Unions: SAG/AFTRA
Instruments: Voice, Guitar, Percussion
Additional Skills: Vocal Arranging & Production, Songwriting, Vocal Mentor/Coach
Through the years, I have been fortunate to perform and record with some of the greatest icons and legends in contemporary music. As a touring vocalist, I have been a member of the Elton John Band, the Michael Jackson "This Is It" Band, and am the former Lead Vocalist/Front Man and Acoustic Guitarist for 5 time Grammy nominated progressive and pop super-group, Ambrosia. As a live/touring vocal artist, I have stood on the world stage and performed for literally Billions of people!
Over the years I have shared the stage with Macklemore, Usher, Jennifer Hudson, John Mayer, Dave Matthews Band,
Billy Joel, Diana Ross, Josh Groban, Jewel, Richard Marx, Tony Bennett, k.d. lang, Natalie Cole, The Four Tops,
The Temptations, Tom Petty, Randy Newman, Phil Collins, Bonnie Raitt, Luther Vandross, Michael McDonald,
Annie Lennox, and Garth Brooks to name a handful...
I have been the featured vocalist at countess major events, including the Revlon Walk/Run, The Americana at Brand Grand Opening in Glendale CA, and The Grove Grand Opening in Los Angeles CA.
Television shows and network appearances include: The Grammy’s (5 times), The Tonight Show (4 times), Good Morning America, NBC, CBS, MTV, Entertainment Tonight, and PBS.
As a session vocalist, I have sung on many major records, commercials and motion picture and television sound tracks. Along my path, I have always had a passion for sharing my knowledge and experience with others as a vocal and performance mentor/coach.
I gained tremendous insight into our ever evolving music and entertainment industry working as a Vocal & Performance Coach, Vocal Arranger/Producer and First Line Judge on seasons 10 & 11 of American Idol. I have assisted industry standard bearers such as The Voice, X-Factor, American Idol, Randy Jackson, Nickelodeon and Disney in finding, vetting and preparing exceptional talent!
As an artist, I also participate in the larger conversation of social/economic justice and equality issues through
Ken Stacey + Heartland, lending my musical voice towards awareness and action.