DAZZ BAND

The Dazz Band was the first group from Cleveland, Ohio to win a Grammy for Best Performance by an R&B Group or Duo with their smash hit "Let It Whip" in 1982. Led by original founder Bobby Harris, The Dazz Band is renowned for their electrifying blend of R&B, funk, and soulful ballads. They racked up over 20 hits on Billboard's R&B and Pop charts, including classics like "Joystick," "Swoop," "Heartbeat," "Let It All Blow," "On the One for Fun" and more and remain in recurring rotation.

Releasing seven albums on the Motown label, The Dazz Band toured alongside legends like Rick James, Luther Vandross, The Gap Band, Kool & the Gang and many more. Their innovative electro-funk sound garnered Gold and Platinum record success, while they performed on shows like *Soul Train* and *American Bandstand* and their music continues to be featured in major films, commercials, and video games today.

Current members include Grammy-winning saxophonist Bobby Harris, who founded the group in the late 1970s. Harris, a prolific producer, has been pivotal to the group’s success, and he has received numerous awards for his contributions to music and philanthropy.

Lead Vocalist SNCR (pronounced Sincere) hails from Norfolk, Virginia and seamlessly blends genres, bringing a fresh and innovative sound that draws from the rhythmic complexities of hip-hop, the smooth, emotive qualities of R&B, and the infectious grooves of funk. Lead Vocalist Maurice Smith, a three-time Grammy winner, and Mississippi native has worked with some of the music industry's most influential artists and producers, including Seal, Kanye West, Peabo Bryson, and the Eagles. Guitarist Marlon “The Magician” McClain has been with The Dazz Band since 1984. Marlon began his professional music journey as guitarist and co-founder of Portland, Oregon's Nationally known group "Pleasure”. Marlon is a prolific guitarist who has recorded countless legends in the industry including En Vogue, Jeff Lorber, Toni Braxton, Charlie Wilson, Kenny G and more!

Original Keyboardist and vocalist Keith Harrison, received a Grammy during his time with The Dazz Band from 1983-1988 and co-wrote The Dazz Band biggest UK single "Let It All Blow." Keith also led the band Faze-O and wrote one of the most sampled songs in rap history, "Riding High." Award-winning drummer Raymond Calhoun, is a native of Washington, DC. Raymond spent 3 decades as Drummer with The Gap Band, and penned their number one hit ballad "Outstanding", one of the most sampled songs in hip-hop history. Vocalist Alvin Frazier hails from Cleveland, Ohio where the band began, and brings extensive experience as a solo artist enriching The Dazz Band's live performances.

The Dazz Band is honored by the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC for their profound impact on the music industry and continue to attract over 4 million monthly listeners on Spotify and Apple Music. Their most recent singles, "Drop It" and "Your Luv," are available on all digital platforms. Most recently The Dazz Band achieved #5 on Billboard's new TikTok Music Chart with the "Whip It Challenge” and also teamed up with Emmit Fenn for a dance track entitled "Let's Whip It" as they continue to introduce their timeless sound to a new generation.