CHOREOGRAPHER
Pat Taylor

SOUND ENGINEER
Leslie Chew 

PRODUCER
Gayle Leonard- Hooks

LIGHTING DESIGNER
Kathy Pryzgoda

TERRY STEELE (Lead Vocalist, Co-Producer, and Playwright) is a Grammy nominated singer and songwriter whose career has crossed musical boundaries and international borders.  His songs have sold millions of copies and have touched the heart and soul of millions of people around the world.  Steele has written for or collaborated with megastar stars such as Whitney Houston, Dionne Warwick, Patti Labelle, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, The Spinners, Barry White, The Pointer Sisters, Arif Mardin, David Kershenbaum, George Duke, and saxophonist Richard Elliott.   As the principal writer of the blockbuster hit, Here And Now, Steele garnered a Grammy nomination for “Best Rhythm and Blues Song” in 1990.  That same year, his composition won Luther Vandross his then first Grammy in the "Best R&B Male Vocal Performance" category. Steele has previously held staff writing positions at EMI Music/SBK Records, Warner Chappell Music, and most recently, the Germany-based music publishing house, CBM Entertainment and Sony Music (South Africa).  Steele has recorded three internationally released solo albums and has recorded five albums as lead singer for the renowned Jazz-fusion band Hiroshima.  His voice-over credits include HBO's animated series Happily Ever After, Pepsi commercials, and C-Span's 911 Tribute.  Steele has commanded the worldwide stage with leading rolls in the theatrical dance-play, Things Ain't What They Used To Be (Russia), The Names Quilt (USA), The Living Legends Concert Series (Europe), and now he takes his first leap into the starring role in the off-Broadway production, Here And Now...The Legacy of Luther Vandross.  Additionally, Steele is currently authoring his first non-fiction book entitled, The Chronicles Of A Songwriter.

KIM HANSEN (Keyboards) is a talented musician, arranger, producer, composer and studio engineer from Denmark. He studied jazz piano with pianist Bent Axen and conductor Sven Skipper. Kim began touring at age 14 and went on to tour with many top bands from Denmark and Scandinavia.  He co-wrote, arranged and played piano on Goodbye for Kci & Jojo’s latest album and arranged strings for Jesse Powell’s Christmas album.  He composed Martini Beach for Bamboo Forest’s ‘Passion in Paradise’ and Her World for Steve Reid’s ‘Dreamscapes.’ Kim toured and recorded with African artist Prince Eyango, performed with Bebe Winans on The Tonight Show, and can be heard on smooth-jazz artist James Gabriano’s new album.  He wrote arrangements and is featured on keyboard and synth solos, on bassist Sekou Bunch’s upcoming album with jazz-superstars George Duke, Herbie Hancock, Marcus Miller and Stanley Clarke.  Kim is a member of Ricky Lawson’s, Bobby Lyle’s, Everette Harp’s, and Deniece Williams’ bands, and Musical Director for Michael Lington and Maxine Nightingale for whom he is producing an album.

DWAYNE “SMITTY” SMITH (Bassist) was born in Washington, D.C. He has toured and recorded with and continues to work with such  artists as, Anita Baker, Will Downing, Gerald Albright, Boney James, Brenda Russell,  Natalie Cole, The Isley Brothers, Ledicy, Maysa Leak , and many others. Smitty recorded on TV shows such as Sister Sister, South Central, Matt Waters, and Soul Food.  Stage Play work includes The Legend, Love In  All The Wrong faces, The last 3 Standing and movie productions (“Ali”). Smitty launched his debut solo project in August 2005, a multi-stylistic CD, “This Is Me”.  He is currently juggling tour dates with Rachelle Farrell, the Guitars and Saxes Smooth Jazz All-Stars (Gerald Albright, Jeff Lorber, Jeff Golub, Peter White), Terry Steele, and Jonathan Butler…..”How Does He Do It”

SERGIO GONZALES (Drums / Percussions) has played with numerous groups throughout his musical career, providing the backdrop beat so important to today’s modern sound. His vast range of experience from World music,  Jazz,  R&B,Rock, and Latin meld together to create his unique and personal style and groove. Simply said, Sergio likes to hit things.  A professional “hitman” if you will, but he hits them in such an extraordinary way, that it has allowed him to perform all over the world, twice over!  He has performed privately for the Queen of England and the Sultan of Brunei.  He has been on the Grammys, countless TV Shows and movies, most recently “Bringin’  Down the House” with Queen Latifah and Steve Martin.  If Sergio is recording a record with Keb Mo, or playing on Sat Night Live with Jennifer Lopez, or recording with Gavin Degraw for a Queen Tribute record, you can bet his friends had something to do with it.   Sergio continues to make his mark in the music industry. He recently had the honor of working with John Powell on the Oscar award winning movie “Happy Feet”, and recording on “Keb Mo’s” new release “Suitcase”. He’s also started a new record with Gavin Degraw and Carlos Santana’s son Salvador.  He has recently expanded his talents by writing music for “Felicity” and various TV Commercials.

KEISHA CLARK-BOOTH (Dancer) was born and raised in Trenton, New Jersey.  She dances professionally with JazzAntiqua Dance & Music Ensemble under the direction of Pat Taylor.  Keisha is a dance professor and lecturer at various community colleges and high schools in Southern California.  Her credits include performances with H2O Entertainment Artist Waterfront Harmony, Hampton University’s Ebony Fire, Delta Novè and many others.

ALVON REED (Dancer), a native of Los Angeles, began dancing his senior year in high school.  He attended Coe College in Cedar Rapids, IA where he received a degree in Spanish Language and Literature.  As a student at the Ailey School, Alvon studied with some of New York's top choreographers and performed the Alvin Ailey ballet "Memoria."  Alvon has toured Hawaii and the Caribbean with Norwegian Cruise Lines and Norwegian Cruise Lines America.  He is in his first season with Jazzantiqua Dance & Music Ensemble.

PAT TAYLOR (Choreographer) is a Los Angeles native.  Taylor is the recipient of numerous choreography awards including a Brody Arts Fellowship and grants from the Doolittle Foundation and California Arts Council. Selected by the Los Angeles Times' -Year in Review- for "Outstanding Choreographic Achievement," she has also been nominated for four Lester Horton Dance Awards.  Taylor has choreographed and performed throughout the United States and Europe and is the artistic director of JazzAntiqua Dance & Music Ensemble.  Her work has been presented at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Luckman Fine Arts Complex, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, The Jazz Bakery, City Center (New York), and many other prestigious venues.

LESLIE CHEW (Tech Director/Sound Designer), creates a safe and constructive atmosphere for every project to come into its own.  This is the core of Leslie's philosophy. It's what keeps artists coming back again & again. As the engineer behind the recording and mixing controls for many artists, Leslie's client history ranges from Roberta Flack and Todd Rundgren to new R&B sensation Terry Steele and the legendary Hiroshima. His music for television recording and mixing credits include "Survivor", "Fear Factor", "Boy Meets World" and Disney's "Recess.” Leslie has mastered over 100 albums in his personal studio and is equally at home in a large commercial facility or in an artist's home studio. Recent projects include recording Hiroshima's latest release "Obon" for Heads Up International, mixing music for the Ming Tsai TV show "Simply Ming" and mastering "Love's Magic" and John Adorney's "Trees of Gold" for Eversound Records. Leslie is also consulting in the capacity of CTO for the innovative music software company Audio Impressions, Inc. After spending over twenty years in recording studios, Leslie knows how they work best. He has designed systems to fit a wide variety of needs from commercial music and post facilities to project and artist studios."

GAYLE LEONARD-HOOKS (Producer) has been producing dance, music, and theater for more than 10 years.  Her producing credits include the off-Broadway hits Just In Time, Things Ain't What They Used To Be, and concerts with Jazz Tap Ensemble, Danza Floricanto/USA, JazzAntiqua Dance & Music Ensemble, Freda Payne, Terry Steele, and Sheree Brown.  Leonard-Hooks is managing partner of The Lucas Group, LLC /Lucas LaFrance Associates a talent management, booking, public relations, and marketing firm, based in Los Angeles, California representing choreographers, dancers, dance companies,  jazz musicians, and vocalists, nationally and internationally.