A mutual camaraderie borne of the music with musicians Darryl Anders, Cedric Givens, Cheikh Ndoye and many others.
This camaraderie began when Darryl Anders and I were young musical prodigies actively involved in the music department at our neighbor-hood high school.
We were classmates and also best of friends, and whenever we were together it
was always about the music.
Also Darryl was instrumental in introducing me to another young lion
that later became a dear friend and music partner Cedric Givens.
Cedric and Darryl helped me sharpen my understanding of the Funk music of our time.
Darryl probably remembers (all to vividly) the influence that my father
had on the both of us. My father had an enthusiasm for all good music. His enthusiasm greatly influenced our musical development. It provided
the foundation that encouraged both Darryl and myself to persevere and chase our musical dreams.
Guitarist Roberto Tyson's Musical Journey Roberto is a member of the Jazz/R&B/Nu-Jazz group N-GROOVE. The principles of
N-GROOVE are CC Givens, Cheikh Ndoye and Roberto. Join N-GROOVE on their journey and listen to their fresh take on the Janet Jackson tune, "Funny How Time Flies", which is climbing the SmoothJazz.com Top 50 Indie chart.
Check out their new CD, "It's Who We Are" with a strong display of the groups
musical talents.
Guitarist Roberto Tyson
Roberto Tyson was born in Cuba, reared in Puerto Rico and New York City. Roberto, a prodigy in his early youth, was schooled in the ways of the grand masters of jazz guitar and played along side his father, also a guitarist, with premier musicians of the time. Young Roberto developed a reputation as one of the best players around. Today, Roberto brings a Latin, Caribbean and traditional jazz influence to the richness of his music.
Images by Leon James Photography
Nemesis Bleu
Roberto, drummer/multi-instrumentalist Cedric Givens and Bassist Cheikh Ndoye were the key perormers with Nemesis Bleu. Between the three of them they created a genuinely unique groove oriented funk/fusion sound, which they also brought to their live performances.
The Nemesis Bleu cd also features world-class percussionist Gumbi Ortiz (of the Al DiMeola Band), sultry and captivating vocalist Marcy "Lady Ann" Hamilton, keyboardist Vernon Burrell and bassist Derek Burrell.
CD Baby
The CD is available on CDBaby.com to sample and purchase.
Read the article featuring Roberto on DC Bebop.com
Make sure to check out Kermit Ruffins performing his new album, Living
the Treme Life, live at Lincoln Center's Midsummer Night Swing on
Tuesday, July 7th at 6:30.
Hello Uncle..haven't talked to you in a looong while..I really miss ya and hope all is well..you sure are a handsome young fella..I see you are taking very good care of yourself..well everything is good on my end..just working and being a mom..well keep in touch..I drove by that tall building you used to stay at in St.Pete, FL and thought of ya, and look now, I'm writing ya..well Take Care and talk to you soon..Love Ya, Rea Rea.. PS I can hear you calling my name "Rea Rea" with your very distinct voice..lol..Love Ya
hey didday!! just droping a line to say hello! school started today, hopefully ill get through the semister alive! im taking pre calculus biology and statistics this semister. azzy is gettin pictures done when he turns 6 months this month, i will send some your way!! talk to you soon! give my love to all
Your guitar sounds completely 1960s in tone which is very difficult to get in most studios today.... I still can't believe I got this tone down without using tape!. My Roland amp customization worked like a charm with your guitar!..and the Neumann tube M149+the ribbon AEA R84 through The LA4s and the Buzzaudio MA2-2.
The mic positioning and patterns I will keep secret for now anyway..ah..ah
Today I received the UA LA-610SE all tube mic pre and compressor to be added to the rest of the vintage gear alongside the amazing Buzzaudio MA-2.2. which I used on our live session.
Hey, thanks so much for the add and the friendship, I truly appreciate it! I’m back in the US to finish my debut album (feat. Take 6, K. Whalum, A. Laboriel, V. Colaiuta, P. Jackson Jr.). I’ll keep you posted :))
Greetings from a Swiss brother in Nashville,
blessings,
Vlada
http://www. vladamusic. com
