Kevin Harrington

Associate Musical Director

Kevin Harrington is an accomplished musician. He has played for Atlantic/Grand Hustle recording artist Govenor, Nona Hendryx, Stanley Turrentine, Oliver Lake, Sherry Winston, Hiram Bullock, Onage Allen Gumbs, and the jazz group Special EFX. Kevin has played with some of the hottest R&B artists in America including Chico DeBarge, Joe, Teddy Riley, Blue Magic, Ray Goodman & Brown and Kool and the Gang. Kevin was born in Jamaica, Queens, New York the home of musical giants like James Brown, Count Bassie, Billy Cobham, Omar Hakim and Marcus Miller. He began the study of music and pursuit of his career at the age of 11. Kevin was influenced by some of America’s greatest musicians; among them Richard Ruiz who taught Kevin the art of tempo, groove and most importantly improvisation in music. Kevin was hired by local churches where he continued to develop his unique style. When not in church he listened to Jazz Fusion, to the Mahavishnu Orchestra to drummers from Motown, and to Rhythm and Blues. By the age of 15 he was hired to play in Fusion and R&B bands where he continued to develop as he was influenced by the styles of Stanley Clarke, Larry Graham, Verdine White, Jaco Pastorius, Bootsy Collins and James Jamerson. Kevin learned the importance of “the pocket” and began the mastery of various styles of music. Kevin is also accomplished as a writer and producer. He has created music for artists with his partners as owners of Fullee Loaded Productions LLC, Some of their artists include Tomi, The Groove Dept., Amanda K., Solo Nubian, guitarist John Willis as well as artists for New City Entertainment, Kevin tours with other groups including Freddie Jackson and EMI Recording artists PLFD. We are grateful that his journey always leads him back to one more ride with Queen Esther Marrow and the Harlem Gospel Singers.