THE BAND
Uriah Owens
Lead Vocals/Keys
Thomas Owens
Sax/Vocals
Thomas has been playing saxophone professionally for
over 35 years and is presently lead saxophonist and
Founderof Upscale Smoke the band. Thomas has played with East Central University Jazz, Marching, and
Concert bands as well as various combos.
While at East Central University, studied privately with renowned Trumpet player Jay Daversa. Liberty World Outreach – Praise and Worship Team as Lead Saxophonist.
His musical style has been influenced by Grover Washington Jr. Kirk Whalum,
Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame Inductees (Uncle) Roy Milton and (Cousin) Hall Singer.
His Degree in Music Education is from
Tulsa Community College.
His early music education began at Carver Middle School, and Booker T. Washington High School where he
was taught by Mr. Elmer Davis Jr. and Mr. James Kirk
as a member of theT-Connection Marching Band and
the Booker T. Washington Jazz Ensemble.
Leo Okeke
Bass
Ronnie Balfour
Percussion
Toby Surratt
Drums
Don Horner
Guitar
Don Horner, a former national recording artist with the group
Colorblind and session guitarist in Los Angeles.
Don has played behind the likes of Angela Wimbush,
Charlie Wilson, After 7, Gap Band, Peabo Bryson and
Tevin Campbell. In addition, he has
toured and shared the stages Jazz festivals stage with
Jazz legends David Sanborn and Norman Brown.