My funny Valentine FORTE Featuring Vince Lars-Sax .mpg

FORTE' is a San Francisco based band that tours nationally and performs at local events on a regular basis. FORTE' is quickly becoming one of the hottest new acts to come onto the music scene in some time. Their irresistible blend of Funk/R&B, Mo-Town and Contemporary Jazz influence is what keeps them in popular demand. They have shared the same stage and opened for many national artists that include Chris Botti, Earl Klugh, Chuck Mangione, Joe Sample, Peabo Bryson, Gerald Albright, George Duke, Boney James, Chaka Kan, Peter White, Marion Meadows, Norman Brown, Mindi Abir, Pancho Sanchez and the list goes on.

Meet the band:

Fred Ross- (vocals) has toured with Aretha Franklin, Narada Michael Walden, Frankie Beverly & Maze, Toto, Chaka Kahn, The Commodores and the list goes on.

Morris LeGrand - (guitar) has performed and shared the same stage with, Lenny Williams, Smokey Robinson, B.B. King, Bonnie Rait, Dr. John, Maria Mulduar and Billy Preston just to name a few.

Vince Lars- (sax) has performed and toured with- Toni Toni, Janet Jackson, Boz Scaggs and the list goes on.

Andius Jent - (bass) has opened and shared the same stage as Chaka Kan, Pancho Sanchez, Peter White, Peabo Bryson and many others.

Joe Baribeau- - (Drums) has opened and shared the same stage with Chris Botti, Earl Klugh, Chuck Mangione, Jeff Lorber, Gerald Albright, Joe Sample, George Duke, Boney James and many others.

Frank Martin- (Keyboard virtuoso/arranger/musical director) has performed and toured with Sting, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Steve Winwood, Whitney Houston, Ray Charles, Diana Ross, Chris Isaak, Andrea Bocelli, Cheryl Crow, Philip Bailey, James Taylor, Joe Cocker, Billy Joel, Madonna, Herbie Hancock, John McLaughlin, Dizzy Gillespie, Mel Torme, Bobby McFerrin, Ramsey Lewis, Al Jarreau, Patti Austin, Angela Bofill, Narada Michael Walden, Mickey Thomas, Roy Ayres, and Clarence Clemens to name a few.

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