FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21st, 8.45pm : TRIPLE H Horns with Mo Pleasure & Kedma Macias

MO PLEASURE

Known affectionately as Mo Pleasure, this renowned multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer, began playing acoustic piano at the age of four and by his early teens already mastered several instruments including bass, trumpet, guitar, drums and violin.

Upon receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from University of Connecticut, Mo began his professional music career playing bass with Ray Charles. He then began working as a session musician, backing some of the most accomplished talents in Jazz and R&B including George Duke, Natalie Cole, Dianne Reeves, Jonathan Butler, Rachelle Ferrell, Michael McDonald, Oleta Adams, Roberta Flack, Marcus Miller and Frankie Beverly and Maze, to name a few.

From 1989 through 1992, Mo was both keyboardist and musical director with saxophonist Najee, pianist Alex Bugnon, and vocalists Philip Bailey, Patti Austin and Jon Lucien. In 1993, he became a member of the legendary group Earth, Wind & Fire, and ascended to become the band’s musical director in 1994. Mo was featured playing keyboards, trumpet and guitar with Janet Jackson’s 2001 All For You tour and played keyboards and trumpet with Boney James’ 2004 Pure tour. As a principal member of the group Devoted Spirits, Mo was featured playing keyboards for Jimi Hendrix’s 60th Birthday Celebration and the 2004 Power of Soul: A Tribute to Jimi Hendrix tour. Mo most recently toured with Roberta Flack and Rachelle Ferrell.  Mo also lended his keyboard playing talents to neo-soul star Maxwell’s Fall 2008 comeback tour.  He is sought as a session player as well.  Recent session credits include Brian Culbertson’s hit CD, Bringing Back The Funk.

In addition to performing at worldwide jazz festivals including Montreux, North Sea, St. Lucia, Cancun, and Montreal, Mo has been a featured concert pianist, performing Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” with the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra and for the Boston Ballet.

There are many Television and Video performances to Mo’s credit, including Ray Charles BBC Special, Mad TV, BET on Jazz, VH1, The Tonight Show, Earth, Wind & Fire documentary Shining Stars and HBO Special – Janet Jackson in Hawaii. His movie soundtrack credits include “Talkin’” featured in the Disney movie “Three Men and a Little Lady” and the EWF single “Cruisin,” featured in Spike Lee’s “Get On The Bus.”

Two of Mo’s CDs were released independently in Spring 2005. Devoted Spirits’ Tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire and Audio Caviar’s Transoceanic. Audio Caviar is a collaboration featuring Mo on piano, bass, trumpet and flugelhorn; Ralph Johnson on drums and Denmark guitarist Steen Kyed. Most recently, Mo was a keyboardist in Michael Jackson’s final touring band that was scheduled to perform in the late superstar’s historic comeback residency at London’s O2 Arena this fall.  Turning heartbreak into artistic catharsis, Mo and the rest of Michael’s band performed at the soul-stirring memorial service for Michael Jackson on July 7, 2009 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Mo’s first offering as a solo artist, Elements of Pleasure, was released in 2006.  The release earned him a devoted worldwide following and established him as a producer and multi-instrumentalist with singular talent. Scheduled for release this year, Mo’s second solo effort, Mo’Elements of Pleasure, expands upon his first project. The lyrical movement of the piano, the soulful sounds of the trumpet and flugelhorn and the funky rhythm of the bass are the elements that touch the heart, mind and soul. The music is a combined collaboration of instrumental funk and soulful vocals, reminiscent of his many musical influences.  Demonstrating the respect and cache he has garnered in his illustrious career, the album is chockfull of special guests and newcomers including Tony Terry, Maysa, Ali Woodson, Philip Bailey, Maxayn and newcomer Chontae Cann.

TRIPLE  H HORNS

London-based horn section available for live work, studio and remote recording sessions

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We offer live performance, arrangement, and recording services and have provided our services internationally.

We have three full studio facilities that we have constant access to. We know how fast the industry moves and are proud to offer a quick turnaround on all projects.

Brass & woodwind doubles are available as well as other musicians/instruments that you may require for your recordings.

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Our live & studio credits include:

Chaka Khan, Christina Aguilera, Olly Murs, Chromeo, Disciples, Sugababes, Tayla Parx/Harloe,  A-Trak, Dave Taylor: Switch/Sarah Ruba (Diary Records), FKJ, Sir Tom Jones, James Arthur, John Newman, JP Cooper, Tyler Bates, Joe Hertz, Jamie Woon, Glastonbury, V Festival, Netflix, ITV Studios, BBC TV, BBC Radio Live Lounge, Channel 4, plus many studio recordings for library music and jingles.

As a session singer, Kedma has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry such as Ariana Grande, Jermaine Jackson, Peter Andre, Bebe Rexha, Michael Ball, Alfie Boe, Sir Bryn Terfel, Ruby Turner, The Shires, Nicola Roberts (Girls Aloud), Sophie Ellis Bextor, Mica Paris and many more. 

Kedma is probably best known for her performance of Queen’s Somebody To Love on BBC ONE’S Pitch Battle, which had the judges out of their seats (and Gareth Malone standing on his desk!)

As a member of Mark De-Lissers choir, Kedma has had the opportunity to perform at iconic venues such as The Royal Albert Hall in the presence of members of The Royal Family and The Horse Guards Parade as well as prime time television shows such as ‘The Graham Norton show’ and ‘Ant & Decs Saturday Night Takeaway’ to name but a few.  

Kedma is very proud of how far Haka has come in such a short space of time, and is looking forward to seeing the company develop further with the help of their awesome new team.