Jam 40 Productions LLC: Bio
Thomas W. Dunn - Procuder, Songwritter & Musician
Thomas Dunn Biography
Thomas W. Dunn, a native of Warm Springs, Georgia, is no stranger to the entertainment field. He began his musical journey as a performer as a student of the trumpet and saxophone, but the lure of the low, dominant tones of the bass guitar captivated his interest early on in life. A master of the bass, he also is accomplished at keyboards as well as being proficient in the brass instruments.
His love of music and commitment to performing has taken him on a wonderful journey, covering a span of over thirty years, leading him to open for such legendary performers such as Brick, Earth Wind and Fire, The Dramatics, The Chi-Lites, B.B. King and Ray Charles, as well as various local bands. He has also has spent a majority of his career backing such artists as:
• Rufus Thomas
• Bobby Byrd
• The Platters
• Al Wilson
• Andy Kim
• Maxine Nightingale
• The Miracles
• Richard Street, formerly of the legendary group, The Temptations
His extensive studio and backing experience led for his demand, performing live on such memorable tours as:
• Motor City Memories
• The Sound of the Supremes (with Richard Street of the Temptations)
• Jr. Walker’s All-Stars
These tours have taken Thomas to such international locales such as Manila, Philippines; Ontario, Canada; England and Japan, where he has built up a loyal fan base and have led him to continue his lifelong love, passion and commitment to music and has ignited the desire to diversify his talents into the production side of the industry. Although the road still holds its allure, it has inspired him to further express himself musically by writing and producing original works; starting with the release of his first major project in 2008, Reflections of Soul by Leonard Julien III, in which he executive and co-produced, wrote or co-wrote all of the original music.
Thomas Dunn currently resides in the Atlanta area with his wife, Catherine, and daughter.
Daryl LaCurtiss Smith - Producer, Songwritter, Musician & Composer
DARYL LaCURTISS SMITH:
Guitarist, Singer
Born in Chicago and raised in Detroit, Daryl lives and breathes the Motown sound. Daryl has worked with former Temptations David Ruffin & Ollie Woodson he has also worked with Martha Reeves & the Vandellas, The Elgins, The Contours as well as with musical legends as diverse as Sam & Dave, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons and with original “Supreme”, Mary Wilson for whom he became musical director in the late ‘80’s.With Mary, Daryl has toured Japan, Canada, France, Germany all across the globe.
After leaving Ms. Wilson, Daryl moved to Denver Colorado where he made a different name for himself, in the Rock and Roll word of Blues Rock. Daryl has toured
London, Finland and Ireland with his salute to the late Jimi Hendrix called “The Ultimate Experience”.
Now a resident of Atlanta GA, Daryl has also worked with, SOS Band, Montel Jordon, and Mr. William Bell and can be heard on the “OutKast” Grammy Award Winning cd “Speaker Box” and also performed with Andre’ 3000 in New York for Fashion Week at Radio City Music Hall. He has also worked with Andre’ 3000 on the Cartoon network project. Daryl can be heard playing guitar on the theme song to “Class of 3000”.
On the local seen Daryl is also heard on the “Good Day Atlanta” theme song for the morning show where he plays guitar and sings vocals.
And now tours with Richard Street formally of the “Temptations” as musical director.
Daryl’s latest works can be heard on the Leonard Julien III project “Reflections of Soul”,
Where Daryl is the Producer, co-writer and music arranger of the project.
Leonard Julien III - International Singer, Songwritter, Producer & Musician
Leonard Julien, III
Biography
Leonard Julien, III is a vocalist and balladeer with a tremendous vocal range. He is able to take you from Barry White to Peabo Bryson. Leonard found his way into the entertainment field while studying saxophone at Southern University under the direction of Alvin Battiste Jazz Ensemble. Leonard’s vocal talent was later discovered by Dr. Isaac Greggs, Band Director of Southern University Marching Band.
Leonard’s musical talent has taken him from his native home of Louisiana and to the Georgia area, where he now resides. Leonard's musical talent was later recognized by Millie Jackson who hired him as a saxophonist and occasional background vocalist. While touring with Millie Jackson, Leonard received a personal call from Otis Williams of the Temptations, to sing the voice over of David Ruffin in the NBC mini series, “The Temptations”. Leonard has also had the opportunity of recording demos for one of his all time favorite male vocalist Peabo Bryson who recorded one the songs intiled "We've Come Too Far".
Leonard has opened for the likes of Jeffrey Osborne, Tyrone Davis, Shirley Murdock and Ray Goodman and Brown just to name a few. Leonard can also be heard playing saxophone on the Outkast hits, “The Whole World” and “I Like The Way You Move”.
His newly released CD entitled, “Reflections of Soul” was released January 09, 2008.