AJacks Music Mania

Dwight (T-Bone) Smith

He is the Musical Director and keyboardist for AJacks Music Mania, Mahagony Dance Party Band, and The Dwight Orchestra . Dwight has over 40 years in the music industry. He has produced music for groups like the Whispers, Klymaxx, Hall and Oates, Silk and many more. He also played on the George Clinton album (Aqua Boogie) and worked with Terry Lewis and Jimmie Jam on the Klymaxx Album. In addition, Dwight was signed to Altantic and Philadelphia Records with his own band, Ujima and Silk. When he moved to Chicago, he was hired by Ala Carte Entertainment to produce, what was known as "Chicago's best Motown Revue" which performed at Ala Carte Entertainment Clubs for more than 8 years. Even though he is no longer active in the record industry, Dwight still produces some of the best music around, AJacks, Mahagony and The Dwight Orchestra are evidence of THAT! He is one of the few musicians that mixes his knowledge of old school with today's music successfully. (Written 2010)

Grace (Dee Dee) Smith

Grace is the Band Leader, Business Manager and one for the Lead Vocalists for AJacks Music Mania and Mahagony Dance Party Band. She has had a successful CD sold over seas, entitled "Grace, When I Come Home" and was the featured artist in soul magazines in the UK. She has a long history of organizing and teaching new and old talent for successful performances. She negotiates all contracts and is responsible for tours to Japan, Bermuda and Canada. In addition, to her business intellect, which she has a BS degree in, she is an excellent vocalist and one of the main vocalists in both AJacks and Mahagony. She also performs with The Dwight Orchestra occasionally. Grace has modeled for several of Chicago's modeling agency including John Robert Powers and On Track Modeling. She won best actress at IMTA (International Modeling and Talent Association) in New York in 1998. Even though no longer acting or modeling. Grace is still extremely active doing what she loves best, MUSIC! (Written 2010)

Rosalind (Rozz) Barnes

Rosalind is an awesome, sultry, soulful vocalist. Her versatility allows her to perform in both AJacks Music Mania and Mahagony Dance Party Band. She is one of the original AJacks members, (joined in 1992), and toured with the band nationwide, including Canada and their international Japan tour. She is totally dedicated to Bands and Orchestras Unlimited. She has recorded many originals including 2 CD's with AJacks and recently recorded an original where she played and recorded all instruments and vocals. Previously, to performing with AJacks, she performed in many local bands. (Written 2010)

William (Butch) McGhee

A veteran and teacher of drum music, (40+ years), Butch is awesome at playing all types of music. He enhances any show and is a musical director's, dream drummer. He is AJacks Music Mania's original drummer (joined in 1993) and is dedicated to making their show exciting and dramatic. Butch, Dwight and Phil are the core rhythm section for AJacks Music Mania, Mahagony Dance Party Band and The Dwight Orchestra. (Written 2010)

Phillip Ratliff Sr.

Phillip has been performing musically since the age of 12 for various R&B, Jazz, Blues, and Gospel artists and organizations. He has traveled extensively through gospel music and has played for many known artists such as Yolanda Adams, Daryl Coley, Vickie Winans, The Staple Singers, Jessy Dixon and Lynette Hawkins and more. He joined Bands and Orchestras Unlimited in 2009. (Written 2010)