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Bzo Cavaness™
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Bzo Cavaness™ posted a blog post- A wonderfully Fun evening of GREAT music. Performed exquisitely by 2 TOP NOTCH Artists: *Chronicles* && *TyG* & *The Firestorm Band* The message in OUR music iz, LOVE, & we're determined to feed OU…
-A wonderfully Fun evening of GREAT music. Performed exquisitely by 2 TOP NOTCH Artists: *Chronicles* && *TyG* & *The Firestorm Band* The message in OUR music iz, LOVE, & we're determined to feed OUR community, thoroughly, one soul @ a time! So, come, let US feast! *Blessings* ~1~https://www.facebook.com/events/351530438258166/?notif_t=plan_user_joined…See More
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- Where are you located?
- Pasadena, Ca.
- What is your affiliation to the Jazz World?
- Musical Artist, Producer, Vocalist, Manager, Consultant, Promoter, Record Label, Publisher, Arranger, Composer, Recording Studio, Fan
- Tell us a little about your background...
- Born in Newark, NJ && raised in East Orange NJ
Decided many moons ago to uproot myself from everything I've ever known...& pursue a career in the "Music Industry". So far so good!
I've been fortunate & very blessed to work with one of my "TOP" musical hero's. "Leon F. Sylvers,lll." I've either sung backround vocals or performed keyboards on approx: 30 songs that Leon produced. In case U don't recognize his name...Leon Sylvers brought to the music world..."Shalamar's" "Take That To The Bank, Second Time Around,Make That Move,This Is For The Lover In You,A Night To Remember, & Dead Giveaway" just to name a few! Also the "Whispers..."And The Beat Goes On, It's A Love Thang,I Can Make It Better,In The Raw,Just Keep On Lovin' Me, Etc! In fact Leon has Produced a host of artists: "Gladys Knight & The Pips,Joyce Kennedy,Tavares,Real 2 Reel, Bros Johnson,Glenn Jones,The Spinners!
After movin' on from Leon's camp I worked briefly at "Hitsville"{Motown's West Coast Recording facility}. There I worked closely with my mentor then..."The Great Norman Whitfield". If any of U reading this are not aware of his body of work...rather than me list his works...I suggest instead U "Google" him! {LOL}
While at Motown's recording home..."Hitsville"...I worked with a host of very talented musicians & vocalists like..."Sherrick" {R.I.P.},Tony Lamanns{R.I.P.},Howie Rice,CoCo Pop,Rockwell,Denzil Foster. The gentleman that supervised this program, were..."Benny Medina, Kerry Gordy, & Norman Whitfield,Jr."
Next up..."Stevie Wonder". He launched a Music Production facility designed to groom up & coming producers/writers. This facility was called..."Writer's Quarters West". After me being in this program for only 6 months, I was appointed it's "Creative Director" I did this for three years. I personally got to mingle & roll up my sleeves with a NU band Stevie put together called: "MYX". These are just some of the heavy weights that kicked it in that unit. "The Sembello Bros. {Michael & Danny}, Bruce Hawes-{One of my "All Time" favorite Songwriters-The Spinners}..drummer Donnell Spencer, Bassist: Merlin Owens.
Soon after this experience, I began doing the "Real Work". Firstly hooking up with power house producer..."Howie Rice" we got together & composed a smash hit for "Gladys Knight's" "Good Woman" album for MCA records. We also had the distinct pleasure of collab'n with explosive R&B/Jazz vocalist: "Ronee Martin". George Duke came onboard with us...N' laid a wicked "Acoustic Piano" solo on this song...whew! It was thru the "Sir George association that I met tons more creative souls.
From that point on I've been blessed to work with: "Regina Belle, George Duke,Billy Porter,Kenny Lattimore, Carol Duboc,Marian Marie,Ex-Girlfriend, Foreal,Shaya, Keplyn, Karen Briggs,The Sylvers, Hami,10db, Chronicles, EnVogue, Meshell N'degeocello,Norman Conners, Michelle Burks, Marva King, Diane Warren, Diana Lynn,Chante Moore,Eric Benet,Dre' Allen & that list keeps growing everyday! In fact, I hope to further connect the dots by possibly collaborating with any of U here on "The Jazz Network" in very near future!
In any event, I am thrilled to be here. I am anticipating the opportunity of meet'n & make'n new contacts & re-connecting with old friends & acquaintances!
I was nominated for a "Grammy" award.{Lost out to Raphael Saadiq...not too shabby huh?}
Just wrapped a movie score for a "Full Feature" scheduled for release some time in the fall or early 2009.
Currently, I'm in the studio developing projects for: "SHAYA, Robert Gee, Digital Soul Sonic{Dance Music}, Tha' Nu Klick! *Chronicles* && TyG.{Smooth Soul/ Jazz}N' an instrumental solo CD on myself. But I am always interested in whatever might be considered the: NEXT "NU THANG"...so, if any of U think U got something I might be interested in...hit a brutha' up....right here on the "Jazz Network Worldwide".
Peace=GOD=Bliss!
bZo!
~1~
- How did you hear about the Jazz Network? Please give full name of contact
- Incredible Friends!
- What Instrument do you play?
- Vocalist, Piano
- What is your website address? Only websites that pertain to your business and how you can be contacted.
- http://www.facebook.com/Bzo.Cavaness
- When Is Your CD Scheduled For Release?
- July
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- yes
MUSIC FROM MY FORTH~COMING CD/GIVE IT A LISTEN N' POST ME A COMMENT BOUT IT...THANX!
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- A wonderfully Fun evening of GREAT music. Performed exquisitely by 2 TOP NOTCH Artists: *Chronicles* && *TyG* & *The Firestorm Band* The message in OUR music iz, LOVE, & we're determined to feed OU…
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A wonderfully Fun evening of GREAT music. Performed exquisitely by 2 TOP NOTCH Artists: *Chronicles* && *TyG* & *The Firestorm Band* The message in OUR music iz, LOVE, & we're determined to feed OUR community, thoroughly, one soul @ a time! So, come, let US feast! *Blessings* ~1~
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Continue "OFF BALANCE ENT." RECORDING ARTIST: "TY G." HAS A NU CD: "FIRE STORM" ON iTunes!
Posted on November 18, 2009 at 10:37pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Tyrone Griffin also known as "Ty G" grew up in West Los Angeles where he studied music under the directive of Donald DeSimon and Mr. Larocka. Ty graduated and studied with Ed Jackson and David E. Sears. He later began employment with A&M Records where he took a job as a recording engineer. He worked under Henry Lewie, D*** Bolgert, Bruce Swedien, and Stephen Katz. He engineered on many outstanding projects, such as Joni… Continue
THE ULTIMATE JAZZ FESTIVAL!!!!
Posted on July 25, 2009 at 11:04am 0 Comments 0 Likes
"OFF BALANCE ENT." RECORDING ARTIST: "TY G." PERFORMS @: "THE ULTIMATE JAZZ FESTIVAL"
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THE ULTIMATE JAZZ FESTIVAL
"WE GOT THA' 'WOW' FACTOR IN FULL SWING"
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OFF BALANCE ENT.
Type:
Music/Arts - Concert
Network:
G*****
Date:
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Time:
1:00pm - 9:00pm
Location:
@: FAIRMOUNT PARK, RIVERSIDE. CA. {WITH TY… Continue
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Monday, July 20, 2009 at 7:47pm | Edit Note | Delete
THE ULTIMATE JAZZ FESTIVAL
"WE GOT THA' 'WOW' FACTOR IN FULL SWING"
Host:
OFF BALANCE ENT.
Type:
Music/Arts - Concert
Network:
G*****
Date:
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Time:
1:00pm - 9:00pm
Location:
@: FAIRMOUNT PARK, RIVERSIDE. CA. {WITH TY… Continue
Comment Wall (31 comments)
- At 5:33am on July 27, 2010, Petra Kozeluhova said…
- At 9:17am on September 23, 2009,
Artur Bayramgalin said… - hi,
I am glad to announce the release of my debut CD called "Interro Island". This is my first solo project, which includes original tunes composed and arranged by me. I hope you will enjoy my work!
available on CD Baby now!
- At 8:41pm on May 5, 2009,
Sheri said… - Oooh, you have a beautiful voice! Gives me goosebumps. Thanks for finding me so I can enjoy your music.
- At 10:40am on May 5, 2009,
Bonnie Ross said… - I listened to your song it is beautiful and full of meaning. It just happens to fit where I am right now. Thanks for the invite.
- At 9:45pm on February 4, 2009,
Sandi said… - Passin' thru and lettin' you know these are MY footprints in YOUR sand.
- At 12:18pm on December 5, 2008, Sandi said…
- THANK YOU! I noticed it on your other page and think it's perfect here!!!!!
xoxo
- At 11:07pm on November 30, 2008,
Shunnae Love said… - Extremely creative! Enjoying what I am hearing. Really Unique...smooth!!
- At 9:05am on November 24, 2008, Sandi said…
- Just curious...any reason "CITY OF ANGELS" is missing here...seems like the perfect spot for it...just my opinion!
- At 9:18pm on October 26, 2008, Sandi said…
- Hey Bobby,
I thought you'd be satisfied having the best player on that other network...but I see you've got the best ones over here too! How do you do it? You make it look like "a piece of cake"...but I assume that all the "GREAT ONES" do!
When your CD drops - I wanna buy the very first one!!!
xoxo
- At 5:58pm on October 26, 2008,
Hotsauce (Alicia) Ross said…
The Jazz Network is exactly what the title suggests, a place where you get to mix and mingle with those who have not only an appreciation for Jazz but a forum to hear new up and coming artists as well. I've hooked up with so many of my old friends that I've lost contact with over the years here and it's been a great place to meet folk, appreciate good music and Musicianship. What an incredible idea!!
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