A Love and a Friend

Bios
L. Sidney Davis, vocalist, is an outstanding talent and possesses a God given gift to sing. Inspired by an immediate family in which singing is an integral part of its tradition, culture and celebration, he began to sing at the age of three. Growing up in New York City, he has seen his enormous talent embraced in a large number of circles. He has had the opportunity to sing with church and family groups. Additionally, he has more than a decade of combined experience singing as one of the lead vocalist performing and recording with the world famous Harlem Gospel Choir and with the Bronx Mass Choir. He has traveled extensively performing in such places as England, France, New Zealand, Australia, Switzerland, Japan, The Netherlands, Argentina, and other countries in Central and South America

Rogers Davis, producer, lyricist and drummer for this project, is a native of Warrenton, NC. He grew us, the youngest of a large and loving family. He was encouraged by his musical mentor to play the drums as a teenager. During his college and law school years at North Carolina Central University, he played in R & B groups. He also has played in a jazz trio with two friends for several years. Following an illustrative career doing other things, he is back to attending to his interest in music and his life long passion. His intent here is to feature a mélange of jazz, rhythm & blues and contemporary gospel sounds blended together to create a fresh sound. He hopes that the songs convey and promote love and compassion for both God and the people of our world.

William (BILL) Crews, keyboardist and arranger, is a native of Warrenton, NC. The youngest of five brothers and sisters, music was always a mainstay in the Crews´ household. Bill attended North Carolina State University. He was the featured soloist for the 1969 NCSU Choir´s Christmas Concert. As a tribute to his Mother, he studied music theory, voice, composition and production. He has honed his skills with several R&B musical groups. He is an accomplished digital music composer and his musical growth has spawned numerous original compositions and collaborations.

David White, featured keyboardist and arranger, grew up in Highland, California where his grandmother, Janice Rhyne, taught several instruments including the piano. By age thirteen David was playing for a church in San Bernardino where he developed a gospel and jazzy sound. At age fifteen, David recorded a four track CD for the San Bernardino School District. During his high school years, he played at school events, such as musical plays and graduation ceremonies. Currently, David´ musical collaborations are numerous and include work with churches, community groups and musical support for noted theatrical performances.

Tony Delocht, bassist, is a native of San Diego, CA. He is a talented bassist and exhibited his skills on this project. He is a gifted and seasoned musician. He has a broad range of experience performing. He has recorded and toured with his own band.