NEW YORK, NY: TG Productions will host a pre-Halloween Masquerade Ball to benefit the American Cancer Society with a live performance by Grammy winner Gordon Chambers. Chambers will perform songs from his eagerly- anticipated CD entitled Sincere, which will go on sale nationwide October 11th. The festivities will take place at the exquisite Prince George Ballroom, located at 15 East 27th Street, between Fifth and Madison Avenues in New York City.
October is well-known for its spotlight on breast cancer, but this fundraising event will focus on the American Cancer Society's efforts to raise awareness of the importance of men's health regarding screenings, research, wellness and care. Attendees will be treated to a night of fun, food, glamour and celebration topped off with a live performance and dancing. Red carpet arrivals begin at 6:30 p.m.
GORDON CHAMBERS IS SINCERE
After amassing an impressive collection of prestigious awards and penning hit songs for some of R&B's most iconic legends such as Anita Baker, Beyonce, Usher, Brownstone, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Yolanda Adams, Patti Labelle, and The Isley Brothers, esteemed Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Gordon Chambers is on the precipice of yet another exciting milestone in his career as a recording artist with the release of his third solo album, Sincere. Featuring production by The BeatBanggahz (Kenny Lattimore, Trey Songz, J. Holiday); A. Jermaine Mobley (Music Soulchild, Lalah Hathaway, Carl Thomas, Eric Roberson), and Chambers himself—alongside flavorful newcomers Darien Dorsey, Blake Melodius and Mike Severson, Sincere effortlessly melds a pop/ R&B sound with a classic soul aesthetic that is certain to surprise and delight contemporary R&B fans and soul enthusiasts alike.
Recorded in New York City, the album flaunts a fresh, new approach to Chambers' trademark songwriting style. “I have songs that have come to be known as the traditional Gordon Chambers sound," he explains. “What I do is a very mature, crafted kind of storytelling with big harmonies. But sometimes that sounds more interesting when it's juxtaposed with something with a different rhythmic edge." In direct contrast to his critically acclaimed 2005 debut Introducing Gordon Chambers and its dynamic follow up Love Stories (2007)—which featured the adult contemporary hit duet “To Love Again" with four-time Grammy-nominee Ledisi—lyrically Sincere embodies a more in-depth, up-close and personal tone that captures a rare vulnerable side of Chambers. “Love Stories was a different kind of album in such that it was me being a songwriter reflecting on love and relationships. Sincere is much more honest. I'm a very sincere person and artist. A lot of people feel like a lot of music is focused on the selling of an image rather than what's in a person's heart."
RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT MEN'S HEALTH AND CANCER
One in six men, and one in five African American men, will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. The American Cancer Society recommends that men at average risk speak to their doctor about screening at age 50. Men at higher risk, including African American men and those with a first degree relative (father, brother or son) diagnosed before age 65 should have that conversation at 45. Men at highest risk, including those with more than one first degree relative diagnosed early, should speak with their doctors at age 40. By promoting greater awareness of prostate cancer and leveraging public resources for life-saving research and new treatments for those with advanced disease, we will win this fight.
SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS
The fundraising event is sponsored by Testa Wines of the World and The Department of Tourism of Antigua and Barbuda. Auction items consisting of contemporary fine art will be provided by gallery owner Richard Beavers of House of Art, nychouseofart.com. In addition to the special performance by Chambers, guests will be further entertained by the music of DJ CEO. Event Co-Chairs are Tony Gentry of TG Production; Theresa O'Neal of Bee Season Consulting; Heather Hughes of Style Unleashed; Demetrius Cheeks of Poltergeist Media, and publicist Blonka Winkfield.
The evening's attire is formal yet festive! Masks will be available at the event for guest to purchase as another way to support the American Cancer Society.
October is well-known for its spotlight on breast cancer, but this fundraising event will focus on the American Cancer Society's efforts to raise awareness of the importance of men's health regarding screenings, research, wellness and care. Attendees will be treated to a night of fun, food, glamour and celebration topped off with a live performance and dancing. Red carpet arrivals begin at 6:30 p.m.
GORDON CHAMBERS IS SINCERE
After amassing an impressive collection of prestigious awards and penning hit songs for some of R&B's most iconic legends such as Anita Baker, Beyonce, Usher, Brownstone, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Yolanda Adams, Patti Labelle, and The Isley Brothers, esteemed Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Gordon Chambers is on the precipice of yet another exciting milestone in his career as a recording artist with the release of his third solo album, Sincere. Featuring production by The BeatBanggahz (Kenny Lattimore, Trey Songz, J. Holiday); A. Jermaine Mobley (Music Soulchild, Lalah Hathaway, Carl Thomas, Eric Roberson), and Chambers himself—alongside flavorful newcomers Darien Dorsey, Blake Melodius and Mike Severson, Sincere effortlessly melds a pop/ R&B sound with a classic soul aesthetic that is certain to surprise and delight contemporary R&B fans and soul enthusiasts alike.
Recorded in New York City, the album flaunts a fresh, new approach to Chambers' trademark songwriting style. “I have songs that have come to be known as the traditional Gordon Chambers sound," he explains. “What I do is a very mature, crafted kind of storytelling with big harmonies. But sometimes that sounds more interesting when it's juxtaposed with something with a different rhythmic edge." In direct contrast to his critically acclaimed 2005 debut Introducing Gordon Chambers and its dynamic follow up Love Stories (2007)—which featured the adult contemporary hit duet “To Love Again" with four-time Grammy-nominee Ledisi—lyrically Sincere embodies a more in-depth, up-close and personal tone that captures a rare vulnerable side of Chambers. “Love Stories was a different kind of album in such that it was me being a songwriter reflecting on love and relationships. Sincere is much more honest. I'm a very sincere person and artist. A lot of people feel like a lot of music is focused on the selling of an image rather than what's in a person's heart."
RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT MEN'S HEALTH AND CANCER
One in six men, and one in five African American men, will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. The American Cancer Society recommends that men at average risk speak to their doctor about screening at age 50. Men at higher risk, including African American men and those with a first degree relative (father, brother or son) diagnosed before age 65 should have that conversation at 45. Men at highest risk, including those with more than one first degree relative diagnosed early, should speak with their doctors at age 40. By promoting greater awareness of prostate cancer and leveraging public resources for life-saving research and new treatments for those with advanced disease, we will win this fight.
SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS
The fundraising event is sponsored by Testa Wines of the World and The Department of Tourism of Antigua and Barbuda. Auction items consisting of contemporary fine art will be provided by gallery owner Richard Beavers of House of Art, nychouseofart.com. In addition to the special performance by Chambers, guests will be further entertained by the music of DJ CEO. Event Co-Chairs are Tony Gentry of TG Production; Theresa O'Neal of Bee Season Consulting; Heather Hughes of Style Unleashed; Demetrius Cheeks of Poltergeist Media, and publicist Blonka Winkfield.
The evening's attire is formal yet festive! Masks will be available at the event for guest to purchase as another way to support the American Cancer Society.
