THANK YOU!
TESTIMONIALS:
“I wanted to write and say ‘thank you’ for a great evening of playing. Our guests very much enjoyed your wide repertoire of piano music. Thank you so much and we look forward to seeing you again in the near future.” - Kelli, coordinator for ‘Atlanta Botanical Gardens Patrons Party’
“Allen is a great multi-instrumental musician that is very easy to work with in the studio. His passion for music is obvious. I've witnessed him go from keyboard to guitar to saxophone all in a matter of minutes. He's quick to pick up on ideas I present to him without having heard my songs before. It's an absolute pleasure to work with him.” - Steve, singer/songwriter
“Taking guitar lessons with you has been a great experience for my boys. You've given them a solid foundation for a lifetime of making music, especially sight reading, which was important to me. Thanks, Allen!” - Julie, home school mom
“Allen, you are probably the best piano tuner who's ever tuned any of my pianos. I have one fellow I've been using, and he always leaves at least one or two keys sounding wonky. Thank you for great work!” - Amy, piano teacher
“Dear Allen, my wife and I were reflecting on our wedding day and recalling the significant role you played, literally and figuratively, as our musician. In our initial meeting, you demonstrated the qualities we sought and believed to be essential for a successful event. You were prompt, cordial, articulate, and organized. We were impressed with your knowledge and repertoire of music, especially for wedding ceremonies. You listened to our wishes and understood exactly what we needed. Our wedding day was complete! Thank you again for your leadership and coordination of the beautiful music rendered at our wedding. May you bring the same joy to countless other couples as you brought to us. With richest blessings, Mr. & Mrs. A.M. Jones."
“I had thought about looking you up some time ago to let you know that my son (who you taught for a few years) recently took a music theory class at Emory University. One day he told me that had he not had you for a piano teacher he would have been completely lost in the class-which he summarized as one of the two hardest classes he has taken in 3 years at Emory! He continues to play the keyboard, using what you taught him to pick out some very pretty pieces of music. Just thought people aren't told they're appreciated nearly enough, so I thought I'd tell you that you had done a great job with him and we appreciate it!” - Deb
You may have read in the testimonials where one person said “people aren't told enough how much they are appreciated.” With that said, I'd like to simply say “thank you” to these musicians and singers I've shared the stage with. There have been just as many stages as there have been musicians, and I may not remember them all (my apologies), past and present…..“Thank You All For Your Gifts and Talents, and the Opportunity to Make Music With You. I Appreciate You."
Note: some of the instrumentalists are singers also. The “Singers” section is dedicated to those who don't usually play an instrument during the gig.
BASSISTS: Jeff Wollenberg (RIP, my brother). Kevin Wyglad. Gerald Spates. Gary Helm. Bob Blount. Kerry Layton (RIP, my brother). Jeff Bassinson. Chris Riggenbach. Rick Yord. John Anderson. Del Baroni. Joe Reda. Ramon Pooser. Louis Gomez. Ron Finney. Kurt Mitchell. Gary Wilkins. Jon Schwenke. Kenneth Bentley. Andre Manga. Moffett E Morris. Andy Eulau. Charles Mishalany. Felton Dunn. Scott Glazer. Levi Patton. Andy Martin. Eric Smith. Joel Powell. John Hancotte. Steven Blair. Terrell Montgomery. Mike Bell. Steve Florcykowski. Fuji Fujimoto. Victor Choates. Andy DeWitt. Don Clayman. Percy Matthews. Brad Cannata. Ben Brown. Drew Lloyd. Matt Stallard. Mark Bond. Lauren Seay. Ray McMurtry. Robert Henson. Neal Starkey. Shannon Gilbert. Edwin Williams. LA Tuten. Jordan Dayan.
DRUMMERS/PERCUSSION: Tim O'Reagan. Terry Hancock. Jeff Krashin. John Cushon. Kevin Wyglad. Ray DeMarchi. Doug Auwarter. Gary Helm. Ray Santo. Mike Hinton. Derrick Oatis. Anthony Baker. Marcus Vess. Ahsa Ahla. Paul Fallat. Chris Burroughs. Jefwah D Vaughn. Jon Chalden. Yakou N'Guessan. Greg Sudmeier. Gus Melton III. Kenny Parks. Terry Creedon. Adam Goodhue. Marlon Rhine. Eric Johnson. Jonathan Mills. Lisa Valente. Emrah Kotan. Jonathan Pace. Michael Salter. Mike Haid. Ren Knight. Ron Turner. Steve Vincent. Ronnie Collier. Stacy Brown. Steve Dixon. Yattie Westfield. Derryl Rivers. Steve Giove. Joel Morris. Omar Martinez. Larry Griffith. Dennis Law. Danny Garrett. Charles Marvray.
GUITARS: Brad Millison (RIP my brother). Kevin Wyglad. Dennis Norton. Jimmy Dykes (RIP my bro). Moe Spitcausky. Rick Bacus. Terry Swope. David Williams. Reggie Ward (RIP my brother). Steve Cunningham. Wilbert Richardson. Moses Mostai Staimez. Dexter Golden. Roger “Hurricane” Wilson. David Macdougall. Micah Cadwell. Eugene Owens. Tom Righi. Dan Coy. Ken Gregory. Cooper Tisdale. Dominic Desantis (RIP my brother). Jody Worrell. Michael Rhine. Peter Graham. Stephen Ross. Chris Blackwell. Barry Richman. Sid Wolf. Doug Ellison. Clyde Buddy Parker. Maceo Holloway. Rick ‘Slip’ Hinkle. Melvin Jordan. Spencer Bean. Carl Donohue. John Eades.
HORNS: Lonnie McFadden. Ronald McFadden (RIP my brother). Stan Kessler. Kenneth Faison. Dexter Tolson. Karen D Green. Brian Lopes. Stutz Wimmer. Sam Skelton. Maurice White. Larry Jackson. Jeff Andrew Simpson. Darrell Jefferson. Nathanael Fareed Mahluli. John Shapely. Michael Hoskin. Marty Martin. Dave Scott. Vinnie Dagostino. Robert Bevins. Melvin Byrd. Marla Feeney. Ken Gregory. David Klausman. Ollie Patterson. Paul Platto. Jim Wile. Steve Frioux. Tommy Mays. Jonas Ventresca. Steven Charles. Rocky Dotson. Mike Tarpley. Frank Briscoe. Kat Fidler. Traci Wynn. Zach Opitz. Jason Matthias. Bill Allen. Tony Annacchino. Justin Golding. Paul Garrett. Karl Liberatore. Saunders Jones. Sven Djorsing. Brian Cunningham. Todd Motter.
KEYBOARDS: Debbie Tickle. Jez Graham. Jeff Jones. Donnie McBroom. Buzz Amato. Glenn Carvin. Penelope Williams. Eric Frampton. Jack Mulligan.
SINGERS: Debra Cordero. Lauren (Lexxi) Conigliaro Stallings. Gwen Hughes. Angie Tillman. Maria Howell. Ray Lamar. Jennifer Hanson. Leonard Julien. Patty Mack. Terry Dukes. Melissa Rhine. Ashleigh Hope. Lutalo Olutosin. Jennifer Wrobleski. Marsha Dupree. Melissa Ellen. Rita Graham. Rainy Daze Lindsey. Christina Holder. Virginia Holder. Dianna Crawford. Janine Arecco. Mark Coughlin. Julie Dexter. Emily Selleck. Kevin Harry. Verna Law. Antonia Pecot. Ontario Bland. Dean Balkwill. Melanie Massell. Judy Browne. Susan Shewbridge.