JAZZ / R&B / CLASSIC ROCK
Influences:
Steve Perry, Toto, The Bee Gees, Chicago, The Eagles, Celine Dion, Nat King Cole, Luther Vandross, Barbara Streisand, Donny Hathaway.
Gene-o has toured the world in the R&B arena and now he is looking forward to touring with a new style, Classic Twist, marrying influences from Jazz/Country/ Classic Rock/Pop genres.
Gene-o has performed on stage with such notable artists as: the legendary drummer Ricky Lawson, the 80's pop band The Jets, Lenny Williams the original lead singer of Tower of Power, Brian O’Neal and The Bus Boys, Joe, Dru Hill, Paul Brown, Eric Darius, Jonathan Fritzen, The Braxton Brothers, Euge Grove, and his friend and mentor Phil Perry.
His 2015 release Born To Love featured musical collaborations with Adam Hawley, Blake Aaron, Darryl Williams, Cal Harris Jr., and Will Donato. His latest singles have been in collaboration with Tank, Felton Pilate and many others.
Currently:
Gene-o's most recent project is with a new group, Classic Twist. He is currently producing a new album for release in 2024. Look for the first single, Time for Change, to be released in late 2023.
