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Imagine a voice made of velvet, both smooth and rich, with R&B
riffs that woo your heart into musical bliss! To imagine this is to
truly experience R&B sensation Harley Griffin. Having studied
with musical icons like John "Dizzy" Gillespie, Max Roach, Betty
"Bee Bop" Carter and Joe Sample, Harley keeps the spirit of
timeless ballads alive and well. Harley grew up in a musically
talented family, realizing his own potential at the age of four. He
began his musical journey performing in various venues as lead
vocalist with the R&B/Funk Band "Pride" while in college at
South Carolina State University His formal training includes music
and voice study with two of the most well noted vocal professors in
the nation, Dr. Uzee Brown, Morehouse College and Dr. Ronald High,
Benedict College. "Harley has a unique sound, very warm, a voice
going somewhere," raved one of his instructors. Harley's sound
allures listeners who love music. He boasts the accomplishment of 3
times Most Outstanding Vocalist with the South Carolina State Jazz
Ensemble Harley's versatility as lead or backup singer and writer,
has been used in the studio and on stage. The strong, smooth tenor
won audiences over in R&B after his 1988 appearance on Showtime
at the Apollo in Harlem, NY. He has performed in known theatrical
productions such as: "Don't Bother Me Cause I Can't Cope" by Micki
Grant, the 1994 gospel production "River Dance" directed by James
Bignon, and the 2004 production of "Soul Food, The Ultimate
Sacrament". In 1996, Harley's release of the cover tune, "Can I
Change My Mind," with Christopher Records led to his acclaim in
many venues, such as being featured artist with the Fat Kat Players
at the infamous Tabernacle in Atlanta, Georgia in 1998. He blew
fans away in a musical tribute to Luther Vandross at the Crowe's
Nest, which hands down, marks one of the most tremendous milestones
in his career. This year has been an even greater year for Harley
Griffin. He has performed for The Archives and New Vibes of R/B
Soul Live, the annual Sweet Auburn Festival 2006, opening for Najee
in the Atlanta "Got Jazz" series with the Teddy White Band and
recently performing as the opening act with noted violinist, Ken
Ford at the South Land Music Jazz Festival. Harley's single "Truly"
will debut fall of 2006 displaying more of his talent as a 'moving'
singer. In 2007, Harley opend for Jazz Saxaphonist Eric Darius in
Atlanta, GA at the famed Sambuca Jazz Club. Harley has been a
featured Aritst at Sambuca's in Atlanta. In July 2007, Harley
performed with Luther Vandross' original Band at B.B. Kings In Los
Angeles, CA. It was an overwhelming event for all. Harley Griffin
has a strong track record, and is a steady, well-versed artist
whose vocal athleticism and charisma rivals that of legends. Give
him 60 seconds and you'll agree Harley is, well; "Truly, So
Amazing"!

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