GREETINGS & SALUTATIONS!
For me, its always been difficult to put into words my accomplishments. Probably because there is always more to do, more to learn and more to "accomplish" and strive for. So please be patient with me while I try to give you an overview of the things I..ve done.
IN THE CITY: After leaving college, I began to perform with all kinds of talent. I played keyboards with local talents such as; "Little" Carl Carlton, the vocalist for the international hit record,, "Bad Mamma Jamma", L.J. Reynolds of the Dramatics, Norma Jean Bell, a brilliant jazz saxophonist and Orthea Barnes, a beaming vocalist on the jazz circuit.
ON THE ROAD: For a few years in the 80..s, I hit the road with a couple of Las Vegas style show bands. The first was "THE LEE GANT SHOW", based out of McMurray PA. We toured all over Canada starting in London, Ontario, then going thru Winnipeg to Brandon, Manitoba, and finally finishing in Regina, Saskatchewan. The second was "THE MANUEL BALLINA SHOW BAND" based out of Miami, Florida. We toured all over the United States as well and the Carribean Islands.
After that, I went back home and joined a cover band called "RANDALLEN". We toured all over Switzerland. We performed at the "BLACK OUT" in Zurich and also performed at the "HAZYLAND CLUBS" in Lucerne, Basil and Laax. What a trip, walking the same paths that the Romans walked, high above the clouds in the Swiss Alps. There are no words to describe how beautiful it was!
ON THE ROAD WITH RECORDING ARTIST..S: Here, I..ll just simply list the "STARS" that I..ve played keyboards with on tour.
Ray Parker Jr.
Cheryl Lynn
Phil Perry
Chante Moore
Keith Washington
Wendy Moten
Greg Phillingaines
Toni Smith
JAPANESE STARS
Tetsuya Komuro
Monday Michiru
Not only did these tours take me all over the U.S., but also to London England, Cannes France and Japan, which is where I now reside.
STUDIO WORK: I..ve been a studio musician for such artists and writers as:
Martha Reeves
Anita Baker
Keith Washington
Wendy Moten
Barrett Strong,
and many other stars, such as the ones on my up-coming CD.
Thank you for taking the time to review my resume. The gifts that the Lord has bestowed upon me are much more than I could have asked for. I am truly blessed and hope that you will feel those blessings when you listen to the music on my first CD.............................................. FROM THIS MOMENT ON!
Sincerely, IMANI
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