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| Webpage: http://www.BobbyE-JAZZ.COM |
| Location: Chicago, IL., U.S.A. |
| Description: One part Herbie Hancock,one
part R.Kelly,Bobby-E is a fusion of soul
and JAZZ/ that any JAZZ lover would appreciate |
| Biography: Bobby L. Evans born in Memphis,
TN. Being an only child forced me to use
my imagination and creativity very early
in life. I attended St. Dorothy's Catholic
School where I played the trumpet in the
2nd grade, this was after my family moved
to Chicago IL. When we relocated back to
Memphis, I began pecking on the piano doing
church service, this time I was 11 years
old. I won 2nd chair in the All West Tennessee
Band with the trumpet in 7th grade. I played
trumpet in the marching band, piano for the
jazz band and gospel choir in high school.
I have been music director for many churches
over the past twenty years. I composed/arranged
four songs ("ISee My Miracle"/Keep
Me Jesus"/"Never Depart" and
"It's Just Jesus") with Olanda
Draper and the Associates (Word/Epic) on
our "Do It Again" CD in 1991. This
project was nominated for a Grammy. I have
participatd in many gospel workshops with
the late Thomas Whitefield, Edwin Hawkins,
Richard Smallwood, Shirley Ceasar just to
name a few. I have accompained in concert
Yolanda Adams, Shirley Ceasar and Edwin Hawkins.
I produced a R&B single "That's
The Way" on Lenetta Nelson Dent (Atlantic
Records). We won 1st place in the Naras Urban
Grammy Showcase in 1997 on " Ride My
Bike" a song I composed/produced. In
2006 I entered The Listen and Exchange contest
in Houston,TX with contestants from all over
the world. I was top ten producer in that
contest. My objective is to serve as an expert
to create music that influences, set trends
and make you feel every human emotion. |
Press Release:
Bobby E - Smooth jazz not just for the Laydeez
Let's be honest about it, there are plenty
of good reasons to become a musician. And
one of them is surely to help you pick up
girls! Well, that's exactly why Bobby
E first picked up a trumpet and then switched
his attentions to the piano. But, as the
funky jazz man proves on his killer debut
album, Just Before Day, it's not just
the girls who will be glad he took to music.
Bobby E has worked in music for over 20 successful
years,and is a Grammy nominated songwriter.Now
he has decided to strike out on his own because,
in his own words, he was "tired of asking
singers to sing for me or waiting on some
great artist to cover one of my songs."
So he picked up the mic and started doing
it for himself. Combined with his song-writing
talent and excellence on the keys, it makes
for a pretty special record. Bobby began
writing music through his love of gospel,
and the compositions of Michael Jackson and
Lionel Richie. He went on to use the influence
of soul and funk legends such as Quincy Jones
and Barry White as he honed his sound over
the years. Just Before Day is a testament
to two decades writing and recording music
of all shades, from gospel and pop to jazz
and hip hop. This CD has elements of all
the music that make Bobby E the artist he
is, but at heart, this is a smooth funky
jazz record. It is a record perfectly made
for relaxing on a drive on a Sunday afternoon
with the top down (and preferably a couple
of ladies by your side!). From the contemplative
Bring My Stuff Back to the sexy, silky ballad
Love Looks Good On You and right on to the
gospel inspired My Prayer, this album is
a true masterpiece. Bobby E says he wants
his music to make the listener feel every
human emotion. He shows on this record that
you can do that without being loud or flashy,
but just by writing great tunes. Just Before
Day is a record inspired by a love for music
and made for music lovers. If that describes
you, then it's time to say hello to Bobby
E. |
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