These days, Music and Writing are my “occupassions”. I believe in my Root, I keep it strong. I respect and cherish where I came from and what influenced me musically. From me, you’ll get a multi-ensembled mix of jazz, Latin-jazz and “Blues”.
My originals and covers are seasoned with a soul that continues to process the experiences that it has witnessed.
I am the perfect musician for both private and corporate events. The ambiance that I create brings people together. They will leave your event heaping praise on you for being an excellent host and for the extraordinary music that you provided.
5 reviews
Legrand L.
March 11, 2026Musician was very professional.
Hired as: Jazz Pianist, Keyboard Player
Orion J.
November 13, 2025Shajid provides high quality jazz and traditional musical entertainment for any occasion.
His stylings do not overwhelm quiet conversation in the venue while setting a toe tapping vibe,
Hired as: Corporate Entertainment, Jazz Pianist, Keyboard Player
Moonyene S. J. E.
November 10, 2025During Spring 2025 I sought to return to public service as a member of the Easton, Maryland Town Council. Although my effort fell short of victory, the “ Bring her back” Campaign was rewarding, enlightening and fun..My team engaged
Shajid McMillan to play piano at a Rally/Town-Hall. He created an ambiance that united the audience as they awaited my message and request for their support. Music is always a bridge and Shajid delivered. He played music that I requested, and arranged it into a full ensembled presentation. Shajid is a consummate professional, proficient with a varied and vast repertoire, whom I highly recommend. Plus, he's simply enjoyable to listen to.
Sincerely,
Moonyene S. Jackson, Esq.
Em: moonyene@gmail.com
Hired as: Jazz Pianist, Keyboard Player
Deborah W.
October 30, 2025If you're looking for some smooth background music, or a musician who can interact musically with a family audience, you need Shajid!
Hired as: One Man Band
Peter K.
October 28, 2025Shajid played keyboard (with some digital accompaniment) at my outdoor wedding in Downtown Baltimore, and received rave reviews from guests, one of whom described it as the best wedding performance they'd seen. I'd highly recommend him for any event.
Hired as: One Man Band
Price range: Contact for rates
From me, you’ll get a multi-ensembled mix of jazz, Latin-jazz and “Blues”. My originals and covers are seasoned with a soul that continues to process the experiences that it has witnessed.
I am the perfect musician for both private and corporate events. The ambiance that I create brings people together. They will leave your event heaping praise on you for being an excellent host and for the extraordinary music that you provided.
Shajid
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Caldwell Onayemi McMillan
Former pianist, and arranger for The Delfonics, Billy Paul,
Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes
Hampton Institute was typical of many Black colleges in the 60’s. Conversations about Civil Rights, The Black Arts Movement, and Sports, permeated the buzz around campus. I majored in music - alto saxophone.
Sunday afternoon , September 1969, the Delfonics arrived to perform at Hampton. I asked lead singer, William Hart, if they wanted to augment their band with horns. “Yes but we left our music in Philadelphia; can you write music?”, “Yes, I can.” I arranged four or five of their songs. The Hart brothers, William and Wilbert, liked what they heard and hired me. Having a saxophonist in the band was a bonus ; having an arranger in the band was a blessing. We toured the USA, Germany, England, and Bermuda.
Philly Groove Records, Where It All Came Together
During my tenure with The Delfonics, the piano became my primary instrument. Once we did a series of concerts with Nancy Wilson. Listening to and absorbing her big band arrangements was a Master Class. Seeing is Believing.
Thom Bell was the Delfonic’s arranger and producer. After he left Philly Groove Records, I became one of their studio arrangers. I arranged songs for their albums “”Tell Me This A Dream and “Alive and Kicking”. It was Symphonic Soul.
After the release of Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes “I Miss You”, Harold asked me to put a band together for him. I toured the USA with the Blue Notes and performed at the Copacabana in NYC, SOUL television show in NYC, Club Harlem in Atlantic City, The 20 Grand in Detroit, a Wilson Pickett tour, and concerts in Brazil.
Billy Paul’s long time pianist and music director, Eddie Green, was a Philadelphia jazz icon. Eddie’s group, Catalyst, became a fulltime thing. Billy hired me to fill Eddie’s chair – What an honor and humbling experience. A gig like this will move you up a notch. Besides touring the USA, Bermuda, and the Bahamas, we went to Brazil twice and toured Europe with the O’Jays and The Intruders. Billy and I arranged the “Billy Paul Live in Europe” album (Philadelphia International Records 1973).
I replaced keyboardist, Ricky West, of Kool and the Gang while he was on sabbatical. They were who they said they were - “Scientists of Sound.” The album “Love and Understanding” was released during my time with them.
Starting in the late 90s I “pianode” at several Washington DC hotels, notably The Washington Fairmont for six years.
These days, Music and Writing are my “occupassions”. I believe in my Root, I keep it strong. I respect and cherish where I came from and what influenced me musically. From me, you’ll get a multi-ensembled mix of jazz, Latin-jazz and “Blues”. My originals and covers are seasoned with a soul that continues to process the experiences that it has witnessed.
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