I serve as a church musician (pianist, drums) for over 40 years, with a playing style mix of traditional gospel/smooth jazz.
As a DJ, my music of choice is Smooth Jazz and Black (traditional and contemporary). I love DJing for professional office/organizational events, providing sound and mics with a little smooth jazz in the background and between talking sessions/presentations.
Launching from her longtime home base of Washington, D.C., and taking flight to the rest of the world, Debórah Bond has become an integral part of the fabric of the worldwide indie-soul scene. Her debut album DayAfter (2003) started her solo career and was followed up by her critically acclaimed album Madam Palindrome (2011). She has since released 2 remix albums along with her newest album compass: I (2021).
Janet Paulsen is a classically trained singer. She began her career with a full scholarship to Carnegie Mellon University and went on to perform with a variety of opera companies in New England and the Midwest.
For the past few years Janet has been specializing in jazz standards and pop music performing throughout Maryland and the East Coast.
Through musical interpretation and creative delivery, Janet entertains audiences in venues large and small. Her music creates a beautiful ambiance at weddings, restaurants, and private events.
GRAMMY-nominated lutenist Ronn McFarlane strives to bring the lute - the most popular instrument of the Renaissance - into today’s musical mainstream and make it accessible to a wider audience.
Gaelic Mishap is Maryland’s premier Celtic Rock Band.
Formed in 2010, this group blends unmatched vocals and iconic fiddling into Celtic rock, shanties, and traditional Irish tunes. Whether young or old, at a festival or in the pub, Gaelic Mishap will “wow” you with their original music while throwing surprises, or “mishaps”, into the hits and covers you know and love.
Duo Sorolla has been captivating audiences for over a decade, bringing together new and exciting works alongside the great masterworks and rediscovering lesser known pieces for cello and piano. Duo Sorolla has interpreted a wide range of music including most of the standard repertoire for cello and piano, as well as neglected works, especially music by women and composers of color. Duo Sorolla’s recitals bring together varied works that explore new and traditional approaches to expression, and the Duo enjoys guiding audiences along each program’s unique journey.
ART INSTALLATION
I created this profile on behalf of my child, Kaylin Ali, who is an actress, singer, and dancer in Baltimore City. My mission is to stay informed about all of the artistic opportunities available to her and assist in managing her budding acting career. Kaylin has experience in stage performance and film. She studies acting at the Baltimore School for the Arts and she aspires to join Howard University's theater program upon graduation.