ESSANCE PROJECT BAND + Band in Chicago, IL

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ESSANCE PROJECT BAND

Location: Chicago, IL

Category: Cover Band, Live Band

Genre: R&B (Classics) Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Contemporary

Available for: Weddings, Private Parties, Corporate Functions, Festivals, Community Events, Conventions, Birthday Parties, Dinner Dances, Banquets, Christmas Parties, Graduations, College Events.

Performing Since: 2005

Pay Range: Upon Request for Services

Influences: Marvin Gaye, Luther Vandross, Average White Band, Kool and Gang, George Benson, Grover Washington, James Brown, Earth Wind and Fire, Aretha Franklin, Sade, Anita Baker, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Johnny Taylor, Exodus Quartet, Jazz Crusaders, Stanley Clarke, Dave Brubeck Quartet, Paul Hardcastle & Jazz Masters, Ronnie Jordan, etc.

Musicians:

Maurice Howell: Drums
Charles Howell: Keyboardist
Jason Richardson: Bass Guitar
Mike: Lead Guitar
Ray Haynes: Rhythm Guitar
Derrick “Ringo” Hayes
AikQ: Vocals

Biography:
The “Essance” for something new was conceptualized shortly after the turn of the century. As the ingredients were brought together mix well and remixed. The heat of the desire for something authentic gave rise to what is now known as the Essance Project Band. A compilation of 5 accomplished musicians and singers from various backgrounds. The musicians in the band have twenty plus years in the music industry, have collaborated with musicians and writers such as: Neil Simon, Stanley Clarke, Maurice Starr, Sonny Williams, Michael Coleman, Greg Tyson (Temptations) Iajza, Chicago’s Own and V.Holmes Motown Production.

Some of the band members have studied at the American Conservatory of Music In Chicago. Members of the band have performed at such well known Chicago venues as the Dusable Museum of African-American History, The House of Blues,The Funky Buddha Lounge, and the Annual Taste of Chicago also performed in and traveled to Las Vegas, California and other exciting locales.

The Essance Project Band is on the cutting edge of musical movement bringing back traditional , soul stirring performances with up-to-date flavor. The group members have deep roots in the traditions of Jazz, Smooth Jazz, R&B, Oldies (1970’s and 80’s) Motown Classics and Contemporary sounds delivered with high energy. The Essance Project Band is sure to please the most discerning musical palate and leave it craving for more.

Song List:

What’s Going On – Marvin Gaye
Ain’t no Sunshine – Bill Withers
Love Calls – Kem
School boy Crush – AWB
Pick Up the Pieces – AWB
James Brown – Pass the Peas
Summer Madness – Kool & the Gang
Mr Magic – Grover Washington
Summertime – John Coltrane
Take Five – Dave Brubeck Quartet
The Ghetto – George Benson
This Masquerade – George Benson
Simply Beautiful – Queen Latifah
Hello Stranger – Queen Latifah
Viva De Funk – Jazz Crusaders
Keep your head to the sky – Earth Wind & Fire
Can’t Hide Love – Earth Wind & Fire
Sweetest Taboo – Sade
Just Cruzing – Stanley Clarke
Ain’t no Stopping us Now – McFadden & Whitehead
Skin Tight – Ohio Players
Straight Ahead – Paul Hardcastle
Groove Gumbo – Exodus Quartet
Stomp – Kirk Franklin
Stairway to Heaven – OJays
Baby Cakes – Bob James
Come on Up – Brian Culbertson
Everybody knows That – Jeff Lorber
Song for my Father – Horace Silver
Wishing on a Star – Rose Royce
Bumpin on Sunset – Wes Montgomery
Find your way (back in my life) – Kem
Phat City – Paul Brown
Summer – Pieces of a Dream
Just My Imagination – Temptations

Contact Info: (773) 928-4406 or
E-mail to Musicjazz425

Screen name:

reese

Member since:

Apr 19 2005

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years together:

2

Gigs played:

10 to 50

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to gig:

2-3 nights a week

Age:

65 years

Influences

JOE SAMPLE, BOB JAMES, JAZZ CRUSADERS, GROVER WASHINGTON, QUINCY JONES, MARVIN GAYE, TEMPTATIONS, JACKSON 5, ARETHA FRANKLIN,CHAKA KHAN

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