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Phil Pierre

With his solid background in music composition, production, as well as performance, Phil brings a lot to the party...  Composer, Keyboardist, Pianist, Vocal Coach, Producer, and Music Programmer. In addition to English, he is fluent in French and Creole, which only hints at the versatility, breadth and complexity of his musical expertise.  

Phil's musical background includes:

  • Education - Frankfort Conservatory of Music, Manhattan school of Music.
  • Lead Pianist - Germany Philharmonic Orchestra, Frankfort, Germany.
  • Lead Pianist - New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Manhattan, New York.
  • Minister of Music - Lenox Road Baptist Church, Brooklyn, New York.
  • Producer - Sony Record Label, New York, New York.
  • Producer - Island Records, New York, New York.
  • Pianist and Lead Vocalist - George Benson and the Band, New York, New York.
  • Minister of Music - Francis Lewis Blvd. Church of God, Queens, New York.
  • Jacques Sauveur Jean (various albums).
  • Taboo Combo (various albums).
  • Zin (various albums).
  • Lacol (various albums).
  • Skasha (various albums).
  • Leon Dimanche (various albums).
  • Miriam Dorisme.
  • Mariah Carey’s Glitter Album.
  • Emeline Michelle’s Cordesames Album (played lead piano for world tour).
  • Alen Cave (various albums).

Eric (TimeMachine) Marant

Eric Marant started playing drums at the age of two... Recognizing his amazing talent, his father wanted to give him formal lessons but the teachers wouldn't accept him because of his age! Suffice it to say that in spite of this little hurdle, Eric (TimeMachine) Marant has gone on to become a truly outstanding percussionist, with a rock solid tempo and a versatility that very few ever master. His strong spiritual influences have also instilled an amazing work ethic as well as providing an outstanding background in gospel music.

Eric's musical background includes:

  • The Earl Gospel singers.
  • The Voices Of Chorale.
  • Various church's in and around Denver, Colorado.
  • Michael Williams and Eternal Life.
  • Voices Of Praise.
  • Introduced to jazz by talented drummer "Croix" during his formal training in reading music, where development of his playing style included everything from swing to contemporary jazz.
  • Called & Chosen.Voices Of Faith.
  • Committed.
  • Devoted.
  • Ricki & Cheri Earl.
  • Shorter A.M.E Church.
  • For His Glory Christian Fellowship.
  • Kingdom of Faith.
  • New Hope Baptist Church.
  • Nathaniel Black.
  • GMWA Denver Chapter.
  •  Provided percussion for National Recording artists Quincy Fielding Jr,. Dawkins & Dawkins , Diana Reeves, Carnell Murell, Beverly Crawford , Angela Spivey , Leofric Thomas and more.
  • Influences are Buddy Rich, Max roach , Dave Weckyl, Terreon Gully, Questlove. Goals include teaching as well as live performance and recording.

Robert Grigg

Robert Grigg is an extremely experienced musician/composer/vocalist  who has performed with more than 25 bands, and excels in many different styles of music. In addition to amazing talent on guitar, he is an accomplished keyboard, bass and harmonica player. Originally from Norfolk, Va he moved to Florida in 1996, and has developed his extraordinary talents while pursuing a career as an electronics mechanic, and is currently employed at the Fleet Readiness Center in Jacksonville, Florida. While working hard to support his loving family, he still found the time to record 3 CDs of his original music from his home studio. To quote Robert "As a new grandfather of baby boy "Gage" and with the unending support of my beautiful wife, Marianne, I have truly found a musical home in Florida. What a state!"

Robert's musical background includes:

  • The Swinging Johnsons.
  • The Mob.
  • The Passions.
  • The Oughtabee Brothers.
  • Backslide.
  • The Down South Band.
  • Blue Wind.
  • Zoo Panic.
  • Vamp.
  • Wild Card.
  • Deuces Wild.

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