A native of
Englewood, New Jersey USA, Kevin Parlor began playing bass in high
school and quickly made a name for himself in bands performing around
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. During his junior year in high
school, Kevin joined a group that went on to open for recording artists
including musical greats Ashford & Simpson. In his senior year,
Kevin moved to Atlanta, GA where he toured with platinum-selling R&B
artist William Bell.
Before graduating high school, Kevin joined a group which later opened
shows for Patrice Rushen, S.O.S. Band, Michael Henderson, Hamilton
Bohannon and many others.
Several years later, Kevin returned to the New York area and helped form
an R&B group named Miraj, which released a 12-inch single entitled
"In The Pocket". Not long thereafter, Kevin found himself
working alongside such recording artists as Mtume, Lisa Lisa & Cult
Jam, jazz great Spyro Gyra, and with artists Invisible Man's Band and
Mass Production.
As time went on, Kevin co-founded the dance music group House Rock,
which released a 12-inch club single entitled "Our Love Is Thru"
which 'Right On' magazine called a "scorcher".
Kevin has recorded on numerous tracks for various up-and-coming artists
with major projects. In addition, he has recorded for and/or performed
with or alongside artists like Ben Vereen, Ali Woodson (former lead
singer of the Temptations), Mark Adams (current keyboardist for Roy
Ayers), and Sister Souljah. Kevin does recurring work with Aaron McLain
(who's played guitar for Terence Trent Darby, Oleta Adams and others and
is the current lead guitarist for Marc Anthony). Kevin has also
performed for former First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton in New York City.
Kevin, who is a Christian, enjoys performing various styles of music and
has recorded for up-and-coming Gospel artists and has traveled to Europe
several times performing Gospel, Jazz, R&B and Pop. He's also
backed-up OFMB Records' artists "Plant The Seed", "Speak
Peace" and "Soul Infusion" on their 2004 debut tour to
China. Kevin has recorded for Contemporary Christian artists such as
Hosanna Christian Fellowship Worship Team (On their debut CD "First
Fruits"), John Williams Jr. (Christian Jazz keyboardist/composer/producer),
Evangelist Tarji (On her debut project "Spiritual Expressions"),
vocalist Phil J.C. (On his "3 For Him" project; on which Kevin
wrote and produced each song), and female vocal group Trumpets (On their
single "ChristLight").
"Bassically Speaking" CD info:
Kevin Parlor: All programming, bass, synth bass, keys, guitar on
#4,5,6,8,10
Additional musicians:
- John Williams; synth solo on #5, piano solo on #10,
electric piano on #12, add'l arrangement on #4 & 11
- Wayne Wilkins; guitar on #7
- Ralph Paul; guitar on #12,
- Michael E. Jackson; add'l drum arrangement on #3
All songs ©2003 JALANI Music (ASCAP) and
written, arranged & produced by
Kevin Parlor (except where noted below)
#9 written & arranged by Stevie Wonder
© Jobete Music, Inc./Black Bull Music, Inc. (ASCAP)
Used by permission 8120
#12 written, arranged and ©2003 by Ralph Paul Acerno &
Kevin Parlor jalani_music
