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Hayan Charlston is a woodwind specialist (oboe/English horn, sop/alto/tenor/bari saxophones, flute/picc/alto flt, clarinet/ bass clr, voice), performer, song writer, and an educator. Holding a B. M. Degree in oboe and saxophone performance, she professionally performs, records, instructs, and writes music. Because of her versatility, she performed many different musical settings and groups playing all different styles of music such as symphony orchestras, jazz ensembles, salsa bands, rock bands, studios, wind symphonies, jazz combos, woodwind quintets, trios, saxophone quartets, chamber music groups, and etc. She has performed countless musical shows in different venues and theatres all over southern CA (West Side Story, Into the Woods, Secret Garden, Oliver, Scarlett Pimpernel, Kiss of the Spider Woman, Guys and Dolls, Throughly Modern Millie, Roaring of Greasepaint, Chorus Line, Carousal, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Man of La Mancha, The Boyfriend, Anything Goes, Flower Drum Song, Sweeny Todd, Beauty and the Beast, Ragtime, Wizard of Oz, Suessical the Musical, Pippin, Big River, You are a Good Man Charlie Brown, Urinetown, Oklahoma!, Funny Thing on the Way Happened to Forum, Kiss Me Kate, Cabaret, Fiodello, Reefer Madness, Mac and Mabel, The Music Man, Silk Stockings, Five Guys named Moe, Nutcracker, Company, Joseph and the amazing technicolor dream coat, babes in arms, Curtains, City of Angels, White Christmas, Evita, 1940's Radio Hour, 25th Annual Spelling Bee, etc...), and private and public events like fashion shows, weddings, funerals, promotional events, parties, and independent films. She has worked on recording sessions, projects and shows such as Will Farrell’s Funny or Die Comedy project, Joe Gallant’s Film project, Michael Ziegfield’s Comedy Show, and other independent film projects. She toured with groups such as The Mystic Orchestra for the flashback classic rock tour nationwide, and American Music Abroad on a Europe tour (London, Belgium, France, Germany, Austria, Italy). Besides her own projects, she also performed with groups such as The Tim Russ Band, Blues Racket Band, Newport Winds(woodwind quintet), Magic Flutes, LA Camerata orchestra (performing at the Zipper Hall, Broadcasted on classical radio station), Industrial Jazz Group, Tino Productions (salsa/latin), Big Noys (jazz combo/small big band), Crazy Rhythms (Charleston band), Bells of Burbon Street (Dixieland jazz grp), Tom Kubis GWC Jazz Band, Smooth Touch, Jennifer Anderson 9piece swing band, Mike Haneberi swing band, and etc. She can be seen in some shows and independent films like CSI Miami, ER, What About Brian, Without a Trace, United States of Tara, and Sweet 16. She has also modeled for Yamaha musical instruments. HC is currently working on recording projects and song writing while performing various shows/services. |
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The Smooth Music Band!!!!!
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Green-Smoke! The Smooth Music Band Serving; Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, San Diego County We are also available for national and world wide tours. SMOOTH JAZZ, Reggae, R&B, POP and Classic Rock Set - 1 1. Mariah Carey - Hero 2.. Kim Waters & Maysa - Day Dreaming 3. Sade - smooth operator 4. Laga Savea - Wanna Get to Know ya 5. Bob Marley - Sun is Shining 6. Peter White - Caravan of Dreams 7. Jamiroquai - Virtual Insanity 8. Michael Jackson - P.Y.T. 9. The Brand New Heavies - Sometimes 10. EryKah Badu - Love Of My Life 11. Jill Scott - Whatever 12. Paul Taylor - Groove Zone 13. Christina Aguilera - Beautiful 14. Angela Bofill - I try 15. Norman Brown - Just Between Us Set - 2 1. Dave Koz -- Love Changes Everything - Instrumental 2. Van Morrison -- Moondance 3. No Doubt -- Underneath It All 4. No Doubt -- Hella Good 5. Guess Who -- Green Eyed Lady 6. Yes -- Owner of a Lonely Heart 7. Maroon 5 -- This Love 8. Spyro Gyra -- The LowDown - Instrumental 9. Usher -- There Goes My Baby - Sax Lead - Instrumental 10. Stevie Wonder -- Sir Duke - Sax & Vocals 11. Earth, Wind & Fire -- Sing A Songs 12. James Brown -- Papa's Got a Brand New Bag 13. Chaka Khan -- Ain't NoBody 14. Corinne Bailey Rae -- I'd Like To 15. Jill Scott -- Hate On Me 16. Amy Winehouse -- Stronger than Me SET - 3 {By Request} Contact: Willie Bolin Jr 323-219-7407 greensmoke@duewest-es.com AVAILABLE FOR: Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Ski Lodges, Studio Session, TV Soundtracks, Weddings |
Guitarist --- Joe Byrd Joe was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio and has been passionate about guitar from the age of 10. After recognizing his unwavering interest in music, Joe’s father purchased his first electric guitar for his 12th birthday. From that point on, Joe would rarely be seen without a guitar in his hands. By the age of 15, he began playing with older musicians in a local clubs and realized that he loved performing and writing songs. Joe sought out any opportunities to perform anywhere he could. After graduating from high school, he immediately went on tour with an R&B and Pop band. He decided to make music his life, but also wanted to attend college to get a degree graphic art. After attending four semesters of college, he left to continue pursuing music ventures and worked as a studio musician on various projects which included artists such as Mariah Carey, Men at Large, as well as numerous other guitar solos on tracks for Gospel, R&B and Jazz artists. His musical influences include, R&B, Gospel, Rock, Funk, Brazilian, Afro-Cuban jazz and Classical. Soon, Joe began to be sought out for various recording projects as a studio musician and eventually met a jazz sax player from Detroit and was given access to his studio for creating and co- writing other projects. Joe has performed with artists such as Gerald Levert and Trevel Productions, Kym Waters, Angela Bofill, Kenny Latimore, Chante Moore as well as opening for many other nationally known artists. Joe moved to Los Angeles in the fall of 2005 to pursue better opportunities in music and explore avenues to get into TV and film music production. He has released four Cds and is currently producing music for other vocal artists and well as working on a new Cd to be released in the Fall of 2010. |
Lead Singer -- Ashley Sey My earliest memories are of me as a little girl dancing around my older sisters as they sang in harmony to Stevie Wonder. My big brother would be on the piano pounding it out making the wonderful sound float through the house. This is one of the rare occasions that my family had happy times together. I wish that I had more examples of such good times. However, the laughter faded away, but the music still remained. It helped keep me sane through everything. This is my story. I grew up the baby of five children in a small town called Thomaston,Ga. The closest sibling was 7 years older then me. A very big gap when you’re little. So by the time that I came into my singing voice at the age of 9 there was no one at the house left to sing with. All of them had moved out and my parents had gotten a divorce. So that left me and my mother. M mother worked two jobs at a time to support us while I went through school. Often that would leave me as a latch key kid. Her long hours away left me plenty of alone time to work on my act. I would put on a show mimicking idols of the past and present: Aretha, Anita, Whitney, Mariah, etc. By the time I was in middle school I was a shy little chubby girl. But when I would hit the stage I was a power house and no one could stop me. Often times I would receive several solos and duets, out shining my duet partners. However, at the age of 16 the telling signs of age set in on my mother. That year I quiet school and started working for her company. At night I would study for the GED exam. The spotlight was put on the back burner and life took over. At the age of 17 I was invited to move out to California , not to become famous, but to live with my eldest sister. She believed it was time for me to grow out of the worker bee mentality and to start going after my dreams again. It took a while for me to get back into the sing of things. After five years and constant moving back and forth from east to west I finally got myself accepted into a school that included a performing arts department and nursing, something that I had become interested in over the years. Quickly I got back into my own rhythm. I would study for school and then I would practice my vocals. When I was good enough my sister, Moxie, would allow me to sing with her band, Backtrax. They were a great group and were just as excited as I to have me sing with them. Finally I decided it was time to strike out on my own. I looked through several ads online and found an open audition for back up. The day came and I was completely scared out of my skin. I sang of couple of songs and was delighted that I had a job. I was the newest member of Green smoke. |
Justin Cowden --- Drummer
Justin Cowden is a drummer around the LA area making a name for
himself. One night u may see him at the Roxy or KeyClub playing with
Leah Turner, another night you can see him in his Rock band "Aedose",
and a different night playing with any of the other many artists he
currently plays with.
Justin started playing drums when he was 9 years old in Visalia, CA.
He started playing in church every Sunday when he was 12, which
immensely helped him mature as a drummer.
He got involved in the jazz band at a community college when he was in
high school, playing at the Reno Jazz festival every year and concerts
around Visalia with different combos.
Justin then went off to college at Azusa Pacific University studying
Commercial Music with an emphasis in Music Business/Drumset
Performance. Heavily involved in their music program he was in the
University Choir and Orchestra, 2 gospel groups, 2 of the chapel
bands, the jazz band, and toured 3 summers with a traveling commercial
group.
Michael Lee, a professor at Azusa Pacific University, took interest in
Justin's playing and mentored him throughout college. Michael being a
well-established keyboard player in the industry, playing with
Meredith Brooks, Melissa Etheridge, and Bebe Winans, gave him great
insight on the industry and helped shape Justin as a player. Michael
helped Justin get in contact with Russ Miller, and eventually started
taken private lessons with him. Michael also helped Justin connect
with Josiah Mory, a bass player, who introduced him to Chad Wright,
another person with whom Justin studied. Yet another individual
fromwhom Justin took private lessons was Mark Converse.
In 2010 Justin opened up for Adam Lambert and Kevin Rudolf at
Paramount Studios on New Year’s Eve playing with Leah Turner. He is
also working with an artist signed to EMI. Justin just recorded
“Womanizer” for Britney Spears’ new album, and that song should be
released in July. This summer he is scheduled to open up for Three 6
Mafia in May, Lady Gaga in July, and Alicia Keys in August.
Justin continues to play around LA trying to perfect his craft of
music and make his mark on the music industry.
Lastly, he cannot thank God enough for the many gifts He has given
him, not just in music, but with family, friends, and the privilege to
do what he loves to do for a living. God has blessed him in some
incredible ways and only He, has made all these things possible!
GREEN-SMOKE! - MUSIC SAMPLE #1 LIVE MUSIC Whatever |
Peter White --- Caravan of Dreams |
Laga Savea I Wanna Get To Know Ya |
Guillermo “G” Yslas: Percussionist. Guillermo has been performing throughout California with a variety of groups and playing all styles of music…Smooth Jazz, R&B, Funk, Motown and more. His experience includes performances at local and high profile clubs, television production numbers, full showcase productions, pop and jazz concerts, and studio recordings for numerous artists. A Mexican-American native to California, Guillermo comes from a very musical family. He is one of four brothers who are in the music business. Guillermo has many credits to his name, his passion for life and music has been demonstrated through his performances like with David Pack (Ambrosia) Peter White (Smooth Jazz artist, Basia) Pete Escovedo, Ronnie Laws, Niles (Smooth Jazz artist), John Angotti (Worship Music recording artist) and Bobby Figueroa (Beach Boys drummer, vocalist) with Corazon Pacifico. He has also performed at The Warner Brothers International Producers Gala performed with Gregg De Castro, Westwind Productions, and opened for Chaka Khan. House of Blues, Los Angeles performed with Chuck Rio & the Champs and opened for Tito Puente. Azusa Street Festival performed with The Lou Cabot Band and opened for Poncho Sanchez. Los Angeles Latin Festival and Santa Barbara Latin Festival performed with Latin American Recording artist: Alvaro Torres. Huntington Beach Summer Jazz Festival performed with Jazz Recording artist: Mike Gealer. Los Angeles Lakers 2003 Playoff Series (Game Four) Half-Time Show (on behalf of Westwind Productions), ABC Sports Lakers Pre-Game Show (Game Four), (on behalf of Westwind Productions), KTLA Channel Five Morning Show Annual Catalina Island Luau Promotion (on behalf of Westwind Productions), The Key Club, Hollywood Ca. opened for Cecilio and Kapono. Spaghettini Grill & Jazz Club in Seal Beach with sax player Bob Grieves and Nightbreeze. The Baked Potato, Pasadena, CA CD Release Party (performed with ENSCENAS) He was co-founder of the group and co-produced their debut CD, “With Hands with Soul,” under Greek Island Records. In 1997, DMX Music voted “With Hands with Soul,” most requested CD. Guillermo also had the pleasure of working as Production Assistant, Artist Relations, and Performer on the Temecula Smooth Jazz Festival Guillermo’s perspective of percussion in mainstream music reveals its necessity. “Percussion adds the spice and kick to music that all people crave.” Guillermo “G” Yslas |
Green-Smoke! Band |
James Lent ------ Keyboardist --- received the Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in Performance from Yale University, and is experienced in performing jazz, rhythm and blues, pop, Broadway, classical, dueling pianos or any of your other favorite selections for any occasion. He is currently on the staff at UCLA as a collaborative pianist for the music department. He frequently performs throughout Southern California, and recently in venues including LA Live, the Ritz Carlton Hotel, the Studio City Hilton Hotel, and Hollywood's Boulevard 3. On Friday nights he performs at the oldest piano bar in Los Angeles which is located just off Sunset Blvd. at 2538 Hyperion Ave, 90027. James is available by himself and he can provide additional singers or instrumentalists in any combination including strings, drums, winds, and/or brass. He also served for 8 years on the summer faculty at the Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara, CA. As a musical director he has worked on productions of Greece, Seussical, Willy Wonka, West Side Story, Sondheim Unscripted, for the LA Stage Star Competition and for numerous shows at Sterling's Upstairs at Vitello's in Studio City. As a pianist he has played for productions of A Chorus Line, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Little Shop of Horrors, Chess, Cabaret, Oklahoma, The Boyfriend, Lady in the Dark, and Merrily We Roll Along. As a concerto soloist, Mr. Lent made his Alabama Symphony debut performing Rachmaninoff's Concerto No. 2 to critical acclaim on 24 hours' notice to replace Andre Watts. James' numerous piano awards include prizes in the New York Concert Artists Guild International Competition, the National Chopin Competition, the Washington International Piano Competition at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., the Olga Koussevitsky Piano Competition in New York, the Salon de Virtuosi Awards in New York, the Houston Symphony Ima Hogg National Young Artist Competition, and the title of Top Instrumentalist in the World Championships for the Performing Arts in Burbank, CA. Mr. Lent's other orchestral appearances include the Vancouver Symphony, the Houston Symphony, the Shanghai Philharmonic, the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, the Torrence Symphony, Orchestra X, the Ocean City Pops, the Utah Symphony and the Florida West Coast Symphony. His solo recital appearances include performances at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, the Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival in Lubeck, Germany; for the National Chopin Foundation in Miami, a Boston recital debut at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and at the Cleveland Museum of Art, where he gave the world premiere of a new work written for him by noted contemporary American composer Frederic Rzewski. His performances have been heard on New York's WQXR and National Public Radio's Performance Today. Mr. Lent was invited to participate in the Pierre Boulez Workshop for Instrumentalists and Conductors at Carnegie Hall where he performed with the renowned Ensemble Intercontemporain under the direction of Maestro Boulez in a sold-out concert at Weill Recital Hall. Mr. Lent was a fellowship recipient at the Aspen Music Festival, the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival, the Sarasota Music Festival, and the Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara, where he studied with Jerome Lowenthal. Mr. Lent is a native of Houston where he attended the Houston High School for the Performing and Visual Arts and the University of Houston. Since completing his Doctor of Musical Arts from Yale in 2001, Mr. Lent has been based in Los Angeles. |
GREEN-SMOKE! - MUSIC SAMPLE #2 LIVE MUSIC Groove Zone |
GREEN-SMOKE! - MUSIC SAMPLE #3 LIVE MUSIC Sometimes |
D.Travis Crudup - Bassist D.Travis Crudup is a L.A. Native who at age 11 started out on drums at the Shelly Thomas School of Music. From there he picked the Tenor sax and played that through Jr. High and High School. While playing in Jr. High stage he became interested in electric bass while watching Derrick Jamerson (youngest son James Jamerson) play in rehearsal. His mom bought him a $50 bass from a pawn and he has been on bass ever since playing with numerous choirs, groups and music artists through out California. His musical influences include, Gospel, Blues, R&B, Jazz, Brazilian, Funk ,and Latin. |
