Artist description Irvin Foster is the todays prototype artist and producer. As the keyboard half of The Hemsley-Foster Project, his work and artistry is well distributed all over the internet. Known for his sensitive piano and keyboard stylings, he is also becoming recognized for his improvisations.

Music Style Jazz,Smooth Jazz,R&B,Eazy Listening,Soul,Blues

Musical Influences Herbie Hancock,Freddie Hubbard,Joe Sample,Peabo Bryson,Phoebe Snow,James Taylor,Earth Wind and Fire,Chicago

Similar Artists Crusaders,Steely Dan,Randy Crawford,Brian McKnight

Artist History Music has always been an integral part of Irvin Foster's life. He began playing trumpet and piano as a small child in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. As a youngster, he began the active pursuit of a music career by playing in jazz, concert, and marching bands. His accomplishments also include orchestra performances and the directorship of his church choir. As a young adult, Irvin continued his involvement with secular and christian music, eventually continuing his studies at Aquinas College, Southern University, and Grand Valley State University.Irvin Foster continues to make contributions to the music industry as one-half of The Hemsley-Foster Project. In 1992, along with partner, Mario Hemsley, he debuted with The Hemsley-Foster Project -Believer, and currently he is finishing his second CD with The Hemsley-Foster Project, entitled Love Songs?. Irvin also continues to talent scout. In fact, it was Irvin who brought his two hometown friends, Edward Simpson and Robert Pace to Pax Stereo. Look to hear more from Irvin in 1996. He'll make a Believer out of you!

Instruments Piano, Keyboards, Trumpet

Albums Believer, Love Songs?, Afterthoughts (with Richard Dedeaux of the Watts Prophets), Live @ Nyala's, Jazzamatazz

Press Reviews "This studio band has a lock on the entire contemporary R&B scene. Barry White-style spoken work, multi-tracked female singers and Earth, Wind, and Fire-style workouts are all tempered with hip-hop and light funk production touches." -Listen.com - The Music Download Directory (www.listen.com)

Location Los Angeles, California - USA

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