Number of Comments Found: 74

Name: Earl Carter
Genre: Jazz
City: Washington
State: DC
Comment: Earl Carter is not only an accomplished jazz guitarist, but also a successful producer, engineer and composer. As an audio producer/musician, Earl has worked with several local and world-renowned artists. During the late eighties and early nineties, he traveled the states as a member of the platinum hit-making dance/GoGo band "EU". He participated in several projects including the soundtrack for Spike Lee's "Do The Right Thing" and the GoGo Live music video. In 1999, he laid several guitar tracks for multiple artists at P. Diddy's NYC recording facility "Daddy's House". He also recorded dialogue projects with his production partner "J.R. Fenwick" for motivational speakers "Les Brown and Willie Jolley", best selling author "George Fraser" and The Washington Sports Entertainment featuring Jawan Howard (formerly of the Washington Wizards) and Nikki McCray (formerly of the Washington Mystics). He's also the guitarist for a talk show that can be visited at: http://www.mhznetworks.org/8101/marimelj_bio.html As a freelance musician, Earl has performed with several talented and accomplished artists including: Marcus Johnson, Freddie Jackson, Angela Bofill, Regina Belle, Tony Terry, Coolio, Alyson Williams, Bobby Lyle, Bobby Humphrey, Mike Phillips, Jimmy Sommers, Sy Smith, Miles Jaye, Gerald Veasley, Pamela Williams, Michael Lington, Jaared, David Dyson, Nick Colionne, Rhian Benson, Sugar Bear and JuJu House, Yahzarah, Jarrard Anthony, Eric Valentine, Lorenzo Sands, Jay Williams, Jackiem Joyner, Kevin Marshall, Patrick Cooper, Stan Cooper and Samba Diop to name a few. He's currently in the studio composing music for 3 Keys Music / Marimelj Entertainment Group. Earl has continued to establish a reputation as an exceptional guitarist, producer, composer and engineer. He continues to strive for excellence and has become a true role model in the music industry. Earl Carter can also be heard on the following new CD releases: Marcus Johnson - In Person (Live at Blues Alley), Jaared - Hangtime,(Both distributed world wide through WEA) and Kim Scott's - Y'all Ain't Ready (Shake Down)
Submitted On: July 16, 2003

Name: Collaboration
Genre: Jazz
City: Washington
State: DC
Comment: Collaboration has released its latest CD - Because of You. It is being sold at Tower Records in Washington, DC and SIPP'SS Cafe in Fort Washington, MD. For more information on the band, check out www.ojahmusic.com.
Submitted On: August 19, 2003

Name: Mark A. Walker
Genre: Jazz
City: Washington
State: DC
Comment: Bassist, Mark A. Walker has recently released his debut solo project entitled "Forever Yours" on independent MPM Music. A collaborative effort by Walker and Los Angeles based producer, writer and keyboardist Tim Carmon, the project highlights the intricate styling and spiritually based tone of Walker's gift. Born on March 26, 1967, in Arlington, Virginia, Walker began his musical journey on drums, but at age 11, began playing bass guitar in church. Not long after his introduction to the instrument, his family moved to York, Pennsylvania- a small manufacturing town mired in football and rock music. It was there Walker met Leonard "Fuzzy" Rankin a local guitarist, who mentored him, and helped sharpen his skills and stage presence. Soon, Walker was wowing audiences with antics likened to the legendary Jimmy Hendricks. Walker says, "Being the son of a Hebrew-Pentecostal evangelist and pastor didn't make it easy for me to hear the music and artists most musicians credit as influences, so most of my influences were local church musicians and Gospel artists. The bottom line was, if it wasn't Gospel, it wasn't played in our house." Walker's primary mentor was his uncle David Bouknight, who was a prominent church musician in the Washington, D.C. area. He also includes Abraham Laboriel, Andrew Gouché, and York, Pennsylvania's Lee Jones, among bassists he studied. Walker listened intently and played along with the recordings of Gospel, Jazz, and R&B artists, The Mighty Clouds of Joy, The Institutional Radio Mass Choir, Commissioned, James Cleveland, The Winans, Edwin and Walter Hawkins, Stevie Wonder, and George Duke. Soon the young bassist began playing in his high school's jazz ensemble, and for local church groups in the Tri-State area. A tremendous break came when he returned to the D.C. area, after graduating high school. While playing in jam sessions at Howard University, he was noticed and petitioned to tour with rising star, Yolanda Adams. Soon Walker garnered respect and recognition, both on the road and in studio. He toured with Shai (1993-94), and Kenny Latimore (1995-96), and frequently played for Ms. Adams (1992-1998). Live performances, accompanying the artists who'd given him a platform, on MTV, BET, the Disney Channel, the Stellar, NAACP, and Vision Awards soon followed. Walker was later hired by jazz saxophonist Gerald Albright for an international tour. He was elated to perform In Tokyo with Albright and singer Lalah Hathaway. "The energy of the audience was unbelievable",Walker said." It was one encore after another". Impressed with Walker's skill and dedication to his calling, veteran Gospel artist/writer/arranger/producer Richard Smallwood, sought Walker when preparing to record the first installment of the "Vision" projects, "Adoration: Live in Atlanta". Walker appears on all of the Stellar winning, Grammy and Dove nominated Richard Smallwood & Vision recordings. Walker continues to work with Gerald Albright, singer Will Downing, Richard Smallwood, William Becton & Judah, Tanya Blunt, Knagui, Mya, and Reverend Mal Williams. Mr. Walker proudly plays, and endorses Neuser Basses. Mark Walker appears on: Mark Walker “Forever Yours” Principal Performer; Bass 2003 Skip Pruitt “Eternity” -Bass 2002 Richard Smallwood with Vision “Adoration: Live in Atlanta” -Bass 1996 Richard Smallwood with Vision “Healing: Live in Detroit” -Bass 1998 Richard Smallwood with Vision “Persuaded: Live in D.C.” -Rhythm Arrangements, Bass 2001 Richard Smallwood with Vision “Rejoice” -Bass 1999 Karen Clark-Sheard “2nd Chance” -Bas Dessus; Bass 2001 Bishop Andrew Merritt and the Straight Gate Mass Choir “Faith in the House“- Bass 2000 Yolanda Adams “Mountain High/Valley Low“- Bass Washington Fellowship Mass Choir “Why Don't You Pray About It “ -Bass Various Artists “The Real Meaning of Christmas“, Vol. 3 -Bass Various Artists “Songs for the Soul“, Vol. 1- Bass Vickie Winans “Vickie Winans :Live in Detroit II”- Bass The Mighty Clouds of Joy “It Was You “ -Bass Shirley Caesar “Christmas with Shirley Caesar” (Sony) -Bass Shirley Caesar “Christmas with Shirley Caesar” (Myrrh) -Bass Various Artists “Verity Records: Live at the Apollo” - Bass William Becton “BK2” - Bass II D Extreme “From I Extreme II Another” -Bass
Submitted On: September 07, 2003