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Description:
Formal musical director for "The Dramatics", Artist with the band "WAR", arranger for "Dr Dre & Snoop Dog".
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History:
KERRY CAMPBELL: Performed recorded and wrote for the popular soul group "THE DRAMATICS", from 1975 to 1983. Later Kerry joined and toured with the famed band "WAR", for over 5 years, and recorded several CD's the latest being "PEACE SIGN". Kerry received his jazz training from such noted jazz giants as Yuseff Latiff, Sonny Stitt, and Eddie Harris. It was that experience which has given Kerry Campbell the edge over most other jazz saxophonists. Kerry moved to Los Angeles, and played with such luminaries as Herbbie Hancock, George Duke, the Crusaders pianist Joe Sample, also recorded and performed with Merv Griffins' trumpeter Jack Sheldon. While performing regularly in the L.A. based club the Nucleus Nuance Kerry met the legendary Richard Bock from Fantasy Records, who upon hearing him play, signed Kerry to a two year contract and recorded two albums PHOENIX RISING and TOTAL BE-BOP. Richard Bock, is known for producing such giants as, JOHN COLTRANE, WES MONTGOMERY, and LES McCAN. it was high praise for Kerry to be produced by such a well established and respected producer. Currently Kerry is working regularly in the San Diego area , and can be heard...
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Influences:
Bird, Trane, Cannonball, Eddie Harris, & ME
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