Jackie's Groove

Grammy Nominee Linda Chorney made history as the first truly independent artist to receive a Grammy nomination for Best Americana Album in 2012. She is an award winning filmmaker, author, public speaker, and self-proclaimed "Jackass of All Trades."  Born before the war, she started singing as a fetus,  received a standing ovation in the delivery room and has been singing ever since. Her body of music includes 3 cassettes, and 7 CDs.Chorney's humanitarian efforts through her music include partial responsibility for the erection of bronze statue of Martin Richard, lost to the Boston Marathon Tragedy, raising funds for Boys and Girls Clubs of Tucson, volunteering performances for charitable organizations such as Light Of Day Foundation, Where Angels Play Foundation, singing and donating a guitar to the VA Health Care Facility of Tucson.
http://www.lindachorney.com/

Born in Jefferson City, Missouri, Pat is an accomplished pianist, composer, producer and arranger, as well as a highly respected studio musician. If you watch television, listen to the radio, or go to the movies, you have heard Pat and some form of his music.
Pat has toured Japan, South America, Europe and the U.S. with such artists as Michael McDonald, Carmen McCrae, Olivia Newton John, Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Woody Herman and many others. Pat has recorded with many artists including Natalie Cole, Trisha Yearwood, Ernie Watts, Carmen McCrae, BeBe & CeCe Winans, Travis Tritt, Peter Cetera, Woody Herman, Scott Henderson and Michael McDonald. His talent spans the musical spectrum of jazz, pop, R&B, gospel,  and country.
http://patcoil.com/

Brian Culbertson is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer known for his distinct brand of genre-crossing contemporary jazz, R&B and funk. Mining the urban sounds of musically-rich Chicago, he began his musical studies on piano at age eight and quickly picked up several other instruments by the time he was twelve, including drums, trombone, bass and euphonium. Inspired by the iconic R&B-jazz-pop artists of the 1970s like Earth, Wind & Fire, Tower of Power, Chicago, David Sanborn and others, Culbertson started composing original music for his seventh grade piano recital and hasn’t stopped since, amassing 30 Billboard No. 1 singles (and counting!) and a deep catalogue of 18 albums, most of which have topped the Billboard contemporary jazz charts.
Having worked and performed with countless industry all-stars such as Michael McDonald, Chris Botti, Ledisi, Barry Manilow, Herb Alpert, Natalie Cole, Maurice White (EWF), Chuck Brown and Bootsy Collins just to name a few, Culbertson has won numerous awards and accolades along with nominations from the NAACP Image Awards and Soul Train Awards. In 2012, he founded the Napa Valley Jazz Getaway, a flourishing wine, music and lifestyle experience for which he also serves as artistic director.
www.brianculbertson.com
Instagram: @brianculbertsonmusic
Twitter: @brianculbertson

Multi-talented and gifted pianist, producer, songwriter, programmer and film scorer, Myron McKinley is the current music director and keyboardist of the legendary R&B Jazz Funk group "Earth, Wind & Fire" that holds a record of winning 7 Grammy Awards including the "Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award" in 2016.
Upon graduating from USC, McKinley quickly began performing with award winning artists such as Chaka Khan, Mary J. Blige, Faith Evans, CeCe Winans, Harry Connick Jr., Jodeci, Yolanda Adams, Chicago, Puff Daddy, Dr. Dre, Brandy, Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston, Stanley Clarke, Gerald Albright, Karen Clark-Shears, Chante Moore, Tupac Shakur, Doc Powell, Vesta, Backstreet Boys, Regina Bell, Tyrese, Hanson, James Ingram, Brian McKnight, Patti LaBelle, Monica, Dru Hill, Keith Sweat, Morris Day, Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat, Gerald Levert, Ashford & Simpson, Deborah Cox, Tamia, Emotions, Gloria Gaynor, Christina Aguilera, En Vogue and Earth Wind & Fire to just name a few.
Myron also heads the Myron McKinley Trio with Ian Martin and Stacy Lamont Sydnor and has recently released a remake of Michael Jackson's hit song "Man In the Mirror" in collaboration with bass legend Stanley Clarke.
https://www.facebook.com/MyronMcKinleyTrio/


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Ray Greene returns for a Jackie's Groove, Recap Friday! Tune in and hear what Ray's been up to.
Ray Greene is a Berklee College of Music graduate living in the Boston area. He is currently a member of Carlos Santana's touring band where he performs as lead vocalist and trombonist. Ray's versatility has been evident throughout his musical journey, allowing him to showcase his abilities in a wide range of musical genres; from Soul, Gospel and R&B, to Jazz and Blues.
Ray Greene has performed with several of the biggest names in the fields of Pop and R&B, such as Aretha Franklin, Natalie Cole, Rick James, and NKOTB, to name a few. His Gospel release, titled “Songs of Hope, Inspiration and Joy”, garnered much critical and commercial success.  Ray’s latest recording, called “Heaven Bound”, was recently released on his SoulVision Records label.  He also co-produced a Christmas project with well-respected pianist Dow Brain for Underground Productions called “Tell Me the Story of Christmas”, also on SoulVision Records.
Ray wrote, produced and performed his first solo disc entitled “All About You/All About Me.” It was released in the UK and received rave reviews.
His voice has been featured on commercials for Converse sneakers (with basketball superstar Magic Johnson), ESPN, Cadillac, Bose Speakers, Fox Television and Walt Disney Productions.
Greene produced the music for and starred in an educational rap video sponsored by the US State Department for school-aged children called the “Lady Bug Law.”

Interested in learning more about Ray Greene? Listen to this first interview on Jackie's Groove:
http://entertalkradio.com/jackiesgroove/060616-ray-greene-lead-vocalist-of-santana-and-former-lead-vocalist-for-tower-of-power/

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Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Selina Albright, daughter of renowned sax player Gerald Albright, was reared in the jazz and R&B scene, making her first appearance singing on one of her father’s albums twenty years ago. She has since sung on several of his collections, including penning lyrics and singing on the Grammy-nominated “24/7,” a 2012 duet set from the chart-topping saxophonist and Grammy-winning guitarist Norman Brown. Oozing stage presence, exuberance and captivating charisma, Albright has made her own name while singing on records and stages around the world, shining brightly amidst a galaxy of contemporary jazz stars and R&B legends that spans Brian Culbertson, David Benoit, Dave Koz, Kirk Whalum, David Sanborn, Boney James, Richard Elliot and Rick Braun to Chaka Khan, Will Downing, Regina Belle, The Temptations, Hugh Masakela and the late George Duke.
Selina is being considered in four preliminary Grammy categories for her debut album, “Conversations.”
https://www.selinaalbright.com/

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Lilliana de los Reyes is a multi-talented vocalist, percussionist, and songwriter whose powerful voice and stage presence have captivated audiences around the world. Born to two parents deeply entrenched in the music industry, she began to cultivate a love for music and the arts at an early age. It only seemed natural to forge her own career in music. Lilliana went on to hone her craft at USC’s prestigious Thornton School of Music and, in the midst of her studies, began touring with legendary jazz guitarist George Benson. Between tour dates with George Benson, Lilliana is based out of Los Angeles, CA, where she is currently working on recording original material for her solo project, as well as working with and for other artists.
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Born into a musical family, Joe Vitale is a veteran musician and drummer whose career has spanned over forty years of touring, recording, song writing, and producing with legendary and Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame artists.  Along with vocals, he also plays percussion, keyboards and flute.  His drumming encompasses all styles of music.  A dedicated professional, his quality of performance is evident in his resume. 
He has recorded and toured with Ted Nugent, Joe Walsh, Dan Fogelberg, Peter Frampton, The Eagles, Crosby, Stills and Nash, and CSNY to name a few.  In addition, he has recorded with Rick Derringer, Ringo Starr, John Lennon, Keith Richards, Bill Wyman, Ronnie Wood, Van Morrison, Carl Wilson, Don Felder, Boz Scaggs, John Entwhistle and many others. 
Joe Vitale’s songs & performances have appeared in many movies & TV  : Spy Games, Joe Dirt, The 40 Year Old Virgin, The Warriors, Devil’s Rejects, Beverly Hillbillies, History of the Eagles, Fringe, That 70’s Show, just to name a few. 
Vitale has also co-produced albums for Joe Walsh, Stephen Stills, CSN & CSNY.  His many songwriting credits include the classic Joe Walsh song, “Rocky Mountain Way,” and also, “Pretty Maids All in a Row,” from The Eagles classic album, “Hotel California,” both co-written with Joe Walsh. 
He has three solo albums, “Roller Coaster Weekend,”  “Plantation Harbor,” and “Speaking In Drums,” and a book, “Back Stage Pass,” about his career in music. He’s also produced his son, Joe Jr.’s, first album, “Dancing with Shadows.” 
In 2010 and 2011 Joe played drums for the historic “Buffalo Springfield Reunion” 
Joe continues to tour, record, write and produce. He's also added to his resume, counselor and music director at Rock & Roll Fantasy Camp.  He has no plans for slowing down.  You can read more about Joe on his website: www.joevitaleondrums.com

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Born and raised on the South side of Chicago, Morris O'Connor built an incredible name in the Music Business working with numerous award-winning and legendary bands.
Artists such as Earth, Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight (Musical Director), Teena Marie, The Gap Band, Envoge, Jody Watley (Musical Director), Booker T Jones (Booker T & The MG’s), The Jazz Crusaders, Otis Day & The Knights all have one thing in common. That's Morris O'Connor.
When the biggest names in Entertainment need "that sound", they call Morris for his dynamic ability in genres ranges from R&B, Rock, Fusion, Blues, Brazilian, Jazz and many other styles.
Morris is currently touring with Earth, Wind & Fire as their lead guitarist and background vocalist. He's recorded and composed music for EWF as well as recorded & performed their intricate guitar work both live and in the studio.
From 1996 until 2013, Morris performed with legend, multi grammy-winner and musical genius, Stevie Wonder. Morris notes Stevie as a "true inspiration" since he started playing music at the young age of six. Destiny would have it that Morris' talent would bring him center stage alongside his childhood inspiration, Mr. Stevie Wonder.
Morris was first inspired to play guitar when he heard Jimmy Hendrix at the age of 8. Growing up in a musical family in Chicago, he played guitar throughout High School with the ‘All City Jazz Band’ and decided to move to Los Angeles at the age of 19 to pursue his musical career. He attended and graduated from the Musician’s Institute (GIT).
Morris formed his own Production Company , “Mojamm Production, Inc.,” in 2005. He writes and produces original music for Albums, Artists, TV-Shows and Films. His musical composition can be heard on the compilation CD ‘G-Fire’, as well as many others.
Morris co-wrote the Theme Song for the movie ‘Hollywood Shuffle’ and was featured on-camera during his performance as actor & musician in the Tina Turner smash-hit movie "What’s Love Got To Do With It." He most recently co-wrote the song ‘Belo Horizonte’ on the "Now, Then and Forever" album by Earth, Wind & Fire.

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Ron Powell is a percussionist, accomplished musician, clinician, author and exciting performer. He has over 40 years experience touring and working with artists like Madonna, Santana, Kenny G. , Barry White, Diana Ross, Al Jarreau, Earth Wind & Fire, Black Eyed Peas, Justin Timberlake, Erika Badu and many, many others. 
Ron is considered by many as one of the best in the business and has performed at the White House for three different presidents as well as at The Queens ball in England and a few functions for Princess Diana, the Sultan of Brunei, the King of Jordan and Nelson Mandela. 
www.ronpowellpercussion.com