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KEV CHOICE ENSEMBLE PRESENTS:

“THE ART OF COMPOSITION”

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

8PM

YOSHI’S-OAKLAND

510 EMBARCADERO WEST

TIX $15

www.yoshis.com

The theme for this special performance is “The Art of Composition” as Oakland M.C./Pianist/Composer Kev Choice and his dynamic Ensemble will focusing on compositions and instrumental works that he has written and compiled over the years. His compositions have a wide range of influence from Herbie Hancock to Maurice Ravel to J-Dilla. He will also cover select compositions from his favorite composers ranging from Stevie Wonder, Chopin, to Kanye West. In addition, Kev Choice will be premiering excerpts from his Hip-Hopera-”Electus Unus” (The Chosen One), which will feature the Ensemble joined by a string trio section and bassonist. “The Chosen One”, a concept project that Kev has been working on for the past year, is a mythological story of a child who was sent to the Earth, from the Heavens, to save a self-destructing world with his extraordinary musical talents. The story is told in a rap style over lush string arrangements and classic hip-hop drum patterns. Extended intros, codas, modulations, thick instrumentation, lays the foundation of this half-fantasy/half-reality tale that stretches the boundaries of the hip-hop genre. As “Keyboard Magazine” recently tweeted, “Anyone who doesn’t think real keyboard playing and rap dont mix, check Kev Choice”.

The Kev Choice Ensemble has been one of the most dynamic bands in The Bay Area over the last 5 years. The Ensemble features a diverse array and mix of talented musicians with a broad range of talents from the jazz elements of Howard Riley and Geechi Taylor to the soulfulness of Viveca Hawkins voice or Greggo Simmons on guitar. The foundation is held together by the super solid Hassan Hurd on drums, the funk-rock presence of Uriah Duffy on Bass, and the seasoned stylings of Mike Blankenship on keys. For this show they will also be joined by Ajayi Jackson on bassoon and percussion, as well as a string trio featuring violin, viola, and cello. The Ensemble has been heralded as “the most musical hip-hop group ever”.

This is ACT III of the hip-hopera “Electus Unus”-(The Chosen One) by M.C./Pianist/composer, Kev Choice. The story of a child sent to the Earth, from The Gods in Heaven, to save a self-destructing world, with his extraordinary gift of music.

“Make A Star”-ACT III
As was decided by The Gods, an up and coming musician and a beautiful young doctor encounter and fall deeply in love at first glance. That night they make love and the doctor becomes pregnant, as was written, to conceive a child who would save the world with his gift of music. ACT III takes us to the place where the parents first meet, at the father’s gig, and at first glance recognize their magnetic attraction for each other. After playing his first set, the musician walks up to the doctor and says, “What you want to do for the rest of your life? I don’t really know if it’s wrong or right but, I just wanna make a star with you.” From there, the prophecy begins to take place.

FREE DOWNLOAD!!!!
"Make A Star" http://www.mediafire.com/?p9mkji1v6obbutg
"Make A Star" (with drums) http://www.mediafire.com/?82zh9laslodquz4

Come check out Kev Choice performing live a special set of new never before heard and also an array of songs from his project “The Power of Choice” as part of the REBEL SOUL FEST. The show will also feature Rebel Soul artist, “Martin Luther”, as well as other special guest.

Tuesday-Aug.30th-2012
The New Parish
578 18th St.
Oakland, CA
Doors at 8pm
Show at 9pm
Tix $8/adv-$12/Door

Are You Impressed, directed by Samm Styles and Brian Storm, the 2nd Single of Kev Choice project “The Power of Choice”…produced by Aagee (Compound 7, Hieroglyphics). Video has cameos from leading lady Cecile Knox, local R&B sensation “Netta B” and Bay Area musicians Uriah Duffy, Greggo Simmons, and Mitchel Wilcox.

YOU CAN PURCHASE “THE POWER OF CHOICE” AT www.kevchoice.bandcamp.com

M.C./Pianist Kev Choice opens up his heart and soul and takes us on a musical journey with “The Power of Choice.” The album reflects songs of inspiration, struggle, motivation, and encouragement. Kev Choice also discusses his dreams, success, losses and loves over an array of musical soundscapes. Clever and wise lyrically, substance filled content, and beats that slap beyond the melodic and harmonic complexity of most of today’s Hip-Hop make this a “Powerful” album to have and listen to.

Tracklist: The Power Of Choice

1. My Life
2. I Don’t Walk, I Fly
3. So Cold
4. Are You Impressed feat. J Myers (prod. by Aagee)
5. Let It All Go feat. Martin Luther
6. Dreaming feat. Mykel
7. Take It There feat. MacArthur
8. The Impossible feat. Nonameko
9. Show You Off feat. Mykel
10. The Best
11. The Struggle
12. Motivation
13. These Words
14. Gettin’ It Good feat. Viveca Hawkins
15. Dearly Departed feat. Uriah Duffy (dedicated to Dewey Tucker)
16. Arietta *Bonus Track* prod. by PC Munoz

Download Kev Choice’s new single, “Let It All Go” feat. Martin Luther