Multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer, known affectionately as "Mo Pleasure", began playing acoustic piano at the age of four and by his early teens, Mo mastered several instruments including bass, trumpet, guitar, drums and violin. Upon receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree in music from University of Connecticut, Mo began his professional music career, playing bass with Ray Charles. He then began working as a session musician and backing various performers crossing Jazz and R&B, such as, George Duke, Natalie Cole, Dianne Reeves, Jonathan Butler, Rachelle Ferrell, Michael McDonald, Oleta Adams, Roberta Flack, Marcus Miller and Frankie Beverly and Maze, to name a few. From 1989 through 1992, Mo was both keyboardist and musical director with saxophonist Najee, pianist Alex Bugnon, and vocalists Philip Bailey, Patti Austin and Jon Lucien. In 1993, he became a member of the legendary group Earth, Wind & Fire, and the band's musical director in 1994. Mo was featured playing keyboards, trumpet and guitar with Janet Jackson's 2001 "All For You" tour and also playing keyboards and trumpet with Boney James' 2004 "Pure" tour. Mo's first offering as a solo artist is, Elements of Pleasure, which demonstrates his versatility as a multi-instrumentalist. The lyrical movement of the piano, the soulful sounds of the trumpet and flugelhorn and the funky rhythm of the bass are the elements that touch the heart, mind and soul. The music is a combined collaboration of instrumental funk and soulful vocals, reminiscent of his many musical influences. The CD features Philip Bailey on "Lover's Groove" and Michael McDonald, Oleta Adams and Peabo Bryson on "We Are One".
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Mo with Brian Culbertson in the making of "Bringing Back the Funk"...
Devoted Spirits... Behind the Scenes
Mo with Earth, Wind & Fire..After The Love Has Gone.
Mo with Earth, Wind & Fire... Devotion
Mo with Ray Charles & Jeff Pevar at Royal Festival Hall, London, 1986
Hei Mo, Thank you so much... I loved your music and your space. You are a great musician and I apreciate a lot I hope you in my space, too, my friend and keep in touch Big hugs from Brazil Peace, love and light, bro Flávio
Mo, HAPPY BiRTYHDAAAAAAAAY!!! Hope you are havin' one heck of a time over there.....wishin' I was on that plane...but duties call ova here!! May you have ALL you wish for this special day (make it a month!) of YOURS.....MUCHO success my friend and MUCHO more Blessings. C :D
