Nokio (Drew Hill) ~Will Smith ~Justin Timberlake ~Roy
Ayers ~Def Jam Records
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1979 – 1986 released 3 records one with Jazzy Jeff of Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince. Performed as the
rapper now music executive known as Parry P. Opened for and performed with the following legendary
rappers Andre “Dr Jekel” Harrel and Mr Hide, Run DMC, T La Rock, Grand Master Flash and the Furious
Five, Angie “Angie B” Stone formally of Sequence, Jazzy Jeff, Fresh “Will Smith” Prince, Chuck Chill Out,
Treacherous Three, Chuck D of Public Enemy, Salt and Peppa formally known as Super Nature…ETC. 1984
1984 Cosmic Kev & Parry P perform at the Festival of American Folk Life Sponsored by the Smithsonian
Institute, where their photos are archived? 1985 Cosmic Kev & Parry P perform in Nassau, Bahamas
they become the first Philly Hip Hop group to appear outside of the United States.
The accomplishments are vast and ongoing. For more information visit www.myspace.com/parryp1979
rapper now music executive known as Parry P. Opened for and performed with the following legendary
rappers Andre “Dr Jekel” Harrel and Mr Hide, Run DMC, T La Rock, Grand Master Flash and the Furious
Five, Angie “Angie B” Stone formally of Sequence, Jazzy Jeff, Fresh “Will Smith” Prince, Chuck Chill Out,
Treacherous Three, Chuck D of Public Enemy, Salt and Peppa formally known as Super Nature…ETC. 1984
1984 Cosmic Kev & Parry P perform at the Festival of American Folk Life Sponsored by the Smithsonian
Institute, where their photos are archived? 1985 Cosmic Kev & Parry P perform in Nassau, Bahamas
they become the first Philly Hip Hop group to appear outside of the United States.
The accomplishments are vast and ongoing. For more information visit www.myspace.com/parryp1979
DAVID MOORE, IVAN PUGH, RALPH BOYKINS
Gospel Singers, Rappers, Song Writers & Composers
1ONE was started in 2005 as an R&B duo by David Moore and Ralph Boykins. The two had been
singing together since they were kids in church, though they strayed away from church, it was never out of
their hearts. While doing R&B they became skilled singers, musicians, writers and learned the art of producing
a song. They also individually worked with named artist such as; Cam-ron, Ruff Ryders, Lil Wayne, Big
Tymers and Ghostface Killa. Ivan, a rapper making his noise in Philly is related to Ralph's wife and started to
hang with 1ONE collaborating on songs. However, the year 2006 brought a change into Ralph's life, he
dedicated his life to Christ and that changed his ways and his tunes. Not even a year later, David and Ivan did
the same. Now all three together on the same accord are using all of their talents to lift up the name of Christ.
To see 1ONE perform live is truly an awesome experience. With the passion, upon their hearts in each song.
The deliverance will engage others to give Christ their life
Gospel Singers, Rappers, Song Writers & Composers
1ONE was started in 2005 as an R&B duo by David Moore and Ralph Boykins. The two had been
singing together since they were kids in church, though they strayed away from church, it was never out of
their hearts. While doing R&B they became skilled singers, musicians, writers and learned the art of producing
a song. They also individually worked with named artist such as; Cam-ron, Ruff Ryders, Lil Wayne, Big
Tymers and Ghostface Killa. Ivan, a rapper making his noise in Philly is related to Ralph's wife and started to
hang with 1ONE collaborating on songs. However, the year 2006 brought a change into Ralph's life, he
dedicated his life to Christ and that changed his ways and his tunes. Not even a year later, David and Ivan did
the same. Now all three together on the same accord are using all of their talents to lift up the name of Christ.
To see 1ONE perform live is truly an awesome experience. With the passion, upon their hearts in each song.
The deliverance will engage others to give Christ their life
| Parry-P |
| 1ONE |
Ivy’s musical talent was discovered at church where she regularly sang in her choir as lead vocalist back
home in Philly. Ivy’s roots of Hip-Hop culture is now combined with an entrepreneurial spirit. With the recent
passing of her father Ivy has a greater understanding of life and death and in this new track she gives thanks
for the loving memory of her father and for life’s small blessings. “Wind Blows” is a track inspired by the
guidance of The Creator through life’s adversities. The beats are provided by Grammy award winner Roland
Lye-Fook AKA Scratch Professer/Up2 Scratch Productions. She is releasing the single and the album on her
own record label Snoy Records and online, a true indication of today’s music industry where many artists
cannot ignore the influence of the net. With the successes of Leona Lewis and Estelle, Ivy Chanel is the latest
instalment of transatlantic collaboration. With melodic vocal styles, gifted keyboard skills and excellent writing
ability, Ivy Chanel is definitely one to watch.
home in Philly. Ivy’s roots of Hip-Hop culture is now combined with an entrepreneurial spirit. With the recent
passing of her father Ivy has a greater understanding of life and death and in this new track she gives thanks
for the loving memory of her father and for life’s small blessings. “Wind Blows” is a track inspired by the
guidance of The Creator through life’s adversities. The beats are provided by Grammy award winner Roland
Lye-Fook AKA Scratch Professer/Up2 Scratch Productions. She is releasing the single and the album on her
own record label Snoy Records and online, a true indication of today’s music industry where many artists
cannot ignore the influence of the net. With the successes of Leona Lewis and Estelle, Ivy Chanel is the latest
instalment of transatlantic collaboration. With melodic vocal styles, gifted keyboard skills and excellent writing
ability, Ivy Chanel is definitely one to watch.
| IVY CHANEL |
