Artist description Melo-Ford is an R&B/Jazz recording project with the intention of securing a record contract and/or publishing deal. Melo Ford can be turned into an actual touring unit. We are also open to independently writing for other artists as well as producing them.

Music Style R&B Cool Jazz

Musical Influences R&B, Jazz, Pop, Third World, Latin

Similar Artists Natalie Cole with David Sanborn and Incognito

Artist History Dennis James Melone is a professional songwriter with BMI. He has written the song "50,000 Candles burning" on A&M Records for THE GRACES (Charlotte Caffey, ex GoGo), produced by Jimmy Iovine. In 1990 "50,000 Candles Burning" had been featured as the #1 song on the album by PEOPLE MAGAZINE and was performed on American Band Stand. It his the BILLBOARD Charts at #100. Dennis has co-written songs with Ellen Shipley, Ralph Schucket (formerly of Todd Rundgren), Allen Greenwood (Foreigner), Peter Woods (Pink Floyd), as well as other signed musicians. Rich Ford is a graduate of the Manhattan School of Music and is well-versed in music theory and majored in Classical and Jazz. He is a former student of Frank Elmo and has performed with The Young Rascals and The Glen Miller Band.Vocalist Saundra Williams is a former Atlantic Record's lead singer of the jazz band LISETTE, and Bold Records disco diva, posting two top hits in BILLBOARD's House Music Charts in 1994 and 1995. In addition, she is an ASCAP Award Winner.Rod Laryea has years of Gospel training.John James sings with the R&B group ToTo.Jeffrey Lee Campbell played guitar for Sting's Amnesty Tour and Bob James.

Group Members Dennis James Melone: Keyboards, Producer, Programmer, WriterRich Ford: Sax, Flute, Keyboards, Programmer, WriterSaundra Williams: VocalsRod Laryea: VocalsJohn James: VocalsJeffrey Lee Campbell: Guitar

Instruments Keyboards, Brass, Percussion, Bass, Guitar

Albums Twilight At Seven

Additional Info COME BACK SOON! We're currently working on our 2nd CD!!

Location Ridgefield Park, NJ - USA

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