Urban Guerilla Orchestra

What do you get when you put together a group of musicians and vocalists who have toured or recorded with musical legends such as Quincy Jones, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Patti LaBelle, Boyz II Men, The Temptations, The O’Jays, The Stylistics, Teddy Pendergrass, Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes, McFadden and Whitehead, Michael Bolton, Kool and The Gang, Billy Paul and The Roots? You get The Urban Guerilla Orchestra! A band who’s director, Henry McMillian, Jr. has decades of experience performing. The quality of vocal performance and musical execution will be second to none. The Urban Guerilla Orchestra offers you the real funk experience. All musicians chosen for this ensemble have worked with renowned recording artists on their CD’s and tours. Their energy level, excitement and musicianship are unsurpassed. The Urban Guerilla Orchestra will be entering their sixth year. Please look carefully at these brief profiles to gain an insight into the personnel for the Urban Guerilla Orchestra.

Henry McMilian Jr. Director, Master of Ceremonies, Trumpet & Flugelhorn. Henri is an accomplished studio and touring musician with an extensive background in private affairs. He has recorded and performed live wit Patti LaBelle, The Roots, Boyz II Men, The Temptations, Teddy Pendergrass, The Stylistics, The O’Jays, Tramaine Hawkins and was the musical director for Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes for three years.

Louis Taylor, Jr. All saxophones, Flute and Wind Controller. Louis is currently a member of the Emeril Live Show band. Louis has toured and recorded with Kool and The Gang, Teddy Pendergrass, Pieces of A Dream, Phyllis Hyman, Billy Paul, the Stylistics, The Chi Lites, The Delphonics and The Temptations.

Darryl Burgee Percussion. Darryl’s resume is second to none with recording and touring credits such as Stephanie Mills, Patti LaBelle, Teena Marie, Teddy Pendergrass, Regina Belle, Gerald Levert, Phyllis Hyman and the Legendary Grover Washington, Jr.

Greg Riley all saxophones. Professor of saxophone for West Chester University. Greg has performed with The Los Angeles Opera, Keiko Matsui, The Quincy Orchestra and The Ray Charles Orchestra. Dr. Riley is currently touring with Cook, Dixon and Young formerly known as The Mo’ Tenors. He has recorded with various artists including Craig Horton, Frank Lenz, Crystal Lewis, John Tesh and many others.

Doug Grisby Bass. Doug is the pulse of the Urban Guerilla Orchestra. One of the area’s finest bassists. He toured and recorded with Michael Jackson, Teena Marie, Stephanie Mills, Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes, Regina Belle and countless others.

Clifford Adams Trombone, Background vocals. Cliff has been a member of Kook and The Gang for over 24 years. Cliff has also toured with Cameo, The Gap Band and Regina Belle.

Bryan Williams Keyboards. Bryan has toured and recorded with Boyz II Men, Sister Sledge, ray Goodman and Brown, The Force MD’s and McFadden andWhitehead. In addition, Bryan has written songs on albums recorded by Teddy Pendergrass and Rose Royce.

Dave Gardner Guitar. Dave has worked with Teddy Pendergrass, The Stylistics, Eugene Wilde, Toots and The Maytals, The Three Degrees, Yellow Man, Ben Vereen. Miles Jaye, Mikki Howard, Angela Bofil, and Crystal Waters.

Pete Rudd Drums. Pete is one of the most sampled drummers in hip hop. Pete has toured with Patti LaBelle, George Benson, Stephanie Mills, Chaka Khan, Stevie Wonder, M.F.S.B., Phyllis Hyman, Luther Vandross, Gerald Levert, and countless others.

Darren Daughtry Guitar. Darren has worked with Teddy Pendergrass, The Manhattans, Billy Paul, Ray Goodman and Brown, and many more. He is currently touring with The O’Jays.

T Life Guitar,Vocals. T life is infamous for his production, songwriting, guitar and vocal work. He is responsible for such hits as Evelyn Champagne King’s million-selling “Shame” He has worked with Gamble and Huff’s Philadelphia International Records, Bunny Sigler, Instant Funk, Raw Soul ( later Frankie Beverly and Maze), The Ebonys, Carl Carlton, The Spinners, Eddie Kendricks, Teddy Pendergrass, Luther Vandross, Vickie Sue Robinson, Phyllis Hyman, among others.

The Front Line Vocals. Lawrence “Weez” Newton, Veronica Ariel, Shirley Lites, El-Ahmad Barak, Adrienne Rudd and Jayar. The vocalists in Urban Guerilla Orchestra were put together for one reason… to bring back soul music the way it is meant to be with incredible soul stirring performance. Their combined intensity is unparalleled. Their resumes, collectively and individually include Patti LaBelle, Will Smith, Earth Wind And Fire, Whitney Houston, Brandy, Phyllis Hyman among others.