HOT
NEWSFLASH! ****** Tony Newton and
TNT X-treme have just come out of the recording studio with
14 songs and instrumentals for a new album to be released mid 2008.
This includes new versions of his classics from the Tony Williams
Lifetime, 'Snake Oil" and "Red Alert".
He also recorded a new and funk version of the historical "Boom
Boom" from John Lee Hooker who he worked with when
he was 16.
This
new Tony Newton TNT X-Treme album "THUNDERFUNK"
is funk based with blues, rock and fusion influences. This album
will get you rocking and funking until you sweat and yell! "I
Feel Good". Check out these soundbytes, then get your own personal
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did!
PRESS
RELEASE
Acclaimed,
legendary music artist releases dynamic new multimedia package:
THUNDERFUNKFUSION CD, GROOVEMASTER FILM/DVD, GOLD THUNDER BOOK!
“Antonio
(Tony) Newton, super genius, will go down in history as one of the
most vital path-forgers of our era” …Music critic Randali
of Mean Street Magazine.
Architect
of Fusion Brings The Edge To Extreme Music Minds! Legendary Musician-composer
new project promises inspiring and challenging music frontiers for
exploring music lovers. — Quantum Artists
“Lookout
world, TNTX THUNDERFUNKFUSION is exploding everywhere,”
Introducing Tony Newton TNT Xtreme. Tony Newton is a truly
original and unique music artist. Newton has a tradition steeped
in many hit recordings, distinctive creative expression, and extreme
talent. From funk to fusion, from rock to jazz, if you are looking
for true musicianship and creative artistry, you have found a wellspring
of innovative musical talent. Tony describes TNT Xtreme as. Motown
meets Hendrix meets Miles.
Tony
comes out at the top of his game, embracing a long history of working
with top name music artists on recordings and tours. Tony and TNT
Xtreme emanate tidal waves of real musical magic and creative energy.
To witness Tony and
his very talented musician artists at work is to see and have an
unparalleled musical vision and experience. In live concert and
on recording, you will tap into a deep and unending flow of inner
creative and kinetic energy, inspiring the very best in you and
your own human potential. TNT Xtreme defines a new era of musicianship
and music that will give your heart and soul food for satisfaction.
TNT
Xtreme’s music visionary, legendary composer-bassist-keyboardist-vocalist-producer,
Tony Newton, a musician’s hall of fame member who has
performed on over 25 gold and platinum hit recordings. Acclaimed
for his dynamic work with the famed jazz-rock-fusion group, the
Tony Williams Lifetime, Newton, one of the original architects
of jazz-rock-fusion penned the classic compositions, Snake Oil,
Red Alert, and others. In addition to being a prime Motown
bassist-music director, he performed on many historic hit recordings
and tours with Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Smokey
Robinson(music Director), the Temptations, Aretha Franklin, The
Funk Brothers and more, as well as working with veteran rock
guitarist, Gary Moore in the British group G-Force. Tony
also performed and composed with legendary guitarist and friend,
Robby Krieger from the mega-group, The Doors, on Robby’s
solo CD, “Cinematrix”. Newton has a long musical
history, participating on many hit recordings and tours, throughout
his long and prolific musical career.
Tony
Newton TNTXtreme takes his audience on a journey of his musical
career with his own unique approach and arrangements of the “greats”
that he played with and encountered on his path. From John L.
Hookers’ “Boom, Boom”, “Jimi Hendrix’s
“Red House” Stevie Wonders’ “Do Yourself a Favour”,
Gustav Holst’s “Mars” to his own prolific
compositions like “Red Alert”, “Snake Oil”,
“Sunset Cruisin”, and many more; his outstanding arrangements
radiate brilliance, as he creates ripping grooves, unique voicings
and shredding exciting solos with his crew of amazing musicians.
They raise their blues numbers from the muddy swamps of New Orleans
and slather it with thunderous renditions of tight pockets, undeniably
thrilling interaction and screaming guitar and bass solos, to a
fusion so unique and fresh that it defies genre labeling. These
dogs will have you panting on the dance floor and rockin’ in
the concert halls as they stretch the limits of their musical prowess
to another dimension with their own alternative, ultra-expressive,
meaty solos and spacial, beyond da “Miles” harmonics as
Newton’s original compositions continue to propel new perceptions
in the evolution of true music greatness like an ionospheric wave
beyond his roots.
On
the new “THUNDERFUNFUSION CD” Newton a masterful
Bassist-Keyboardist-Vocalist shows that he is fully in touch with
his powers of musical expression, creating an astounding blend of
delicate balances of deep, soulful Funk in combination with the
high-energy power, and intensity of jazz-rock-fusion. Newton takes
the genre to a new level of artistic creativity in contemporary
music’s evolutionforward. Folks, this is a true representation
of genuine exceptional music expression.
Riding
on the highly successful film, “Standing in the Shadows
of Motown” comes, “THE GROOVEMASTER”,
a film about Newton’s discovery and work at Motown and evolution
of working with many great music artists as well his various groups
and creative projects over his long and esteemed career. The "Groovemaster"
is a passionate music story about the power, history and impact
of the electric bass guitar on commercial music. It is the story
of a master-student relationship of one of the world's greatest
bass players of all time, James Jamerson and his prize student,
Tony Newton and how he rose to legendary fame by playing
on several of the most important songs in popular music history.
It is based upon the life of bassist Tony Newton and his musical
life in Detroit with Motown Records, John Lee Hooker, and his riseto
fame through the tutelage of his master teacher, James Jamerson,
primary bassist at Motown Records. The Groovemaster goes one step
beyond "Standing In The Shadows  of
Motown." Click on the "GROOVEMASTER" image
to view a first cut, low-resolution version on Google video.
GOLD
THUNDER, Tony’s exciting book gives intimate and personaldetails
about his early days at Motown and the highly creative musical atmosphere
of Detroit in the 60’s. BOOK EXCERPT:"This story
is about my personal quest for Gold as amusician to the stars. My
journey led me to many well-springs of shiny Gold by performing
on many Gold and Platinum recordings and performing live concert
tours for many years with Gold and Platinum recording artists. The
ride has not been an easy one, it has been filled with plenty of
heartache, financial un-compensation, disrespect, mental and emotional
anxiety, depression for some and other negative energies that make
the path quiet challenging if you want to still live a reasonable
fulfilling life. On the other hand, there is no greater joy than
doing what you most love, and were put here on Earth to do! The
amount of profound and infinite joy and pure creative energy rush
which you receive from performing music is pure heaven."
TONY
NEWTON TNT Xtreme is a music-making machine that can soar through
the heavens of musical artistry and creative expression, in concert
or on recordings. TONY NEWTON TNT Xtreme in your life will reward
you with a multitude of real musical treasures! Click on the
image below to listen to these hot soundbytes from this "HOT"
new, CD.
Mean Streets Rock Magazine of Los Angeles states, “Tony
Newton is a monumental master and true music visionary!”
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Introducing, Tony Newton TNT Xtreme, featuring guitarist
Tommy Organ, in addition to TNT Xtreme members,Kim Hansen keyboards
and drummer Tom Plumb.
Tony Newton is a truly original and unique music artist. Newton has
a tradition steeped in many hit recordings, distinctive creative expression,
and extreme talent. From funk to fusion, from rock to jazz, if you
are looking for true musicianship and creative artistry, you have
found a wellspring of innovative musical talent. Tony describes TNT
Xtreme as. Motown meets Hendrix meets Miles.
Tony
comes out at the top of his game, embracing a long history of working
with top name music artists on recordings and tours. Tony and TNT
Xtreme emanate tidal waves of real musical magic and creative energy.
To witness Tony and his very talented musician artist associates at
work is to see and have an unparalleled musical vision and experience.
In live concert and on recording, you will tap into a deep and unending
flow of inner creative and kinetic energy, inspiring the very best
in you and your own human potential. TNT Xtreme defines a new
era of musicianship and music that will give your heart and soul food
for satisfaction.
At
the core of TNT Xtreme is music visionary, legendary composer-bassist-keyboardist-vocalist-producer,
Tony Newton, a musician's hall of fame member who has performed
on over 25 gold and platinum hit recordings. Acclaimed for
his dynamic work with the famed jazz-rock-fusion group, the Tony
Williams Lifetime, Newton, one of the original architects of jazz-rock-fusion
penned the classic compositions, Snake Oil, Red Alert, and
others. In addition to being a prime Motown bassist-music director,
he performed on many historic hit recordings and tours with Stevie
Wonder, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson(music Director),
the Temptations, Aretha Franklin, The Funk Brothers and more,
as well as working with veteran rock guitarist, Gary Moore
in the British group G-Force. Tony also performed and composed
with legendary guitarist and friend, Robby Krieger from the
mega-group, The Doors, on Robby's solo CD, "Cinematrix".
Newton has a long musical history, participating on many hit recordings
and tours, throughout his long and prolific musical career.
"Welding
it all together" could not be more significant than with Tommy
O (Thomas Organ), unsung guitar master who has now come into his
own in TNT Xtreme. Tommy, also an accomplished musician, having
worked with many music artists, Ray Charles, Melissa Manchester,
Beyonce, and others brings the glue and cohesion with his emotive
searing guitar capabilities, fantastic rhythms and a joyous spirit
to his solos to make TNTX a true music force to be reckoned with.
Providing
the propelling rhythmic combustive force and the driving endurance
to "lock that Groove" and nail those Thunder Bass licks
that Newton throws at him, is the extremely gifted drummer, Tom
Plumb, A hot new and daring upcoming Los Angeles drummer.
Additionally,
Tony's TNT Xtreme also includes the multi-talented and gifted
keyboardist from Denmark, Kim Hanson a former performer with
the Danish Radio Symphony Orchestra, The Jacksons, Bebe Winans,
The Supremes, Micheal Lington, and other mainstream artists. Kim,
a very soulful, deep feeling, yet highly technical musician, will
treat your senses to a rich and distinctive musical delight for you
to enjoy. Kim brings that extra added harmonic and orchestral color
to TNTX.
TONY
NEWTON TNTXtreme is a music-making machine that can also soar through
the heavens of musical artistry and creative expression to explore
new improvisational territory. In concert or on recordings,TONY NEWTON
TNT Xtreme in your life will reward you with a multitude of real musical
treasures!
Mean
Streets Rock Magazine of Los Angeles states, "Tony Newton is
a monumental master and true music visionary!"
QuantumArtists@Yahoo.com
ANTONIO
(TONY) NEWTON
"Antonio
Newton, super genius, will go down in history as one of the most vital
path-forgers of our era" …Music critic Randali of Mean Street
Magazine.
Tony
Newton, has experience in certain areas that make it almost impossible
to play anything else; and that anything else is what I didn't want
to hear anyway. He worked eight years with Motown, so he had to play
a certain way. Like Allan Holdsworth, he not only plays long beautiful
lines, but at the same time he plays very rhythmically. Some bass
players are busy playing the bass as if it's another guitar. That's
fine with me, except that it wasn't what I wanted for the band..…Tony
Williams
History
notes that a fallen apple was the inspiration for Sir Isaac Newton's
Theories of universal gravitation. But legendary fusion master-musician-composer
Antonio (Tony) Newton, founder of Los Angeles-based White Dove
world-rock-fusion orchestra vanguard, -- never had much time for apple
orchards. Recording studios and concert stages were his classrooms.
John Lee Hooker, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson,
Gary Moore and Allan Holdsworth were his classmates. Drawing
from this wealth of experience and professional relationships, Newton
has emerged as a multifaceted composer/producer and musician (vocals,
electric bass, and keyboards) and applied his pioneering concepts
in harmony theory and composition to successfully integrate a variety
of musical genres. Strap yourself in for some heart stopping, spirit
moving, mind-bending musical expression.
Profusely
creative, high energy, innovative, sensitive yet dynamic would be
a few terms that could describe the artistry of music prophet Antonio
(Tony) Newton, who stands as one of the most progressive, creative
and influential music artists of this contemporary music era! Chances
are you've heard Newton, a performer on over 25 million selling
Gold recordings. Born and raised in Detroit MI., Newton
began his career first on piano at age seven, beginning professionally
at the tender age of thirteen, playing bass guitar with blues
legends John Lee Hooker, T-Bone Walker, Little Walter and other classic
artists on the urban blues circuit. This was not without receiving
initial recognition as an accomplished saxophone and woodwinds player
in various orchestras and ensembles. Newton gained swift acclaim as
one of the Midwest's most prominent bassists through his association
with Motown records. Newton was discovered by Motown executive Hank
Cosby while playing in Detroit Blues clubs at the age of 16.
He was chosen to replace James Jamerson as touring bassist
with Smokey Robinson and the Miracles so that Jamerson could concentrate
on studio recording exclusively. Within two years Newton became Music
Director for Smokey. He also toured with all of the Motown artists
such as: Diana Ross and the Supremes, Martha and the Vandellas,
Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Four Tops, Temptations, Michael Jackson
and the Jackson 5, Spinners, and others. While at Motown from
time to time, playing with the "Funk Brothers" he
left his trademark of solid, hard driving, and deftly clever grooves
on such timeless hits as "Where Did Our Love Go", "Baby
Love", "Stop In The Name Of Love", "Nowhere to
Run" on the east coast, and on the west coast, "ABC',
"Never Can Say Goodbye", "Don't Leave Me This Way",
and many others. Also a little unknown fact is that Newton and James
Jamerson played together as 2 basses simultaneously on the above Motown
Hits. Newton was also the bassist for the famed 1965 European Motown
Review tour, mentioned in the film, "Standing in the Shadows
of Motown" (not Bob Babbit).
In
the following years, Newton gained swift acclaim as a prominent bassist
in the music industry through his fat bass sound, infectious lines,
and solid grooves on many hit recordings for Motown, Holland-Dozier-Holland,
Warner Bros, CBS, Atlantic and others, continuing in the tradition
and inheriting the musical bass torch of his mentor and friend, Motown
staff bass legend, the late, great funk brother, James Jamerson.
Newton (known as the baby funk brother, being the youngest at 16)
went on to establish himself as one of the most versatile musician-composers-producers
in his field. He recorded and toured with rock, pop and r & b's
most celebrated figures -- Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin,
Smokey Robinson (whom he served as bassist and music director,) Stevie
Wonder, Gladys Knight, Little Richard and many others. Newton
was staff bassist for the talented songwriting-producing team Holland-Dozier-Holland
and their Invictus-Hotwax label playing on several hits for artists,
Freda Payne, 100 Proof, 8th Day, and others. Tony played
on other Detroit recording studio-labels classic hits ie: Stax "The
Dramatics, What You See is What You Get", "Johnny Taylor's,
Part Time Lover", and more. He also gained recognition
as one of the founding fathers of fusion, as bassist-composer-vocalist
in the acclaimed jazz-rock fusion group: "The Tony WiIIiams
Lifetime" penning the fusion classics, "Snake Oil",
and "Red Alert", sweeping the globe with their intense,
high-energy, complex style, cited historically in the "Rolling
Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll." He was also an
integral member of British hard rock group "G-Force"
with veteran guitarist Gary Moore. The multi-talented
Newton fondly remembers these times as "special" when reflecting
back as this is when he met and worked with Sharon Arden-Osborne,
his then manager, and Ozzie Osborne showing up at some
of G-Force's English concert tour gigs (The Osborne's beginnings).
Newton's prolific talents include writing and producing classic rock
songs and instrumentals. These include, "You Kissed Me
Sweetly", and "I Trust Your Loving", "Dancing."
Newton, degreed in classical composition and piano from LACC and Mt.
St. Mary's College, of Los Angeles, his formidable keyboard artistry
featured in the Novaphonic series music catalog, are used in many
film and video soundtracks, i.e.: "The Martin Luther King
Awards," and "Fields of Wrath", The Cesar
Chavez plight of farm workers story. Newton is also a former
touring music director, keyboardist, and producer-writer ("Hold
On") for Grammy Award winning vocalist, Thelma Huston.
Performing professionally for over 3 legendary decades, from rock,
funk, soul, fusion and new age jazz, from soundtracks to a Summit
Symphony in seven movements, from inspiring solo piano and keyboard
performances to masterly, heart thumping, power packed, high energy
bass grooves, like we said earlier, chances are you've heard contemporary
adult music artist-icon Antonio Tony Newton
Continuing
in the commercial rock tradition of his former group, Interscope
recording artists "Newton's Law," however now using
the addition of expanded orchestrations and arrangements, as well
as a new level of high-energy intensity, hip-hop rhythms and complex
instrumental compositions along with masterful hit crafted songs of
romance, love, and personal challenges in life complete this powerful
music formula. Being a true creative recluse, in his spare time, Newton,
a prolific composer-songwriter of a massive body of musical works
including the landmark "NOVAPHONIC SOUND" theory
series, an innovative scientific music harmony discovery by Newton,
is also an avid computer enthusiast and author-writer of over fifteen
books on music, computer tech, philosophy and self-help. Additionally,
he lectures, conducts workshops as well as teaches privately and at
local schools and community colleges occasionally.
Additionally,
Newton's bass work is featured on Academy Award winning movie soundtracks
to include "Breathless" and "An Officer and a Gentleman".
Performing professionally for over 3 legendary decades, from rock,
funk, soul, fusion and new age jazz, from soundtracks to a Summit
Symphony in seven movements, from inspiring solo piano and keyboard
performances to masterly, heart thumping power-packed, high energy
bass grooves, like we said earlier, chances are you've heard legendary
bassist Antonio (Tony) Newton. Tony came full circle returning to
his Detroit roots hit making music and legendary musician friends
the "Funk Brothers," getting the call from Jack Ashford
touring the world with them for the past year and a half.
A
master of both music and word, Newton's lyric content reaches deep
philosophical levels of prose and meaning while musically achieving
new frontiers of creative compositional expression in sound, form,
style and technique. Rock hard and ferociously funky songs like "Love
and Money", "One People One Planet", a World
Peace offering, along with high-energy impact instrumental compositions
such as Newton's searing rock production-arrangement of classic master
composer, Gustav Holst's "Mars" from his legendary
epic Symphony, "The Planets," along with powerful
Newton originals "Sunset Crusin" and "Hollywood
Bop", finds the "INIMITABLE" ANTONIO
TONY NEWTON delivering a dynamic and enlightening blend of
emotionally charged, heartfelt musical performances providing eclectic
music lovers worldwide with a profound and exciting listening experience
in recordings or concert "on point" with innovative 21st
century master
*
Music with vision - NA Music Guide,
* Antonio Newton, a monumental master MS Magazine, Los Angeles
FOR
TONY NEWTON TNT XTREME BOOKINGS AND INFORMATION
CONTACT:
Email: QuantumArtits@yahoo.com
Phone: 714 - 414 - 2964
Phone: 310 - 822 - 2582
TOMMYORGAN
Tommy
O is a very gifted Lead and Rhythm Guitar Player with a commanding stage
presence. Mr. Organ's professional experience includes Recordings and
Tours with the following artists:
RECORDINGS:
LIONEL
RICHIE, RAY CHARLES
TEASE, BOBBY LYLE
LAKESIDE, SNOOP DOGG
MELISSA MANCHESTER, HOWARD HEWITT
VESTA WILLIAMS, LAYLA HATHAWAY
CHUCKII BOOKER, WHISPERS
GEORGE HOWARD, COOLIO
JOHNNY GILL, JENNIFER HOLIDAY
RODNEY JERKINS, MARY J. BLIGE
RANDY JACKSON, WAYMAN TISDALE
GLADYS KNIGHT, TEDDY PENDERGRASS
JIMMY JAM AND TERRY LEWIS, BEYONCE
TOURS:
TEASE,
MIKKI HOWARD, VESTA WILLIAMS , JANET JACKSON, CHUCKII BOOKER,
JOHNNY GILL, ENVOUGE, EL DEBARGE, TONI BRAXTON, GLEN JONES, TLC,
TONY RICH, IMPROMPT II, NEW EDITION, USHER, CHANTE' MOORE,
KENNY LATTIMORE, ANASTACIA, AARON CARTER, TYRESE, JAMES INGRAHAM,
MICHAEL LINGTON
TELEVISION
SHOWS:
LIITTLE RICHARD Jay Leno
JADE Arsenio Hall
VANESSA WILLIAMS Arsenio Hall
TLC Saturday Night Live
TONY RICH David Letterman
JOHNNY GILL Fox After Breakfast
TONI BRAXTON Jay Leno
SEAN 'DIDDY' COMBS Keenan Ivory Wayans
BOBBY BROWN Rosie O'Donnell, Chris Rock & Keenan
AARON CARTER CBS Early Show & Regis and Kelly
ANASTACIA Regis & Kelly, Ally Mc Beal & Good Morning America
AWARD SHOWS:
JANET JACKSON MTV Awards
TONI BRAXTON Grammy & American Music Awards
D'ANGELO Grammy Awards
ENVOGUE Bill Clinton Presidential Inauguration
TONY RICH Grammy, MTV & Blockbuster Awards
ANASTACIA European Awards
TOM
PLUMB
Tom
Plumb, a dynamically blessed drummer with extreme technical skills and
creative passion.
Tony
Newton prides himself on finding and showcasing hot, new young talent.
Tom Plumb, TNT Xtreme's current drummer was Tony's first choice
out of many drummers for his strong influences of legendary drum masters
Tony Williams, Dennis Chambers, and Vini Colaiuta.
Tom's soulful feel, technical expertise, dedication and willingness
to develop artistically were also in his favor. Tom, an up and coming
drummer in the Los Angeles area grew up with an interest in playing
the drums, and from an early age nurtured that interest by taking
private lessons. In his schooling he participated in many music programs
such as jazz, concert, marching band, and more!
Tom's
interest in drumming led him to more intense music studies, so he
auditioned for the world champion Concord Blue Devils Drum and Bugle
Corps. Tom nailed the position as a snare drummer for the Blue Devils,
where he toured the US extensively, as well as Japan and Europe.
After
The Blue Devils, Tom received a full scholarship to CSU Fresno, where
he studied the drum set extensively. Tom was also a scholarly member
of the marching and jazz band while at CSUF.
Upon
graduating from CSU Fresno with a bachelor's degree, Tom moved back
to Sacramento to pursue a professional career in music. While in Sacramento,
he taught privately at Skip's Music, played in several bands of many
different styles, and also did freelance recording session work and
casual gigs. Tom also is a member of the Vic Firth Education Team.
In
the beginning of 2007 Tom moved to Los Angeles where he currently
resides. After about 3 months Tom met Tony Newton, and joined TNT
Xtreme for recording and touring, where we all see a very bright future
for him as a talented, professional music artist pounding out those
hit beats and creating the dynamic pulse for TNT Xtreme.
Kim
Hansen
Kim Hansen is a multi-talented musician, arranger, producer,
composer and studio engineer, with extensive music industry experience.
Although he moves easily from one discipline to another his first
love is the piano. He started out originally playing guitar, but soon
fell in love with the Hammond B3, and played that from age
10. Soon thereafter the piano was added, and Kim took classical lessons
from age 12 - 16 where his touring schedule got too busy to follow
a regular study plan.
Kim is originally from Denmark, and his professional career
began at the age of 14 touring as keyboard player in a Danish pop
band. For a number of years he toured with the top bands of Denmark
and Scandinavia, playing Pop, Jazz, Rock, Punk, Funk, Fusion and even
Country.
In 1983 he won 1st place in the Eurovision Song Contest (Grand Prix)
with the band 'Gry'. Following he became first engineer in
the recording studio 'Key Sound' and produced, recorded and played
on well over 100 albums in that time period, even picking the guitar
back up for a couple of albums. He also wrote and produced all the
songs for the debut album of singer Sidse, and the song 'You Haunt
Me' won 2nd place in the Tokyo Music Festival in 1985, and launched
Sidse's career plus an album deal with EMI Japan.
Back in Denmark Kim was often seen on TV, performing in the TV-band
of more than 50 TV-shows, where he played with a number of international
stars like 'Jackson 5', Cliff Richard, and in the jazz clubs
around Copenhagen. He held the pianist chair in the 'Tivoli Gardens
Big Band' as well as albums, live radio- and TV plus concerts
with the 'Danish Radio Symphony Orchestra' performing a wide
variety of 'orchestral' style music.
He was used extensively in the Theater world of Copenhagen as
musician, and often Musical Director in various musicals, such as
'Les Miserables' , 'Piaf' (md), 'Cinderella' (md) , 'Hello Dolly',
'The Merry Widow' and ' Grease'(md), as well as session work for
a number of albums and movie sound tracks.
Between dates in his busy schedule he studied jazz piano with legendary
Danish pianist Bent Axen and notation/sight-reading with conductor
Sven Skipper. He traveled to Sweden to work on shows from time to
time, and his last engagement before coming to the US, was with
Benny Andersson and Bjørn Ulvaeus of ABBA, performing their
world premiere of the show 'Kristina' about the Swedish immigrants
in America.
Coming
to Los Angeles in 1997 Kim immediately began working as MD for platinum
record and grammy nominated recording artist Maxine Nightingale
as well as hosting the house band at jazz club 'Moonlight Tango'.
He toured with gospel singer Bebe Winans and recorded a Grammy
nominated live CD/DVD with him - 'Up Close and Personal'. This
concert can still be seen regularly on the BET channel.
Following was a national tour : 'The Winans Family Reunion Tour'
. Kim has since performed and/or recorded with Ricky Lawson, Doc
Powell, Oleta Adams, Bobby Lyle, Sekou Bunch, Steve Oliver, Jeff Kashiwa,
Paul Jackson Jr., Phil Upchurch, Peabo Bryson, Steve Reid, Maxine
Nightingale, Howard McCrary, Richard Smith, Carl Anderson, Stephanie
Mills, Bamboo Forest, Howard Hewitt, Everette Harp, Donny McClurkin,
Ron Brown, Angela Bofill, Dreamscapes, The Winans, Bebe- and Cece,
Michael Lington and Native Vibe.
Kim co-wrote the song 'Goodbye' for R&B artists Kci & Jojo's
latest album plus did the string arrangement and played piano. He
arranged strings for Jesse Powell's Xmas album, wrote the latin
track 'Martini Beach' for Bamboo Forest album 'Passion in Paradise',
wrote 'Her World' for Steve Reid's 'Dreamscapes' album, remixed
2 tracks for R&B artist Carl B. Henry , toured and recorded a
live album with African artist Prince Eyango , performed with
Bebe Winans on Jay Leno's Tonight Show. Most recently
Kim played on upcoming smooth-jazz artist James Gabriano's album,
and is currently producing a jazz album for Maxine Nightingale.
He is also featured on keyboard and synth solos, and did some arranging,
on bassist Sekou Bunch's upcoming album along such jazz-superstars
as George Duke, Marcus Miller and Stanley Clarke.
Kim also works in Ricky Lawson's, Bebe Winans' and Everette Harp's
bands, recently started with Deniece Williams and is Musical
Director for both no. 1 Recording artist Michael Lington and the
legendary Motown group 'The Supremes' ( on which the movie "Dreamgirls'
is based ) as well as Maxine Nightingale.
FOR TONY NEWTON TNT XTREME BOOKINGS AND INFORMATION
CONTACT:
Email:
QuantumArtits@yahoo.com
Phone:
714 - 414 - 2964
Phone: 310 - 822 - 2582
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