Skips voice, combined with masterful trumpet skills, and high level performance skills make him a musical force to be reckoned with.

Skip Martin, lead vocalist and trumpet player, has been performing with The Dazz Band for a combined total of over 25 years, and was also a part of the Grammy Award winning Dazz Band in 1982. The Dazz Band released a total of 14 albums on the Motown, Geffen, RCA, Intersound and Major Hits Record labels.

From the 80вЂ™s and beyond Dazz Band performed on popular television shows like Soul Train, Solid Gold and American Bandstand, and their music continues to be featured in major motion pictures, video games and on television. Bobby Harris credits Producer Reggie Andrews (Patrice Rushen, Rick James, Tyrese) who co-wrote вЂњLet it WhipвЂќ for bringing musical stability to the group. A tough act to follow, the band quickly achieved gold and platinum record status. In the early 80вЂ™s the Dazz Band signed with the legendary Motown Records and opened up for groups like the Gap Band, Rick James, Kool & the Gang and more. The Dazz Band (formerly Kinsman Dazz) is led by original Grammy Winning Saxophonist, Producer, Writer & Arranger Bobby Harris who started the group in the late 1970вЂ™s. Hits like вЂњLet It WhipвЂќ вЂњSwoopвЂќ, вЂњJoystickвЂќ, вЂњHeartbeatвЂќ, вЂњParty Right HereвЂќ, вЂњYou Are My StarshipвЂќ, вЂњ Let It All BlowвЂќ (their biggest UK single) and more stood the test of time and remain in recurring rotation as millions of fans continue to seek out Dazz Band music online and across the globe.

Known for their electrifying R&B/ Funk and soulful ballads, The Dazz Band scored over 20 hits on BillboardвЂ™s R&B and Pop charts. The Dazz Band was the first group out of Cleveland, Ohio to win a Grammy Award for Best Performance by a R&B Group or Duo for their smash hit вЂњLet It WhipвЂќ in 1982.

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