We provide Progressive Jazz creating a festive atmosphere.
It was such a pleasure working with Randal! The trio was professional, prompt, talented, and easy to work with! Would highly recommend
Response from Randal V. Wilson - Project Jazz:
Thank you so much! We look forward to the next one.
Randal and his band torn down”the backyard”. It was my Mom’s 94th birthday and they had Miss PeeWee up dancing and smiling from ear to ear.
The band arrived on time and everyone in his company was professional and pleasant.
Thank you Randal
You da best!!!
Response from Randal V. Wilson - Project Jazz:
Thanks again for allowing us to entertain you, your family and guests. We appreciate your hospitality! 🙏🏿
Would definitely recommend this artist.
Response from Randal V. Wilson - Project Jazz:
Thank you for the opportunity to perform for your event! :-)
Price Range: We typically work within the clients budget.
Gig Length: 60 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
Unions: AFM
We bring "The Happy Element" to your event by creating a Festive, Lively atmosphere! :-)
Out of Detroit's wealth of musicians emerges Randal "Velvet" Wilson, Guitarist/ Producer and Voice Actor.
Randal divides his time performing, recording, touring, and serving as Musical Director for many local and national recording artists.
Randal has been blessed to share the stage and perform with Earth, Wind & Fire, Brian McKnight, Babyface, Musiq Soulchild, George Benson, Layla Hathaway, Will Downing, Ledisi, Joe Sample, CeCe Winans, Amp Fiddler, Natalie Cole, Jeffrey Osborne, Dave Koz, Gerald Albright, Richard Elliot, Mindi Abair, The Dramatics, The Commodores, Michael Franks, Kem, Fred Hammond, Impromp2, Angela Winbush, T.D. Jakes, Lenny White, Brian Simpson, Thornetta Davis, Karen Clark-Sheard, Marion Meadows, Donnie McKlurkin, Vickie Winans, L Renee, Dettrick Haddon, Dorinda Clark-Cole, and Twinkie Clark to name a few.
Having studied briefly with some of his Guitar Heroes like Pat Metheny, John Abercrombie, Larry Coryell and Ron English has helped him to develop personally and professionally as a great guitarist.
"My musical goals are simple. I want to compose, record and perform music that will be enjoyed and analyzed long after I'm gone."
Adequate Grounded power outlets, covered stage for outdoor venues, PA w/ sound techs (If required) 10 x 20 stage/platform.
| February 14, 2023 • 7:00pm - 10:30pm | Fundraiser |
| July 03, 2022 • 3:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
| June 13, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| October 28, 2017 • 6:00pm - 11:00pm | Birmingham Community House |
| October 22, 2017 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Seasons of Love |
| October 14, 2017 • 6:00pm - 11:00pm | Dertoit Atlhetic Club |
| September 16, 2017 • 6:00pm - 11:00pm | Sylvania Country Club Sylvania OH |
| September 09, 2017 • 6:00pm - 11:00pm | Pine Knob Mansion Clarkston, MI |
| August 05, 2017 • 6:00pm - 11:00pm | Bloomfield Hills Country Club Bloomfield Hills, MI |
| July 29, 2017 • 6:00pm - 11:00pm | Plum Brook Country Club Sandusky OH |
| July 08, 2017 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Ladies Night Premiere Plymouth |
| June 18, 2017 • 12:30pm - 2:00pm | Fundraiser |
| June 10, 2017 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Detroit Music Weekend |
| June 09, 2017 • 6:00pm - 11:00pm | Amway Grand Plaza Hotel Grand Rapids MI |
| June 01, 2017 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Dodge Park, Sterling Heights, MI |
| May 28, 2017 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Renaissance Unity, Warren, MI |
| May 27, 2017 • 6:00pm - 11:00pm | Hilton Garden Inn, Perrysburg, OH |
| May 13, 2017 • 6:00pm - 11:00pm | Toledo Club, Toledo, OH |
| May 06, 2017 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | N. Rosedale Park Community House Detroit |
| April 29, 2017 • 6:00pm - 11:00pm | Planterra Conservatory West Bloomfield MI |
| April 20, 2017 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Cultivate Coffee House Ypisalanti, Mi, |
| October 16, 2016 • 4:00pm - 9:00pm | Seasons of Love Museum of AA History Detroit |
| September 21, 2016 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Cliff Bells Detroit, Mi. |
| September 17, 2016 • 4:00pm - 11:00pm | Wedding Port Clinton, Oh. |
| September 16, 2016–September 17, 2016 • 9:00pm - 1:00am | MGM Grand Casino Detroit, Mi. |
| September 03, 2016 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Arts Beats & Eats |
| September 01, 2016 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Michigan State Fair |
| August 27, 2016 • 4:00pm - 10:00pm | Wedding Reception Pine Lk CC W Bloomfield, Mi. |
| August 25, 2016 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Reception Riverside Marina, Detroit, Mi. |
| August 20, 2016 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Private Event Lathrup Village, Southfield, Mi. |
ALL BLUES – Miles Davis
AFTER HOURS – Ronnie Jordan
AFFIRMATION – George Benson
AFRO BLUE
AUTUMN LEAVES
BLUE MONK – Thelonious Monk
BETTER THAN ANYTHING – Al Jarreau
BLACKBYRD – Beetles/ Terri Lynn Carrington
BUMPIN’ ON SUNSET – Am – Wes Montgomery
CAFE' REGIO - ISSAC HAYES
CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’ – Wes Montgomery
CANTALOUPE ISLAND- Herbie Hancock
THE CHICKEN – Jaco Pastorious
COMING HOME - Zachary Breaux
ELEANOR RIGBY
EUROPA – Santana
FAVORITE THINGS - Gershwin
FOUR - Miles Davis
FOUR ON SIX – Wes Montgomery
FOOTPRINTS – Cm
GOD BLESS THE CHILD
GOIN’ TO DETROIT - Wes
THE HUSTLER – Stanley Turentine
I CAN’T HELP IT – MICHAEL JACKSON
IMPRESSIONS/ SO WHAT – John Coltrane/Miles Davis – Dm
INNER CITY BLUES – Marvin Gaye - WHAT’S GOIN’ ON?
JAMES – Pat Metheny
KILLER JOE –
LITTLE SUNFLOWER
LITTLE WING - Jimi Hendrix
MAIDEN VOYAGE – Herbie Hancock
MERCY, MERCY, MERCY
MISTY - Errol Garner
MO’ BETTER BLUES – Bill Lee
MOONDANCE – Bobby McFerrin
NIGHT IN TUNISIA – Chaka Kahn
MISTY - Errol Garner
RECORDAME – Joe Henderson
ROAD SONG - Wes Montgomery
ROUTE 66
ROUND MIDNIGHT – Theloniuos Monk/ Pieces of a Dream
SMOOTH - Santana
SOLAR – Miles Davis
SONG FOR MY FATHER
SPAIN – CHICK COREA
SPEAK NO EVIL
STREET LIFE – LAYLA HATHAWAY
SUMMER BREEZE – Bob Baldwin
SUGAR/ BROWN SUGAR – STANLEY TURNTINE – Cm
STOLEN MOMENTS – Oliver Nelson
SONG FOR MY FATHER
SUMMERTIME – George Gershwin
STELLA BY STARLIGHT
STOLEN MOMENTS – Oliver Nelson
TAKE FIVE – Dave Brubeck
TAKE THE “A” TRAIN – Duke Ellington
THE THIRD CUP – Eddie Fisher
TUTU – Marcus Miller/ Miles Davis
THAT’s THE WAY LOVE GOES – JANET JACKSON
WAY BACK HOME - Crusaders
YEARNIN’ FOR YOUR LOVE – The Gap Band
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10 x 20 stage/ platform, Covered (Outdoors)
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