“Music is a composite of inner visions, sounds and melodies that originate from the depths of the imagination and resolves leaving a spiritual impression on the hearts and minds of mankind.” Jesse Powers
Spice Biography
Spice was formed in 1988 when I migrated to Maryland to join the Volunteers of The United States Army Field from Washington, D. C. I immediately began to work with such local giants as Marcus Asante, Shelia Ford, Carlos Johnson, Mickey Fields, Johnny Polite, Charlie Etzel, Larry Bright, Joe Hosey, Eugene Walker, and many others.
While freelancing in Baltimore and not long on the scene, I met Johnny Jones, an excellent drummer, from New Jersey. We performed together with great frequency and became a team. It’s about the chemistry, right? Now check it out, my brother, Craig Powers, is also a drummer and we worked together as often as the situation would lend itself in spite of the fact that we live almost three hundred miles apart. Talk about all in the family…

Moving on, in 1989, Parris Spivey, a fine guitarist and native of Buffalo, New York, joined the Volunteers of The United States Army Field Band as guitarist/vocalist. Of course we had to team-up. This formed a ménage a trios that is still working together to date.

Other players later became Spice members, like Alan Blackman, piano player and a native of Virginia Beach, VA. We met on at a jazz gig at VA beach.

Still moving along, another piano giant named Kirk Kadish, from Melvindale, Michigan, joined the Spice team. Kirk Kadish came to us via The U. S. Army Field band too. So, consequently, the tradition of excellent performances continued.

Next, a fine vocalist named Debbie Poole joined our team and at that time I can say that Spice really began to sing. She was unique.

Which brings us to up to date. Now singing with Spice is a talent second to none. Her name is Tracey Curbeam, and we are blessed to have her work with our team.

I would be remised if I didn’t mention that fact that a “maestro” named Moe Daniels has also afforded us the pleasure of making beautiful music with him on board. Our love for his talent is unflinching.

Spice has been blessed to serve our listeners with our vision, hearts, talent, and with our music. Thank you all for you love and support.

Jesse Powers

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