David's Music can be summed up in one Word..... Impeccable.

David has a Ph.D. in music composition from Rutgers University (1978), has been visiting lecturer in jazz at Harvard University (1977), and is currently Professor of Music and Coordinator of the Music Discipline at York College (CUNY), where he teaches composition, computer music and music theory. He is a member of BMI and The Society of Composers & Lyricists. 

His music has been broadcast worldwide, including the National Radio of Argentina, Radio ROKS in Moscow, and the Foundation Gaudeamus in the Netherlands. His recordings include Four Preludes for Piano [Jeff Jacob, pianist, Contemporary American Eclectic Music for the Piano, Ariel CD #AE 001, 1995], Crossover for Orchestra [Slovak Radio Symphony, MMC New Century - Volume 1, CD #MMC 2015, 1995], and Exit for Trumpet and Tape [Jack Logan, trumpet, New Music for Trumpet, Orion #ORS 7294, 1972]. He was also pianist for the Crown Heights Affair Sure Shot album [De-Lite #DSR 9517, 1979]. 

David has recently been working on a Jazz  CD project with the great Mark Adams  that you will want to look out for. The CD is called "Asceticism"  Two of his jazz tracks Club Carib and Free Day  will be featured. David even sits on every once in awhile. 

This should be quite a dynamic project. Keep a watch out for this one.  As the Mayor says "I'll bet it's gonna be Killer"

The Doug Stone Challenge:

Click on the site below and if you are not totally knocked out.... I'll be amazed !!
Seriously you will  be totally "blown out" that  a guy with this much talent hangs out here and wants to network with us.
 
 

One of the  opening songs on the Charter Residents page is Arthur's Rendition of "Bolero" The Mayor told me that work "Knocked him out"....so I checked Art out.... and instantly knew I would be derelict in my responsilbility  if I didn't Include him on this list. One listen  to Arts Material and you know you are listening to  "a  mind blowing major  monster composer of  epic stature."

But forget what I have to say.

Go listen for yourself....
 
 

The Mayor asked me  to review Mikes stuff and my first thoughts were, Neal, you mention this guy all the time..... why do you want me to mention him again?
He just grinned... said Listen to the CD... and if your not knocked out ....don't put him in your column.

Well, I have to say that I have never been partial to trumpet and flugelhorn playing..... till now.

See that conch he's holding in the picture.... he actually plays it on one of the tracks and man oh man, I can't get this guys music out of my head.

I still don't think I'll ever be a  "brass fanatic" .... but I'll buy anything this guy puts out.

His music is totally awesome....
 
 

Krohn is an "exceptionally talented composer/artist and he has either worked with or produced music for some of the biggest names in the business... even an "ex-beatle"

His New Caribbean Cd will knock you out.

Here is a short bio of his achievements:

Krohn has performed both as an engineer and studio musician on projects with major artist and producers nationwide from Los Angeles to Miami. Artist include Jeff Baxter, Bob Esty, Ron Stone, Robb Brothers, Allen Perriser, Shelly Yakas, Weird Al, Toto, Carl Wilson, Burton Cummings, The Cars, Roy Thomas Baker, Steve Cropper, Duck Dunn, Donavan, John Mellencamp, Billy Vera, Bill Pfordresser, Ringo Starr, Danny Elfman, and many more

Check out his stuff---- be amazed !!
 
 

The Mayor told me about Joe. He said "Doug, this guys music  belongs in the  Unsung Composer article your writing". I said Ok and perused the top 40. Sure enough.....found Joe in there.....with a  top 40 hit in the MP3 Genre Surf Rock.
I  saw surf music.....e-mailed Neal back and said "I thought you wanted me to write about Composers in the first article- not surf music."

Neal wrote back---- "Check out his web site"

Well, I did..... and The Toto-Meister is gyrating above you in living color.

If you are expecting Jan and Dean covering the Beach Boys (like I was)..... read no further....
However if your looking for the crazy musical genius of a "Spike Jones", Dr. Demento,or a "Weird Al Yankovic" you are in for a real treat.

Better Yet.... on the serious side: this guy has been really tearing up the latin and salsa charts.
Some really spicy stuff there.

Joe lists his chief musical influences as:

Raybeats, Ventures, Duke Ellington, Benny Carter, MJQ, Thad Jones/Mel Lewis, David Bromberg, Albert Collins, Herb Alpert, Henry Mancini, Elmer Bernstein

His music is all over the board.... and defies description. One minute you'll swear your listening to Dick Dale and the Del-Tones......and the next you'll find yourself listening to "soaring clarinets" and "Big Band Jazz"

His song titles give away his zaniness. Anyone who can come up with a title like Blackjack Polka  and then pull it off  deserves an award for "Wacko Genius"

He even takes the Old 007 James Bond things to task with his "Double Agent"
When you enter his Domain... you are greeted with an unusual business card and he says:

A native of Long Island, New York and now resides in Homestead, FL about 20 miles south of Miami, with his wife Barbara, and three daughters.Ken Started playing the Trumpet and guitar at the age of seven. By the time he was 15, Ken was playing in New York Studios and composing music. Ken went on to College in Cleveland, OH, where he went full time into his performing career. (While attending Baldwing-Wallace College Full time) Ken completed his Bachelors degree in Psychology, German and Criminal Justice.

In 1983, Ken went on the road briefly with a Las Vegas show before returning to New York where he played regulary in Manhatten with the Roland Parker Blues Band as well as the Long Island Hamptons. During this time, Ken also performed on shows with James Brown,Gary U.S. Bonds, The Spinners and others. 

While still in New York, Ken was active in the Church and a witness for the Lord. He taught school and warmed up numerous Christian artists during concerts including, Twila Paris, Scott Wesley Brown, Wayne Watson, Bryan Duncan, Michael Card. Ken has also appeared with Phil Driscoll. 

Ken married in 1986 and moved to Nashville where he worked in Drug prevention programs. While with WWDFY, World Wide Drug-Free Youth, Ken had the opportunity to collaborate on several songs with Larry Gatlin for Drug awareness campaigns.He also worked with various treatment programs for substance abuse and remains active in his personal recovery. He signed a record deal with Powerlife Records in Nashville in 1991, began regional touring and in 1993 moved to Miami to become Music Pastor. In 1996, Ken became the Musical Director/Minister for Wayne Cochran Mimistries/Voice for Jesus Church in Miami. Ken produced his services and shows and began to produce other local recording artists and events. In 1998,Ken and his wife, Barbara, founded the Miami Music Group International for the purpose of spreading the gospel through the uniqueness of the Miami diversity of styles and sounds. Ken has three albums but has produced albums in Spanish, French and Creole. 

His music has been heard all over the world. Ken's primary purpose is to introduce a new sound, a new style of Worship that is spontaneous,creative, ordely and Prophetic. This move is gaining world-wide recognition and can be heard at his current ministry assignment at Christian Family Worship Center in Naranja Florida. 

Ken currently gives seminars and concerts pertaining to Prophetic Worship, sound and Concerts. Ken and Barbara also gives seminars on Dysfunctional Family Systems and equips the Church for restoring those who suffer. 

One listen to Ken's Music and you will instantly pulled in...no matter what creed or religious affiliation you might have.

His composition skills are exceptional. Not only is he making the world a more beautiful place by creating such fabulous music.....he is trying to leave it a better place through his work with the less fortunate.

Kudo's Ken !