Nothing Beats A Detroit Original !
"Ali Woodson is a knockout ...! "
"Ali Woodson had the audience in the palm of his hand, captivated ...! " "A man who knows the way to wrap himself arounda a vocal ...! "
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These are just some of the rave reviews about the versatile artist Ali Woodson. Music is his life, a self portrait, revealing the many facets of the man - from church choir, talent contests, and numerous other show winning performances during his early years - to the accomplished vocalist, producer, instrumentalist, and songwriter, with one of the most distinguished voices in the music world today. All as the former lead singer and driving force behind the legendary Temptations, had his work cut out for him - having to fill the most dynamic singers of all time, David Ruffin and Dennis Edwards. By The mid 80s, he was more than capable of filling those shoes when he wrote Treat Her Like A Lady which put The Temptations back on top of the Pop and R&B Charts. |
Ali's style is a blend of earthiness and sophistication. His wide range of pop and jazz, gospel rock, blues and funk shows the sensitivity and strength that mark him as an enduring artists in today's music scene.
Ali says, "If you do a thing well, whether its soul, blues or rock, you can reach people of different tastes and please them all." And Ali Woodson Does.
Woodson has captured the attention of audience worldwide. His incredible vocals and unbelievable range have led him work with many of the other greats in his industry.
He has performed and recorded with such artists as NATALIE COLE, WHITNEY HOUSTON, CHAKA KHAN, PATTI AUSTIN, The Godfather of Soul ... JAMES BROWN, LOU RAWLS, BOBBY WOMACK, HOWARD HEWITT, THE FOUR TOPS, ROCHELL FERRELL, SAM MOORE, ARETHA FRANKLIN and many others.
Ali Woodson is anything but your typical entertainer.
He is the purest, most energetic and possibly the most talented singer to ever rule the stage. And without a doubt, when he hits the stage he launches into the fastest-moving hour ever seen. His voice is incredible and intact, delivering notes so fine, so sensual, to the point where you want the song to go on forever.
Want some current hits, funk-pop, a medley of standards or ballads ? You get it all - plus many of his great hits with The Temptations, And no one is left seated when he performs with abandon and working the crowd into a frenzy befitting and finale.
From his home in Southern California to The Greek theater in Los Angels, Las Vegas, the Hilton Hotels, Disney World, Atlanta and Atlantic City with every venue between the Atlantic and Pacific and on to covering the length and breadth of the world everyone feels the beat and remembers the experience of an Ali Woodson Show.
Ali Woodson is unlike some performers who feel the more secure with a "wall" between them and the audience, he may find himself engaged in a little playful banter with the audience or maybe a heartfelt serenade. Beside peeling the paint off the walls with his powerful voice, he works to entertain audiences by making them feel like they are part of the show.
Clearly this is a man who looks forward to the show every time he steps out on stage and the audience knows and appreciates it. Aside from stage, Ali is not camera show with such television credits as MURPHY BROWN, THE FALL GUY , LOVE BOAT, SPARKS, THE PARENT TRAP, and the JAMIE FOX SHOW. He also appeared on THE ARSENIO HALL SHOW, THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO, GOOD MORNING AMERICA and various other shows.
Though it is hard to say good-bye after 13 years, Ali Woodson decided to bid adieu to THE TEMPS to pursue a long -waited solo career.
He has been performing in venues across the United States, Japan and Europe to sold out audiences everywhere.
Ali Woodson is the total music personality. He's sensitive, open, honest and driven, maybe that's why he is destined to be the people's entertainer.
A singer by trade, Woodson is definitely an artist by passion.
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