One of the main contributors to the Nightwind experience and one of the original pioneers is arranger/producer “Silk“. An admirer of the Latin influence that has made an impact on contemporary music has spurred “Silky” to embellish his contribution to Nightwind with its Caribbean flavor. “Silk” started writing and playing guitar during his high school years and remembers the experience studying under the Jerry Butler School of Songwriting.

“It was more of a reassurance experience than anything else. When you are young and trying to write songs, you have to always be encouraged that you’re heading in the right direction.” Along with vocal stylist Barbara Pennington and producer Eddie Copeland, this songwriting team explores every opportunity to express all of the passion and images induced by the name Nightwind.

Why the name “Silk”? The vocal influence of such artists as Al Jarreau, Sarah Vaughn, Sting, and Incognito have given him a hybrid “raspy” sound as smooth as silk. As one of his fans so eloquently put it, “A name born out of the feel of sensuality.” His latest musical experience included an opportunity to perform for the “Godfather of Acid Jazz”, Roy Ayers.

So what’s new? Well, I think that its time to delve even deeper into touching the passionate side of people, the compassionate side, the hopeful side, the peaceful side…I want to find the One side of everything. Perhaps all is included in After Dark, available at CDBaby.