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Jon Pierre Gee Vocalist - Songwriter Entrepreneur - Producer Jons professional singing career began in 1958 playing drums and bongo's in what was called a spiritualist santified "Church of All Nations" at the time by late 60's his singing and showmanship began to take center stage as a lead singer Jon performed with and formed some of the most popular bands thru-out the 60's,70's and opened with most of the major acts that came to Milwaukee to performed James Brown, Ike and Tina Turner, Al Green, Moms Mabley, Pigmeat Markum, The Temptations, B.B. King. - Founder & President Kandi Music 1985 songwriting, music publishing, theater ownership, licensing, Artists Management entertainment/promotion company.
- 1989 Kathryn Hannemann as Vice-president and musical partner aka Kat Webb Kandi International Inc released the 13 song CD "The Time Is Now" by Jon Pierre Gee and Touch.
- 1995 Jon produced Wikkedness a popular female Hip Hop group's song Playas Ball later featured song in the HBO cult cable classic 'Pimp Up Hos Down'
- Producing, writing, arranging Jon Pierre's proven to be a consistent entertainer and exciting live performer thru-out the 60's 70's 80's 90's and today. Musical and vocal diversity you can expect, an entertaining & passionate show with heartfelt classic R&B, Soul, Jazz, blues, funk n rock tunes and songs from the CD "The Time Is Now'
- Jon is also performing as lead vocalist with the reassembled and renamed Motown group Billy "Stix" Nix & Jr. Walkers All-Star Band. Kat Webb sings with this group as one of the background singers.
There runs strong traditions and musical roots thru this family blues singer & songwriter legend Percy Mayfield, on his mothers side, in 50"s was called the Poet of the Blues, hits include Please send Me Someone to Love, Hit the Road Jack, for Ray Charles, Jons father, roots extend to Empress of the Blues singer Bessie Smith. - Singer/songwriter/music business entrepreneur, Jon has worked with the musical Rock n'Roll,Soul, latin and reggae legends of our time through out his career Jerry Butler, Pete Escovedo, The Tubes, Drummer Aynsley Dunbar (Journey, Frank Zappa), Chi-lites, The Contours, Freda Payne, Four Tops, Martha Reeves, Chuck Negron (Three Dog Night) and Reggae legends Toots & the Maytels/ Bob Marley.
- Ah'VANTSOUL Jon and Kat's new musical performance vehicle, is a musical blend of middle eastern, gospel, classic R&B, soul, country, rock, "smooth" jazz, funk and electronic technology original music named Ah'vantSoul. The new CD is now available online and retail stores locally.
- Jons vocal and music forte has always been the seamless blend of all styles of music. It's not passive commercialism that drives his musical diversity on stage, but a commitment to his audience and musical excellence.
- The musical force that drives Ah'VANTSOUL, is the future and past;
- Michael Reese Songwriting partner since 1975 Keyboards and vocals
- Robin Gregory Bass, performed together with Mike Reese and Jon In the 70's band Impluse
- Coley Jackson Drums and vocals
- Joe Chapman/RudyJacobs Lead and rhythm Guitars
- Gina Marie-Seay Vibes, vocals, keyboards, alto sax
- Kat Webb Lead Vocals/Songwriter together with Jon since 1989
- Jon "Pierre" Gee Founder/leader,lead vocalist,songwriter and producer
Ah'vantsoul's music,touches you,gives you inspiration,a feeling of happiness,a feeling of being loved and wanting to love. This group is one of best and musically versatile bands today. Ah'vantSoul is musically explosive band on stage dangerously exciting and inspiring...Community Express We are good friends an have known each other over 20 years, still performed together with all the enthusiasm, energy and heart felt real soul as when we first met, its our time. It's Ah'vantSoul
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