Mervyn Warren

American tenor and music producer

Mervyn Warren - American tenor and music producer
Born

February 29th, 1964
61 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Born in 1964, this American tenor, composer, and producer gained recognition for contributions to contemporary Christian music and gospel. As a founding member of the acclaimed gospel group Take 6, he helped popularize a unique blend of jazz, R&B, and gospel music. Besides performing, the work in music production and composition included collaborations with prominent artists across various genres. The career features a focus on both vocal performance and behind-the-scenes production.

Co-founding the Grammy-winning group Take 6

Producing music for notable artists

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