S2: EP3 Multi-Instrumentalist and Producer Zo!

This week's tasty show is a bonus! Listen to an exclusive Taste Test Live podcast interview with multi-instrumentalist, producer and Zo! – who dropped by the station to promote his new LP “Fourfront” and discussed working with Phonte, LittleBrother, Carmen Rodgers, Madison Mcferrin, Sy Smith and producing The Foreign Exchange Major shout out to Al Pete, the mastermind who orchestrated bringing an underrated producer to our city & to the sultry Megan Baker (MJbaker) for being an awesome co-host. Follow “Taste Test Live” where ever you listen to your podcast! Taste Test Live is executive produced by Damien Lamar and produced by Professorclock Media.   About Zo! 1. Detroit-born, Metro DC-based musician/producer Lorenzo Ferguson. 2. An exceptionally talented multi-instrumentalist who claims the piano/keyboard as his primary instrument, but is self-taught on the bass guitar, the drums, and most recently the guitar. 3. A Musical Architect who utilizes all sound elements to form original compositions that can be classified under no single genre of music.Though largely known for his solo work and a catalog that dates back to 2001, Zo! has collaborated with a variety of artists from the likes of GRAMMY-winning musician/producer/musical director Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson, two-time GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter Eric Roberson, Phonte, Anthony David and Sy Smith to Slum Village, Platinum Pied Pipers and Little Brother. In 2008, he became the Musical Director for the touring band that accompanies GRAMMY-nominated duo The Foreign Exchange.After relocating from Michigan to Maryland on February 10, 2006, Zo! released what would become the first in a series of three remake EPs entitled, ...just visiting. At the end of 2006, Zo! completed the production work for yet another instrumental album, Freelance - a 15-track creative spectrum of work once again showcases Zo!'s abilities not only as a talented multi-instrumentalist but as a dedicated composer who has a deep appreciation for the art of creating music.As 2005 came to a close, Zo! met and began working with Phonte Coleman (then of Little Brother). Little did they know, a solid working foundation was being built for what would lead to larger-scaled future collaborations with Zo! contributing production work to Little Brother on their 2007 Getback album ("When Everything Is New") and The Foreign Exchange's acclaimed 2008 Leave It All Behind LP ("If She Breaks Your Heart"), their 2010 Authenticity LP ("Fight For Love"), and their 2013 release Love In Flying Colors ("Listen To The Rain"). In the summer of 2008, Zo! and Phonte teamed up to release their limited edition album and ode to 80's music entitled Zo! & Tigallo Love the 80's.   Official Website: https://zo3hree5ive.com/ Follow Zo! on Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/zo3hree5ive Instagram https://www.instagram.com/zo3hree5ive.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoMusic FourFront album • Music for @ShermansShow • Score for #TheTakeover • #MakingSkyBreak Documentary • #FEMusic • Booking: Zack Johnson - [email protected].   The views and opinions expressed are those of the host and talent of “Taste Test” or the “Taste Test Live” podcast and in no way represent the views, positions, and opinions expressed or implied of WJCT.