FEATURING:
Jeremy 'Bean' Clemons, drummer/bandleader
Mavis 'SWAN' Poole, lead vocals/bandleader
Josh David, bass
George Burton, rhodes/keyboards/organ
Ben Tyree, guitar
Belynda Jones, background vocals
Mai Perkins, background vocals
Lakecia Benjamin, saxophones
Kevin Louis, trumpet
Soul Understated : n. 1. the result of combining the matchless and unique genius of melodic drummer, Jeremy ‘BEAN’ Clemons, with the sultry, sassy and incomparable sounds of songbird, Mavis ‘SWAN’ Poole.
adj. 2. Soulful, jazzy, “r & b”ish, gospelly, funkish-kinda music, filled with soul-stirring harmonies, rhythms, and grooves. (see also “feel good” music)
verb 3. Vibing, groovin’, swangin’, preachin’, and unyielding…
Drawn from all experiences, adult and childhood, St. Louis native Jeremy ‘BEAN’ Clemons and Bull City's finest Mavis ‘SWAN’ Poole have created Soul Understated. Soul Understated is as a musical “mother ship” rather than a band. The influences on their music are overwhelming and pleasurable all at once. Grabbing elements from all styles of music and bridging them under one roof is not an easy task but they have a strong grip on it.
Performing together for three years, Soul Understated was created to bring together an eclectic mix of musical forces to form a powerhouse band as well as a unique concept of music. This concept allows each angle of the band to be independent yet part of a total musical thought. Having similar musical backgrounds and deriving elements from gospel, R&B, and popular music, BEAN and SWAN’s compositions clearly state where they have been while simultaneous suggesting what may lay ahead. Their energy as composers, bandleaders, and performers will only make you want to know and grow with them in every way. Soul Understated is proven to be a true reflection of like-minded individuals who share common goals and desires in life and music.
Soul Understated- CREATIONS LIKE THIS ONLY COME ONCE IN A LIFETIME.
Follow Soul Understated on the web at:
www.sonicbids.com/souluderstated
www.myspace.com/swanvocals
www.myspace.com/soulunderstated
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131 W. 3rd St
New York, NY 10012
212-475-8592
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