Kevin "Brandino" Brandon
Justin Timberlake, Joss Stone
From the streets of Compton, California to the most prestigious stage and recording studios in the world, Kevin Charles Brandon is living the American dream. Brandino, as he is known, not only beat the odds of the "hood," and he also overcame the physical problems presented by congenital clubfeet and a hip displacement. After high school, Kevin gave up a full scholarship to the University of Southern California to attend Cerritos and Long Beach Colleges known for their jazz programs. Soon after, he relocated to New York City and accepted an offer to play with the Tommy Dorsey. Following that he returned to Los Angeles where he studied under such great bassists as David Borkenhagen, Nathaniel Gangursky, Ami Porat, and was a protégé of Barry Lieberman from the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. Since that time Kevin has had a long and successful career and, in addition to numerous sessions and live dates with some of music's greatest artists. A two time Grammy Bassist in 2004 and a two time Emmy Composer in 1985- 86 , Brandino still maintains a busy schedule in the Music and Entertainment Industry today. He has been Aretha Franklin's " The Queen of Soul " bass guitarist over a 22-year period.

Website:
www.brandino.com

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