He sings. He plays. He arranges. He writes. Music is what Jambi has made to contribute to the world. Since a boy, he sang in choirs and learned the piano at an early age. By the time he attended Skyline High School (performing arts magnet program,) Jambi was surrounded by the most gifted teachers and students. Directing the gospel choir, writing songs with Ledisi Pierce, Walter Hawkins, Jr., Otis Cooper, Thomas Cryer, Michael Anderson, Althea Battle, and many more, he soon realized music was not only part of his life, but his calling in life and participated in competitions and concert tours and performances gaining public recognition and monetary awards to help his high school.

Jambi is very devoted to his gifts and to the One who instilled them. The Lord and Savior Jesus Christ entered into his heart at 13 years old and God has directed Jambi's path for many years. Continuing Jambi's training at Langston University, where he was a double major in voice and piano. Jambi sang, played and participated in many venues Langston had to offer. Such as Langston University's Concert Choir, Jazz Combo, Marching Band, The Troubadours, High School tours and Special performance tours which included many privileges like opening act for the O'Jays at the National Black Colleges Association Conference, Performances for the White House and Dignitaries, representing the University in vocal and piano competitions (and always placed to win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd) performances in Jamaica and around the United States. He is most proud of his jazz trio "All That Jazz" Michael (sax), Aisha Ellis (drums), and himself on keyboard and becoming a member of Kappa Kappa Psi Fraternity, Delta Alpha chapter. Jambi was under the instruction of the best teachers abroad, Alexis Rainbow and William B. Garcia (choral and voice), Sarah W. Phillips (piano and music theory), Sydney Sessoms and Mr. Jackson (jazz band and orchestration). All of Langston's educational community and his church membership @ Meridian Baptist Church mentored Jambi to produce excellence in every way possible. These life lessons have been fundamental to his perseverance, attitude, and aspiration to encourage all musicians, singers, and people to maximize their God given potential.

Since college, Jambi has performed in many venues and bands featuring the best talent in the Bay Area, produced music for R&B sensation Althea Battle, background music for spoken word artist Anika Hamilton, R&B performer Devier Avery, Gospel choirs and workshops consisting of "The Voices of Amos" of Amos Temple C.M.E. Church, Oakland, CA., "The New Generation Choir" of St. Peter's C.M.E. Church, El Cerrito, CA., and "Family in Unity Community Choir" members from all of the Bay Area.

Born in Brighton England in 1980 to an international ice skater, Kelly Barr "KB" was introduce to the arts at a very young age and traveled with his family from the US to South America back to Europe on a semi annual basis for the first seven years of his life. Although being uprooted often
without knowing where to call home, KB was influenced by the many sights of the world around him and grew an appreciation for life at an early age. His first instrument was acquired at six years of age which helped to develop his love for sound later deciding to become an MC at fifteen after spending a few years as a alto sax player, singer and drama student. After becoming a song writer for eight years, KB made the decision to join the armed forces in order to fully understand his limitations and abilities. This prompted a break from music and later had him serving in South Korea, Kuwait and Iraq where he developed a deeper appreciation for people and life. After his discharge from the Army, KB has fully committed himself to his passion for sound and has been refining his unique delivery in order to produce a genuine sound that transcends the limits posted in the Hip Hop genre.



Interest:
Music, Fine Arts, Foreign Cuisine, History, Photography and poetry

Goals:
To project new concepts into Hip Hop and develop a stronger understanding of music.
Establish a record company dedicated to music artist with a passion for change.
Create free after school art programs for underprivileged youths in the Bay Area.