Ajani B.H. Photography

Ajani B.H. Photography In between being a lawyer and spending time with my wife and kids, I'm a photographer based in the. DC area. Email me at [email protected].

FLAWLESS. Was blessed to do a photoshoot for ’s bridal tea party last week. The shoot turned into a mother/daughter mini...
01/29/2020

FLAWLESS. Was blessed to do a photoshoot for ’s bridal tea party last week. The shoot turned into a mother/daughter mini shoot (which they’ve never had). Thank you Camille for letting me capture this special moment with your family and friends.
@ The LINE Hotel DC

LIMITED TIME OFFER!!! Valentine’s Day is near, and in celebration I’m adding a new package to my photography services: t...
01/28/2020

LIMITED TIME OFFER!!! Valentine’s Day is near, and in celebration I’m adding a new package to my photography services: the Couple’s Package. Leave the kids at home and go take some pictures of JUST you and bae.

For a LIMITED time, I am offering a limited number of pre-order purchases at a discounted rate of $200. The pre-order locks in your photoshoot for 2020 at the discounted rate. After Feb 7, the package goes on the website at the full price of $300.

All pre-order purchases will receive in the mail a physical gift certificate (the perfect addendum to any v-day gift).

DM me for purchase details.

02/06/2018

Composer/Saxophonist Julian Meyers has been playing the saxophone since the age of 9 where he first began learning to play the saxophone in an After School music program at P.S. 176, from Edward Fishkind his first music teacher, and according to Julian, the Best Junior High School Instrumental Educator Ever. After relocating to New Jersey, he continued to commute to Queens each day for months to be a part of the same music program with his mentor.

Julian has over 15 years experience working as a music educator in the New York City and 26years playing professionally a variety of music style with artiste ranging from Dizzy Gillespie, Cecil Payne, Gang Starr ‘s Guru and B.T. Express. This experience exposed Julian to styles of music ranging from Straight Ahead & Progressive Jazz, Fund & R & B, to hot & spicy sound Latin Rock with band “Sequida”, performing in Tokyo, Paris and over the United States.

It was as an educator that Julian first began exposing young adults and families to the world of jazz, one of his life’s Passions. Over time Julian was led to the realization that one reason that there was little to no interest in Jazz among the young, was that there were virtually no places that provided opportunities for people to expose their children to Live Jazz, before they were 21, an age at which they tended to gravitate towards the “Booty Shakin”, and Pop music of the day. This realization, allowed Julian to create various ways to try to foster an interest in Jazz in his students that he still uses up to this day.

Julian spent most his career as an NYC Music Educator working in the school district he grew up in, Community School District 29, Queens. In 2012, having realized that Jazz is a microcosm of America, the perfect blending of the music of the people who have made America the cultural epicenter it is today, as well as the root of all American popular music, Julian was led to create what would become his not only his newest and most ambitious musical endeavor yet, but his “Vision & Mission” as well, the “Family Jazz Renaissance”...

Julian released his album “Emergence” in -----------year and is currently working on his second album called …………. Julian became the newest member of Lucy Blanco & James Lovell’s “Afri-Garifuna Jazz Ensemble, & can be heard on the group’s Debut album Taguiera.

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Clothing: Moshood Creations

02/06/2018

Andy Ordonez is a young upcoming solo artist. A native of the Bronx
New York, who is born to parents of Garifuna decent, Andy is proud to
be a Garifuna - American and represents his Garifuna Culture with
pride. His musical career began at the age of 9 back home in the
village of Santa Fe, Honduras with his friends and family playing
drums all over the village. Then at the age of 13 he joined his father
band "Bodoma Cultural Band. The year of 2015 he released his first
album titled "Mi Tradicion" that is now available on Itunes, Spotify,
GooglePlay, also Amazon. He also traveled around the world with
Aurelio Martinez.

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Clothing: Moshood Creations

02/06/2018

"WICKED"… GARY FRITZ
Gary Fritz (Pisces), born in New York City, was blessed by fate to be raised in a musical environment. Born from the union of a dancer / model and a drummer / percussionist, Gary was exposed to a
wide variety of cultural flavors and musical styles at an early age. At 5 years old he began to study piano and performed his first recital at age 6. Placed in a music class in the 4th grade, Gary has
pursued his love for music ever since. His public school studies have included training in Trumpet, French horn, Percussion, and Voice. In private study he also pursued Electric Bass, Drums, Congas,
Latin & Ethnic Percussion, and Electronic Percussion.
In 1974, while studying music at Lincoln University, PA, Gary decided to pursue a professional musical career. Since that time he has performed a wide variety of musical styles and flavors including
folk, pop, rock, rap, rhythm & blues, jazz, fusion, world beat, spoken word, big band, orchestra, and gospel. His talents have been featured in dance classes, dance companies, & on TV, cable, video &
film soundtracks. He has also toured internationally since 1991.
Along with leading his own band, 7th Heaven, Gary's performance credits include some of the industry's top talents: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, George Benson, The Black Rock Coalition
Orchestra, The Brand New Heavies, Rev. James Cleveland, Charles Earland, Roberta Flack, Onaje Allan Gumbs, Ronny Jordan, People United To Save Our Children Mass Choir, Ralph MacDonald,
Vernon Reid, Valerie Simpson, & The Winans…
Recording credits & Discography:
"This Journey Of Love" - Aziza NY Records, 2016 - Aziza Miller
"Taguiera - ( Homeland)" - AGJE Records, 2016 - The Afri-Garifuna Jazz Ensemble
"La Costa" featuring Will Downing (the single) - Budson Music LLC, 2015 - Buddy Williams
"Remembering Ol' Blue Eyes" (Songs of Sinatra) - Jazz Guitar Records, 2015 - Lou Volpe
"Work It Out!" - The "WICKED Remixes - Wicked Productions, 2014 - Chaka Chocolate & "WICKED"...
"Nuevos Caminos" - Panamusik, 2014 - Pana!
"Colors Of Life" - Chocolate Chi Music, 2014 - Jua Howard
"Chapter 4" - Hadiza Music, 2013 - Hadiza Dockeray
“Parisian Star – The “WICKED”… Remixes” – Wicked Productions, 2013 – Circular Time
“Within / Without” – Circular Time Productions, 2013 – Circular Time
“Soul Jazz Grooves” - High Note Records, 2012 – Compilation – Various Artists
“The Music Keeps Me Young” – PC Records, 2012 – Phil Caggiano
“Circular Time 2012” – Circular Time Productions, 2012 – Circular Time
“Scorched, Seared, & Smokin’: The Best Of “The Mighty Burner” – High Note Records, 2011 – Charles Earland
“Get Him To The Greek” (Feature Film) Universal Pictures, 2010 – Bashiri Johnson & The African Drummers
“The Rough & The Smooth” – Private & Public Music, 2010 – Ronny Jordan
“The Only Way Out Is In” – RookLove Productions, 2010 – Stephanie Rooker & The Search Engine
“Ancestral Devotion” – Plaxmusic, 2009 – Lonnie Plaxico Group
“Sax And The City” – High Note Records, 2008 – Compilation – Various Artists
“The Thing Is” – Amosaya Music, 2008 – Moses Blue
“The Visitor” (Oscar Nominated Feature Film) – Groundswell Productions / Participant Productions – 2008 – Central Park Drummers
“The Prince’s Groove” – Prince V Records, 2008 – Vince Seneri
“The Love Album” – Havavision Records, 2008 - Heidi
“Funky Pieces Of Silver” (The Horace Silver Songbook) – HighNote Records, 2007 – Compilation – Various Artists
“Sides Of Love” – Waka Works Music, 2007 – Tony Waka & Friends
"Come Hell Or High Water" - Wondershak Records, 2007 - Lisa Bodner
"Funky Organ - B3 Jazz Grooves" - High Note Records, 2007 - Compilation - Various Artists
"Sack Full Of Dreams" - Showplace Records, 2007 - Onaje Allan Gumbs
"Shifting Sands" - Savant Records, 2006 - Bob DeVos
"The Rooftop" (A Live Shot) - Germ Recordings, 2006 - Compilation - Various Artists
"Street Talk" - SenFul Records, 2005 - Vince Seneri
"Past, Present, Future" - Naturebeat Music, 2004 - Didjworks
"Mighty Burner: The Best of His Highnote Recordings" - High Note Records, 2004 - Charles Earland
“More of the Most Relaxing Jazz Music in the Universe” – Denon Records, 2003 – Compilation – Various Artists
“Jazz for Romantic Moments” – Savoy Jazz Records, 2003 – Compilation – Various Artists
"Playing For Change" (Documentary Film) - Playing For Change LLC, 2003
"Return To Form" (Live at the Blue Note) - Half Note Records, 2003 - Onaje Allen Gumbs
"Jazz With Gentle Rhythms" - High Note Records, 2003 - Compilation - Various Artists
"If Only For One Night" - High Note Records, 2002 - Charles Earland
"Swampbytche!" - Madame Venus Records - 2002 – Swampbytche
“Jazz for When You’re In Love” – 32 Jazz Records, 2000 – Compilation – Various Artists
"That Lonely Feeling Called The Blues" - High Note Records, 2000 - Compilation - Various Artists
"Jazz For A Summer Night" - High Note Records, 2000 - Compilation - Various Artists
"Hearts Journey" - Orchard Records, 2000 - Jerry Peel
"The I.A.R. Projects - 25th Edition" - Wicked Productions, 2000 - "WICKED"… Gary Fritz & Friends
"Believe in Yourself" - Yellorange Records, 1999 - SoulSwitch featuring Meli'sa Morgan
"Venus" - Madame Venus Records, 1999 - Venus
"Mecca Bodega Live!" - Mecca Bodega Productions, 1999 - Mecca Bodega
"Cookin' with the Mighty Burner" - High Note Records, 1999 - Charles Earland
"Harp with Soul" - Karen Strauss Productions, 1999 - Karen Strauss
"Slammin' & Jammin'" - Savant Records, 1998 - Charles Earland
"The Adventures of Wicked"… - Wicked Productions, 1998 - "WICKED"… Gary Fritz
"Hymns" - LaFace Records, 1998 - Corey Glover
"Listen" - Producer for CD project, 1997 - Rhythms of Aqua * features the song "A Place To Belong" -
'Best Vocal / Instrumental Work' - winner - BMI 1998 1st Annual John Lennon Scholarship Award
"B -3 in Organ Jazz" - Muse Records, 1997 - Various Artists
"The City" - ABC / TV soap opera, Angie & Jacob wedding episode, 1996 - Under the Son Gospel Choir
"Subplay" (Subway Musicians of New York) - As Is Entertainment, 1996 - Didjworks
"Land Rover" - TV commercial, Land Rover, 1995 - Didjworks / Mecca Bodega
"Shard" - Trilogy Records, 1995 - The Name
"Ready 'n Able" - Muse Records, 1995 - Charles Earland
"Reunion" - VideoArts Music, 1995 - Ralph MacDonald
"Didjworks: Grand Central Live" - Nature Beat Music, 1995 - Didjworks
"Roberta" - Atlantic Records, 1994 - Roberta Flack * nominated for the 1994 Grammy Awards
"Bay State" - cable soap opera soundtrack: musician & composer for episodes 1-6, 1992 - BUTV series
winner of the 1992 EMMA Award for Best Overall Production / Featured on MTV
"New World Beat" - BellaDia Records, 1991 - Bangaroo
"Elizabeth Straton" - DBA Maxworks, 1990 - Elizabeth Straton
"Let's Take A Walk" - One Love Records, 1989 - Bangaroo
"Use Me" - Garden State Records, 1988 - Garden State Community Choir
"Save The Children" - GTS Records, 1988 - People United To Save Our Children Mass Choir * nominated for the 1988 Dove Awards

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Clothing: Moshood Creations

02/06/2018

Luisa Bastidas
Luisa Bastidas is a Colombian born violinist who hailed her way to the United States seeking for more opportunities. She is an active musician in New York City by being part of many projects such as New York’s First all female Mariachi band Mariachi Flor De Toloache, with whom she has a Latin Grammy nomination. Luisa Bastidas has developed a unique sound on the violin which had let her to work with Emilio Estefan , and has also played and sang background vocals for Latin superstar Thalia. She is the resident violinist of the Kinetic Jungliest Movement playing with dancer Amy Secada and RedBull World Champion BBoy Neguin. She has collaborated with amazing undergrounds legends such as SUPAMAN and Remind. Luisa Bastidas leads her bands called StringsNskins which takes you to a journey of music throughout Latina America and the Caribbean. In 2017 Luisa and her group won their first Latin Grammy.

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Clothing: Moshood Creations

02/06/2018

Lucy Blanco’s career as a jazz vocalist happened from a series of unique opportunities. Now, years later, she is former co-founder, lead singer of the Afri-Garifuna Jazz Ensemble and now leads the newly formed Garifuna Jazz Ensemble in New York City. She has collaborated with renowned pianist, Warren Byrd, trumpeter Saskia Laroo on solo projects and has crossed paths with Jazz luminaries such as Bertha Hope and Billy Higgins. Lucy soon became consumed by her passion for singing and invested herself in learning jazz, honing her performance skills at the World Stage jazz in Leimert Park, Los Angeles. She later joined Radiant Voices, where she studied interpreting jazz standards under the direction of Dr. Barry Harris and participating in an Artist in Residence program in Amsterdam, an experience that marked her significantly. Mentored by renowned pianist, Michael Andrews, and jazz vocalist Dahl Scott-McDuff, Lucy blossomed as a musician and began to seek out ways to combine her family heritage of Garifuna rhythms with jazz. The Garifuna are an indigenous ethnic group of mixed African and native Caribbean ancestry originally from St Vincent and the Grenadines who were displaced to Central America in 1795; they have retained a strong oral culture which is transmitted through music. In 2001 UNESCO proclaimed Garifuna culture a “masterpiece of oral and intangible heritage to humanity”. Lucy sees both her solo work and collaborative efforts as integral parts of her musical identity and a beautiful opportunity to share her culture.
After some years Lucy decided to move back to the East Coast to pursue a career in jazz and continue her work with her Garifuna heritage; her first stop was Hartford Connecticut where she quickly began making a name for herself. Her first solo performance which took place at Trinity on Main, garnered praise from, Maurice D. Robertson, music critic of the Hartford Jazz Society. She went on to do several collaborations with international jazz pianist, Warren Byrd which included continued her first recorded piece, an interpretation of Wayne Shorter’s “Speak No Evil”.
She eventually relocated permanently to New York City, the “Mecca of Jazz” where she met Garifuna musician-composer, with whom she founded the Afri-Garifuna Jazz Ensemble. Ensemble was the first project of its kind; an innovative genre-bending project that blends Garifuna language, instruments and traditional rhythms such as Punta, Paranda and Hungu Hungu, with jazz arrangements. In 2017 The AGJE reorganized and became Garifuna Jazz Ensemble led by Lucy Blanco along with an eclectic group of seasoned musicians that serve up tasty repertoire of exciting music that has been well received wherever they perform. She is humbled by the opportunity to preserve the Garifuna culture and music in her own unique style. As one of the few female Garifuna artists and only Garifuna jazz vocalist, Lucy carries out this momentous task with an indelible style, charisma and grace.

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Clothing: Moshood Creations

Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything. -Plato ...
02/04/2018

Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything. -Plato

“Let the wild rumpus start!” -Where the Wild Things Are
01/28/2018

“Let the wild rumpus start!” -Where the Wild Things Are

Music is the language that turns strangers into family.
01/09/2018

Music is the language that turns strangers into family.

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