Sir Kevin Says

I didn't even realize how long Alex and I have been friends but I guess we're approaching 10 years! Crazy how time flies! I had the immense opportunity to marry one of my closest friends and I will forever cherish that memory. Alex is one of the most genuine and real friends that you will ever meet and I'm really ecstatic to feature him on Episode XXVI! Alex is a music director, producer, arranger, and guitarist. He has played for Nipper Hustle, Becky G., Leona Lewis, 6lack, Kodak Black, Boogie, and Gallant just to name a few.

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I'm super stoked to be releasing a friends edition add on to the Sir Kevin Says Podcast Show! It's something I've been wanting to do for a while now. It's a much more relaxed, and less production type of episodes. Best of all, you'll get to hear the stories of some of my closest friends and their individual lives. Enjoy it for the whole month of October!   

About Chad Manalo  

Chad Manalo is a Los Angeles based Music Director, Producer, Multi-Instrumentalist, Recording & Live Sound Engineer. He has experience touring and working in the studio with artists and clients such as: AJ Rafael, Tori Kelly, TWISTA, Inigo Pascual, Kristene DiMarco (Jesus Culture), Rita Springer, Jeremy Lin, Disney, ABC, TBN, Zoom, BET and many more. Chad is currently working on different projects from his studio in LA with a focus on remote drum tracking, mixing & mastering.

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About Rene Camacho  

Rene Camacho is an Acoustic, Electric Bassist and Vocalist originally from Tucson, Arizona, now living in Los Angeles. While trombone was his first instrument, he always had an affinity for the Bass and in his college years, Rene made the switch. Rene received a Bachelor’s Degree in Jazz Studies and Composition from The University of Arizona. Artists that he has worked with include: Sergio Mendes, Ry Cooder, Michael Bublé, Oscar Castro Neves, Michael McDonald, Poncho Sanchez, Tipica ’73, Robben Ford, Angelique Kidjo, Linda Ronstadt, Draco Rosa, Jose Alberto “El Canario”, Raul Malo (The Mavericks), Rickie Lee Jones, Juan Gabriel, The Fifth Dimension, The Pointer Sisters, Ron Blake, Francisco Torres, Oscar Hernandez, Canadian Pianist Carol Welsman, Arnold McCuller, the Disney Channel and Guitarist Dean Brown.

For more information on Rene Camacho, visit his website: http://www.renecamacho.com

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About Jay Baldemor  

Jay Baldemor is a creative visionary, inventor, designer, musician and serial entrepreneur. His current focus is to revolutionize the musician and jetsetter lifestyle through his company Gruv Gear, a premium brand rooted in the creative community. He holds multiple patents and has taken over 200 products to market with distribution in over 55 countries. Jay is also an internet veteran with over 21 years experience, notably with Microsoft, GeoCities, and Yahoo before forming his first design & development company, Louder Design. Alongside his wife Janeth and two boys Jyrus and Jyles, Jay regularly serves in the Worship ministry at The Rock church in Anaheim, and has joined missions teams to Haiti, Laos, and most recently at the largest missions event in history held in Lima, Perú in 2019.

Special thanks:

Jay Baldemor and Gruv Gear for location shoot.

Chad Manalo (Audio Editing)

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About Justo Almario

A native of Colombia, he was born in the Caribbean, in a small town called Sincelejo, and at age 11 went to Medellin, where his parents now lived.  The unfolding of his life events and the musical opportunities he was given have been a dream come true. A multi-instrumentalist of the highest caliber: Music Educator, Director, Composer, Arranger, Producer, and Clinician, Justo’s influences include Coltrane, Jobim, Bartok, Debussy, Bach, but most importantly Antonio Maria Penaloza, a Colombian Composer of great significance. Known as “Justico” in his native country, at a very young age, he would frequently be found jamming with local, much older musicians in the streets. At age 16 he was recruited by Composer/Arranger Jose Madrid to travel to the US with the group Cumbia Colombia, to showcase special arrangements of Colombian Folk Music. A few years later while traveling to San Antonio Texas, Justo met Jazz Pianist/Educator Jorge Martinez Zapata who encouraged him to apply for a scholarship to Berklee College of Music, which he was awarded.  It was there that Cuban Great Mongo Santamaria heard discoved him, and asked him to join him, where Justo assumed the role of Music Director for the band. While touring with Mongo, Justo met Roy Ayers, a powerful entertainer, who invited him to record on the first of many albums.  Roy’s “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” would achieve gold record status, and music is some of the most ‘sampled’ in the history of Hip Hop music to this day.  Charles Mingus, Freddie Justo has performed with, recorded, produced, or performed with Charles Mingus, Freddie Hubbard, Kenny Burrell, Actor Andy Garcia, Cuban Bassist Cachao, Placido Domingo, and many more artists of great significance. His own compositions are still performed and recorded by some of the biggest names in Jazz today. Since 2009, Justo has been the Saxophone instructor for the UCLA Jazz Studies Program, and continues to play Jazz Festivals, intimate concerts, and Festivals in the US.

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NEZZA Biography

Singer, songwriter, and professional dancer NEZZA is a Colombian-Dominican triple threat. She first leapt into the the public with her hit single "Temporary" which has reached over half a million streams. The Bay Area native moved to Los Angeles to pursue her dreams and has had the pleasure of working and dancing alongside artists like Selena Gomez, Zendaya, and Lady Gaga. On her YouTube channel you can get to know all facets of her life through her lifestyle, dance, and cover videos. Although she's enjoyed her experience dancing for other artists, NEZZA is excited and ready to step into the spotlight. She's currently working on an album to release in the new year.   

Special thanks:  

NEZZA

Chad Manalo (Audio Editing)

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Gary Vitti Biography

Gary Vitti was the Los Angeles Lakers Head Athletic trainer for 32 years. He has worked alongside the late Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal, Karl Malone, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Gary Payton, Dennis Rodman, Jerry West, Pat Riley, and Phil Jackson just to name a few. Vitti’s work has been recognized and awarded by the 26th US Senate District, the 35th US Congressional District, the City of Los Angeles, the California Legislature, US Naval Medical Center of San Diego, his alma mater Southern Connecticut State University, Philippine Sports Commission, NBATA, Loyola Athletics, Teamheal, The West Coast Sports Medicine Foundation, STR Basket Italia, the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and most recently became the national honoree for the Stamford Old Timers Athletic Association.

You can purchase Gary Vitti's book, "32 Years Of Titles And Tears From The Best Seat In The House" at this link: 

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Harry Kim Biography   

Harry was born and raised in New York City, where he attended High School for the Performing Arts and prepared for a career as a classical trumpeter. After high school, however, he relocated to Los Angeles and soon discovered the world of funk and jazz. After several years touring throughout the U.S. with various show groups, R&B revues and big bands. He returned to Los Angeles to further his career. Latin music took a front seat during the disco era. It was at this time that he began working with artists such as Tito Puente and Celia Cruz, and also began honing his arranging skills by writing and performing on many disco productions.  Soon he joined Stevie Wonder's Wonder Love, which opened the doors of opportunity to perform and record with such artists as Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, The Four Tops, The Temptations, and Smokey Robinson. In 1985 he joined the Phoenix Horns, the celebrated horn section of Earth, Wind and Fire. Included were two tours in 1987 and 1988 with French icon Michel Berger and vocalist France Gall. In 1989 Kim participated in the making of Phil Collins's multi-award-winning CD... But Seriously. Realizing the many advantages of being part of a high-performance horn section, Kim founded The Vine Street Horns. He called together musicians with whom he had worked for many years. In 1994 Phil Collins called on The Vine Street Horns to join him on his Both Sides Tour.  In 1996 he was asked by Collins to organize a big band featuring adaptations of his music and the music of Genesis in a jazz setting. The Phil Collins Big Band was born. Kim and The Vine Street Horns took center stage performing at all the major European jazz festivals. In the new millennium Kim continues to enjoy a well-balanced schedule of studio recordings and live performances. 

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Paul Jackson Jr. Biography   

Paul Jackson Jr. is an American fusion/urban jazz composer, arranger, producer and guitarist. He was born and raised in Los Angeles. Jackson knew by the age of fifteen that he wanted to become a professional musician. He attended the University of Southern California, majoring in music.  In addition to being a recording artist in his own right, Jackson is also a highly accomplished L.A. session player, with a career spanning multiple decades. He has supported artists ranging from Michael Jackson (no relation) (on the albums Thriller, Bad, Dangerous, HIStory and Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix) to the Temptations, Whitney Houston, Alexander O'Neal, Five Star (on the album Silk and Steel), Howard Hewett, Thomas Anders, Patti LaBelle and Luis Miguel, to rockers such as Chicago and Elton John, to jazz-oriented players such as George Duke, George Benson, Dave Koz, Al Jarreau, David Benoit, Marcus Miller and Kirk Whalum, and to Christian artists such as Leon Patillo and Don Moen.  In 2013 it was revealed he contributed to several tracks on the album, Random Access Memories by Daft Punk and UK based singer songwriter Birdy's second album "Fire Within." He also played guitar on Lisa Stansfield's 2014 album, Seven.  Jackson was seen playing guitar in a wide variety of styles on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno and American Idol as well.

Special thanks:

Paul Jackson Jr.

Alex Maldonado (Cameras)

Chad Manalo (Audio Editing)

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Aaron Lindsey Biography  

For over 20 years Aaron Lindsey has shared his passion for music with people. As the son of a Minister of Music and choir director, Aaron Lindsey has always been surrounded by song. Through gifting and years of teaching, Lindsey has become a well sought after Musician, Producer, and Clinician in Gospel and Christian music today.  His most notable work to date is the RIAA Gold certified "Thirsty" which he produced for Pastor Marvin Sapp. After an unprecedented 105 weeks in the Billboard top ten, this project has broken numerous #1 billboard gospel and #1 radio marks. The hit song "Never Would Have Made It" set a new record for the longest running single in the history of the r&r charts, and sold over 1,000,000 ringtones. As a multiple Stellar, Dove and Grammy winner and recipient of the 2005 Soul Train Gospel Album of the year award; Lindsey's accomplishments have been acknowledged and respected among his peers and avid music lovers internationally.  

For more info on Aaron Lindsey, visit his website:  http://www.aaronlindsey.com  

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