The Blake Music Group
Stone Mountain, Georgia, United States | Established. Jan 01, 1986 | SELF
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"Alan and Lita Blake are two people of integrity and talent.
Just recently, I had the pleasure of receiving a tune written by Mr. Al and it is now a great tribute to the wonderful musical talents of two great Philly guys, the late Grover Washington, Jr. and Mr. George Howard.
I was awed by the style and feel of the writing. Both Al and Lita are tremendous artists and deserve to be heard by the world many times over." - Bob Baldwin
Popular Atlanta jazz duo Alan and Lita Blake perform for the 3rd year in a row at the annual 100 Black Men "Le Cabaret" Gala Event in the Gala reception area and the Main Stage area at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. prior to the Chaka Khan concert on Friday May 25th, 2007 at 7PM. - Ejazznews.com
"It is truly an honor for me to recommend the music of Alan and Lita Blake Music Group for live performances or events that call for live upbeat music. Alan and Lita are an extraordinary team whose experience with other artists affords them a unique musical perspective that I thoroughly enjoy."-
Najee (5/19/06) - Najeeonline.com
I wish to extend recognition to both of you for your collaboration with Grover Washington Jr....in the recording of his album "Reed Seed".-Christine Washington (wife of the late Grover Washington Jr.) - GW Jr. Music Inc.
Fluid and flexible with a hymn like dignity are essential for Alan and Lita Blake. Whether a live performance or CD, audiences are captivated by Lita's sultry voice and Alan's sensuous touch on the keys. Their warmth and insight defines an innovative marriage to duets--swinging and loving it! "You're the One For Me," their most recent release sets the tone for lovers and romantic interludes. This versatile husband and wife team integrates elements of jazz, Latin-jazz, and pop-in their ballads for romantic warriors. - WCLK-FM 91.9
“A sumptuous dinner followed the Prime Minister’s New Year’s Toast but the top-class international entertainment during the dinner was added dessert. Guests were enthralled by the highly active and talented group Just the Two of Us (Alan and Lita Blake) out of Atlanta, Georgia with guitarist Marlon Merritt out of Nashville Tennessee.” - Government of St. Kitts
This is a lets-hit-all-bases cornucopia where Al Jarreau-style smooth pop "Friday Night" competes with a New Jack vibe "Cool Mood", and where southern African dance tunes "Way Down In South Africa" jostle alongside electronically-derived swing "You!!". Evidently, Alan is a studio whiz, a brilliant keyboardist and a singer of note, ditto Lita. - EJazzNews.com
March 2008 (Future of Jazz Competition)
“Very powerful voice, FUN! You were having fun that made us have fun with you! Enjoyed your spirit and emotion. The arrangements were well done to support and compliment your strengths. Wonderful drama to the tunes.
Great Energy!
- Bruce Pulver-JazzReview.com
“I host Java Jazz and Praise in 12 markets in FL, IA and KS. I feature independent artists like Alan and Lita Blake when available. I featured Alan and Lita on my May 06, 2006 program. Awesome sound, smooth vocals and tight music. - Ernie Lansford
"This year's Le Cabaret event will feature a concert performance from Atlanta's own Alan and Lita Blake and Frankie Beverly and Maze." - Ford Motor Company Press Release
Discography
*Discography:
Alan and Lita Blake:
Keyboards/Vocals/Synthesizer programming/engineering..
"For Grover and George"-Bob Baldwin-New Urban Jazz Revibe II.(Alan-Writer)
Climbed to #50 on Billboard Smooth Jazz charts 2011 Year End!
"Reed Seed"-Grover Washington Jr.
(Lita-vocals on "Do Dat")
"Summer Song"-Grover Washington Jr.
(Alan/Lita-vocals)
"Dancin' in The Sun"-George Howard. (Alan/Lita-Vocals and Alan-keys)
"Asphalt Gardens"-George Howard. (Alan-Keyboards/synth)
"Shooting Star"-Bob Thompson. (Alan-Writer) From the Album "Brother's Keeper"
*(featuring Kevin Eubanks and Omar Hakim)
"Adventures Of The Heart"-John Blake Jr. (Alan/Lita-Keys/vocals)
"Mandela-We Are One"-John Blake Jr. (Lita-vocals and vocal arrangement. Alan-vocals)
"All This Love" (Is waiting for you)-John Blake Jr. (Lita-vocals)
"Caribbean Sunset"-John Blake Jr./Grover Washington Jr. (Alan-Writer/vocals/keyboards. Lita-vocals)
"Shapin' Up"-John Blake Jr.(Alan-vocals/keys, Lita-vocals)
"Maiden Dance"-John Blake Jr. (Alan/Lita-Keys/vocals)
"Ocean Walkin'"-John Blake Jr. (Alan/Lita-vocals, Alan-keys)
"String Safari"-John Blake Jr. (Alan-writer)
"Dan Freeman's Story"-Melaphyre-(Alan-keyboards)
"Raisin' Cane"-Jasmine Guy (Alan-Recording engineer)
"Grand Cayman Nights"-Charles Douglas-(Lita-vocals, Alan-Keyboards).
"I Will Be There For U"-Alan and Lita Blake-The Blake Music Group
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Philadelphia bred now Atlanta based Keyboardists/vocalists/writers Alan and Lita Blake have toured, written and/or recorded with artists such as the late Grover Washington Jr., the late George Howard, Gerald Veasley, Jean Carne, Kevin Eubanks, Omar Hakim, the late John Blake Jr., Doc Gibbs, Onaje Allen Gumbs, Rachelle Ferrell, Major Harris, Eddie Holman, Bob Thompson and Bob Baldwin. Lita studied under Dr. Donald Byrd at Howard University and performed with jazz pianist Billy Taylor and bassist Ron Carter. She has provided numerous vocal recordings on albums for John Blake Jr., Grover Washington and George Howard. Alan served as a recording engineer for Jasmine Guy on her CD "Raisin Cane" and teamed up with Bob Baldwin to write "For Grover and George" which made it to #50 on the 2011 year-end Billboard Smooth Jazz charts. Alan and Lita also served as musical mentors for Jazz vocalist and pianist Rachelle Ferrell at the start of her career. Ms. Ferrell honored Alan and Lita at a Variety Playhouse performance in Atlanta, GA. in 2003.
They have performed at numerous functions and events for many corporations and philanthropic organizations. They have also opened for the likes of Frankie Beverly and Maze, Freddie Jackson, Jeffrey Osborne, Chaka Khan, NeYo, Rudy Currants, and performed at a private "Salute to Greatness Awards" after party for Quincy Jones. They were also chosen to provide the entertainment for the Hon. Denzil Douglas-(former) Prime Minister of St. Kitts/Nevis for his annual New Years Eve Ball in 2006.
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