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Ziad's talent as a saxophone instrumentalist has resulted in extensive recording and performing with regional and national acts.SAXOPHONE RECORDED PERFORMANCES INCLUDE: Solo album "Ziad" on the JZR/WCG label (national release) -- Ziad is featured saxophone performer on the album "Next Step" by soul legend James Brown -- Billboard 1 top selling Gospel album "We Walk By Faith" by Rev. John P. Kee & The New Life Community Choir on Verity Records -- 1 Billboard Gospel album "From A Songwriter's Point of View" by The Tri-City Singers on Sparrow Records -- "Devotion" by Company on Giant/Warner Records -- "Ooo Wee" by Drea Randle on Verity Records -- -- -- "A Special Christmas Gift" by Rev. John P. Kee on the Tyscott label -- "Heartaches, Hangovers, and a Whole Lotta Hope" by Rayen Belchere on Lemonade Records -- "Transylvania 90210" by Wednesday 13 on Roadrunner Records (international release) -- “Cryin’ Crazy Blues” by Robin Rogers on Blind Pig Records -- “Where’d You Hide The Body” by James McMurtry on Columbia USA -- “Small Town Gone” by Chris Cook on Gaff Records -- "What If" by Evonne Rivera on Sweet Bottom Records -- “Seaside Love” performing on beach hit “Slow Shag” by Billy Scott & The Prophets – "This One's For You" by The Embers on Ripete Records - “The Best Of The Entertainers” by The Entertainers - “The Early Years” by The Band of Oz on Different Drummer Records real editor best profile tools real editor best profile tools

LIVE PERFORMANCES WITH: Ramsey Lewis, Grover Washington Jr., Ronnie Laws, Herbie Hancock, Dizzy Gillespie, Dave Brubeck, Buddy Rich, Mark Colby, Tom Scott, Tony Bennett, The Dregs, Herbie Mann, Victor Bailey, The O'Jays, O.C. Smith, Don Dixon, Kim Waters, Melba Moore, The Crusaders, Koko Taylor, The Emotions, Jane L. Powell, Freddie Jackson, Jim Belushi, Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Roberta Flack, Lou Rawls, The Ohio Players, Jeffery Osborne, Howard Hewett, Jon Smith, Mic Gillette Fattburger w/ Keiko Matsui, Ron Holloway,Billy Scott, Maria Howell, Bob Margolin, Jim Brock

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Member Since: 10/26/2006
Influences: Grover Washington Jr., Ronnie Laws, The Crusaders (Wilton Felder), David Sanborn, Tom Scott, Nelson Rangell, George Duke, Stevie Wonder, Mr. James Brown, Jon R. Smith, Edgar Winter & "White Trash", Tower of Power, Cold Blood, Blood Sweat & Tears, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Joe Sample, "Stix" Hooper, John McGlaughlin, Carlos Santana, George Benson, John Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter, Dexter Gordon, McCoy Tyner, "Cannonball" Adderley, Jerry Coker, David Liebman, Mike Brecker, Steve Grossman, Joe Farrell, Eddie Harris, Sonny Stitt, Stanley Turrentine, Jane L. Powell, Junior Walker, Gene Ammons, Sonny Rollins, Coleman Hawkins, Count Basie, Ron Holloway, Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin, Little Richard, Patti LaBelle, Al Green, Marvin Gaye, Elton John, Kirk Whalum, Gerald Albright, Maceo Parker, Marcus Miller, Stanley Clarke, Earth, Wind & Fire, Prince, Parliament Funkadelic, The Gap Band, Warne Marsh, Pete Christleib, Bennie Maupin, "Wah Wah" Watson, Johnny "Guitar" Watson, Billy Cobham..........
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Check out Jim Brock

Jim Brock    Many of you have heard the CD by Rayen Belchere called Heartaches, Hangovers, and a Whole Lotta Hope.  Jim Brock played percussion on that CD and we were both honored ...
Posted by on Sun, 09 Mar 2008 18:12:00 GMT

Ron Holloway

Ron Holloway with Derek TrucksCheck out my friend and mentor Ron Holloway.  You will be amazed!!  Ron Holloway
Posted by on Sat, 19 Jan 2008 21:42:00 GMT

Check out Daniel Entertainment Group & danielentertainment.com

I work a lot with Doug Daniel and all my friends at Daniel Entertainment Group.  Check 'em out!!!  danielentertainment.com
Posted by on Tue, 14 Nov 2006 21:00:00 GMT