GroovProject has just recently released their sophomore CD entitled, "the life, the loss, the love. This soul-jazz band combines heavy bass lines and melodic overtones with a touch of smoothness and rhythm. The CD also features red-hot producer, Mark Torres on "Groov's Joint" and soul vocalist, Tasha Larae on "Lets Stay Together. The band appears in several local hot-spots all-over Atlanta, and is one of the most-sought after independent jazz artists in the area.
Born into a musical family in Kingston, New York, Donovan "Groov" Henderson, started his career as soon as his motor skills would let him- he was last in his line to play drums. All of his cousins were either singing in choir or playing an instrument and one of his uncles, Tony Lindsay, is the lead vocalist for Grammy-award winning, Carlos Santana, for over 15 years. Also the other band mate is Reggie "Fro" Carter, who was born in Washington DC and have been playing since he was 17.
Artist Mission
Solid soul-jazz band with a quality sound.
Music Influences
George Duke, Herbie Hancock, Mint Condition, Earth Wind and Fire, Marcus Miller, Geoff Keezer, Thomas Whitfield, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Robert Glasper, Joe "Flip Wilson, Hiromi, J.S Bach.
