HISTORY & BIOGRAPHY

I came onto L.A.'s music scene as lead and rhythm guitarist for the late Maestro of Love, Barry White. At the time he wa touring both the U.S. and abroad with his hot new CD release "The Icon Is Love", and celebrating his huge hit single "Practice What You Preach" and his previous hit with El DeBarge entitled "Secret Garden".

During my eight years with this double grammy winning artist and his Love Unlimited Orchestra i became a seasoned veteran touring live and doing television and radio spots for shows like Ally McBeal, Arby's commercials, and many others. I think perhaps a highlight for me was a live broadcast across Europe in 2002 when we performed with Luciano Pavarotti. That was definately a special moment. One of many i got to experience with Barry.

While I continued to work with Mr. White, I also found other opportunities to work with some of the hottest platinum, double platinum, and grammy winning artists and producers in pop and urban music, such as Jon B, Mya, Montel Jordan, and Tevin Campbell, just to name a few.

Then I discovered smooth jazz. I was fortunate to play with artists such as Rick Braun, Jeff Golub, and Warren Hill.
Since 2002 I've been lucky enough to share the stage with Gerald Albright, who's not only an incredible saxaphonist but also a great guy with a beautiful family.

In 2004, after being in the house band for the show American Idol, I decided to try my hand in the studio as an artist. I'm now in the process of working on my own project and can only hope that some of the great talent I've worked with over the years has rubbed off on me.

In 1995 I co-wrote the first single released on the then new J-Town (Malaco) label. The CD went to #35 on Billboards' R&B chart. Since then I've written and produced with artists such as Jon B and Dr. Smith.

My work also extends to musical theatre with plays directed by the great Jerry Jones and Sol Survivor.

From House of Blues clubs nationwide to stadiums around the world - Essence Festivals to Summer Jams - Lillith fairs to Cool Downs - and jazz festivals far and wide. I've loved it all!

I can truly say.....I've been truly blessed!!!

CREDITS

DARLENE "TWILITE" MORENO
Lead & Rhythm Guitar/Vocals
Musical Director/Writer/Producer/Arranger


Extensive national and international touring, studio, and television experience on electric, nylon and steel string acoustic guitars, and background vocals - in such styles as pop, rock, reggae, blues, alternative, R&B, hip hop, and smooth jazz.
Presently working with saxaphonist Gerald Albright, and smooth jazz violinist Michael Ward. Musical Director for R&B/pop vocalist Celeste Curiel.


MUSICAL DIRECTOR for:

Ronnie Martin
Celeste (Urban Contemporary/Latin vocalist)
Tony Hicks (Chi-Lites/70's soul superstars)
Esquire's (50's-60's soul superstars)
Billy Preston
Mysti Day (Deja)
Fire and Desire (Japanese based superstars)


PRODUCTION/DISCOGRAPHY

Artist: Jon B
CD: Pleasures You Like
CD: Jon B's Greatest Hits
Song Title: All I Can Do
Label: Sony

Artist: Tonya
CD: Tonya
Song Title: You Ain't Right
Label: J-Town (Malaco)
First single released on this artist - and on Malaco's urban contemporary label - J Town. The CD charted on Billboard Magazine's R&B list at #35.


STUDIO

Aaron Aaron (Independent)
Jon B (Sony)
Shirley Brown (Malaco)
Celeste (Sweet Music)
Jeanette Harris (Sweet Music)
Ronee Martin (BLTN Music)
Passion (MCA)
Chuck Strong (SM Music)
Floyd Taylor (Johnnie Taylor's son) (Malaco)
Tonya (J-Town)


JINGLES

Jeep Wrangler
Budweiser Beer
Arby's Roast Beef "Teacher #2"
Arby's Roast Beef "$5.95 Mix 'N Match Snoring"
Arby's Roast Beef " .99/Arby Melt/Proposal"
Arby's Roast Beef "Chicken Fingers Driving"
Arby's Roast Beef "Appetite Man/Chicken Cordon"
Arby's Roast Beef "Bacon Cheddar Deluxe"
Arby's Roast Beef "2 for $4 Chicken/Student"
Arby's Roast Beef "5 Buck Roundup Catalog"


TELEVISION/RADIO

Sheila E. & T.I. (2005 B.E.T. Awards)
American Idol (house band semi-finals 2004)
Smooth Jazz TV
Guitars & Saxes
Instrumental Women/Lady Jazz (featured artist)
Lillith Fair (Mya)
Arby's Commercials (soundbites)
Budweiser Commercials (soundbites)
Jeep Commercials (soundbites)
Ally McBeal (all Barry White segments/tracks)
Jay Leno
Donny & Marie
MTV
MuchMusic (MTV Canada)
Motown Live
Showtime at the Apollo
BET Soundstage
Howie Mandell
Teen Summit
Essence Festival
Soul Train
Magic Johnson Hour
Keenan Ivory Wayans Show
Vibe
The View
United Negro College Fund Benefit
Acapulco Fest 2000
Summer Jam
Luciano Pavarotti and Friends Live in Europe (live television broadcast across Europe)


TOURS

Gerald Albright
Michael Ward
Montel Jordan
Mya
Barry White
Jon B
Dave Hollister
Tevin Campbell
Otis Day & the Knights (#1 party band/Billboard magazine)


ARTISTS

Paul Taylor
Sheila E.
T.I.
Gerald Albright
Jeff Lorber
Vesta Williams
Kirk Whalum
Jonathan Butler
Michael Ward
Rick Braun
Richard Elliot
Jeff Golub
Warren Hill
Mark Antoine
Montel Jordan
Mya
Dave Hollister
Jon B
Wyclef Jean
El DeBarge
Barry White
Chaka Khan
Luciano Pavarotti
Heavy D
Peach (L.A. Music Awards Blues Artist of the Year 2001) Otis Day & the Knights


INSPIRATIONAL

Faithful Central Bible Church
2005 Chosen Womens Conference

Faithful Central Bible Church
Tabernacle Service

McCoy Memorial Baptist Church
2004 Celebration of Praise

Faithful Central Bible Church
2004 Chosen Womens Conference


THEATRE/MUSICALS

"Word Play"
Written and Directed by Sol Survivor

"Food Stamps"
Written and Directed by Jerry Jones


MAGAZINES

Smooth Jazz News
November 2005
feature article

L.A. Times Weekend Calendar
August 5, 2004
article listing

Southland Blues
March 2004
photo

L.A. Watts Times
August 14, 2003
photos & article

Houston Scene Magazine
3 full pages feature story w/photos


ENDORSES

Tradition Guitars
Dean Markley Strings