Eric Enfield

 

"A professional performer on keyboards, guitar, drums and vocals, pianist Eric Enfield has performed in concert and recorded with many musical luminaries. While steeped in old school technique and classic song craft, Enfield also harnesses the latest technology, filling out his sound with an array of modern music-making equipment including foot-operated bass pedals and synchronized rhythm modules to augment his piano. A veteran of the Southeastern and Midwest entertainment circuits, Enfield counts as his keyboard heroes Joe Sample, Herbie Hancock, Bill Evans, Dr. John, Fats Waller, and Floyd Crammer."

 

  • Currently working regularly as a freelance musician.

  • Plays keyboards, bass pedals and drum machines.

  • Also performs on Guitar, Upright Bass, Jazz Banjo and Bluegrass Banjo.

  • Vocals - lead, harmony, and synthesized harmony.

  

Working as a professional musician since the age of 11,

He has performed many formal, casual and wedding engagements.

  • Bandleader at the historic Bellaire Biltmore Hotel.
  • Bandleader on a New Orleans style Paddlewheel Riverboat, Starlite Cruises, St. Petersburg.B
  • Bandleader with Impulse - a  band that played establishments throughout the Tampa area.
  • Performed in house bands at various Atlanta and Tampa large Country & Western venues.
  • Performed at Scarlet O’Haras, Underground, Atlanta Georgia. Played with the house band, while also employed as audio and lighting technician.
  • Signed with TK Records and did many sessions as backup musicians for major R&B and Blues vocalists.
  • Performed with Catfish and Crystal a touring band performing concerts, festivals and bar rooms.

He has also appeared on stage with:

Joe Tex, Ollie Woodson, Major Lance, Donna Allen, Johnny Bush, Kenny Price, Freddie Weller.

He has performed in concert with many artists including:

 Chaka Khan & Rufus, Sister Sledge, David Ruffin, Eddie Kendrick, Roberta    Flack, Harold Melvin & Bluenotes, Chi-Lites, Drifters, Billy Paul, SOS Band, Philippe Winn (Spinners), Z.Z. Hill, Manhattans, Bobby Blue Bland, Joe Simon, Platters, Impressions, Jerry Butler, Norman Connors, Michael Henderson, Millie Jackson, Tyrone Davis, Latimore, Betty Wright, William Bell, BT Express, Kashif, Willie Hutch, Peaches and Herb, Lakeside, Blue Magic, Moments, Archie Bell & the Drells, The Dynamic Superiors, The Controllers, Lonnie Liston Smith, Brick, Enchantment, Ronnie Dyson, Prince Phillip Mitchell, Soul Train Gang, Kathy Mattaia, Curley Chauker, Margo, REO Speedwagon and Blue Oyster Cult, and many other recording stars