Let's Groove Tonight: Motown & The Philly Sound

Troy Quinn, Conductor

Troy Quinn is known for energetic and riveting conducting. He is Music Director of the Owensboro Symphony and the Venice (Florida) Symphony, Pops Conductor of the Santa Rosa Symphony and the Rhode Island Philharmonic, and has appeared with the Boston Pops, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, and others. He holds a B.A. from Providence College, an M.A. from the Manhattan School of Music, and a doctorate in Conducting from the University of Southern California.

Quinn has performed and recorded with some of the most popular artists of our time, including The Rolling Stones, The Beach Boys, Barry Manilow, Jennifer Hudson, Tower of Power, The Indigo Girls, and Nas. He has worked extensively in the television and recording industry, earning an Emmy nomination for the PBS special A Night at the Oscars with the Owensboro Symphony. He has appeared on Glee, The Voice, and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and recorded on the films The Call of the Wild and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

Chester Gregory, Vocals

Chester Gregory’s Broadway credits include Motown The Musical, Hairspray, Tarzan, Cry-Baby and Sister Act. Other credits include August Wilson's Fences and Two Trains Running. He has toured nationally with Dreamgirls and Sister Act, as well as his one-man show The Eve of Jackie Wilson. Chester has received the Jeff Award, an NAACP Theatre Award, and been presented the keys to the city of his hometown of Gary, Indiana and of East Chicago. He is an Honorary Indiana State Representative and has received an Honorary Doctorate from his alma mater, Columbia College Chicago.

Cherise Coaches, Vocals

Cherise Coaches is an award-winning recording artist, songwriter, vocal coach/producer, and actress from the south suburbs of Chicago. She holds a B.A. in Vocal Performance from Columbia College Chicago, and has collaborated with artists including Paula Cole, Brian Culbertson, Mike Stern, Jeremih, Carl Thomas, Kenny Latimore, Glen Jones, and many more. Cherise has made waves in the recording and acting worlds. Her singles are in all online music stores and streaming platforms. She made her co-star debut on Starz Network series The Chi. Theater credits include Men of Soul, Dreamgirls, Hair, Disenchanted, and her favorite to date: portraying Young Patti LaBelle in A New Attitude - In Tribute to Patti Labelle.

Brik.Liam, Vocals

Early exposure to many genres, including gospel, influenced Jacoby “Brik.Liam” Williams’s current sound, fusing classic soul vibes with urban contemporary music. The stage name Brik.Liam is a two-part compilation: "Brik"-- a synonym for his favorite color red and “Liam”-- an abbreviation of his last name. Brik.Liam has released albums, performed with some of the industry's brightest talent, and showcased his music around the world, including performances in London and The Republic of the Congo. He has toured the United States opening for Grammy winner PJ Morton, completed a solo tour in Russia, and released an EP entitled What’s The Matter, Brik.