Let Raddy International LLC - Jazz and much more! be your choice for the perfect Jazz Band at your private party, corporate event, or special occasion. Raddy International LLC - Jazz and much more! will travel up to 500 miles from Derwood, Maryland.
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AVAILABLE FOR:
Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Ski Lodges, Sorority Function, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings
PERFORMING SINCE:
1966
PAY RANGE:
$250-$3000 per event
INFLUENCES:
AL Jarreau, Chick Corea, Nat King Kole. �Raddy� has performed with such artists as Mose Allison, Jr. Walker & The All Stars, Aaron Neville, Ernie K-Doe (World Fair 1984), Jimmy Smith, and New Orleans legends such as Prof. Longhair.
DESCRIPTION:
We have five gigmaster stars and six active bands:
1. John 'Raddy' Lowery as soloist
2. Jazz Ensemble (Raddy & The Cats) - Trio/Quartet/Quintet or more
3. Raddy's New Orleans Second Line
4. Latin Band 'La Clave'
5. The Wedding Band (9 piece)
6. The Nostalgics (Classic Rock)
Grammy nominee John "Raddy" Lowery has performed with such artists as Mose Allison, Jr. Walker & The All Stars, Aaron Neville, Ernie K-Doe (World Fair 1984), Jimmy Smith, and New Orleans legends such as Prof. Longhair, Deacon John, Gary Brown, Devell Crawford, Thomas Jefferson, Marva Wright, Germaine Basil, George French, among many other local musicians. He was on the A&M record label for two years and was nominated for the Grammy Avant Garde Album of the Year in 1976 with "Symphonic Slam", time during which he did extensive travel abroad. Over his 40 years of experience, John has demonstrated to be a strong and versatile vocalist and Latin percussionist. His songs are registered in the Library of Congress. Before Katrina, he performed regularly with the Jazz Cats in New Orleans. Not only a versatile performer, as Maryland resident he currently teaches at The School of Music as well as privately in his studio.
In New Orleans, John worshiped with Rev. Antoine Barriere of Household of Faith Full Gospel Baptist Church for two years in the gospel ministry. Afterwards, he became the percussionist for New Home Missionary Baptist Church in East New Orleans. He also taught music in the Back to Basics School of Music Ministry in Forestville, MD for a couple of semesters. He is also a member of the choirs (men and sanctuary) of Resurrection Baptist Church, as well as the drummer for Montgomery Baptist Church. He has many unpublished gospel songs that he will include in a CD in the near future.
John attended the Joy Bill School of Music, Los Angeles for three years under the guidance of Billy More. He graduated from Musician's Institute of Technology in Hollywood, CA in 1987 were he later became a summer instructor. Since Fall 2006 John has been a full time Music Straight A Dean's List student (GPA=4.0) in Montgomery College, Rockville, MD. During Fall 2005 he performed in the MC Arts Star Awards in the AFI Silver Theatre (with the Soulutions of the MC World Ensemble and the Sweetbriar Jazz group under the leadership of Roger Coleman) as well as with the MC Jazz Ensemble in the Performing Arts Center; in Spring 2006 he participated in the 15th East Coast Jazz Festival 2006, performed Mozart's Requiem with the MC Chorus, and was the vocalist with the MC Jazz Band in "Fly me to the moon"; in Fall 2006, Raddy & The Cats have been performing in Weddings and Private Events around the DC area, including the kickoff fundraiser event for the National Coast Guard in DC on Nov 28th. Raddy & The Cats will also be showcased in the Dec 5th Jazz Concert organized by Prof. Alvin Trask in Montgomery College. Presently, John and his Jazz Ensemble (Raddy & The Cats) is also collaborating in a new CD that will produced by Marcus Johnson's Marimelj Entertainment Group -parent company to Washington, DC-based Three Keys Music- sponsored by the Office of Institutional Advancement of Montgomery College. Presently, he is finishing the studio mix on his upcoming CD �Re-Creation�. This self-funded production is supported by the company of which he is co-founder and Managing Director, Raddy International LLC. He lives in Derwood, MD with his wife Maria, co-founder and Managing Director of the same company and a dancer herself, his 1-year old daughter, and 11-year old stepson.
The Jazz Ensemble Raddy & The Cats was born out of musical interactions at Montgomery College, Gizmo Recording Studio and other venues in the metro DC area. Forced to relocate to Maryland due to Katrina, New Orleans native John �Raddy� Lowery began exploring musical opportunities with his teachers and colleagues. One of the most exciting projects was the recording of his CD �Re-Creation� which includes tunes he used to play with the Jazz Cats in the Market Caf� in New Orleans� French Market, as well as well known classic Jazz tunes with new arrangements. The Jazz Ensemble includes well known guests such as: ROBERT REDD on the piano who appears often as a free-lance musician at Blues Alley with numerous local and national artists as well as performing with the Smithsonian Masterworks Ensemble. Bassist VICTOR DVOSKIN who first gained popularity in the former USSR in the early seventies. Jazz critics considered him the number-one bass player of the eighties, earning three stars in the Penguin Guide to Jazz. By 1991, Victor had arrived in Washington, DC as part of the Russian/American Jazz Quartet, Jazznost. DC native Bassist SCOTT GIAMBUSSO who has been playing music in this town since 1968 and continues to thrive on the local party and concert circuit. On Wednesday nights you can find him sitting in the guitar chair in The James Bazen Big Band at Paisano's in Rockville.
The ensemble also includes Joshua Patani on Basds and Kelvin Ikpeni on guitar. More guests Nigerian-born drummer, Tosin Aribisala �TEEGROOVE�, percussionist LEON E. ALEXANDER , on drums Solomon Ekwukoma, on keyboards ERIC L. OLOUGHLIN, Hope Nwachukwu & George Philip.
GROUP MEMBERS:
John -Raddy- Lowery - Vocalist & Latin Percuss.
Robert Redd - Piano
Victor Dvoskin - Bass, Guitar
Alvin Trask - Trumpet
Solomon Ekwukoma - Drums
Daniel Hall - Bass
Hope Nwachukwu - Keyboard
Joshua Patani - Bass (electric)
Goeff Rorhbach - Piano
Griz Grifford - Trombone & Flute
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We could not have been more pleased with Raddy International. I hired them to play for my friends' wedding reception, and it was an absolute success. The bride and groom were very impressed with how professional and talented the band was. John "Raddy" Lowry proved to be an excellent leader; he was so kind and accommodating with the song selections. His wife Maria made all the arrangements ahead of time, and she was also a joy to work with. Every band member was well-dressed (tuxedos) and it was apparent--by their positive demeanors and whole-hearted performances--that they were NOT just going through the motions, but rather, truly loved their craft. We had initially planned to provide the band with a list of suggested songs, to ensure that the atmosphere was just what we were looking for. Well, we didn't have time to make the list, but that was NO problem. We briefly explained that we wanted classy, energetic background music, and the band perfectly delivered! They were a major focal point, and yet, they were careful not to monopolize attention when the bride and groom were in the spotlight. Everyone agreed they absolutely *MADE* the reception. The Master of Ceremonies commented that he had paid much more for a band at his own wedding reception, and they weren't half as good. Raddy International is worth every penny! Book them and you won't be disappointed. -- satisfied client, Hagerstown, MD
--Susanna A. Hagerstown, MD 8/29/2006
John "Raddy" Lowery entertained us at our Mardi Gras Party. We are an assisted living and nursing home and had about 50-60 seniors at our party. John was very proffesional and gracious. He sang to and with the resident, talked to them and even remembered some of their names. His wife and baby came with him and they were an added treat. We would highly recommend him and hope to have him back.
Susan Townend, ADC
--Susan T. Wilmington, DE 2/20/2007
The night was great the music was wonderful and will recommend Raddy International to anyone.
--Leroy L. Baltimore, MD 11/12/2006
Please note, in addition to Derwood, Raddy International LLC - Jazz and much more! also serves the surrounding towns of Gaithersburg, Washington Grove, Rockville, Olney, Silver Spring, Suburb Maryland Fac, Brookeville, Germantown, Kensington, Sandy Spring, Brinklow, Garrett Park, Potomac, Bethesda, Ashton, Boyds, Spencerville, Damascus, Dayton, Highland, Burtonsville, Cabin John, Chevy Chase, Clarksburg, Clarksville, Fulton, Glen Echo, Glenelg, Glenwood, Greenway and many other locations in and around the Derwood area.
Friday, August 01, 2008