Ray Fuller

There’s an understanding among artists of all walks that the most gifted make their statements with the most refinement. From Picasso and Rembrandt to Miles and B.B., at the height of their artistry, each was able to express volumes with a few precise brush strokes or one and well placed note. Chicago native Ray Fuller, a guitarist, composer and band leader blessed with limitless capacities for taste, economy and sensitivity, is well on the road to such refinement, though it’s mostly been other musicians who have realize it. … That will change upon the release of Ray Fuller’s first album as a leader “The Weeper”, its title taken from the nickname he was given by none other than world class musician, George Duke.

From hard working teen on the scene in the ‘70s to A-list session player and world touring Guitarist/Musical Director in the present, Ray Fuller has earned the enviable title of the chosen few in his profession: that of musician’s musician.” For three decades, Ray has been honing his skills in the service of some of the greatest asked most diversified artists of all-time. His resume includes legends Curtis Mayfield, Quincy Jones, Roebuck “Pops Staples & The Staple Singers, Nancy Wilson and “Mr. Motown” himself, Berry Gordy. It also includes all-around musician / producers such as George Duke, Stanley Clarke, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, David Foster and Mike Post. It includes vocal divas Dionne Warwick, Natalie Cole, Whitney Houston, Anita Baker and Oleta Adams. And it includes Contemporary Gospel royalty The Winans, Kirk Franklin,Tramaine Hawkins and Yolanda Adams.
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Omar Coleman

OMAR COLEMAN BLUES BAND! Omar has established himself as one nation’s premier harmonica players and authentic, dynamic blues performers alive today. With a voice soulful beyond his years, Omar has been blowing away audiences across the nation with his distinct, fiery harmonica skills. You may have seen Omar Coleman working throughout ChicagoLand & Northwest Indiana and across North America with the likes of the Kinsey Report, John Primer & the Real Deal Blues Band or the late-great Chico Banks, among many others.

The future of Chicago Blues is being redefined by this harmonica virtuoso and the word is out! Check out the OMAR COLEMAN BLUES BAND when they steamroll through your town with the soulfulest sound ever found! OMAR COLEMAN BLUES BAND!

*** Omar has performed at the San Francisco Blues Festival, Chicago Blues Festival, Muddy Waters Festival of Westmont, etc.

*** ‘Blues in the Schools’ Ambassador to Chicago Public Schools

*** Featured on All-Star compilation - Diamonds in the Rough: Chicago Harmonica Project – Severn Records (2006)

*** Headliner for “Blues for a Cure” Cancer Benefit Tour & CD in Columbus, OH (2007-2010)

*** Mainstay in contemporary Chicago blues - appearing frequently at the Kingston Mines, B.L.U.E.S., Rosa’s Blues Lounge, Buddy Guy’s Legends, etc. Omar has performed with Louisiana Red, John Primer, Hubert Sumlin, Sean Carney & Henry Gray, Katherine Davis, Bob Stroger, Joanna Connor, Billy Flynn, Kinsey Report, Chico Banks, and hundreds more
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