Zack Poelwijk performs two shows with Brand Jordan sax player Mike Phillips

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Last month I once again had the pleasure of playing keys with Brand Jordan endorser & sax star Mike Phillips. Mike has been busy in early 2014, most notably playing at the 2014 NBA all-star game festivities.

I was joined on stage by some of the best musicians on the planet, and they all happen to be from Portland!  N’Touch bandmate & Liv Warfield keyboardist Chris Turner joined us. So did Drummer Tyrone Hendrix (NPG, Prince, Liv Warfield, Stevie Wonder, The Motet). Liv Warfield bassist Marquay Seamster & his lovely wife (stone cold vocalist & Liv Warfield background singer) Ashley Seamster rounded out the band. It’s a continual honor to perform with these men & women. I learn so much from them.

We played at the annual SEI fundraising Gala as well as a private event in Portland’s Pearl District.

 

Posted on March 16th, 2014

Studio session with Tiger Roberts & Aaron Mills

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Last night I had an amazing & inspiring experience in the studio. I recorded keys & auxiliary tracks for funk/rock artist Julian Stefoni, front man of J-Ride. You might also know Julian as “Erotic City”, the country’s hottest Prince tribute band. Julian brought in two friends to help create the record: Grammy-winning Producer Tiger Roberts, and Aaron Mills; long-time bass player for R&B super-group Cameo, as well as Outkast.

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Posted on January 8th, 2014

Mike Phillips

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Here after playing a show with sax megastar Mike Phillips. He’s the only non-athlete to be endorsed by Nike’s Brand Jordan. He’s one of only a few people to have recorded with the ultimate music trifecta: Stevie Wonder, Prince, and Michael Jackson. He’s currently on tour with the Michael Jackson Immortal World Tour.

Posted on September 27th, 2012

Chris Turner

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Backstage with fellow N’ Touch keyboardist and mentor Chris Turner. I’m learning a lot from this man and I’m honored to call him a friend. He’s worked with many artists, including Mike Phillips, Stevie Wonder, Fred Hammond, Israel Houghton, Kirk Whalum, and Kirk Franklin.

Posted on September 27th, 2012

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