On 22nd October 2023 AB Workshops hosts a Soul / R&B / Gospel Vocal Masterclass with the immensely talented Ray Greene – lead vocalist from Santana and Tower of Power.
Ray Greene is a singer, producer and multi-instrumentalist living in Columbia, South Carolina. He received a degree in Music Performance from the world-renowned Berklee College of Music.
Being brought up in the shadows of the great Soul/R&B legends of our time, Ray is equally adept at the traditions of Gospel, Jazz and Blues.
He has performed and recorded with many of the most successful and influential names in the fields of Pop, Funk and Soul; most notably Aretha Franklin, Natalie Cole, the Isley Brothers and Rick James, to name a few.
Ray was selected from among several candidates around the country to serve as lead singer/trombonist for legendary Soul band Tower of Power, where he served for two years traveling throughout the US and Canada, as well as performances in Europe and Japan.
He was then asked to join famed guitarist and Woodstock performer Carlos Santana, where he currently travels extensively to places all over the world; from Dubai, Singapore and Australia, to Monaco, Mexico and South Africa. Santana’s music has been a tremendous showcase for Greene’s abilities as a vocalist, trombonist and percussionist.
Ray’s Soul / R&B / Gospel Vocal Masterclass will include:
Ray’s background story / Vocal performance / Songwriting / Audience participation / Q&A the audience / Vocal Performance: / Preparing for a performance / Before a performance
During a performance / Stage Presence / After a performance
Based at The Blues Kitchen in Brixton, London with excellent facilities
Aimed for singers
Masterclass runs from 4.30pm – 7pm, with a 30 minute break