| Essance Project Band Drums / Jazz / Smooth Jazz / Classic R&B
Chicago, IL Jazz,Smooth Jazz, Classic R&B
Location: Chicago, IL Band
Category: Cover Band, Live
Genre: Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Classic R&B Available for: Corporate Functions, College and University Functions, Conventions, Festivals and Community Events, Weddings, Holiday Events, Graduations, Parties (private and otherwise), Banquets, Family Reunions & Dinner Sets
Performing Since: 2005
Influences:
Marvin Gaye, Luther Vandross, Average White Band, Kool and Gang, George Benson, Grover Washington, James Brown, Earth Wind and Fire, Aretha Franklin, Sade, Anita Baker, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Johnny Taylor, Exodus Quartet, Jazz Crusaders, Stanley Clarke, Dave Brubeck Quartet, Paul Hardcastle & Jazz Masters, Ronnie Jordan, etc.
Musicians:
Maurice Howell - Drums
Bass Guitar - K.B. Bennett
Lead Guitar - Mike Kowalski
Rhythm Guitar - Ray "Ztasty" Haynes
Keyboards/Piano - Damian Espinosa
Biography:
The "Essance " for something new was conceptualized shortly after the turn of the century. As the ingredients were brought together mixed well and remixed. The heat of the desire for something authentic gave rise to what is now known as the Essance Project Band. A compilation of 5 accomplished musicians and singers from various backgrounds.
The musicians in the band have twenty plus years in the music industry, have collaborated with musicians and writers such as: Neil Simon, Stanley Clarke, Maurice Starr Sonny Williams, Michael Coleman, Grey Tyson (Temptations) Iajza, Chicago’s Own, Essence II Band and V. Holmes Motown Production.
Some band members have studied at the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago. Some members of the band also have performed at such well-known Chicago venues as the DuSable Museum of African-American History, the House of Blues, the Funky Buddha Lounge and at the annual Taste of Chicago in Grant Park. Others have performed in and traveled to Las Vegas, California and other exciting locales.
The Essance Project Band is on the cutting edge of a musical movement bringing back traditional, soul stirring performance with up-to-date flavor. The group members have deep roots in the traditions of R&B, Oldies (1970’s and 80’s) Classic and Smooth Jazz and Motown Classics and Contemporary Sounds-and deliver with high energy. The Essance Project Band is sure to please the most discerning musical palate and leave it craving more.
Song List:
Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers
Baby Cakes - Bob James
Bumpin on Sunset - Wes Montgomery
Can't Hide Love - Earth,Wind & Fire
Come on Up - Brian Culbertson
Everybody Knows That - Jeff Lorber
Find Your Way Back Into My Life - Kem
Good Morning Heartache - Billie Holiday
Groove Gumbo - Exodus Quartet
Jam Session - Miles Davis
Joy & Pain - Maze
Just Cruzing - Stanley Clarke
Just My Imagination - Temptations
Inner City Blues - Marvin Gaye
Love Calls - Kem
London Lowdown - Ronnie Jordan
Mr.Magic - Grover Washington Jr.
Noodle Soup - 480 East
Pass The Peas - James Brown
Phat City - Paul Brown
Pick Up The Pieces - AWB
School Boy Crush - AWB
Simply Beautiful - Queen Latifah/Al Green
Skin Tight - Ohio Players
Summer - Pieces of A Dream
Summer Madness - Kool & The Gang
Summertime - John Coltrane
Song For My Father - Horace Silver
Straight Ahead - Paul Hardcastle
Sweet Home Chicago - Blues Brothers/Lonnie Brooks
Take Five - Dave Brubeck Quartet
Taking Care of Business - Bachman -Turner Overdrive
The Ghetto - George Benson
This Masquerade - George Benson
Tin Pan Alley - Stevie Ray Vaughn
Twilight - Brian Simpson
Viva De Funk - Jazz Crusaders
What's Going On - Marvin Gaye
Wishing On A Star - Rose Royce
If you are looking to hire a 5,6 or 7pc we can accomodate.
For Booking Information Contact: (773)928-4406
Musicjazz425@aol.com
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PROFESSIONAL INFO
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Band members:
| Mike Smith
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KeyBoards
Mike Kowalski
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Lead Guitar
Derrick "Ringo" Hayes
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Percussions
Keith "KB" Bennett
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Bass Guitar
Maurice Howell
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Drums
Ray Haynes
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Guitar
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Discography:
| Westmoreland Country Club Wilmette,Il (Fundraiser)
(Single)
2008
Genesis Restaurant/Nightclub
(Single)
2008
Morgan Park Community Festival
(Single)
2008
Chuck's Haven -Wedding Reception
(Single)
2007
Back Yard Party
(Single)
2007
Private- Party - Wilmette,Il
(Single)
2007
Birthday Party - Private Party
(Single)
2007
Mariott Motel - Midway Airport
(Single)
2007
Wilmette,Il (Block Club Party
(Single)
2007
Big O Sports Bar
(Single)
2007
Private New Years Party For The Trotters
(Single)
2007
Chuck's haven Restaurant
(Single)
2007
Majestic Casinos
(Single)
2006
Chicago State University Faternity Party
(Single)
2006
Blue Mountain Cafe
(Single)
2006
Chuck's Haven Restaurant
(Single)
2006
Chicago Neighborhood Festivals
(Single)
2006
Big O Sports Bar
(Single)
2005
Wedding/Reception
(Single)
2005
July 4th/Family Reunion - Hayes Family
(Single)
2005
Christmas Party/Mitchell Family/Blue Mountain Restaurant
(Single)
2005
Private Pool Party/Gail Robinson
(Single)
2005
Dave's Place
(Single)
2005
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Influences:
| Billy Cobham, Harvey Mason, Stanley Clarke,GeorgeBenson,Grover Washington,Earth Wind &Fire, James Brown,Aretha Franklin, Quincy Jones,
Joe Sample, Bob James, Jazz Crusaders, Miles Davis, Buddy Rich, Dave Brubeck | |
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Experience:
| Over 10 years
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PERSONAL INFO
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Interests:
| , Playing Drums,Bowling, Video Games, Basketball, Playing Music
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Favorite Music:
| Jazz, Classic R&B, Motown
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Favorite Books:
| Think and Grow Rich (Napoleon Hill) & (Andrew Carnegie)
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Favorite Movies:
| Training Day,Godfather 1&2, Good Fellas, Hang em High, Fist Full of Dollars, Enter The Dragon,
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Favorite Actors:
| Robert DeNiro, Denzel Washington, Al Pacino, Eddie Murphy, Meryl Streep, Angela Basset
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Favorite TV shows:
| Andy Griffith Show, Sanford & Son, The Jeffersons, Honeymooners,The Munsters
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People I'd like to meet:
| Quincy Jones, Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Clint Eastwood, Elizabeth Taylor,
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Hometown:
| Chicago,Il
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Eye Color:
| Brown | |
Hair Color:
| Black | |
Height:
| 5 ft.
11 in.
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Weight:
| 215 lbs.
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Physique:
| Few extra pounds | |
Languages Spoken:
| English | |
Ethnicity:
| Black/African descent | |
Religion:
| Christian/Other | |
Sexual Orientation:
| Straight | |
Education:
| Some college | |
Income:
| $30,000 - $45,000 | |
Smoker:
| No | |
Drinker:
| Socially | |
Children:
| Proud parent | |
Astrological Sign:
| Scorpio |
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