Mahogany, TheArtist
Dallas, TX | Established. Jan 01, 1999
Music
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"...On a recent evening, the Jason Davis group served up some John Coltrane and Grover Washington Jr. with elegant yet aggressive verve. A later set included a nice rendition of "What a Difference a Day Makes" by vocalist Candace Miller. Her sultry and emotive voice has a tonal quality similar to that of Cassandra Wilson but not as deep."
~Brian Carr
- Dallas Morning News /Brian Carr
Sometimes artists become too vapid, experimenting with different genres of music, in an effort to appease their own egos. Very seldom can one truly go outside their genre—meshing different styles—and pull it off in grandiose style.
Enter Mahogany The Artist. Her new CD, Jam Box, is an experiment, replete with an amalgamation of jazz, hip-hop, and blues.
Think of a modern day jam session conducted by legendary Philadelphia music producers Leon Huff and Kenny Gamble—utilizing a full range of instruments, including an organ—and there is some idea as to the musical contents of this CD.
Mahogany, a Dallas native who began playing classical piano at six years old and drums at nine, grew up listening to Sarah Vaughn and Billie Holiday.
It’s obvious as to their influence on her, or that Mahogany prefers jazz over other music forms, but on Jam Box she shows her full range of musical talent. Seldom has an artist meshed so many styles with such fluidity and cohesiveness.
At times, Jam Box appears to be a crescendo of improvisation. Yet, it never fails in its congruency. Jam Box is tied together with enough palatable jazz to be a nice introduction to the artform for those who are neophytes of the genre.
There’s also something for everyone on Jam Box, from swing jazz to party tunes that will have listeners bouncing in their seats. Dominating the production are sultry songs for which Mahogany surely will become known.
Jam Box is an experiment that works.
- by l lourdes shabazz, Brooklyn Jazz Newletter
Discography
Mahogany, The Artist- Credits:
1995 Oak Cliff Assassin Hit on the Hitman/Lock Down Records Production
2000 Halusanation Crook/Limp-a-Lot Records Production
2000 Nemesis Munchies for your Bass, Da Return [PA] Writing/Vocal Arranging/Vocals
2001 Yakonxious Process Of Illumination [PA] by Yakonxious/IKS Records Vocals
2001 Millennium Process Of Illumination [PA] by Yakonxious/IKS Records Vocals/Production
2003 Curtis Stephan Born to Us - Curtis Stephan - Christmas CD Vocals
2004 SlumpMasters SOUNDTRACK - You Got Served Vocals
2005 SlumpMasters SOUNDTRACK - King's Ransom Vocals
2006 NM Shabazz Jazz was His name - Film Production/Music Arrangement
2006 Room Temperature Things Change Voice Over
2007 Tina Citizen Unconditional Love Production/Arrangement/Vocals
2007 EPIK 7 READ Vocal Arrangements/Vocals
2007 Big Aziz Bromitzva Vocals
2007 Brother Rob The Gift Vocal Arrangements/Vocals
2007 Cash Love So Real Vocals
2007 Jakia Loved By You Vocal Arrangements/Vocals
2007 ATON REUNIFY Vocals
2007/2008 Jakia Fever Vocals
Love's Taken You (Single 2003)
This LifeTime (Single - 2005)
Dont Forget (Christmas Single - 2006)
Jam Box (2008)
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Bio
For the eyes of a man, for the heart of a woman: Mahogany is a true artist for any music advocate to love. Candace "Mahogany" Miller is a native of Dallas, TX (Richardson). She has been a vocalist all of her life, playing both piano and drums, while keeping a steady hand in writing and production. Mahogany and her band JAMBOX bring to you unforgettable performances that features an amazing mix of jazz, soul, and even a bit of blues, infusing tunes you know and love with original material they had made popular on the music scene. She has frequented clubs and restaurants locally including, Dallas Museum of Art, Buttons Restaurant, Sandaga Jazz, Devine Wine, Brooklyn Jazz, and was a weekly performer at former Sambuca Jazz (Addison), She has been honored to be featured with artist such as Roy Hargrove, Texas Tenor Jason Davis, Jazz Vet Roger Boykin, and she has shared a stage with greats like smooth Jazz artist David Sanborn, The Late Great Marchel Ivrey, Organist Soul Man Red Young, band leader Joe Firstman, and Blood Sweat and Tears member and classic rock artist Bill Tillman. Mahogany has stretched her soul vocals singing back ground with world-renowned bass player Foley (Miles Davis/Joni Mitchel/Chaka Khan). She graced the stage with percussionist Victor Orlando (GAP band, Tina Marie, Chaka Khan) live in Dallas and has also recently served as Music Director for artist Dani Mimms (Klymaxx) live in Dallas. Mahogany has been a featured vocalist in the super GOGO Band, under the direction of 5-time Grammy Award winner Shaun Martin (7 Summers, Snarky Puppy) for the past six years.
Mahogany is an educator and motivator. She has recently pioneered an amazing movement and her biggest dream, The Jazz BeCuzz Arts Group and Center. This improvisational driven school of thought is quickly becoming a nation wide arts movement for families. While teaching students ranging in age from 3 to 95, she is still making headway in the industry through her own recording and through collaborations. Mahogany's Debut CD titled JAMBOX (click here) is currently distributed digitally world-wide. Mahogany’s national and international journey has lead to several prestigious performances including the various city and state political events, striking performances with the Stage Band South Big Band, playing for the Mexican Consulate (featured vocalist with Jason Davis Jazz Band), Jazz in Pink, taking the stage at the House of Blues in LA and playing privately for many elected officials throughout the years. Her music can be heard as far as Russia via both internet and mainstream radio and her voice has been featured on movie sound tracks including YOU GOT SERVED, KINGS RANSOM and SOUL PLANE. Mahogany is a staff writer, producer and engineer with the Dallas Track Factory. You can hear and purchase Mahogany on the most recent release HER SONG Vol. 1 (click here) and is currently recording her next feature project with award winning producer Shaun Martin (Winter 2016)
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