One of the Best to do it, to put it simply. Beyond sensation solo performances (Carnegie Hall, Apollo, Broadway, Broadway Tour, Music Director, Ebony Rep Theater...) the talent is backed by having produced and performed with Roberta Flack, Chaka Khan, Peabo Bryson, Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, Valerie Simpson, Lalah Hathaway, Vesta and Independent Artist. With such a diverse body of musical performance, passion, soul & fun is in each delivery. Solo performance is always prepared, yet as a Musical Director, the experience elevates when leading a band of incredible musicians to add more sauce.
Be the first to review Entertainer, Chaz Shepherd
Write a reviewPrice range: $500 - $8,000
Languages: English
Gig length: 10 - 90 minutes
Unions: SAG-AFTRA
The first among what's noticed is a well-dressed, well-presented Artist. Top-Tier talent will be recognized upon the beginning of performance (won't need to wait a while to warm up into it being good...ha). Ready on-time and material well-prepared. Also great with crowd interaction if the event invites such. Really good with feeling the audiences energy and reasonably making on-the-spot decisions to maximize possible sensation in the setting. Soul, Passion & Energy (appropriate energy) is guaranteed. Because I am a host and producer, I look to maximize the possibilities of audience enjoyment at the event (when well taken care of).
A beloved Celebrity known for a string of hit Movie & Television Sensations, Chaz is one of the Pro's of the industry. Noticed consistently for his memorable work as Trey Wiggs in "The Game", Stevie in "Set It Off", Al in "The Temptations", Harpo (alongside Fantasia) in "The Color Purple" on Broadway, Billy Flynn in the "Chicago" musical on broadway, John in "7th Heaven and Piranha in "Luke Cage" among much more, Chaz's work is Classic. Under and Beyond the legendary work on screen, Chaz is a master performer & creator of music. Having been featured performing his arrangement of multi-genre songs at Carnegie Hall (also duet'ing there with Valerie Simpson of Ashford & Simpson), his original music played daily by the Steve Harvey Morning Show and having Grammy-nominated gospel music, Chaz delivers seasoned performances known to sensationally capture the audience. An occasional host of The Apollo’s Amateur Night in Harlem & Open-Mic/Jam Sessions, much personality is part of Chaz’s musical personality on stage. Before touring with Roberta Flack, Playing for Peabo Bryson, producing Chaka Chan, Backround singer-coordinating & singing with Stevie Wonder, Chaz is the 1993 Star Search Champion of Male Vocalist! A Entertainer and recording Artist, Chaz Shepherd is here to share and serve the ministry of love, healing & Fun!
Sound equipment and engineer must be provided. I'm just on the music end. I curate my set around what will be provided for me to work with and still be excellent.
There isn't a particular set list, as every performance is custom to the event and there is no limit of what can be performed in excellence. More commonly, artist covered in general has been Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Michael McDonald, Whitney Houston, Earth, Wind & Fire, Prince, Bruce Hornsby, Billy Joel, Gnarls Barkley...
So many of our greats have inspired me and invoked passionate approach of delivery, such as, Donny Hathaway, D'Angelo, Take 6, Rev. James Moore, Rahsaan Patterson, Jodeci, Whitney Houston, Lalah Hathaway, Brandy, Frank McComb, Daryl Coley, Nat King Cole, Yellowjackets...
Boom Mic-Stand
Quality Microphone
Quality Sound System
Sustain Pedal
Strong Keyboard Stand
Seat for Keyboard/Piano
Singing Pianist
