Randal V. Wilson - Project Jazz

Detroit, MI

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Overview

We provide Progressive Jazz creating a festive atmosphere.


Reviews

3 reviews

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Remy P.

February 20, 2023
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Amazingly Talented & Professional

It was such a pleasure working with Randal! The trio was professional, prompt, talented, and easy to work with! Would highly recommend

Hired as: Jazz Band

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Randal V. Wilson - Project Jazz

Thank you so much! We look forward to the next one.


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Zsa Z. B.

July 4, 2022
Verified review

I 100% recommended the Randal Wilson Experience

Randal and his band torn down”the backyard”. It was my Mom’s 94th birthday and they had Miss PeeWee up dancing and smiling from ear to ear.
The band arrived on time and everyone in his company was professional and pleasant.
Thank you Randal
You da best!!!

Hired as: Jazz Band

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Randal V. Wilson - Project Jazz

Thanks again for allowing us to entertain you, your family and guests. We appreciate your hospitality! 🙏🏿


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Thomas C.

June 28, 2017
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Master musicians

Would definitely recommend this artist.

Hired as: Jazz Band

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Randal V. Wilson - Project Jazz

Thank you for the opportunity to perform for your event! :-)

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes

Unions: AFM

What to expect

We bring "The Happy Element" to your event by creating a Festive, Lively atmosphere! :-)

About

Out of Detroit's wealth of musicians emerges Randal "Velvet" Wilson, Guitarist/ Producer and Voice Actor.

Randal divides his time performing, recording, touring, and serving as Musical Director for many local and national recording artists.

Randal has been blessed to share the stage and perform with Earth, Wind & Fire, Brian McKnight, Babyface, Musiq Soulchild, George Benson, Layla Hathaway, Will Downing, Ledisi, Joe Sample, CeCe Winans, Amp Fiddler, Natalie Cole, Jeffrey Osborne, Dave Koz, Gerald Albright, Richard Elliot, Mindi Abair, The Dramatics, The Commodores, Michael Franks, Kem, Fred Hammond, Impromp2, Angela Winbush, T.D. Jakes, Lenny White, Brian Simpson, Thornetta Davis, Karen Clark-Sheard, Marion Meadows, Donnie McKlurkin, Vickie Winans, L Renee, Dettrick Haddon, Dorinda Clark-Cole, and Twinkie Clark to name a few.

Having studied briefly with some of his Guitar Heroes like Pat Metheny, John Abercrombie, Larry Coryell and Ron English has helped him to develop personally and professionally as a great guitarist.

"My musical goals are simple. I want to compose, record and perform music that will be enjoyed and analyzed long after I'm gone."

Additional booking notes

Adequate Grounded power outlets, covered stage for outdoor venues, PA w/ sound techs (If required) 10 x 20 stage/platform.

Upcoming booked events

June 2026

24

Wednesday

Corporate Event

3:30pm - 5:30pm

Detroit, MI

Past booked events

February 2023

14

Tuesday

Fundraiser

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Detroit, MI

July 2022

03

Sunday

Birthday Party

3:00pm - 9:00pm

Detroit, MI

June 2021

13

Sunday

Wedding Reception

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Detroit, MI

October 2017

28

Saturday

Birmingham Community House

6:00pm - 11:00pm

22

Sunday

Seasons of Love

4:00pm - 8:00pm

14

Saturday

Dertoit Atlhetic Club

6:00pm - 11:00pm

September 2017

16

Saturday

Sylvania Country Club Sylvania OH

6:00pm - 11:00pm

09

Saturday

Pine Knob Mansion Clarkston, MI

6:00pm - 11:00pm

August 2017

05

Saturday

Bloomfield Hills Country Club Bloomfield Hills, MI

6:00pm - 11:00pm

July 2017

29

Saturday

Plum Brook Country Club Sandusky OH

6:00pm - 11:00pm

08

Saturday

Ladies Night Premiere Plymouth

6:00pm - 8:00pm

June 2017

18

Sunday

Fundraiser

12:30pm - 2:00pm

Southfield, MI

10

Saturday

Detroit Music Weekend

3:00pm - 4:00pm

09

Friday

Amway Grand Plaza Hotel Grand Rapids MI

6:00pm - 11:00pm

01

Thursday

Dodge Park, Sterling Heights, MI

5:00pm - 8:00pm

May 2017

28

Sunday

Renaissance Unity, Warren, MI

4:00pm - 8:00pm

27

Saturday

Hilton Garden Inn, Perrysburg, OH

6:00pm - 11:00pm

13

Saturday

Toledo Club, Toledo, OH

6:00pm - 11:00pm

06

Saturday

N. Rosedale Park Community House Detroit

6:00pm - 10:00pm

April 2017

29

Saturday

Planterra Conservatory West Bloomfield MI

6:00pm - 11:00pm

20

Thursday

Cultivate Coffee House Ypisalanti, Mi,

7:00pm - 11:00pm

October 2016

16

Sunday

Seasons of Love Museum of AA History Detroit

4:00pm - 9:00pm

September 2016

21

Wednesday

Cliff Bells Detroit, Mi.

8:00pm - 10:00pm

17

Saturday

Wedding Port Clinton, Oh.

4:00pm - 11:00pm

16

Friday

MGM Grand Casino Detroit, Mi.

9:00pm - 1:00am (Sat)

03

Saturday

Arts Beats & Eats

3:00pm - 4:00pm

01

Thursday

Michigan State Fair

8:00pm - 9:00pm

August 2016

27

Saturday

Wedding Reception Pine Lk CC W Bloomfield, Mi.

4:00pm - 10:00pm

25

Thursday

Wedding Reception Riverside Marina, Detroit, Mi.

5:00pm - 8:00pm

20

Saturday

Private Event Lathrup Village, Southfield, Mi.

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Set list

ALL BLUES – Miles Davis
AFTER HOURS – Ronnie Jordan
AFFIRMATION – George Benson
AFRO BLUE
AUTUMN LEAVES
BLUE MONK – Thelonious Monk
BETTER THAN ANYTHING – Al Jarreau
BLACKBYRD – Beetles/ Terri Lynn Carrington
BUMPIN’ ON SUNSET – Am – Wes Montgomery
CAFE' REGIO - ISSAC HAYES
CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’ – Wes Montgomery
CANTALOUPE ISLAND- Herbie Hancock
THE CHICKEN – Jaco Pastorious
COMING HOME - Zachary Breaux
ELEANOR RIGBY
EUROPA – Santana
FAVORITE THINGS - Gershwin
FOUR - Miles Davis
FOUR ON SIX – Wes Montgomery
FOOTPRINTS – Cm
GOD BLESS THE CHILD
GOIN’ TO DETROIT - Wes
THE HUSTLER – Stanley Turentine
I CAN’T HELP IT – MICHAEL JACKSON
IMPRESSIONS/ SO WHAT – John Coltrane/Miles Davis – Dm
INNER CITY BLUES – Marvin Gaye - WHAT’S GOIN’ ON?
JAMES – Pat Metheny
KILLER JOE –
LITTLE SUNFLOWER
LITTLE WING - Jimi Hendrix
MAIDEN VOYAGE – Herbie Hancock
MERCY, MERCY, MERCY
MISTY - Errol Garner
MO’ BETTER BLUES – Bill Lee
MOONDANCE – Bobby McFerrin
NIGHT IN TUNISIA – Chaka Kahn
MISTY - Errol Garner
RECORDAME – Joe Henderson
ROAD SONG - Wes Montgomery
ROUTE 66
ROUND MIDNIGHT – Theloniuos Monk/ Pieces of a Dream
SMOOTH - Santana
SOLAR – Miles Davis
SONG FOR MY FATHER
SPAIN – CHICK COREA
SPEAK NO EVIL
STREET LIFE – LAYLA HATHAWAY
SUMMER BREEZE – Bob Baldwin
SUGAR/ BROWN SUGAR – STANLEY TURNTINE – Cm
STOLEN MOMENTS – Oliver Nelson
SONG FOR MY FATHER
SUMMERTIME – George Gershwin
STELLA BY STARLIGHT
STOLEN MOMENTS – Oliver Nelson
TAKE FIVE – Dave Brubeck
TAKE THE “A” TRAIN – Duke Ellington
THE THIRD CUP – Eddie Fisher
TUTU – Marcus Miller/ Miles Davis
THAT’s THE WAY LOVE GOES – JANET JACKSON
WAY BACK HOME - Crusaders
YEARNIN’ FOR YOUR LOVE – The Gap Band

Influences and inspiration

Russell Malone, Earl Klugh, George Benson, Wes Montgomery, Pat Metheny, Miles Davis...

Setup requirements

10 x 20 stage/ platform, Covered (Outdoors)

...as needed.

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