A native Washingtonian talent renowned for his God given musicianship, from an early age he has amazed audiences with his adaptable, authenticated style and "smooth" delivery. He has performed throughout the country and is characterized by his peers as "The Quincy Jones of gospel," "a musician's musician," and "a producer's producer." He proclaims accepting Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior is his most significant life accomplishment.
Background
Formal musical training from Catholic University in Washington, DC where he majored in Music Composition. However, his greatest teachers have been his parents, family, and countless performances with artists of a wide spectrum of musical styles ranging from sacred choral to rock, from BeBop to "Funk" and R & B. Terrence started playing and composing at the age of 8, but his professional Music Industry experience began at age 13, as lead guitarist for the popular gospel television show “Spread a Little Sunshine” house band and musician for prodigy singing group, The Ed Gerald Sounds, that regularly appeared on the program and performed around the country. Later, he began recording demos on bass guitar with his aunt, renowned jazz vocalist, Ronnie Wells. Inspired by the vastness of musical expression and diverse tonalities, Terrence pursued music with a passion and even mastered the art of self-instruction, the basis for his unique style and creative approach to the many instruments he plays. He is never satisfied with just presenting music as originated but rather chooses to dig deeper and discover new and innovative treasures lying just beneath the obvious notes and rhythms.
Talents
Prolific composer, lyricist, writer, poet, vocalist, arranger, orchestrator, producer, director, pianist, keyboardist, electric and acoustic guitarist, percussionist, 4/5/6/7-string bassist, recording engineer . . . . . and the list goes on.
Credits and Features
Served as musician (bassist and drummer) for the Lincoln Theater 2006 run of the award-winning play “Where Eagles Fly” starring celebrated actress, Phyllis Yvonne Stickney.
Tracks written by Terrence and performed by R&R on their “Ascension” CD are featured in the independent film company OKAYHOUSE release of “Eventide.”
Featured as endorsed artist (7-String Bassist) on the Eden Electronics website.
Currently performing or has performed with many nationally and internationally acclaimed artists including Richard Smallwood & Vision, Maurette Brown Clark (served as MD), Vanessa R. Williams (served as MD), Dottie Jones, Howard Riley, Jr. (as the group R&R), Capitol Hill Mass Choir, Marcus Johnson, Bobby Lyle, Nick Colionne, Alyson Williams, Cee Cee Michaela, Lorree K. Slye, Yolanda Adams, Aretha Franklin, The Winans, Jennifer Holliday, Tramaine Hawkins, Walter Hawkins, Isaiah Thomas, James Cleveland, Shirley Caesar, Ben Tankard, Nathan Heathman, Evelyn Simpson Curenton, Men and Women of the Gospel, the Washington Pops Orchestra and of course the famous Richburg Singers formerly on the “Atlantic” label and the Chariot Singers established by the Richburgs based on the original WUST Radio Choir.
Produced and performed on CD projects for such artists as Minister Terrell Hunt, Jeremiah Murphy, Kim Jordan, John Stoddart, Nolan Williams, Jr., Phil French, Kitt Brewington & Victorious Praise, and many others.
Wrote, produced, and performed music sound tracks for several aerobics videos, theme songs and music beds for local radio stations and jingles for major corporations, including WYCB, Heaven 1580, and Marriott.
Musician/Musical Director for theater and musical productions including "Lord I'm Coming Home," "Dream Girls," "The Wiz," "Ain't Misbehavin!" "Wait ‘Til the Fat Lady Sings," "God's Trombones," "City at Peace," Washington Performing Arts, music award shows, AIDS and Cancer fundraisers, benefits for “Katrina” and “Tsunami” victims, UDC resident educational program promotions, nonviolence campaigns such as "From One Brother to Another," founded by Nolan Williams, Jr., annual events sponsored by organizations such as 100 Black Men of America and the Deltas, holiday presentations of "Handel's Messiah - A Soulful Celebration!" and numerous trade shows and openings for major business establishments including Washington's own Georgetown Park.
Other credits include performances and appearances on "The Today Show," “Bobby Jones Gospel Show," "Saturday Night Sing," MPTV holiday specials, and BET. Terrence is the writer/co-writer of such popular songs as “By His Grace” title cut on Stellar Award winner, Maurette Brown Clark's 2002 CD release and "He Will Uphold You" featured on Debbie Steele's CD, "A New Beginning."
Current and New Music on the Horizon
* Executive Producer, Production Team Supervisor, Producer, Lead/Rhythm/Acoustic Guitarist, Percussionist, Vocal Arranger/Arrangements Consultant, on new Praise and Worship CD by Minister Terrell Hunt entitled “Awesome” released on the RichEscape Music label in the summer of 2007
* New solo piano and 7-string bass double-CD entitled “My All” to be released on the RichEscape Music label in spring of 2009
* Sophomore R&R CD entitled “Completion” to be released on the RichEscape Music label in 2009
* New R&R Christmas CD to be released on the RichEscape Music label in 2009
* Serves as Minister/Director of Music and musician at the Bethesda Baptist Church of Washington, DC
Goals and Ambitions
In releasing several personal and collaborative "inspirational/gospel jazz" and "prayer and praise" CD projects under his own production company/record label (RICHESCAPE MUSIC) which feature his performance on essentially all instrumentation and vocals, the most recent being R&R’s, “Ascension,” he ultimately strives to minister to the hearts of people through a multiplicity of musical expression, reach audiences with fresh sounds for the soul, and inspire listeners to journey with him to uncharted musical depths and heights.
Discography
“Awesome” CD/artist – Terrell Hunt, RichEscape Music label, Released in 2007, (Credits: Executive Producer, Production Team Coordinator/Supervisor, Producer, Lead and Rhythm Guitars, Acoustic Guitar, Percussion, Vocal Arranger/Arrangements Consultant, Mixing and Mastering Supervisor.)
“inSpiration” CD/artist – Nolan Williams, Jr., NeWorks Productions, Released in 2006, (Credits: 7-String Bass)
“Worship” CD/artist – Jeremiah Murphy & Judah, EMA Music, Inc., Released in 2005, (Credits: Production Consultant, Musical Director, Rhythm Arrangements, 7- String Bass, Lead and Rhythm Guitars, Rhodes Piano, Percussion)
“Full Circle” CD/artist – Kim Jordan, Prosounity Music Entertainment, Released in 2004, (Credits: 7-String Bass, Rhythm and Lead Bass Guitar)
“Ascension” CD/artist – R&R/Howard E. Riley, Jr. and Terrence Richburg, RichEscape Music label, Released in 2004, (Credits: Executive Producer, Producer, Writer, Arranger, Lead and Background Vocals, 6 & 7-String Basses, 6-String Fretless Bass, Lead and Rhythm Guitars, Drums, Drum Programming and Sequencing, Piano & Keyboards, Percussion, Studio Engineering and Recording, Mixing, Mastering, Graphic/Artistic Direction)
“By His Grace” CD/artist – Maurette Brown Clark, Atlanta International Records/AIR Gospel label, Released in 2002, (Credits: Songwriter – “By His Grace” title cut (co-written with Maurette Brown Clark)
“Everything to Me” CD/artist – Pastor Kitt Brewington & Victorious Praise, KABCO Music label, Released in 2002, (Credit: 7-String Bass)
“All for You” CD/artist – Kim Jordan (Gospel Jazz Pianist/Vocalist), Prosounity Music Entertainment label, Released in 2001, (Credits: Co-Producer, Arranger, Songwriter - “Save Me” (co-written with Kim Jordan), 7-String Bass, Lead and Rhythm Guitars, Drums Programming, Keyboards, Percussion, Background Vocal, Studio Engineering, Recording, Mixing)
“Another Perspective’” CD/artist – Jeremiah Murphy, EMA Music, Inc., Released in 2000, (Credits: Producer, Arranger, Songwriter - “Jesus Loves Me (I’m So Glad He Does)" (co-written with Jeremiah Murphy), Orchestral Arrangements and Orchestration Performance on “The Lord’s Prayer,” Rhythm Arrangements, 7-String Bass, Drums, Drum Programming and Sequencing, Piano & Keyboards, Lead and Rhythm Guitars, Percussion, Lead Vocal on “My Redeemer Liveth,” Studio Engineering and Recording, Mixing)
“You’ve Been So Good!” CD/artist – Phil French (Saxophonist), Frenchy Soundz Music, Released in 2000, (Credits: Producer/Songwriter/Arranger/Studio Engineer, Recording and Mixing on Song Contributions, “Can’t Deny It” (performed all accompanying instrumentation), “Dreamin’ ” and “Dreamin’ (Reprise) (performed 7-String Bass, Rhythm Guitars, Percussion)
“A New Beginning” CD/artist – Debbie Steele, SAON-DVX label, Released in 1998, (Credits: Songwriter - “He Will Uphold You,” Lead Guitar, 6-String Bass)
“The Mark Greene Project” CD/artist – Mark Greene (of the original group “The Moments”), FAJR Records, Released in 1998, (Credits: 6-String Bass, Studio Engineering, Recording)
“A Not So Silent Night” Christmas CD/artist – John Stoddart, Urban Junction East Music label, Released in 1997, (Credits: Rhythm Guitar, Guitar Solo)
“Love So Real” CD/artist – John Stoddart, Urban Junction East Music label, Released in 1997, (Credits: 6-String Bass, Drums, Studio Engineering, Recording)
“Let Every Nation Sing” CD/artist – Bishop Harry R. Jackson, Jr. & The Hope Christian Church Mass Choir, Perfect Piece Group label, Released in 1996, (Credits: 6-String Bass)
“Kim Stratton (Live with the A.F.C. Mass Choir)” CD/artist – Kim Stratton, Glorious Music label, Released in 1995, (Credit: Songwriter - “By His Grace” (co-written with Maurette Brown Clark)
“Rich Spirit One” Original Music/Video Soundtrack/artist – Terrence Richburg (featuring Maurette Brown Clark, Vanessa R. Williams, Andre Barnes, Andrea Dumas, The McGlound Sisters, Robert Burwell, Phil French, and Howard Riley, Jr.) RichEscape Music Productions, Released in 1994, (Credits: Executive Producer, Producer, Writer, Arranger, Vocal and Rhythm Arrangements, Vocals, All Instrumentation, Studio Engineering, Recording, Mixing)
“Introduction” CD/artist – Jeremiah Murphy, EMA Music, Inc., Released in 1993, Credits: Producer, Arranger, Synthesizer and Drum Programming, Strings, Horns, Solo and Miscellaneous Synths, Mix and Remix Concepts and Arrangements, Vocal and Rhythm Arrangements, 6-String Contrabass, Rhythm and Lead Guitars, Drums, Studio Engineering and Recording, Mixing)
“Always” CD/artist – Barbara Best & The B. L. & S. Singers, Faith American, Released in 1992, (Credits: Bass Guitar, Synthesizer)
“Jesus Is Right” Album/artist – The Gregory Ward Company, Shur Fine Gospel Record Company, Inc., Released in 1989, (Credits: Bass & Lead Guitars, Drums, Percussion)
“Guess Who – 25th Anniversary Issue” Album/artist – Andrew Rowe and the D.C. Choral Ensemble, ACRO Productions, Released in 1989, (Credits: Production Consultant, Featured on Synthesizers 5-String Bass, Lead and Rhythm Guitars, Drums, Percussion, String & Horn Arrangements, Synthesizer Programming)
“Daybreak” Album/artist – The B. L. & S Singers, Sound of Gospel Records, Released in 1987, (Credits: Guitar, Synthesizers, Synthesizer Programming, Horn & String Arrangements)
“Love Made Him Do It” Album/artist – The B. L. & S. Singers, Sound of Gospel Records, Released in 1986, (Credits: Drums, Bass Guitar, Lead Guitar, Synthesizer – Strings)
“Tell It” Album/artist – Alton Morris, Morada Records, Released in 1984, (Credits: Bass Guitar, Synthesizers)
“Jesus Can Make a Way” Album/artist – The Tabernacle Echoes, The Tomato Music Company label, Released in 1980, (Credits: Fretless Bass Guitar)
“The Star of Bethlehem Youth Choir” Album/artist – The Star of Bethlehem Youth Choir directed by Elder Harvey Lewis, Jr., Glori Records, Inc., Released in 1976, (Credits: Bass Guitar)
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