Israel Bannerman

"I'm just trying to get it right!!" I am thankful to the Creator for all He has given and gifted me. Music has always been a very important part of my life. And I am so grateful that God has allowed me to play with some of the best musicians in the world, such as: Carla Cook, Regina Carter, Benny Golson, Andy Bey, Wynton Marsalis, Cyrus Chestnut, Ronny Jordan, Vanessa Rubin, Kenny Davis, Steve Wilson, Lonnie Plaxico, Ed Howard, Steve Kroon, Terence Blanchard, Xavier Davis, Brandon McCune, Antonio Hart, Benny Green, Michael Hawkins, Kris Allen, Doron "Richard" Johnson, Neal Caine, Milan Milanovic, Sean Conly, Sharp Radway, Alma Micic, Bobby Avey, Riley Bandy, About God's Business, DZ Carr & Difference, Melvin & Tunesha Crispell, John Peters, James Hall, Steven Bradley, George Miles and many, many more!! I am currently the Minister of Music at the First Central Baptist Church in Staten Island, NY.