Al Zaid(Former lead singer of Zola Taylor Platters) A singer at the age of nine. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Al went to high school with the fabulous R&b group Bloodstone. Zaid is a baritenor known as the man of many voices. With an unlimited vocal ability, Al's tonation and versatility as a lead singer, afforded Al the opportunity to become the lead singer of the Zola Taylor's Platters out of Los Angele, CA after moving to California. With the 'The Platters' Al Zaid performed in various countries throughout the world. The history of The Platters was a magnificent achievement that spread over four generations. Additionally, Al Zaid has performed R&B, Pop, Broadway Musicals, and Jazz. Of great musical historic value, Al has opened for some of the world’s para-mounted artists such as Al Green, The Emotions, Bobby Wormack, Johnny Taylor, Isaac Hayes, and Etta James. As a dynamic vocalist and magnificent performer, Al Zaid has executed tributes and voice interpretations of such artist as; Tony Williams of the Platters, Sam Cooke, Al Green, Smokey Robinson, Johnny Mathis, The Manhattans, The Delfonics, Marvin Gaye, Eddie Kendricks, Jackie Wilson, Curtis Mayfield, George Benson, Luther Vandross, and Al Jarreau. Al Zaid has great tonation of his three-octave range. Singing 1st tenor, 2nd tenor, and baritone keeps his music dynamic, which adds that special something to your event. Al’s CD ''The Nearness of Love’ is a musical dynasty of his ability as a vocalist singing Tony Williams of ‘The Platters’. Al believes in working with the best musicians and giving more than 100 percent. Al Zaid performs with a keyboardist or his trio (Legends of Classic Soul & Jazz) Al Zaid’s CDs "U that I Need' and ‘ The Nearness of Love’ is a tribute as well as a versatile compilation of Al's artistry as a songwriter and vocalist. You can find Al Zaid's music online on Apple, iTunes, Pandora, Amazon Music Unlimited and Spodify. Al Zaid can be found on the following websites: gigsalad.com/al zaid_whitsett, and http://store.cdbaby.com/Artist/AlZaid2
