What a time for rap music. It was the end of the “old school” and the beginning of the golden age of rap music. Run-D.M.C. were one of the pioneers of the “New School” with cuts like Sucker MCs. It was nothing but a beat and rhymes. They took out all of the music and…
Read moreNew Temptations Musical AIN’T TOO PROUD Extends at Berkeley Rep
I’m happy to be a part of this amazing show and amazing cast! Come see it if you are in the Bay Area! Due to an overwhelming demand, Berkeley Rep has announced that the world premiere musical of Ain’t Too Proud-The Life and Times of The Temptations will extend for two additional weeks. Originally scheduled…
Read moreBehind The Scenes: Dominique Morisseau and Otis Williams – “Ain’t Too Proud” – The Temptations Musical
Our first preview is tomorrow. I can’t WAIT! I am beyond ready for the first show because its been 7 1/2 weeks of rehearsal and tech. I’m done rehearsing. Seriously…I want to get this show up and running. I am looking forward to hearing the response from a live audience. We’ll see tomorrow night!
Read moreSleeping In
One of the benefits of being away from “home” and being a full time musician and working on a musical is the ability to get rid of the alarm clock. Waking up at the perfect time (10:00AM) is glorious. It’s even better when it’s quiet and sunny when you open the windows. Ahhhh…a preview of…
Read more“Ain’t Too Proud” – The Temptations Musical in rehearsal
This is a sneak peak into the show I’m working on at the Berkeley Rep Theater now. We open on September 15, 2017. Come out and see us!
Read moreStreet Beat Brass Band on #GMA
Tune in tomorrow (Tuesday March 28th) between 7-9AM. I’ll be performing with these guys – The Street Beat Brass Band on Good Morning America
Read moreNew Musical
One of the best things about my job is the creative process. Watching people create new songs, invent new choreography, direct lighting, etc…it’s fascinating. I just started working on a new project. The show is being produced in conjunction with the Berkeley Rep Theater and we are rehearsing here at Second Stage in Times Square…
Read moreBusy Body
It’s been a busy weekend; Thursday – A rehearsal in the afternoon with Vaneese Thomas for her shows in Lugano Switzarland in a few weeks, then later that night, a club date with a Matthew Friedman and Uptown Sounds – a Craig Scott band in NJ. Friday – Worked at the off -Broadway musical Avenue…
Read moreVaneese Thomas – Take Me To The River – 2015 Hudson River Park’s Blues BBQ – NYC
I played with this great band a few weeks ago. It was a fun blues festival down in TriBeCa in Manhattan. The band was great, Vaneese was great, the food was great and the hang afterward was cool too. I ran into so many people I’ve played with over the years in Broadway pits in…
Read more#Motown the Musical Tour 2015
I’m joining the Motown tour in Los Angeles for just this week. It should be fun for a number of reasons.. 1) I loved subbing for Buddy Williams in the Broadway production 2) I get to play with one of my favorite bass players and guitarist and 3) I get to be in warm weather,…
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