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PotpourriMusicWorks

Life Is Your Song, Sing It Loud !!!

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Bassist/Composer/Lyricist/Vocalist...here's my story..........: I was born in Washington, D.C. and raised in L.A. I returned to DC after graduating from high school in '79. My first instrument was Drums, Section Leader in High School. After being 2nd chair freshman year (my older bro was section leader then), I started playing electric Bass (against my will :-)) when my brother's band needed someone to play it. I am totally self taught on Bass. The first song I learned was "That's the Way I Like It" by KC and the Sunshine Band.
I took a brief hiatus from 80-83, to study divinity/theology. These studies led me back to a full and total commitment to the obvious gift that I have in music. I vowed to NEVER quit again. To fulfill my life's mission though music, I have been Playing Music full time since 1995. My first gig with a recording Artist was with VINX after meeting him at a radio interview he did on NPR. He invited me to perform with him at the Prince Georges Playhouse with Danny Sadownick and himself. I played Double Bass on that show.
After retiring from the postal service in 1995, I landed a full time gig on the Spirit of Washington Cruises for one year and left in 1996 to tour with (then Blind Pig recording artist) Deborah Coleman and the Thrill Seekers. I toured with Deborah for 3 years. We played extensively in Europe (France, Italy, Belgium, Norway, England), the Caribbean (St.Croix, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas), the U.S. and Canada on many major stages including the Chicago Blues Fest, Montreal Jazz Fest Spectrum Hall, and more clubs and Juke than I can recall. While playing with Deborah I had the privilege of performing with the legendary Bo Diddley. We also did live performances on NPRs show "Anthem", the "Beale Street Caravan", Live from BB Kings (in Memphis)as well as "Mountain Stage" w/ Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and live TV in Dallas TX, "Good Day Dallas", and the W.C. Handy Fest Filmed by KET TV. I then joined the James Solberg Band (from the Luther Allison Band) -2000- and toured with him for nine months in the US. While working with James we often were the back up band for the late great Son Seals and once even for A.C. Reed!! We also performed for the radio broadcast "Beale Street Caravan and The W.C. Handy Fest, which was taped for KET TV. In 2002 I met the founding brothers of "Nocturnal Rage"the Seattle Hip-Hop entrepreneurs. I have so far recorded two CDs and one Video with them, "Nocturnal Rage" and "Way Out Your Mind". We were the house band along with Hip-Hop Legend Daddy-O on turntables and Spaceman Patterson on guitar for Comedy Centrals "Premium Blend" (Season Seven hosted by D.L. Hughley). We also toured the US the summer of 2005 w/Orig Hip-Hop Drummer/Producer Bobby Simmons (i.e. Stetsasonic........etc,etc,etc. ya dig). Also in 2005 I recorded a CD with my good friend "Tyrone Shuz and His Funky Bluz" called "Funkin' A!"
In 2006 I finally finished MY DEBUT recording for my record label "PotpourriMusicWorks". It is the soundtrack for the play "Don't Sing No Blues For Me" written by my good friend Glenn Alan Brown. Its currently available from cdbaby.com and itunes as well as other digital e-music services in the US. I also currently perform as bassist for Ms. Marva Wright "the Blues Queen of New Orleans." (displaced by Katrina), and Marc Greene (formerly of the Moments). So..check me out, and HOLLA BACK the story continues ....peace/OUT.............B.T. ....p.s., I am a Member of ASCAP and AFTRA gotta work...................see ya !!
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Member Since: 5/14/2006
Influences: EveryThing and EveryOne ........Whether I know it or not. Here's just a few that I recognize. James Jamerson, Michael Henderson, Danny Bowens, Willie Dixon, Charles Mingus, Bootsy, Larry Graham, Jaco, Stanley Clarke, Pat Metheny, TTD, Sam Cooke, Bobby Womack, EWF, The Ohio Players, Muddy Waters, Howling Wolf, Little Milton, B.B. King, Albert King, Gil Scott-Heron, Sun Ra, ....... etc,etc,etc,etc........Every Body is a Star.....Sly Stone......etc.etc
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Record Label: PotpourriMusicWorks
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

New Gig

I am blessed to be the new Bass imstuctor at the Prince Frederick , Md. Hotlicks Guitar store. I an currently teaching there on Wed & Fri. I have inherited a very inspiring group of students and am lo...
Posted by PotpourriMusicWorks on Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:18:00 PST

Keb Mo

Does anyone out there know or have contact with Mr. Kevin Moore (Keb Mo). My song "Sing No Blues" was written in the style that he excells at and I would love for him to record it. Pls contact me if y...
Posted by PotpourriMusicWorks on Sat, 08 Dec 2007 10:46:00 PST

Studio 8121/Sontronics Mics

I had a blast playing Double Bass for the Studio 8121/Sontronics Mics Demonstration session. Some challenging original tunes were brought in by Guitarist John Ware. And It was a pleasure playing for t...
Posted by PotpourriMusicWorks on Fri, 25 May 2007 05:53:00 PST

The Blues Of LuLu Mae Jenkins

It's on again ya'll. Last nite was the opening of the new play By Glenn Alan "The Blues of Lulu Mae Jenkins" It was a hit of course. I have once again contributed Original Musical Compositions, foley ...
Posted by PotpourriMusicWorks on Fri, 09 Mar 2007 10:07:00 PST

BluzNDaBlood !!!!!

HELLO EVRYONE, I am ecstatic because my music has been featured on the ..1 Blues Music Podcast in the world !!! The BluzNdaBlood Podcast, Show ..21 the first broadcast for 2007. Hopefully a sign of go...
Posted by PotpourriMusicWorks on Wed, 24 Jan 2007 12:42:00 PST

Independent Music Awards 2006 Finalists!!

Its Happened again. The title track of my CD, "Sing No Blues" Has made it to the finals of the 2006 Independent Music Awards (blues category of course) !!! Please copy and paste the address below and ...
Posted by PotpourriMusicWorks on Fri, 03 Nov 2006 08:52:00 PST

Montel Williams MS Foundation

Hello everyone, as you all know TV talk show host Montell Williams, puts out a compilation cd to raise money for the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. My Song "Sing No Blues" has been chosen to be includ...
Posted by PotpourriMusicWorks on Tue, 05 Sep 2006 01:19:00 PST

International Song Contest 2005

For those of you who dont know, The title track to my cd, Dont Sing No Blues For Me i.e, "Sing No Blues", was a semi finalist in the 2005 ISC. thanx for your support.
Posted by PotpourriMusicWorks on Tue, 05 Sep 2006 01:11:00 PST