Naturally 7 Hits Los Angeles Tributes Herbie Hancock, Betye Saar & Donald McKayle at CAAM Gala

Musical Phenomenon

Naturally 7

Hits Los Angeles

 Tributes Herbie Hancock,  

Betye Saar & Donald McKayle

 at CAAM Gala, October 15

Performs Full Live Concert at CAAM, October 16

Los Angeles - There is a phenomenon sweeping across the international musical landscape known as Naturally 7 and it is about to hit Los Angeles big.  Having mesmerized audiences across Europe, the sensation has been engaging music lovers with shows that simply defy logic.  Instead of performing with the backdrop of a live band, these Hidden Beach Records artists utilize their vocal chords to duplicate the sounds of actual instruments.  An uncanny ability they call "Vocal Play," the members of Naturally 7 actually become the instruments coupled with a cappella sound.  Resonating as voice and instrument, Naturally 7 make beat boxing appear child's play. You will blink, just to make sure what your eyes are witnessing and what your ears are hearing is real!

On Sunday, October 16, 2011, Friends, the Foundation of the California African American Museum (Friends) will present Los Angeles with this unique "Art of Sound" when Naturally 7 performs an exclusive full live concert at the California African American Museum (CAAM) in Exposition Park.  The occasion will not only benefit the youth and education programs at CAAM, it is destined to be an experience that will change the way you listen to music!  The Naturally 7 live concert on Sunday begins at 5:00 pm with a buffet dinner and the show starts at 7:00 p.m.  General admission and VIP seating is available.  Call 213-744-2077 for more information and tickets are available at www.caamuseum.org.

The exclusive live performance follows the annual An Artful Evening at CAAM gala fundraiser on Saturday, October 15, which honors dancer/choreographer Donald McKayle, visual artist Betye Saar and Grammy Award winning musician/composer Herbie Hancock.  Naturally 7 will preview their talent at the affair with a special tribute performance.   

Naturally 7 initially charmed America with a national U.S. television debut on "Ellen."  Touring with Michael Bublé, they also guest appeared with him on "The Today Show."  More recently, they opened for Jay Leno in Las Vegas, and performed on the "Tonight Show."  Quincy Jones took note of the group at his 75th Birthday in Montreux and they were also guests at the Playboy Jazz Festival. The native New Yorkers have even performed at the prestigious TED (Technology, Entertainment, and Design) Conference where they received a standing ovation.  The group has recorded a number of CD's over the years including "Non Fiction" (2000), the aptly titled "What Is It" (2003), "Christmas ...It's A Love Story" (2004) and "Ready II Fly" (2006).  Their latest Hidden Beach Records release is entitled "Vocal Play."

Naturally 7 are Roger Thomas as not only musical director and arranger but also first baritone and rapper; Warren Thomas as percussion, guitar, clarinet, and third tenor; Rod Eldridge as first tenor, scratching and trumpet; Napoleon (Polo) Cummings as fourth tenor and guitar; Dwight Stewart as second baritone, vocals and trumpet; Garfield Buckley as second tenor and harmonica and "Hops" Hutton as bass.

"Naturally 7 are a wonderful cap to a weekend of spectacular events at CAAM coordinated to raise funds to support our youth, education and free public programs," expresses CAAM executive director, Charmaine Jefferson.  "CAAM has always been a cutting edge force in the artistic community and Naturally 7 is quite an innovative art expression with their unique fashioning of sound.  We are honored that they have chosen to donate their services to our cause and to present them in such an intimate setting where the audience can experience them up close and personal. Considering that the concert will benefit our educational programs here at CAAM, we are providing our supporters a wonderful opportunity to contribute while being treated with an amazing show."

  

Chartered by the California State Legislature in 1977, the California African American Museum, located in Exposition Park, is a state supported institution. In addition to its permanent collection, CAAM hosts specially borrowed and self-curated exhibitions, free public and school age education programs, and tours CAAM-owned exhibitions throughout California and the nation.  Admission to CAAM is free and open to the public, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm.  Parking located at 39th and Figueroa Streets is $10.

  

Friends, the Foundation of the California African American Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that exists to provide resources, staffing, programming and exhibition funding in support of CAAM's mission. Explore the California African American Museum's offerings at http://www.caamuseum.org. For general CAAM information call (213) 744-7432.

For a peak at the magic that is Naturally 7 check them out on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5MkNOXSdkA . 

Michael Jackson's Doctor Conrad Murray Caused Jackson's Death?

By Pete Allman

On the second day of the court proceedings, Dr. Conrad Murray is accused of killing Pop Icon, Michael Jackson by District Attorney, David Walgren. Mr. Walgren said Standard Care was not used by Dr. Conrad and that it is a gross negligence. Dr. Conrad ordered gallons of Propofol to administer to Jackson, where he gave him daily injections over the amount normally used, several times a day. It's as if he were a dope pusher, according to some fans of Michael Jackson. Propofol is a sedative that is usually administered to patients who are undergoing surgery or other medical procedures.

It is a fast acting drug, with most patients losing consciousness in a matter of seconds.

Michael Jackson was injected daily with Propofol, several times a day by Dr. Murray. There was no Standard of Care. The proper medical equipment such as oxygen, cardiac monitoring devices and not to mention there was no anesthesiologist or nurse present during these injections. This is a total breakdown of hippocratic principles of medical care. In his opening statement, District Attorney David Walgren stated very strongly that Dr. Conrad Murray abandoned all principles of medical care. This gives the district attorney and jury enough evidence for the medical board to revoke Dr. Murray's license.

Furthermore, Dr. Murray took a life. A four year sentence is hardly the case here. Involuntary manslaughter should carry a much longer sentence, perhaps 30 years.

The defense lawyers for Murray, Ed Chernoff and his co counselors, Nareg Gourian and J. Meshad Flanigan argued that Jackson had taken drugs prior to being administered Propofol the night of Jackson's death on June 25, 2010. They also brought into evidence Dr. Arnold Klien, a Beverly Hills dermatologist who they said was partly responsible for Jackson's death. Dr. Klein issued Demerol to Jackson on a regular basis. His withdrawal from that Demerol addiction was what kept Jackson awake despite Murray's efforts to put him to sleep with sedatives. Michael Amir Williams who worked for Jackson the last two years of his life was asked by defense lawyer Ed Chernoff whether he went to Klein's office with Jackson.

"At a certain point, it was very regular," Williams said.

Chernoff then asked Williams whether he heard Jackson talk slowly with slurred speech, as he did on an audio recording played in court Tuesday.

"Not that extreme, but I have heard him talk slow before," Williams said.

One of the endearing thoughts about the loss of Michael Jackson came from Gloria Rhoads Berlin, Michael Jackson's friend and real estate broker.

"I've known Michael since he was 12 years old. He gave unselfishly in helping people of all walks of life internationally. Michael was kind, intelligent, and a multi talented person. He believed in the good of mankind."

Berlin is the author of "In Search of Neverland," the story of her friendship with Michael Jackson and how she found him Neverland, where he built his paradise. She is making the book into a feature film. According to her, Jackson's positive life and how he inspired people will be revealed in the movie.

Jackson's security guard Faheem Muhammad, who often drove Jackson, followed Williams on the witness stand Wednesday afternoon.

"There were times he would go almost every day to Klein's office and Jackson would often appear intoxicated when he left," Muhammad testified.

Jackson once told Muhammad that his frequent trips to the dermatologist were for treatment for a skin disease.

"My doctors tell me that I have to go, so I go," Muhammad said Jackson told him.

Pete Allman is a Las Vegas-based commentator, broadcast personality and celebrity interviewer. He also produces inspirational messages for television and other media. Contact him at peteonthescene@yahoo.com or (702)265-9099. Visit www.CelebrityScene.com

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