Essance Project Entertainment Group
Chicago, Illinois, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2009 | SELF
Music
Press
" This band is a pleasure to watch. There performance is full of energy." Recommend this band for any event." - James Reddinger, Director
"This band is fabulous..." They can deliver a performance with high energy." - Mindy Douthit
" This Band is awesome!. Hire them for a special awards ceremony that was held at the Marriott Suites." - Charlene Bivens, Managing Director
" Hired this band for special wine and fundraiser event. One of my co-partners recommended this band. Essance Project provided just the entertainment needed for the event." - Kirsten Carlson, Sue Duncan
"Observe these guys at a special wine event. The performance and music was sensational." - Marina Birch
“I never seen such a versatile band that performs jazz, r&b, motown, blues,& pop all in one set.” - Helen May
“The band was awesome. I hired the band for my wedding reception.” - Nichol Friyson
“When I need a band to back me up for a performance. I hire the Jimmy Martin Ensemble... - Billy Gray
“This band can perform traditional & smooth jazz...” - Roxanne Stevenson
“The band hit some great rock & roll and some down home blues for our event...” - Momma Hawk
“The band was exciting and professional. I really enjoy the special love song played by Mike Smith on keyboards...” - Debra Parker
“The band jam at my family reunion...” - Maknoyanna Simmons
“I hire the band for all my special events...” - Clyde Hammond CEO/President
“I like to perform with the band my Trombone blends in well with Jimmy Martin tenor saxophone producing that classic Jazz Crusaders sound...” - Steve Williams
“With a slow, steady bass line as backup, guitarist Leo Crowe rocks the crowd with a classic rock solo as Jimmy Martin Ensemble rocks at the Club Superior... - Gloria Shannon
“Thanks for a great performance for our Block party event...” - Robert Johnson Committee Chairman
“Thanks for the excellent music every year at our annual event... - Helen Morgan
“Thanks for playing Stevie Wonder version of "Happy Birthday" that was the best..” - Ann Thomas
“What a great performance at Northwestern University...” - Nazim Bifakir
“Wow, a band that plays it all...” - Rev. Biekman
“Thanks for the smooth jazz & gospel for my birthday party...” - Bishop Larry Trotter
“What a great performance you guys made our special day very romantic.. - Wilfredo & Eriecka Serrano
“I like to stop at Outriggers Restaurant and check out the band...” -
“I hosted a show at the Zone featuring the band what smooth soulful sounds...” - Chris Michaels
“Highly Recommend-very nice musicians-very talented...” - Crystal Brown
“The band was great... On time,professional, and very talented. I was extremely satisfied and all my guest loved the band.I was very happy with them and highly recommend them for a party or event.” - Bradley Thomas
“Jimmy Martin Ensemble were AWESOME.I was nervous at first booking a band I never seen before. The band was love by everyone at the wedding.” - Jackie Williams
“The band performance was on the money at the Plymouth Bar & Grill Downtown Chicago...” - Burt Kennerson
“Hey Jimmy your sax sounds great, I check you out with Ramon Casey SoulVation Band at the University Park Country Club.” - Tony Smith
“Thanks for the great music for my retirement party.” - LLoyd Johnson
“Great smooth jazz...” - Akila Kidd
“Thanks Craig & Jimmy for the outstanding performance at Drury Lane in Oakbrook,Il...” -
“Thanks for open up our grand opening with soulful music...” - Staff-Calumet Park,IL
“Thanks for the outstanding music...” - Smith & Vinson Family Reunion
“We saw your Motown Show at the House of Hughes it was outstanding...” - James & Keyanna Williams
“The Motown show was outstanding. I really had a great time...” -
“The Motown II Show was sweet as honey. I dance the night away...” -
“Your music was the best...” - Maple Park chairperson
“You guys are the best... Tiffany- Chicago Chicken & Waffle House, Oak Park, IL” - Tiffany-Manager
“I saw Ronald & Ernie of Isley Brothers sit in with the band at the famous Cotton Club. Angela Winbush came up on stage with the band on classic song "Inner City Blues". R. kelley was in the house checking out the band...” -
“Thanks for a wonderful performance...” -
“I work a show at Outriggers in Tinley Park Illinois and check out the band. Excellent Performance...” -
“Thanks for a Great Performance...” -
“The band is hot...” - Staff
“Play that funky music again...” -
“What a wide variety of music...” -
“The music sounds great...” - Charles Peppers- LBA
“Wow, the band let me sing my favorite song with them on stage at the House of Blues...” - Morgan Skyla
“This band needs to come to Vegas to perform...” -
“When I need versatile professional musicians for my musical projects I call Jimmy Martin Ensemble - Maurice Howell
“Great job enjoy your performance..” - Annette Barcola
“The band was awesome...” -
“Excellent performance.... Cathy Murray- Delta's Event” - Cathy Murray
“Sunday Afternoon jazz was great...” -
“You guys are great your music gave us nice welcome to Chicago...” - Tourists
The Village of Lynwood Annual festival was fantastic with music from Maurice Howell and Essance Project Entertainment" - Mayor Eugene Williams
"The band was awesome for my 90th Birthday Party for my Mom...
Thank You" Christy - Christy Robinson
" Thank You, Maurice Howell and Essance Project for all of the entertainment that your band has provided for both events in 2019. You guys were great" - Christy Anderson/Pastor Dan Willis
Live music is just what we needed for the event. The band really excited and energized the event. - Lorena McMahon
Discography
None at this time. Working in the studio.
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Bio
Essance Project Group are group of outstanding musicians that performs all styles of music in the genre of R&B;,Soul have been performing over 10 years to audiences.Our group is comprised of Jimmy Martin/OtisWillis (Saxophones, Flutes) Dora Washington, Taroniah,Dee Dee Hardy(Lead Vocals) Mike Smith, Rodney Gipson,Tony Larenze (Keyboards,) James Thornton,KB Benne(Bass
Guitar) Craig Harper/Glover Washington (Drums)-Dave Jordan,Leo Crowe (Lead Guitar). We
compliment one another musically using our God-given talents as entertainers
giving our best performances.
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Whatever your musical taste, our group hits
home in a positive way. We believe performing is giving a part of yourself to
your audience vocally and emotionally. Our musical selections are endless and
we provide a variety of music based on our belief that music is very diverse
and something that we all have in common. We want people to listen to our
rhythm and lyrics and get what they need to find peace or get through a rough
day. There is always a message in our music. People are more than just an
audience and source of income for us, so our goal is to make each performance
enjoyable for our guests as well as for the band. What makes this ensemble so
special is to have the ability to play all styles of music from Jazz, R&B; etc.
NO EVENT IS TOO LARGE OR TOO SMALL
Available for Corporate Events, Weddings & Receptions, Banquets, Reunions, Anniversaries,
Celebrations, Clubs, Restaurants, Festivals, Organizations,Corporate
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