During the
mid-eighties, Brian began experimenting with jingles. His love for
movies and children inspired him to write film scores and music for
youthful audiences. While writing jingles for companies such as
McDonalds Corporation, Brian was also in demand to tour with several
bands. He’s been a member of two Rock bands, four Top-40 bands, and
currently a Contemporary Jazz band music director. Brian has also shared
the stage with artists such as
Will Downing, Morris Day and the Time, India.Arie, Fantasia, Angela
Bofill, Monica, Me’Shell Ndegeocello, Magic Johnson, Rachelle Ferrell,
The Isley Brothers, Frankie Beverly and Maze, Alex Bugnon, George Duke Pieces of a Dream, Ruben Studdard, Chaka Kahn, Stevie
Wonder, Najee, and Jeff Lorber.
In 1994 Brian
ventured from Michigan to Atlanta, GA to start his own production
company called BCO Media, Inc. Brian has produced music for Kathy
Avalon, UNV, Kem, Mark Marcell, Eddie Oliver, Tiye Mahammad and a host
of other up and coming talents alike. He was a member of the local
Atlanta Jazz group called “Take Notes” and has written most of their
original pieces.
His recent CD compilation is titled "Daisy."
"Daisy" pays tribute to his late grandmother Daisy O’Neal who both
influenced and nurtured his musical endeavors. It expresses a
multifaceted array of compilations, polished flavor and much more. On
it, he exploits his versatility with an explosive composition called
"Daisy" the title track of his newly release sophomore CD, as well as
the melodic sound of the track “No Words Necessary” which symphonically
takes you on a magical journey of self expression without words. The
song titled "Mesmerized" is one of his favorite musical productions,
which sustains an array of positive energies from all who embark upon
it.
As a writer, producer, composer, and
performer, Brian has a keen natural ability to create musical landmarks
that bring out a variety of moods and emotions. His musical influences
including Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny, The Artist, and Stevie Wonder
helped shape his desire to pursue a career as a professional musician.
Brian’s hard work and determination are what ripened the skills that he
has acquired over the past 20 years. Brian is truly a remarkably
talented musician who sees no limit to music artistry…...
Live Tours as Keyboardist and/or Music Director:
KEM /
Motown Records . Kindred Family Soul / Keyboardist .
Eric Roberson / Music
Director . Ledesi / Keyboardist Asst. Music Dir. . Dave McMurray /
Hipbop Records . Take Notes / Montreux Jazz Festivals . Craig Ellis /
Midtown ( ATL) Music Festivals . Akema Johnson / (ATL) Midtown Music
Festivals . Jaguar Wright / Keyboardist . Mayaeni / Music Director /
Keyboardist
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