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About Me

HISTORY World travel, performed with artist such as; Barry White, Chuck Berry, The Gap Band, Teena Marie, Redd Foxx, The Funk Disciples, Music Director for Otis Day and the Knights, I've also have played for Chaka Kahn, Ali Woodsen, Rose Royce, Greg Botts and The Starlights,Lisa Deveaux, Bruce Willis, Ricky Lawson, Norman Connors, Lakeside, as a Keyboardist for Miles Long, featuring Malcolm Jamal Warner. The Poleyester Players, Haute Chile (one of Americas Top Corporate Bands), House Band, BB Kings, Universal City, and several Southern Calilfornia area R&B, Funk, Jazz, and Gospel Bands.. I'm also the Organist/Pianist for New Commandment Missionary Baptist Church in Paramount, CA. I Co-Produced, and Arranged Tavie's "Best Kept Secret" CD that's available now at: http://www.musicfreedom.com/artist-1012905.JUST RELEASED!!! FRIENDSHIP WITH LEFON ANDREWS! AN ALBUM I PRODUCED 20 YEARS AGO! MY UNCLE HAS PASSED ON, BUT HIS MUSIC LIVES ON!GOD BLESS YOU UNCLE!!!!Also, If you would like to see more pics of my world and travels go to:http://gallery.me.com/edellshepherdhttp://home.earthlink. net/~fingers167/{}

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My Interests

I'd like to meet:

Musicians, Singers, Friends! People that know what they want, and know how to get it. Assertive, go getter. No Baggage!(or keep it to yourself, because my trunk is full!)

My Blog

I Met the Queen of Funk, Mallia!!!

When I decided to post this blog, I was going to tell you about my immersion into a pure funk environment, and what I got out of it! But fate took a unimaginable turn on Saturday morning! Before we co...
Posted by on Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:22:00 GMT

Rest is Good!

Hey all!First I want to say how thankful I am to my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ for All! As most of you know I'm a holic! work, gadget, internet, etc...and a used to be an alkie, druggy also! So now...
Posted by on Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:50:00 GMT

Edells Gigs Pics

Here's a real cool way to share what I see on some of my trips!http://gallery.me.com/edellshepherdEnjoy!
Posted by on Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:28:00 GMT

Playing with The Players

It's been a while since I've played with the Players, but Herman called and asked me to cover for him. It should be fun! I know it's going to be funky and funny, with G Mack at the helm!
Posted by on Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:55:00 GMT

I Played with a Contemporary Gospel Quartet Group!

I really never liked gospel quartet music because of it's repitition. But one of the deacons at my church has a group called the Starlights, and he asked me to play with them at the LA Black Expo Sund...
Posted by on Mon, 24 Sep 2007 21:38:00 GMT

Jammin with Chuck

After playing with the legendary Chuck Berry the other nght, I remember talking to him after the show. He called me Duke Ellington! Wow! Especially coming from Chuck!
Posted by on Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:31:00 GMT

I Played with a Legend tonight

I played with Chuck Berry in Chesterton, Indiana!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by on Fri, 17 Aug 2007 21:10:00 GMT