Bio

2b1 Sounds

 

russRussell Rogers (band leader, composer, arranger, keyboard & saxophone)

Russell Rogers first began his musical journey under the leadership of the late Robert Robinson. He continued his education at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA where majored in music. 

The 2B1 Sound is a combination of various styles and genres established in the early 80’s by Russell Rogers and Dale Jackson.  R&B, Smooth Jazz, Fusion, and Easy Listening are all infused into the Sound. Originally from Shreveport , LA , the duo performed with popular musicians from the area including Tommy Granville, Guitarist Ron Johnson, and Artis Cage. Eventually moving to Dallas in the mid 80’s, further evolution of the “Sound” continued. Deeper, darker and funkier grooves along with brighter and more intense arrangements became the trademark of the 2B1 Sound.

Today, 2B1 Sound (website: www.my2b1.com) is still churning out original music and tracks designed to keep the “hips hopping & the booty bouncing”.  Along with these sounds, through further collaboration with Tim Hall of StageFright Music & Video Productions, 2B1 Sound can be heard on the sound tracks of the following Blockumentary Pictures: “Fulgazi” and “HardRock”.  The Sound can also be heard as the music sponsor on the website www.Venuestogo.com, thanks to the support of  Teresa Taylor, and as the opening theme for the cable talk show “Good Vibrations with Voscia” hosted by Voscia Walker .  Three CD’s have been released from 2b1 Sounds and are all available at www.my2b1.com, www.myspace.com/2b1sounds, or at most live performances. The titles are:

 

  1. Too Be Or Not (1999)
  2. Emotions (2003)
  3. Joints Of Intimacy (2006)

 

 

Tim Hall (band manager, flute & trumpet)

 

Tim is a self-styled musician, photographer, and producer. Born in Louisiana, surrounded by a family of music lovers, Tim knew at an early age music would always be a part of his life. He started playing the trumpet while in the 4th grade. He was a member of the marching band and concert orchestra throughout elementary and high school. Over the years Tim taught himself how to play the flute and other musical instruments. Not only inspired by music, Tim was known for flashing his camera in someone’s face every chance he got. Capturing images of people, places and things inspired him to want to share with all who were interested. Tim eventually formed his own company, “StageFright Music & Video Productions, Inc. (website: www.stagefrightmvp.com), to bring his life-long dream of “collaborating with other aspiring artists” to a reality.  To his credit, Tim has produced three movies: “Ice Grill”, “Fulgaz,i”   and "Hardrock". Tim has worked with the likes of KarenJ and Russell Rogers of 2b1 Sounds for producing the musical score for the movies and KarenJ's music albums titled “New Beginnings” and “Come See Me.”

 

.Russell “Thunder” Hornsby (bass guitar)

 

Russell grew up in Kansas City, Kansas. He started playing music at the early age of 9. During Russell's first year in high school, he was invited to the International Jazz Festival in Paris, France. He studied in London, UK for two weeks and Paris  for one week. His Sumner High School Jazz Band came in first place out of six high schools from the US.  Russell has played with such artists as ZZ Hill, Johnnie Taylor, Vernon Garrett, and Lil Milton. He has performed on the same stage with The Ohio Players, Sun, Bobby Bland, Roger and Zapp, Tyrone Davis, Hebbie Hancock and many others. Additionally Russell has played bass guitar on several CDs and wrote a song "You're My Baby You're My Girl” on Blood Stone's new CD. .Check out Russell online at www.myspace.com/russstarz .  

 

Carlton "Pocketmeister" Dean (drummer)

Carlton grew up in San Antonio, Texas.  He moved to Seattle, Washington at age 12.  He started playing music at a late age, although he had a desire to play the drums.  At age 32, Carlton bought a set of drums to play for a local church, and played gospel music for 8 years.  Then he co-founded the jazz funk band "A Touch of Class" which played in many venues in and around Dallas, Texas for two years.  Carlton has been playing with other jazz and R&B bands ever since.  Carlton’s influences include: Billy Cobham, Jeff Lorber, Herbie Hancock, James Brown, Dennis Chambers, Marcus Miller, and many more.