ALYSON WILLIAMS
Entrepreneur, philanthropist and radio host are just a few of the hats renowned Harlem raised recording artist Alyson Williams wears. With a voice so hauntingly pure, Alyson is able to transport you to your very own utopia while effortlessly showcasing she really can do it all. Blessed with an impeccable and soulful voice, Alyson is well respected by industry royalty and fans worldwide for her genuine heart, innovative mind, and honest lyrics. Her ambition and determination to create her own opportunities is precisely why she is successful, admired by many and is the next bankable brand.
The String Queens
Authentic | Soulful | Orchestral. Praised for their authentic, soulful, and orchestral sound, The String Queens (TSQ) are a dynamic trio that creates stimulating musical experiences that inspire diverse audiences to love, hope, feel, and imagine! With an array of repertoire spanning from the Baroque era to the Jazz Age to today’s Billboard Hot 100 Chart, TSQ perform versatile programs that take listeners on a rousing musical journey through time and a multitude of musical genres.
SAGE, All Ladies Jazz & Blues ensemble
SAGE, the all ladies jazz and blues ensemble, has dared to rise to this historic place in music with a sound that transcends time and generation. Part contemporary, part sassy, part nostalgic, these ladies deliver what every music audience is looking for, the best in the art. SAGE features Charisa The Violin Diva on violin/vocals, Taylor Moore on drums, Yayoi Ikawa on keyboard, Jordyn Davis on bass and Sweet Lee Odom on soprano and alto saxophone. The group has also featured many other talented musicians, namely; Lakecia Benjamin, Tia Fuller, Ragan Whiteside, Mala Waldron, Bernice Brooks, Camille Thurman, Kim Clarke, Miki Hayama, Endea Owens, Chelsea Baratz and Kersten Stevens.
ARCOIRIS SANDOVAL SONIC ASYLUM TRIO
Arcoiris Sandoval is a jazz pianist, composer and Fulbright award recipient currently residing in New York City and originally from Arizona. She obtained her Master’s degree in jazz piano performance from the Manhattan School of Music, and has won 2013 and 2015 ASCAP young jazz composer awards in addition to being a semifinalist at in the Montreux Solo Jazz Piano competition in 2012, a participant in the Mary Lou Williams Festival, Betty Carter Jazz Ahead and the Metropole Orkest Arrangers Workshop directed by Vince Mendoza featuring Richard Bona. One of her arrangements was performed by the Metropole Orkest at the 2016 BBC Proms tribute to Quincy Jones. She has also performed at major festivals throughout the world including Umbria Jazz Festival, Winter Jazz Fest in NYC, the Telluride Jazz Festival, the Tucson Jazz Festival with Lonnie Plaxico opening for Tower of Power in 2017 as well in 2015 at the Tucson Jazz Festival with Jimmy Cobb, the Vancouver Summer Festival, and many others throughout China, Europe, India, South America, and Mexico.
SAMMULOUS
Sammulous is a seven-time first-place winner at the prestigious Apollo Theater, where his exceptional talent in singing, songwriting, and acting shines. Renowned for his versatile five-octave range and expertise across diverse musical genres, including jazz, pop, rock, Motown, and more, Sammulous has earned acclaim from industry luminaries. His versatility extends to production shows, live bands, corporate events, and solo cabarets, captivating audiences globally. Collaborating with icons like Valerie Simpson and Chaka Khan, Sammulous continues to leave his mark on the industry. His triumphs at The Apollo, praise from judges on ‘America’s Got Talent,’ including Simon Cowell and Heidi Klum, and appearances as a guest entertainer on leading cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean, MSC, and Princess Cruise Lines, and break out performance at the Martha’s Vineyard Jazz and Blues Summerfest attest to his undeniable excellence.
