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Michael Omartian

Michael Omartian is a legend in sound. Omartian launched his musical career in the 1970s with the band Rhythm Heritage. The group went on to be known for their #1 single, “Theme from S.W.A.T.” which peaked at number 1 on the US Hot 100. Omartian went on to become an accomplished keyboardist with acts including Steely Dan and as a solo musician, and then an arranger and producer.

Michael Omartian is the first producer in recording history to have number one records in three separate decades – the seventies, eighties and nineties. In 1980, Michael was nominated for ten Grammy Awards, three of which he won for his work on Christopher Cross’ debut album. He has been nominated for producer of the year twice, once in 1980 and again in 1984. In 1985, Omartian, was an arranger and keyboardist for “We are the World” which Omartian produced alongside Quincy Jones. In 1991 Omartian was nominated for album of the year with “Heart In Motion” by Amy Grant. In 1995 he was nominated for country song of the year, “When Love Finds You,” with Vince Gill, and for Gospel Album of the Year, “The Light Inside,” with Gary Chapman. In 1994 Michael had the honor of producing “One Voice,” an album for the Summer Olympic Games. His song entitled “Atlanta Reel” was used as the theme for the swimming events.

Michael has produced such artists as: Susan Ashton, Sheena Easton, Barry Manilow, John Berry, First Call, Richard Marx, Stephen Bishop, Roberta Flack, Reba McEntire, Clint Black, Bela Fleck, Larry Wayne Morbitt, Michael Bolton, 4HIM, Lorrie Morgan, Karla Bonoff, Vince Gill, Willie Nelson, Debby Boone, Amy Grant, David Pack, Steve Camp, Howard Hewitt, Sandi Patti, Bob Carlisle, Whitney Houston, Jonathan Pierce, Peter Cetera, Janis Ian, Michael W. Smith, Gary Chapman, The Imperials, Rod Stewart, Steven Curtis Chapman, Jermaine Jackson, Marty Stuart, Cher, The Jacksons, Donna Summer, Michael Crawford, Waylon Jennings, Kathy Troccoli, Christopher Cross, Alison Krauss, Sheila Walsh, Helen Darling, Crystal Lewis, Wayne Watson, The Dirt Band, Patty Loveless, and Trisha Yearwood.

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Marcus Scott

Electrifying. Soulful. Compelling. These three words exemplify the sound of “Memphis Soul Man” Marcus Scott. Born and raised in a city that is well known for world class soul music, Marcus Scott is the real deal. As a young boy, he would sit with his ears glued to the radio, mimicking every sound he heard. This fascination evolved into an insatiable desire to entertain and capture the hearts of audiences everywhere. His musical journey started in 2005 as a hit in local Memphis talent shows and he quickly became known as the “go to” singer for all of the major gigs in Memphis. Larry Dodson of the legendary Barkays gave him a call to collaborate on “House Party”, he has sung with James Ingram and has appeared at Isaac Hayes night club and he’s been the lead singer with the house band for the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies. If you close your eyes and listen to his voice you‘ll realize that Marcus is on a trajectory towards becoming a truly elite soul singer in the vein of Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Sam Cooke, and Otis Redding.

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Carl Verheyen

Carl has been playing the guitar every day since 1965 and has always made his living with the instrument. A member of the smash hit British rock group Supertramp since 1985, Carl has played to millions of enthusiastic fans in sold out arenas worldwide. As the creative force behind the Carl Verheyen Band, his 14-record discography showcases his endless talents across a wide array of musical genres.

Carl is also a much sought after studio musician playing on many other artists’ records whenever his busy schedule permits. He has recorded and played with a virtual who’s who of the music industry and his vast collection of movie soundtracks and television credits is amazing. At the 2009 Academy Awards, Carl was heard by 67,000,000 people as a featured soloist.

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Tom Hemby

Tom Hemby is a Grammy Award-winning and nominated Instrumental Recording Musician, Producer, & Composer. He’s also a four-time Dove award-winner as well.

Born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and raised in the neighboring community of Puxico, Tom was one of two siblings brought up in the musical family of George & Joyce Hemby along with his younger brother, Ron.

Tom moved to Nashville, Tennessee in 1978 to pursue a career in music. Through the years he became a very active session and touring sideman guitarist, as well as a producer, arranger, and composer.

Tom’s fourth and most recent instrumental Jazz project “THE TOM HEMBY BAND/ DEALIN’ IT” features drummer KEITH CARLOCK, saxophonist MARK DOUTHT, Bassist ADAM NITTI, and keyboardist MICHAEL WHITTAKER and is available on iTunes, Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, & Amazon Music.

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