Artist description Recording Artist,Record Producer,Remix Artist,Song Writer,Recording Engineer,Sound Designer, Music Arranger,Instrumentalist.

Music Style Jazz Fusion,Fusion Funk,Hip-Hop Jazz Funk,Experimental and Progressive jazz,Reggae,Various Styles

Musical Influences Stanley Clarke,Louis Johnson,Jaco Pastorius,Larry Graham,Marcus Miller,Ice Cube,NWA,Public Enemy,Ice T,Chub Rock,Poppa Bear,Wu-Tang Clan,KRS ONE,Native Trinity,The Fugees.

Similar Artists Stanley Clarke,Louis Johnson,Jaco Pastorius,James Brown,Larry Graham,Marcus Miller,ParlimentFunkadelic,Slave,The Jacksons,Earth,Wind,and Fire,Ramsey Lewis,The Emotions

Artist History Born Gerald L. Smith Sept. 2,1960 in Newark New Jersey was given a radio at the age of 4 from his mother,(An accomplished Gospel & Jazz Pianist) and by the age of 12 began playing electric guitar jammin with neighborhood friends til the age of 14.at this age he was given the opportunity to work stage crew for the groups: Earth,Wind,and Fire;Ramsey Lewis;and The Emotions at Newark Schools Stadium in the summer of 1974. This was the Juice that sweetened the taste of music for GMAN and for the love of the bass guitar.He began playing this instrument throughout his high school years Performing in local high schools,Spring Concerts,and Talent Shows,his love for R&B,Funk,and Rock was evident.Then at age 17 his Father introduced him to one of his close friends a Bassist from North Newark named: William "EARL" Martin Playing the Sounds of Stanley Clarke on his Sunburst color Fender Jazz Bass.Once GMAN heard this cat played GMAN vowed to learn to play like him.This in turn brought on the love for Jazz. By age 18 GMAN turned semi pro and was recording with various local bands in various local recording studios.At age 20 he met local group guitarist Richard Miller and Richard's Best friends Gene Thomas,and brother Keith Thomas.Gene,and Keith's Father Grady Thomas is an original member of the group ParlimentFunkadelic.This sparked the PFunk style in GMAN and spawned an array of groups:Natural Force,U.niversal S.tructual Beat,The Electric Connection,Shade 2,Qaddara,J.A.G.,Unfinished Bussiness,to name a few.At the age of 30, GMAN took his talents to the next level,he had his hands already in Producing,However, Hip-Hop was there waiting to take flight. He began Producing some Hip-hop Talents in the local areas of New Jersey, Artist "BabyGirl",(signed to Perfect Pair Records in 1992)GMAN also recorded Battle rhymes for Hip-Hop Artist "Poppa Bear" ,(1992-93 Hip-Hop seminar world champion).In 1999 GMAN appeared as a "Panel Judge" at "The 20th Annual Rap Masters Competitions" held at The New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark NJ. GMAN knew at this point, Hip- Hop is the way of life and the soul voice of his musical projections. Along the way GMAN has worked with countless Artist,Song Writers,Producers,Musicians,and Audio Engineers,From GhostFace-Killah & Cappadonna,(members of Wu-Tang Clan),Omega,and Mafia:Tha Haitian Sicilian(members of The Fugees)to Singer/Actress:Elain B.Lockler,Native Trinity,Kenny & Sabrina Johnston,(Perfect Pair Records),Hip-Hop Artist:Fierce,Chinua Hawk, Rayvon,(Bigyard Records),Brad Johnson & The Night People,Dave"Squiggy"Biglin,(Joey & The Works),DJ Lazy K,Tanya Diona,(Vocalist Winner at the Apollo Theater NYC),Record Producer-Storm,Rapper/Actor-Andre Moore a.k.a. 14K (Star in The Motion Picture "New Jersey Drive"), Song writers Lorne Rawls,Mervin & Jean Steals,and Hip-Hop Artist-T "Double E" 56 Black Asasun. The Reflections of opportunities performing,recording,writing songs,and collaborating with these artist,Producers,Musicians,and Song Writers enable GMAN to Complete Pre-Post Production for the MIDI Musician and Artist alike.Now at the ripe age of 43 GMAN has again embarked on taking his credentials to the next level. GMAN plays on Fender Jazz Bass,Fender Bullet Bass Deluxe,Gibson"The Ripper"Bass ,Carlo Robelli Fretless,and Samick "Silvertone" Bass Guitars,(4,5,6,and 8 string models)3/4 Acoustic Upright Bass,Ibanez,and Peavy Guitars,Modern,Latin,and African Percussions,Roland,Korg,Akai,Ensoniq,and Casio Keyboards,Traynor Modified Amps;and Hartke cabs.GMAN also attended the Institute of Audio Research in NYC for Recording Engineering,and Music Production. GMAN's Latest CD Titled:GMAN:THE JAZZMAN Vol.1 is soon to be released in September,Lookout For Vol.2 in February 2004.

Group Members Gerald L. Smith a.k.a. GMANgerald:Various electric and acoustic bass guitars,Keyboards,Percussion,and Digital Drum Programming. Jerome Watson:Various electric and acoustic Guitars,and vocals. Ayeshia Samone:Lead & Backgrond vocals. BLACKOUT:Rap & Hip-Hop Rhymes. Chris:Rhythm guitars,elec. & acoustic.

Instruments Fender,Gibson,Stacato,Carlo Robelli,Epiphone,and Samick Basses

Albums GMAN:THE JAZZMAN Vol.1,Shade II, J.A.G.-Rock to the top, Unfinished Bussiness

Press Reviews Radio Interview hosted by:DJ "The Vanilla Bean" Group:"Shade 2" 91.1 FM-WFMU East Orange,NJ. Sunday Star Ledger "Spotlight" Recorded Hip-Hop Artist"Rikki The Lunatic Lady" song:Shakedown". Sunday Star Ledger Music column Performed with Folk singer song writer Chinua Hawk at The New Jersey Performing Arts Center,(Jazz Concert Series). Sunday "JazzBrunch"WCNG 94.3FM Darlington,S.C.Telephone Interveiw hosted by:DJ "Dr. Larry Hough",GMAN's Song:"Mr. Homberg Man" .

Additional Info Performances Aug.23,2003 Central Park NYC (CANCELLED TIL FURTHER NOTICE).Performances Aug.29th & 30th at Capitol CRC Center:302-304 Pearl St. Darlington,S.C.

Location South Orange, New Jersey - USA

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