Artist description LZ - Vocalist, songwriter, percussionist. Previous bands include L.Z. Love (solo artist for record label, Freshly Squeezed), Mojo, Prophesy, Messiah and The Glide Ensemble. She has been on stage and in the studio with Clarence Clemons, Billy Preston, Pattie Austin, Sylvester, Parliament Funkadelic, Edwin and Walter Hawkins, Mary Wells, Maxine Howard, Rosie Gains, Tara Kemp and Artis Olson, Tommy Castro, Joan Armatrading and Gene Simmons. She has done collaboration and songwriting with producers DJ EFX and "Big Ed" Moore (who have worked with RuPaul, Boy George and Sting) and British producers Booker T and B.B. Stone. She co-wrote theme song for San Francisco's Exotic Erotic Ball and collaborated with Gerideau and Tracey Jeanie. LZ's shining moments include being the year 2000 recipient of The Music Heritage Award and singing for the First Lady, Hillary Clinton. Phoenix - vocalist, songwriter, drummer and guitarist. His previous Bands include High Tide, Uncle Bob and The Glide Ensemble. He has Worked with Pattie Austin, Jules Broussard, Sharon Stone, Tommy Castro, Robin Williams and Martine Fiero. His shining moments include being the House Drummer for House of Blues in MA and studying music in Cuba. Phoenix was mentored by Bill Spooner of "The Tubes" and Peter Magadini.

Artist History LZ and Phoenix met while both singers in the famous Glide Ensemble at San Francisco's Glide Memorial United Methodist Church led by the Reverend Cecil Williams. While sharing their love of singing and performing, they found they shared a common interest in songwriting. Soon after they decided to collaborate on a project that would become "One", and they would collectively be known as LZ PHOENIX. LZ, the female of the duo, was born to sing. At a young age she saw gospel legend Mahalia Jackson perform and set her sights on being a vocalist. LZ's first job in the business was singing back-up for legendary dance artist, Sylvester. That job opened the doors for countless opportunities to share the stage and record with well-known and local recording artists. In 1996 LZ had success in Europe with several hits in the dance market. One single, "See The Light", was #3 in DJ Magazine in the UK. Back in the US she continued singing at The Glide Ensemble while collaborating with producers and other aspiring artists. Meeting Phoenix was perfect timing for her to further develop her songwriting. Phoenix first stepped into the spotlight at age five. He started his first band at the age of ten. He learned to play the drums and guitar and was doing shows for screaming crowds by high school. Later, he began touring the college circuit and clubs until he was hired to be the house drummer for the House of Blues in Cambridge, MA. In 1994, Phoenix moved to San Francisco where he quickly joined the local music scene. He started a band while gaining business knowledge and computer skills in Corporate America. 6 Years later, while singing with the Glide Ensemble, Phoenix felt fate embrace him when he and LZ met. Because LZ and Phoenix are both musicians, vocalists and songwriters they share a love of all kinds of music. Coming together to collaborate was easy and the music seemed to magically come together song after song. LZ and Phoenix co-wrote every song on the album and hand picked the best musicians to play with them. The finished product is a fusion of Blues, Latin Pop, R&B and Rock 'n' Roll. They both have long histories of music experience behind them, yet they both feel this is the most exciting, promising work they have done. With LZ's connections and Phoenix's business savvy, the group is headed towards tremendous success with an album that will lyrically and musically touch many people.

Press Reviews Hillary Clinton - "LZ has an amazing voice. She sings from the bottom of her soul.". Maya Angelou (after a live performance) - "That was wonderful. LZ is so beautiful.". Tommy Castro (Blues Guitarist) - "LZ is my favorite singer.". LZ (regarding this project) - "Collaborating with Phoenix is some of the best work I have been a part of.". Reverend Cecil Williams (Glide Memorial Church in SF) - "LZ is a true singer and has a voice like no one I ever heard. She is a real Diva, ready for success.". Joseph Jordan, Southland Blues, BluesWriter.com - "With a voice as spiritual as a Sunday church meeting and compelling as the best of Motown divas, LZ continues to show her remarkable talents as a deeply soulful vocalist to a world gone weary with teen-pop and industrial post-punk noise. LZ is a vocalist supreme and provides here a true return to what singing can be about."

Location San Francisco, California - USA

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