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Pianist/M.C. Kev Choice returns with his 10-piece Ensemble known for combining elements of Hip-Hop, Jazz, Soul, Funk, and Classical all into one power packed show. Kev Choice has been a staple on The Bay Area Music scene for the last ten years, being an in-demand keyboardist and Band Director. Kev Choice began playing piano in his hometown of Oakland, Ca and continues on to obtain a Master's Degree in Piano Performance. Kev has toured with reknowned artist in the Hip-Hop and R&B/Soul world such as Lauryn Hill, Dwele, Too Short, DJ Quik, Goapele, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Martin Luther, Zion I and others. Kev Choice has won numerous awards and nominated for many honors including, "Most Multi-Talented Musician", "Best Musician" by East Bay Express, and "Best R&B/Funk Artist" by SF Weekly. This All-Star Ensemble consist of some of the Bay Area's most talented musicians, producer's and artist in the region including vocalist Viveca Hawkins, saxophonist Howard Wiley, producer/keyboardist Antario Holmes, and the powerful rhythm section of Greggo Simmons, Hassan Hurd, and Marcus Phillips.This show will celebrate the release of Kev Choice's new project "The Power of Choice" to be released 1/11/11.

Website:
www.kevchoice.com
Twitter.com/kevchoice