Artist description All instruments are played and programmed by me, Gregory A. Crook. The sound contains elements of funk, jazz, and ambiance, sometimes leaning towards the funky side with a beat, or going across to the smoother side with new age textures, and flowing piano melodies.

Music Style Smooth Jazz, Acid Jazz, Funk, New Age

Musical Influences Quincy Jones, Chic, James Brown, George Clinton, The Art of Noise, The Police, Down to the Bone, The Brand New Heavies, Incognito, Jamiroquai, Maxwell, D'angelo, Les Nubians, Miles Davis, George Benson, Masters at Work, Tangerine Dream, Sade, Sweetback, William Orbit, Babyface, Hiroshima, Stevie Wonder, and many, many more.

Similar Artists Down to the Bone, Paul Hardcastle

Artist History I have been playing music since childhood. I received an extensive musical education, majoring in it, in college. Saxophone was my first instrument, followed closely by the keyboard (originally an ORGAN). Over the years I have switched over to keys as my main instrument, because of the wide varieties of sounds and ease of composition available with modern keyboard technology. I have always enjoyed diverse music styles, ranging from rock to rap, including classical, swing, R&B, all dance music styles, & new age. I greatly enjoy jazz, traditional to modern. I often relax to smooth Jazz and enjoy playing it very much. My diversity in musical tastes is reflected in the wide variety of projects I work on now, and in my solo material. In addition to this solo work, I produce RHYTHMZ, and several other artists as part of Tic Toc Entertainment.

Group Members Gregory A Crook - Artist & Producer

Instruments Ensoniq SQ2 & Mirage, Yamaha DX7, TG33, 500m, Alto Saxophone, Roland MDC1 & MSE1, Kawai K1m & XD5, Alesis S4+, Akai Sampler, various effects, etc.

Location Chicago, IL - USA

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