Colquitt, GA
Hailed "one of the best pop/jazz vocal groups in the world" by the San Francisco Chronicle, m-pact is respected worldwide as a cutting edge trailblazer in the realm of vocal music. Emerging from an age of auto-tune and overproduction, this Los Angeles-based ensemble has cultivated a new generation of ears hungry for the fresh, raw power of nature's "first instrument" - the human voice.
Touring renowned fine arts halls and jazz festivals across four continents, m-pact has performed with pop superstars Sheryl Crow, Boyz II Men, Natasha Bedingfield, and Ray Charles to name a few; as well as with jazz legends Natalie Cole, Bobby McFerrin, the Woody Herman Orchestra, the Maynard Ferguson Big Band, and many others. Over the last 2 decades, their signature sound has been used in both TV themes and animated Disney feature films, and is enjoyed on jazz and pop radio worldwide.
m-pact's studio recordings have received rave reviews and numerous awards, and are frequently selected for inclusion on compilations and "best-of" collections. In August of 2018, the band released their multi-CARA winning 8-song EP entitled “Wonderful World”. In addition to new vocal arrangements by current band members, the group also culled the m-pact archives to discover a treasure trove of hidden gems which had never been recorded - and in some cases, never performed - before. "This project was an opportunity for us to make a statement about who m-pact is today", said artistic director Jeff Smith, "while also shining a light on the legacy of the group's musical history, which we're so proud to be a part of." With this newest release, the members of m-pact demonstrated their deep commitment to continuing—and expanding– the tradition of excellence which have made m-pact an international sensation.
In 2020, m-pact celebrated their 25-year anniversary. While the pandemic may have derailed many of their anniversary plans, m-pact fans were delighted by the release of a 2-volume collection called "25 Years of Harmony". This 24-song retrospective included 14 remastered favorites, 6 rare/limited-release recordings from the archives, and 4 brand new, never-before-heard tracks. They also released a 25th anniversary music video of "Change in My Life", featuring 19 past and present band members. For 2022, the guys are working hard to complete their 9th full-length album - a collaborative project with Grammy-nominated arranger & producer, Roger Treece; and they continue to break new ground with exciting music videos and inspiring live performances. All of this leaves no doubt that m-pact's music will continue to reach the ears and hearts of music lovers around the world for many years to come.
Saturday, January 7, 2023
5:00 PM – 5:50 PM US EST