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Founded by San Francisco East-Bay Area natives Lincoln Adler and Phil Adams, Executive Brass specializes in music created with the highest production quality, positive messaging, and diverse artistic expression.

Influenced by Jazz, R&B, Funk, and Latin genres, Lincoln and Phil, who met as music majors at Cal Berkeley, formed Executive Branch Productions to bring their compositions to an audience that has an appreciation for music expressed across myriad styles. As horn players, given their proficiency on saxophone and trumpet respectively, Lincoln and Phil feature robust horn section arrangements prominently in their productions.

As working musicians performing in many different groups throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, Lincoln and Phil collaborate with an ethnically diverse group of Bay-Area based artists, spanning many generations, to create their brand of music as expressed through Executive Brass.

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The Chicago born native became interested in music at the early age of eight when his mom gave him a guitar for Christmas. At the age of 15, he began studying music and woodwinds under Louis Gray, high school band director (Crane HS). . His first performance was playing at a high school graduation, and he says he was greatly influenced by Grover Washington Jr., Crusaders, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Stevie Wonder He moved to the Caribbean where he continued to pursue his musical career. Mekiel returned to the United States and moved to Los Angeles, CA to further his musical. Following his dream of becoming a recording artist, he continued his music studies with the legendary saxophonist Bill Greene (improvisation lessons). He also studied music and marketing at Los Angeles City College and West Los Angeles City College. Then when Mekiel had over a hundred compositions under his belt, he started his own label with the name of MekMuse Records. He now has several releases to his credit: (1994) “Miles Away” (a dedication to Miles Davis), (1996), “Simply Peaceful,” (2000) “Shadows of Love,” (2005) “Hangin in the Moonlight” and (2009) “Cookin’ in East L.A”. (2012) .” If you were here tonight” (2019) M.R. (2020) Chances Are What They Are

Mekiel Reuben has shared stages with so many musicians on festivals and concert venues throughout North America (the United States and Canada) and Europe.

Mekiel Reuben has dedicates his talent and time for over two decades to disable students at the LAUSD, Benjamin Banneker Special Education Center when he is not on tour or performing. He has brought great joy to disabled students with music. He now resides in St. Croix US Virgin Islands and has been a regular Jazz artist at the famous “Buccaneer hotel “ Christiansted St. Croix US Virgin Islands.

Brooklyn based trumpeter Satish Robertson is a musician who wears many hats. His horn soars in a variety of musical settings from jazz to gospel, neo-soul, hip-hop, funk, right down to the blues.



His credits include live performances and/or recordings with heavy hitters across several genres such as James Carter, Marc Cary, Spirit of Life Ensemble, Deborah Davis, Ace Clark, Chazmere, Talib Kweli, The NYC Ska Orchestra, Bobby Kyle & the Administers, and Archie Bell of the Drells. He is also the leader of numerous exciting jazz groups of his own.



Growing up in Jersey City, NJ, Satish developed a deep love of music early on thanks to his grandmother's extensive record collection. He began his musical studies on piano as a child, but after falling under the spell of Miles Davis, he gravitated towards trumpet at the age of 20. Trumpeters Clifford Brown, Donald Byrd, Lee Morgan, Booker Little, Freddie Hubbard, Woody Shaw, and Roy Hargrove would also become strong influences. Partly self taught, but also mentored by master trumpeters such as Rob Henke, Vinnie Cutro, Jeremy Pelt, Eddie Henderson, Duane Eubanks, and the late Ted Curson, Satish has developed a commanding, penetrating, and soulful voice on his horn.



Satish is also a prolific composer whose writing often exhibits a striking cinematic quality. And with his new release 80’s JOINT: THE EP, Satish shows yet another side of his vast artistry, fusing jazz with the synth heavy sounds of 1980’s pop, rock, funk, R&B, and techno - composing, arranging, producing, and playing nearly all of the instruments on the record himself.

Kevin A Knowles is a Smooth Jazz multiinstrumentalist, writer, producer. In 1985, Kevin started playing with multiple Jazz and Funk bands as a utility musician and arranger. Having grown up in a neighborhood that brought up the GAP Band, Waymon Tisdale, and Philip Johnson of Portrait; Kevin's music style was ultimately shaped by many of the same influences.



In 1996, Kevin began writing and arranging in earnest to develop his own sound. Kevin's brand of Smooth Jazz uses that dance groove that influenced him with a guitar lead. The music is intended to exude peace while sweeping you away.



In the year 2019, Kevin recorded and released 5 consecutive Smooth Jazz albums. All original instrumental material, the first, 'Plans'; followed by 'Kevin', 'Day By Day', 'Dusk Or Dawn', and 'What I Do'.



In 2020, Kevin released 'I Am Yours", and "Isolation"; then he expands his music to include vocals. Summer of 2020 started Kevin on a new path with Source3 Entertainment. Please check Kevin's latest single, 'Baby Hold On', from his upcoming album on Spotify.

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Donyale Renee (a Houston, TX native) who has lived in Atlanta, GA since 1995 has performed several private events for former Atlanta Mayor Bill Campbell while being signed to Platinum Atlanta Records (1995-1997). Donyale was a co-writer of the campaign song for the former Mayor of Atlanta Shirley Franklin (2002) which was used throughout her campaign. Donyale has sung background vocals for Pop Diva Mariah Carey, R&B singers Monifa and Michael Henderson, as well as Reggae artists Maxi Priest. Donyale has been the opening act for several major R&B artists including Smokie Robinson, The Manhattans, Betty Wright, Adina Howard. Donyale is also known to be a humanitarian by volunteering the gift of her voice to local and national organizations events.2017 Donyale released her dance hit single "Overdose" 2019 the release of a new single "Back dat Booty" ft. Tha Party King & produced by Stephen Beckham is making noise in the Southern Soul music community and soon the new woman anthem song "Spend My Money" Donyale's vocal charisma can be as smooth as Diana Ross, clear as Denise Williams, as powerful as Whitney Houston or Celine Dion, dynamic as Beyonce' strong as Tina Turner, and as soulful as the late great Aretha Franklin and Natalie Cole. But before it's all over many will be compared to Donyale Renee.

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Gullahsoul Muzik is an innovative music production team fully equipped with professional studio musicians and vocalists. Lee Alston(Musicians Kitchen Soundlab) and "soulisticmusicrevival", the music band he founded in 2005, is an extension of Gullahsoul Muzik. Lee Alston and his team have produced, arranged, and written originally published soundtracks for Edward Kinard, an up and coming movie producer and CEO of Lion's Den World Entertainment located in Australia. Lee Alston has also worked with individuals who were contestants on American Idol and Sunday Best as well as producing projects for independent artists and musicians for over 30 years. Lee Alston understands clearly the science of music and how utilizing music theory along with logarithms, exponents, and intervals is paramount in creating "musical motifs". Lee Alston worked as an audio engineer and master control operator for a TBN affiliate. Lee Alston became a member of The Society of Broadcast Engineers. Lee Alston has been a member of BMI as a songwriter/composer for over 20 years and has 163 published works to date. Lee Alston has performed on a local TBN Praise the Lord Program as guest vocalist and speaker. Lee Alston is also the music producer and audio engineer for Express Yourself Records located in Dallas, TX where Paul Williams is the CEO. (Scroll down to the Recommendations Given tab for more information concerning Express Yourself Records and other non-profit organizations and businesses Gullahsoul Muzik is associated with). For information concerning music production rates for Lee Alston and Gullahsoul Muzik, musicians for hire, consultations, music equipment rentals, questions concerning copyrights or publishing, Electronic Press Kits(EPK's), etc. This showcase presents newly produced music by an accomplished Musician Lee Alston Returns is always a surprise in his sounds, feel free to call in...

Rahbi is sophisticated funk personified. An Atlanta native, RAHBI’s raw talent journeyed from his Grandfather’s Church to the Main-Stage where RAHBI began to slowly evolve into a Rock Star! RAHBI’s infectious light convinced legendary record executive LA Reid to, at only 14 years old,sign and form the R&B group “4th Avenue” with RAHBI as one of the lead singers. After performing around the world RAHBI realized his star potential and continued performing as a solo artist whose live performances were so captivating it brought him to major stages opening for India. Arie, SZA, Tyler The Creator, Big Freedia, Musiq SoulChild, and Ledisi, to name a few. It’s no surprise that Janelle Monae and Erykah Badu revere RAHBI as “inspirational/pure light”. RAHBI’s sensational live show and funk-filled independent artistry garnered major invites to perform at AFROPUNK Atlanta, Harlem’s legendary Apollo Theater. RAHBI released his long-awaited single “Better Life” an 80s Pop/Rock and Soul record that speaks to self-love with a powerful music video that brings to life the lyrics of the record. Rahbi just recently released a new single 'Weekend Lover".

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DARRON "COOKIE" MOORE Is a Smooth Jazz recording Artist from Detroit Michigan. Darron is a bassist, songwriter, and producer who also plays the keyboard and drums. His musical journey began at age 12, Darron wrote his first song(Just Because He Loves You And I)performed by Greater Grace Christian Academy’s Music Department where he attended school. Darron studied music at Grambling State University and Wayne State University. He’s played at numerous concerts and churches in the Detroit and Fort Wayne areas. He also played bass on Marvin Jordan's, Future X project titled "Higher Ground" (2012), and Summit Ministries International's praise and worship project, "Going In" (2013) As an independent artist, he has released 7 Cd’s “Nothing Else to Say" (2002), "Bass-is Loaded" (2003), “At Peace" (2005), “A New Love" (2010), In Your Presence" (2013), A Christmas project titled “Darron Cookie Moore presents A Funky Christmas” (2015), and his latest release “Lifetime" (2020).

All music was written and arranged by Darron “Cookie” Moore.

Brendan Rothwell is an accomplished bassist, composer, and producer. Originally from the UK, Brendan has been based in Calgary, AB, Canada since 2005. This Is the Love, from Brendan’s debut recording Time On My Hands (Independent, 2016), secured him placement on several of the global “Best of 2017” contemporary jazz charts, alongside winning “The People’s Choice” in Calgary’s 2017 YYC Music Awards. Following the success of his debut recording, Brendan takes a step up with the release of Sentiment (Independent. Global release 02/14/2019). With 11 tracks of bass-focused contemporary jazz, this album displays a unique and genuine identity. On this entirely solo recording, Brendan once again optimizes the tone, scale, feeling and musicality of the bass, bringing it to the foreground as a lead instrument to develop meaning and depth. Brendan describes the 1986 album from Miles Davis,“Tutu”, featuring the great Marcus Miller, as the trigger and driving force for his decision to play the bass. The art of business and leadership is inextricably linked in all of Brendan’s projects, and he firmly believes in applying a business mindset to the industry of music.

Maysa Leak returns on my platform with new single "Loving you is easy". And I will be spinning some of my favorites of Maysa Leak music



A unique, instantly identifiable vocal sound encompassing both Jazz and R&B. Grammy-nominated, Soul Train Award-Winning Soul/Jazz singer Maysa, celebrates her 29th year as a recording artist and 25th year as a solo artist in 2020.

Her first solo CD entitled MAYSA was released on August 29,1995, on BlueThumb'GRP Records.

Born and raised in Baltimore, MD, Maysa Leak knew early on that she would be a musician. "I was six years old when my mom took me to see Purlie," she recalls. "When Melba Moore came on stage and sang her heart out, I knew at that moment I wanted to make people feel the way she made me feel."

Maysa's journey took her from singing upon graduation with Stevie Wonder for a year to becoming the lead singer for Incognito in the 90s. In 1995 she recorded her first solo album., MAYSA which debuted to rave reviews from critics and listeners alike. Maysa will discuss any upcoming future projects and online events.