Destiny Muhammad
Cabaret Entertainment in Oakland, CA
Why hire Destiny Muhammad?
Destiny Muhammad is Recording/ Performing Artist in Singer-Songwriter/ Band Leader on Harp. Her genre ‘Celtic to Coltrane’ is cool and eclectic with a feel of Jazz & storytelling to round out the sonic experience.
Went Great!
Destiny is very skilled playing the harp and singing. Also, she was fun to work with! I plan to have her perform on additional songs.
Response from Destiny Muhammad:
Thank you Jim for this wonderful review! I really appreciated your request and respect for my creative input on your compositions. I truly enjoyed working with you and am looking forward to the next project:)
Hired by: Jim K.
- Expertise
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Priced Fairly
- Adaptability
Organization: Jim Krochka
Event Date: December 6th, 2012
Event: Studio Session in Walnut Creek, California
Services provided: Harpist
About
Destiny’s Bio
Destiny Muhammad is Recording/ Performing Artist in Singer-Songwriter fashion on Harp. Her genre ‘Celtic to Coltrane’ is cool and eclectic with a feel of Jazz & storytelling to round out the sonic experience. Destiny has opened for The Oakland East Bay Symphony, shared the stage with Jazz Masters Calvin Keys, Ambrose Akisemuire, Marcus Shelby, Omar Sosa, John Santos and Jazz Divas Diane Witherspoon and Denise Perrier to name a few. She has also headlined for the 'Women in Jazz' Concert series in San Francisco. She is expanding her musical ideals with her project The Destiny Muhammad Project.
Destiny is Governor Emeritus and Educational Chair Emeritus of the Recording Academy, San Francisco Chapter, Jazz Heritage Center of San Francisco Jazz Ambassador and an ASCAP Songwriter Awardee
Personnel
Cristwell Muhammad: Sound and Road Manager
Leon Joyce Jr: Drums
Ken Okada: Upright Bass
Influences
My Influences: Dorothy Ashby, Dianne Reeves, Luther Vandross, Quincy Jones, Tuck &Patti. I am also influenced by dance: Alonzo King LINES Ballet, Savage Dance Company.
What to Expect
Typical Gig Duration: 30 - 75 minutes
The Destiny Muhammad Jazz Trio in concert the audience will enjoy a Caberet Show that will include Jazz/ Classical Crossover music Story Telling and close out with an sonic interaction with the audience (ie., they will sing with me)
Stage/Setup Requirements:
Bottled Water
Dressing room(s)
Press/ Green Room (optional)
Storage area for empty instrument cases
Towels
Additional Notes:
Destiny Muhammad Jazz Trio Tech Rider:
Parking for three (3) vehicles 5 min from performance location
Wheel chair accessible (for instrument load in)
Covered performance space/ location (stage) 12 ft x 12 ft/ Height 16 ft (flat surface)
One (1) 20 amp circuit (for stage power only)
Load in: 3 hours before doors for doors (set up and sound check)
Well light location (work lights)
Performance lights
3 specials for lighting (Harp, Drums & Upright Bass)
Sound:
3 stage monitors (three mixes)
Standard 5 piece drum micing
Upright Bass (one direct box)
Harp (one channel no phantom power)
Vocal (one channel with phantom power)
Set/Song/Sequence List:
Jazz Standard Set (1 hr 15 min)
So WHAT by Miles Davis
Cousin Mary by John Coltrane
Autumn Leaves
Nica's Dream by Horace Silver
Stolen Moments by Oliver Nelson
Butterfly Jig
My Funny Valentine (Richard Rodgers)
Both Sides Now by Joni Mitchell
Foot Prints by Wayne Shorter
For Christmas/ 4 substitutions (1 hr 15 min)
Christmas time is Here Vince Guaraldi
Beams of Gentle Light (Hanakah)
Let it Show!
The Christmas Song
Performance Schedule
Past Booked Dates:
05-25-2013 — Oakland, CA
05-19-2013 — San Rafael, CA
05-18-2013 — Fremont, CA
05-17-2013 — San Francisco
02-16-2013 — Studio One Art Center, Oakland, CA
02-08-2013 — The Jazz School, Berkeley, CA
01-21-2013 — Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco
01-20-2013 — Martin Luther King, Jr. Library/ San Jose, CA
CDs For Sale
Experience
2006: 105 gigs
2007: 200 gigs
2008: 255 gigs
2009: 205 gigs
2010: 210 gigs
2011: 200 gigs
2012: 200 gigs
2013: 89 gigs (so far)
View Complete Calendar
http://www.destinymuhammadproject.com/calendar/
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