Chuck A. Gentry, an experienced and professional musician with a productive and varied background in the industry, is a guitarist, keyboardist, writer, arranger, and producer. Born in Baltimore, Md. and raised in Mt. Vernon, NY., Chuck began his musical career as lead guitarist for a well-known Baltimore-based band, Man's Theory, the first self-contained African/American band to be signed by MCA records (1975), joining the roster of artists like Elton John, Bernie Taupin, Olivia Newton- John, and Lynard Skynard.
From his hungry club band days in Baltimore and D.C., Chuck relocated to L.A where he performed session and studio work interspersed with several years touring the world with internationally known top-40 groups such as the Bee Gee's and Shalamar. He did significant studio work with Motown artists and worked on projects for producers such as Leon Sylvers, Berry Gordy, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, in addition to working on more than hundreds of projects with various artists, producers, writers, and/or arrangers. In 1987, he signed with A&M Records and joined the roster with Janet Jackson, Barry White, Sting and released "Just Havin Fun." The group The Fit, (the collaborative name of Chuck and the late Vince Ebo) sold extremely well on both adult contemporary and r&b charts and whose video "Just Havin Fun" held strong in the top 20 countdown on both B.E.T.'s video soul (with Donnie Simpson) as well as VH-1 was the most requested for it's time frame.
While Chuck's musical style has always been known for funk, rhythm-n-blues and rock, his versatility has allowed him to work with artists as varied as jazz greats George Duke and Stanley Clarke and pop music sensations of the 70s and 80s, the Jacksons. His personal style has been shaped by artists like Earth, Wind & Fire, Sergio Mendez, James Brown, Burt Bacharach/Hal David, Paul McCartney, Antonio Carlos Jobim and others. In addition, Chuck has recorded with artists such as Stephanie Mills, Cheryl Lynn (Encore single), David Benoit, Klymaxx, Jeffrey Osborne, The Temptations (Reunion album), saxophone great Junior Walker (Blow the House Down album), Dave Koz, Jeff Lorber and more. Chuck's musical focus has evolved into a preference for old school r&b and the smooth fusion guitarists of artists like Eric Gale, Lee Ritenour and David T. Walker. Through collaboration with artists from a variety of musical genres, Chuck developed a reputation as a dedicated, hard-working musician of exceptional talent and creativity. He has honed his talent through a combination of years on the road, thousands of hours in studios, and just working hard to make good music. With his new music release it appears that there's something for all genres this time around.
From his hungry club band days in Baltimore and D.C., Chuck relocated to L.A where he performed session and studio work interspersed with several years touring the world with internationally known top-40 groups such as the Bee Gee's and Shalamar. He did significant studio work with Motown artists and worked on projects for producers such as Leon Sylvers, Berry Gordy, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, in addition to working on more than hundreds of projects with various artists, producers, writers, and/or arrangers. In 1987, he signed with A&M Records and joined the roster with Janet Jackson, Barry White, Sting and released "Just Havin Fun." The group The Fit, (the collaborative name of Chuck and the late Vince Ebo) sold extremely well on both adult contemporary and r&b charts and whose video "Just Havin Fun" held strong in the top 20 countdown on both B.E.T.'s video soul (with Donnie Simpson) as well as VH-1 was the most requested for it's time frame.
While Chuck's musical style has always been known for funk, rhythm-n-blues and rock, his versatility has allowed him to work with artists as varied as jazz greats George Duke and Stanley Clarke and pop music sensations of the 70s and 80s, the Jacksons. His personal style has been shaped by artists like Earth, Wind & Fire, Sergio Mendez, James Brown, Burt Bacharach/Hal David, Paul McCartney, Antonio Carlos Jobim and others. In addition, Chuck has recorded with artists such as Stephanie Mills, Cheryl Lynn (Encore single), David Benoit, Klymaxx, Jeffrey Osborne, The Temptations (Reunion album), saxophone great Junior Walker (Blow the House Down album), Dave Koz, Jeff Lorber and more. Chuck's musical focus has evolved into a preference for old school r&b and the smooth fusion guitarists of artists like Eric Gale, Lee Ritenour and David T. Walker. Through collaboration with artists from a variety of musical genres, Chuck developed a reputation as a dedicated, hard-working musician of exceptional talent and creativity. He has honed his talent through a combination of years on the road, thousands of hours in studios, and just working hard to make good music. With his new music release it appears that there's something for all genres this time around.
Ramaj Entertainment is an indie entertainment company, founded by Harold J. Thomas, that specializes in the development and management of artists , as well as the production & distribution of independent records.
Roster
*Rullet - A North Carolina based rapper who was one of the original artists signed to Ramaj Entertainment in 1997.
*Young Fluid - A Texas based rapper who joined Ramaj Entertainment in Fall of 2006.
*401 Bypass - The alias of label founder Harold J. Thomas , used for breakbeat and house music releases by Ramaj Entertainment.
Roster
*Rullet - A North Carolina based rapper who was one of the original artists signed to Ramaj Entertainment in 1997.
*Young Fluid - A Texas based rapper who joined Ramaj Entertainment in Fall of 2006.
*401 Bypass - The alias of label founder Harold J. Thomas , used for breakbeat and house music releases by Ramaj Entertainment.
Italian Violin Makers by Walter Hamma describes more that 300 famous violins and the instruments chosen are representative examples of the maker's work and not some unusual or uncharacteristic specimen.Numerous opinions and judgements on the subject of violins are based upon this book. The encyclopedia not only contains the great Italian makers but also those of lesser repute. Illustrations show the details of F holes and C-bouts. A total of 148 violin makers from the 17th century up until 1930. Text in English,German, French and Italian.
There 8 editions of this book since 1964. The 8th edition, revised and enlarged by Josef-Stefan Blum, harcover linen bound with dust jacket, printed in 1993- 804 pp.
There 8 editions of this book since 1964. The 8th edition, revised and enlarged by Josef-Stefan Blum, harcover linen bound with dust jacket, printed in 1993- 804 pp.
NiGHTS is a video game character and the protagonist of the games NiGHTS into Dreams... and NiGHTs: Journey of Dreams, developed and published by Sega. NiGHTS wears a purple jester style hat and outfit, with a diamond on the chest.
Personality
NiGHTS is a first-level Nightmaren, created by Wizeman to steal Red Ideya. Despite being one of Wizeman's most powerful creations, he was also a remarkably mischievous free spirit who did not like taking orders, so much so that Wizeman had NiGHTS imprisoned within Nightopia (in the gondela-like structure NiGHTS inhabits within each of the levels) to keep him out of the way. NiGHTS asks for the assistance of Claris and Elliot in taking down Wizeman simply because he doesn't like him, and not because he is inherently 'good'. NiGHTS rival is his fellow first-level Nightmaren, Reala.
Gender
Players can refer to NiGHTS as either gender as they so wish, and neither one is right or wrong. NiGHTS does not speak, except for a few, short exclamations, in the first game, but is given a voice closer to a female's in the second game, Journey of Dreams. Takashi Iizuka explained that their choice for an androgynous main-character is so that NiGHTS can appeal much more directly to the player's point of view. NiGHTS is a male character for male players, and a female character for female players, to allow the player to associate with the character and make them feel more comfortable with NiGHTS for both genders.
Transformation
In the first game NiGHTS shows the one-off ability to transform into a bobsled, an ability that was expanded upon in the sequel with the introduction of persona masks. Each mask allows NiGHTS to change his form and abilities accordingly, including those of a dragon, rocket and dolphin.
Personality
NiGHTS is a first-level Nightmaren, created by Wizeman to steal Red Ideya. Despite being one of Wizeman's most powerful creations, he was also a remarkably mischievous free spirit who did not like taking orders, so much so that Wizeman had NiGHTS imprisoned within Nightopia (in the gondela-like structure NiGHTS inhabits within each of the levels) to keep him out of the way. NiGHTS asks for the assistance of Claris and Elliot in taking down Wizeman simply because he doesn't like him, and not because he is inherently 'good'. NiGHTS rival is his fellow first-level Nightmaren, Reala.
Gender
Players can refer to NiGHTS as either gender as they so wish, and neither one is right or wrong. NiGHTS does not speak, except for a few, short exclamations, in the first game, but is given a voice closer to a female's in the second game, Journey of Dreams. Takashi Iizuka explained that their choice for an androgynous main-character is so that NiGHTS can appeal much more directly to the player's point of view. NiGHTS is a male character for male players, and a female character for female players, to allow the player to associate with the character and make them feel more comfortable with NiGHTS for both genders.
Transformation
In the first game NiGHTS shows the one-off ability to transform into a bobsled, an ability that was expanded upon in the sequel with the introduction of persona masks. Each mask allows NiGHTS to change his form and abilities accordingly, including those of a dragon, rocket and dolphin.