James “Jaydee” Lewis is a native of Richmond, Virginia. He is an associate minister at the Saint Paul’s Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia. Although Reverend Lewis was licensed to preach in 1996 and ordained in 2002, he is better known for his musical gifts. He has shared the stage with many well-known gospel giants like James Cleveland, Byron Cage, Albertina Walker, Timothy Wright, The Winans, John P. Kee, Kirk Franklin, and Anthony Hamilton. Jaydee has been featured in several local theatrical productions to include “How I Got Over,” “The Church in the Valley,” “He Said, She Said but What Does God Say?” “Stop the Violence,” “Respect,” “Christmas Every Day,” and “Keep On Dancing.” He made a cameo appearance in the motion picture, “Major Payne,” starring Damon Wayans. Most of all, Jaydee loves the Lord and loves to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. His motto is, “If you got the faith, God’s got the power.”

Markise Hicks is a singer, songwriter, and producer, an American independent Gospel artist. He is known throughout the southeastern region of the United States for his energetic style of music with his ensemble “The MO band.” His Debut album “Markise Hicks and the Mo Band: Live” garnered five award nominations, and the opportunity to sing on stages across the U.S. He is also the worship coordinator for his church in Norfolk, Virginia where he serves as choir director, and leads over 6,000 people in praise and worship every weekend.

Kimberly (Kim) Cruse is a native of Woodville, TX. She spent most of her years leading worship at her father’s church in Texas. Most of her musical background has come from studying music at Stephen F Austin State University, and as a worship leader at different churches. She‘s toured with Award winning gospel artist John P Kee, and R&B sensation Monica. Aside from that, Kim is currently working on her solo project in Atlanta, GA and has been featured as a WINNING VOCALIST on a top internet blog in the U.S. Kim is excited to be coming to Germany for the first time and touring with “The Black Gospel Angels”. With a dynamic voice, she’s our newest angel!

Calvin Brown was born in Washington, D.C. and raised in Richmond Virginia. His initial experience with music was in church. It wasn’t until later that he began to notice the piano. At G Clef Studios, his reading was strengthened and he was exposed to classical piano music. Calvin was a part of the Jazz Band at Atlee High School and eventually he began playing in church, learning the hymns and playing for the choir at Mt. Olive Baptist Church.

 
After studying privately with several professors at Virginia Commonwealth University, in Richmond Virginia, his talents continued to grow. He was a member of the Greater Richmond High School Jazz Band for three consecutive years and awards and further educational opportunities followed. Calvin won the First Annual VCU Jazz Piano Competition, and also won the Stu Gardener Talent Competition, where he shared the stage with the famous Mr. Bill Cosby. Also, Calvin received a full scholarship to attend the Vail Jazz Institute and studied with great musicians such as: Terrell Stafford and the Clayton Brothers. After attending the “New School” in NYC, Calvin transferred to “Berklee College of Music” where he graduated with a music degree in Film Scoring. We welcome Calvin to his first “Black Gospel Angels” tour.