Terry D. Loftis

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Member Since: 11/30/2006
Band Website: terrydloftis.com
Band Members: Terry D. Loftis is a jazz vocalist located in Dallas, TX, however his full time occupation is that of President of Verve Communications Group, a full service marketing and public relations firm. In 2006 Terry recorded "Back To Basics" his first project with his brother, tenor saxist, Keith Loftis. The album features Arlington Jones and Buddy Shanahan (piano), James Gilyard (bass) and Andrew Griffith (drums).In 2007 after twenty years in corporate marketing/PR Terry began taking on client's in the entertainment arena as publicist and manager. Currently Verve Communications represents his brother Keith Loftis, Liz Mikel star of NBC's "Friday Night Lights" and the Martin Lawrence comedy motion picture "Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins". Verve also represents Denise Lee who starred in "Mad Money" with Diane Keaton, and was also feature in Fox's "Prison Break". For more information on services Terry can be reached at [email protected]
Influences: There are far too many to mention, but here are a few starting with my brother Keith Loftis who rules on tenor sax. Keith has worked with some of the greats in jazz including Ray Charles, Cedar Walton, Roy Hargrove, Nancy Wilson and many more.As a vocalist, I am moved by many incredible local talents here in Dallas such as Liz Mikel, Denise Lee, Gary Floyd and others. With regard to those who have inspired me since childhood I'd have to start with my two main women Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan! From there the list is all over the place:Antonio Carlos Jobim Joe Williams Nancy Wilson Jon Hendricks Mel Torme Esther Phillips Etta James Nat King ColeI could go on for awhile so this should give you an idea!
Record Label: Verve Communications Group
Type of Label: Indie