Steven Halpern Attracting Prosperity CD

9", chances are you've heard her name mentionedas the entertainment for one of their many special events or after work parties. She is nostranger to the music business, but absorbing patience and waiting on God to open doors, that He only can open to her destiny. There is an elemental aura to her music, and a"signature voice" that emulates no one. Don't categorize her, she is simply an artist andperformer with no boundaries, capable of rising to any occasion, whether it's soul, pop, hiphop/r&b or contemporary jazz. On stage, it's her comfort zone, and her appearance at NewYork's world-famous Apollo Theater, where the audience gave her a standing ovation is atestament to her music prowess. Marilyn Ashford-Brown, is an artist of "unbelievable talent"says one club owner, following her first appearance at his entertainment venue, along with herlong time band "Rave". Singer, Tony Bennett described this gifted singer and nativeWashingtonian as a "class act", after seeing her perform at "Blues Alley" a popular night spotin Georgetown, located in our Nations Capitol.

Everyone has a story. Her story is one of false hope, broken promises, deceit and disappointments. Through it all, Ashford's climb to success has been of perseverance anda strong determination to make it as a recording artist. Her faith is that God has given hersomething very special to share with the world.

Marilyn's professional career began in the mid 80's with a female trio called "Sass". The group auditioned for Maxx Kidd an independent record promoter, who immediately began managing the girls. Through the works of Kidd "Sass" began working with PhiladelphiaInternational Records Producer, Dexter Wansel and then partner, Cynthia Biggs (both knownfor their works with Pattie Labelle, Phyllis Hyman and The Stylistics). Fascinated with thegroups harmony, Wansel and Biggs often arranged for the girls to record backup andperform with some of the industry's well established artists. Such artists as Lou Rawls, thelate Grover Washington, Jr. and Pieces of A Dream. They also opened for Roy Ayers. Wansel produced a single on "Sass" which was released in the United Kingdom, on Virgin10 Records. Prior to the release in the U. K.