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In many ways I feel like a "parent" of Mualtto. My goal was to promote real music and that is what Mulatto is doing.

Real Musicianship & Lyrics creates Meaningful Music – REAL MUSIC!

Today the music industry has computer technology, so producers and record labels may not see a need for real musicians.

In the past, recording with instruments came from the ranks of people who played live. There was an economic incentive to play instruments. Now, we’ve reached a point where that is not happening.

Today’s music industry has become accustomed to Pro Tools, referring to the computer program that can convert sounds into digital information, simulate instruments and can correct a singer’s pitch or a drummer’s timing.

Computer programs have also freed producers to create music and do sequencing, then call in musicians if there is a compelling need for them.

Everything is specialized now and that does not leave a lot of room for real musicians.

Music that is recorded with synthesized instruments and even vocals, are nowhere near as moving as the organic sounds of drums, organs, tambourines and other instruments played creatively with human hands.

This decline in musicians and in real music is cause for alarm and it will not be changing any time soon. We must fight to swing the pendulum back.

That means parents must step up and provide music lessons for their children and battle with school districts to keep or create music programs. Churches must continue to support musicians and singers and continue to be places for producing sacred and secular music. In addition, music fans must support live music and real musicianship.

Don’t sacrifice Real Music to technology and neglect. Creativity and time spent sharpening musical skill with an instrument matters.

Just ask Mulatto!

Real live musicians performing with real instruments to create real music, a more meaningful music.

MULATTO

Support the REAL MUSIC MOVEMENT!
Markay,Luke,Dustin,Margis & Tom


What does “real music” mean?

The Real Music Movement focuses on “real” music, simply meaning music that involves craft. Music that was created primarily from the heart, by those who clearly love what they do. That is, real musicianship & lyrics performed by real artists. So often these days the music schedulers, producers and promoters have fallin short in offering the very best music ever made. We are given the same selection of music over and over again. If artists like Mulatto can provide some great music to a whole new generation of listeners, then they have achieved their aim.


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Pictured: Nas, Keri Hilson, Dustin Moore (music director) & DJ Green Lantern (from left to right)
COME TO THINK OF IT THIS PICTURE IS COOL BECAUSE YOU HAVE A "MC", "VOCALIST", "MUSICIAN-MD" and "DJ" all in one picture.


Suprise treat! On Wednesday, July 25th, at the Grammy Camp, Mulatto members Dustin Moore and Margis Miles performed with one of Mulatto's favorite bands, Earth, Wind, and Fire. This was a dream come true. Songs performed were Boogie Wonderland, Let’s Groove Tonight, Shining Star, and September. Participants had clinics with EWF musicians and singers, open discussion and forum, and then a big show on stage with the entire EWF Band. See attached photo with Dustin Moore performing with EWF Bassist Verdine White. It was an awesome jam session. One day I would expect a Mulatto EWF concert! They just loved Dustin & Margis and the real music Mulatto is doing. Mulatto is the REAL DEAL!

Mulatto was created when Dustin Moore's compositions and arrangements were matched with the lyrics of Diondre Tribbe (of Penheads). Mulatto is now touring and recording with such artists as Nas, Keri Hilson, Kenny Lattimore, Chante Moore, and J Myers (of Sons of Light Muzik). Mulatto is a five piece band that is ready to change the music scene with their unique and refreshing sound. This diverse generation of ‘Echo Boomers’ has cross over appeal and a global warning for people to blend into a united and harmonious world. The lyrical content conveys strong, passionate, and expressive messages from real life experiences. Musically, the band thrives on distinct melodic arrangements with flourishing harmonic overtones, flashy percussive fills and breakdowns, and moving bass lines that are robust, and truly heartfelt. The outstanding musicianship of the rhythm section includes smooth and mellow sounds of the trumpet. The high energy, stage performance, showmanship, and groovy dance moves are reminiscent of the self-contained bands of the past. Mulatto is ready to stimulate the world with their positive messages and clean and fresh sound. This is an ethnically diverse group who wants to bring the people of the world together by blending the musical styles from “Baby boomer” legends of the past with a new and refreshing series of melodies, harmonies, and rhythms. Mulatto is sending a global message in their music with a positive sound. • Dustin Moore, is the Musical Director, Producer, Co-Founder, Arranger, Bassist (Electric, Acoustic, and Synthesizer), and background vocals for Mulatto. He combines jazz, funk, rock, and fusion to create fresh musical compositions and musical arrangements. Dustin Moore is three-time recipient of the Grammy Foundation’s Grammy Camp 2005. 2006 and 2007 scholarship and has performed with Rickey Minor & Paul Jackson Jr. for special Grammy events that included an all-star line-up of music industry professionals. Dustin (Bassist & Music Director) tours with Chante Moore & Kenny Lattimore when not in school. Dustin also performs in several jazz combos. Dustin produced the Song "Breathe" on Nas "Untitled" 2008. Dustin is Nas's Music Director and is on tour with fellow Mulatto band members for the Nas Summer 2008 Tour. Tom Terrell on trumpet, flugelhorn, keyboards, and background vocals, and adds the harmonic and solo elements that enhances and adds flavor to the group sound. • Markay Fairley plays keyboards, vocals, composes musical arrangements and brings strong gospel roots and a classic soul feel to the band’s sound. • Guitarist, Luke Aiono combines a variety of styles which incorporate Jazz, R&B, Classical, and Rock. • Drummer, Margis Miles (Grammy Camp 2007) dazzles with funky grooves, in the pocket rudimental techniques, speedy riffs, and has the fillers that keep the music kicking. MULATTO 2007

..Dustin Moore (age 19), began playing piano at the Yamaha Music School at the age of 3. He started performing piano recitals at age 4. At age 7 he began private piano and theory lessons and began playing the trumpet in the 4th grade in the school concert band. As needed, he was asked by the school band director to play bass for a jazz band in the 6th grade. At this point, Dustin began auditioning as a bassist for various big bands such as All-Southern where he was the bassist 5 consecutive years. Dustin has appeared in various media press which have included the October issue of Jazziz Magazine, The Long Beach Gazette, Long Beach Press Telegram, radio interviews for KKJZ 88.1.Other experience includes Musical Theatre reading full-Broadway Scores, Marching Band, Drum & Bugle Corps, Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Big Band, Jazz – Small Combo, R&B, Rock and Soul Bands. He was the recipient of the 2006 Grammy Foundation’s “Grammny Camp Scholarship which was co-sponsored by Neil Portnow, President of the Record Academy. While at Grammy Camp 2006, he was selected to perform at David Foster’s Malibu Home for “A Starry Night” Fundraiser for Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. Other artists and guests celebrities included Babyface, Dionne Warwick, Josh Groban, Eric Benet, George Lopez, Quincy Jones, Oprah Winfrey, and Donald Trump to name a few. In December, 2005, he was invited to perform at a Grammy Jam by the Grammy Foundation and The Record Academy under the Executive Director, Rickey Minor. He performed in an all-star line-up which included, Herbie Hancock, India.Arie, George Benson, Shelly Berg, Angie Stone, Mary, Mary, Eric Benet, Chris Brown, Anthony Hamilton, Boney James, Stevie Wonder, and many others. This event was a tribute to acknowledge Stevie Wonder’s 22 Grammy Awards and 40 years in the music business. Attended Victor Wooten's summer camp 2006. Some other professional experiences have included performances with Earth Wind & Fire, Poncho Sanchez, Wayne Bergeron, Andy Martin, Tom Kubis, Kenny Burrell for special jazz events such as the Blue Jay Jazz Festival and the International Association for Jazz Educators (IAJE). Dustin has also performed at the Playboy Jazz Festival in an All-Star Jazz Big Band under the direction of Reggie Andrews. His career goals are to become a professional musician/artist, arranger/composer, and music producer. Currently, he is the Co-Founder, Bassist, and Musical Arranger for the Neo-Soul, Rock, and Nu-Jazz, R&B, Funk Band called “ Mulatto.” The combination of Diondre Tribble's lyics matched with Dustin Moore's compositions and arragnmeents were the beginning of Mulatto. Dustin brought in Tom, Luke and Margis and when they needed a keyboard player Tom recommened Markay Fairly. Mulatto was formed and is now hitting the music scene and plan to spread positive messages and melodic compositions to the world. Dustin is also Founder of the Jazz for Jesus Ensemble which performs every other Fridays from spring throughout the summer. This is a community outreach to bring all people of all ages and cultures together to listen to good jazz. There have been over 30 performers that have performed in the Jazz for Jesus Ensemble for the past 3 years. This year, he received the Spotlight Award as a semi-finalist from the Music Center at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. This was a big honor considering the competition started with 985 performers. In addition, he was recognized as a Grammy Jazz Ensemble Finalist and received recognition from the (NFAA) National Foundation for the Advancement of the Arts. Member of Reno Jazz All-Star Combo 2005. Dustin's jazz combo recieved the 2006 Downbeat Magazine Outstanding Combo Performance Award. Dustin is attending Cal-State Northridge Music - Jazz Studies Program and started in fall 2006. Recipient of The Herb Alpert Foundation’s “Ted Greene Memorial Scholarship”. Additionally, he was awarded a full scholarship from the Berklee School of Music in Boston that is good until 2008. Recently, he has toured as bassist and music director for Kenny Lattimore and Chante Moore to Tokyo, Japan, Boston, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, New Orleans(Essence Music Festival), St Louis (Urban League National Convention) and Los Angeles. In their 2nd year, Mulatto engagements have included performances to sold out crowds at BB King’s – Universal City, Twenty, Twenty Club in Santa Monica, the Temple Bar, and more throughout Southern California. They have recorded a demo at Westlake Studios.

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