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The
Players
Before
founding the group in 1982, Conrad Black released his solo album,
toured the United States and Europe with blues vocalist Mighty Joe
Young, and performed on the Grammy-nominated Blues Deluxe
(Alligator). Conrad earned his Music Composition degree from
DePaul University, and serves on the Board of Directors of the DePaul
School of Music Alumni Association. He brings his vocals, funky guitar
and keyboards to the deep Rhythm City groove.
The
solid dance beat of
the Rhythm City sound is powered by the driving and innovative
duo of David King on the five string bass and Ty Von Jenef at the drums. Ty toured Europe at fourteen, earned
ensemble and individual musicianship awards in collegiate competition,
and has performed throughout the U.S. with rock, funk and fusion acts
such as guitarist Stanley Jordan. David's past experience includes
stints with Bo Diddley, Screamin' Jay Hawkins and tours throughout the
Carribean Islands.
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Featured
vocalist Pamela Fernandez
brings her experience as soloist with a world reknowned international
fashion tour. She was lead vocalist on the Billboard-charting
House Dance hit Kickin' in the Beat (Cutting Records).
Pamela has performed at major venues throughout the nation including
the Palladium in New York and the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Her smooth versatile sound reveals a command of pop,
R&B, urban contemporary and jazz music. Such versatility is not
just limited to singing, she can also be heard on commercials and
jingles for various companies and organizations.
Ray Ramirez, lead guitarist and vocalist, has
performed with Chicago blues stars, European pop stars, New Orleans
funk and R&B singers, and countless Latin, soul and theater groups.
Thomas Gunther on keyboards contributes a wide array of
tonal colors to the music, in a sophisticated style. Thomas also
performs with the Chicago Jazz Ensemble, and teaches Jazz piano and
Music Theory at Columbia College. Larry LeCover brings
his L.A. Jazz saxophone style and years of professional experience to Rhythm
City.
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