ALFONSO C (Philadelphia) plays bass and sings for the group. He was in the VILLAGE PEOPLE BAND, GYPSY LANE and played on all their hits including YMCA. He then joined the ALL SPORTS BAND. He also played bass for PATTI LA BELLE for 12 years and toured with many other famous artists including CINDY LAUPER, LUTHER VANDROSS and RICK DERINGER KARINA C (South Africa) sings, plays Midi Wind Controller and Keys for the group. She started in theater and opera and has performed pro. in the PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and OKLAHOMA. She recorded a couple of dance singles for BMG and "Do the Right Thing" with RUPAUL. She performs shows and records jingles for POWER 96 and does backgrounds for many artists. LARRY D (Philadelphia) plays keyboards, trumpet and sings for the group. He was in the VILLAGE PEOPLE BAND, GYPSY LANE, then INSTANT FUNK. He then wrote and arranged for GAMBLE & HUFF artists such as O JAYS, PHYLLIS HYMAN and LOU RAWLS etc. and also produced and remixed various projects with artists such as JAMES BROWN, TITO PUENTE JR and the sports theme anthem by 2 UNLIMITED. https://youtu.be/FPDn0JOzDm0 ANDREW C (Philadelphia) plays drums for the group. Made big noise playing with the indoor drumline team representing UPPER DARBY USA and placing 3rd in the world. He also worked and played for DISNEY. The band also features many special guests artists including JOHNNY O, GARY KING (Gloria Estevan and KC and the SUnshine Band), KALY, DEREK MACK (Taylor Dayne, Commodores), DELANO AUSTIN, BRIAN GILL (Horn Section leader - KC and the Sunshine Band, Tito Nieves, Arturo Sandaval) & “da HORN PLAYAS” AND the "HOT" GYPSY Dancers led by SILVIA BRASIL. (Dancer/Singer - see our guest page for more) |