Wednesday, June 17, 7 pm
Doors open at 6:30 pm
FREE
Space is Limited
“Azzaam Hameed”
For more than 42 years, Azzaam has faithfully served as organist and pianist at Friendship Baptist Church. Throughout his career, he has provided music for a wide variety of secular and faith-based events, with a mission centered on spreading love, peace, and unity through music.
Azzaam’s signature sound blends Jazz, Gospel, R&B, and Latin influences into a soulful and uplifting musical experience. Widely regarded as one of the Capital Region’s most sought-after keyboardists, he has performed alongside many talented vocalists and musicians throughout the area.
His original music, Music with Your Mind in Mind, is available on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon, and YouTube.
Annette Harris
A native of the Capital District area, Annette grew up surrounded by a musical family who shared a passion for all genres of music. At a very young age, she began singing in her church choir.
Annette’s voice encapsulates the sultry sounds of soul, rhythm and blues. She performs tunes from the standard jazz repertoire, Bossa Nova, Rhythm and Blues and traditional vocal pop. Her effortless style embodies class, grace and elegance in every performance.
Throughout her musical career, Annette has been the lead vocalist for several bands in Upstate New York. She performs regularly at numerous venues in the Capital District as well as corporate functions, weddings, private parties and benefits. Annette has completed commercial jingles for Time Warner Cable, Peter Harris Clothes and The Times Union. Annette has also appeared as a guest artist on the Foy Brothers 2008 released cd “time”.
Annette continues to evolve as an accomplished and sought after vocalist and is proud of her greatest musical accomplishment—the July 2011 release of her debut cd “When We Dance” which showcases her dual talent as a songwriter and vocalist, authoring the lyrics to the entire cd.