Up, Up & Away! a musical fable

Up, Up & Away! a musical fable - March 05

Uprise Entertainment

Who's Who

Cydney Davis

as Next Dimension Cast Member

Professional singer, songwriter, actress and vocal coach. Cydney is a former backup singer for artists such as Marvin Gaye, Ray Charles, Barry White, Donna Summer and Stevie Wonder. She has written songs for film and stage including "Meet Me at The Dunbar" for the Robey Theatre's production of "The Magnificent Dunbar Hotel" and "You're Gonna Love It" for the legendary Diana Ross.
Cynthia Bass

as Next Dimension Cast Member

A native of Southern California - Cynthia has toured with legendary greats Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr., as well as Barry White. She has performed in concert and on television with renowned artists Smokey Robinson and Luther Vandross. Her studio album recording honors include Graham Nash and Bette Midler. Her film performances include "Lost and Found" and "Hairspray".
André Carthen

as Next Dimension Cast Member, Choreographer

André's career spans Broadway, film, TV, and voice-over - all while working with Hollywood’s elite. Elizabeth Taylor, Janet Jackson, Vanessa Williams, Halle Berry... and of course, Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr. One of his great joys was teaming up with his friend, Kathy Ireland, on camera and as Design Ambassador in partnership with kathy ireland Worldwide. André's own design collections include Friday Night and Sunday Dinner by Chef André Carthen.
Darrell Alston

as Musical Director, Pianist

A multi-faceted performer, working professionally as a musical director, pianist, vocalist, vocal arranger, composer and actor. He is currently working as musical conductor for Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr. His theater credits include such productions as, ”It's A Stevie Wonder-Ful Life“ (Los Angeles), and “The Gospel Truth” (Las Vegas).
Major Black

as Guitarist

Guitarist, Vocalist, Songwriter & Music Producer. One of the crowning achievements of his career was a live performance on stage with the legendary Stevie Wonder at the Forum in Los Angeles. This attainment comes alongside an eleven-year term as guitarist and contributing arranger for Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr. His résumé also includes five years with classic R&B band Rose Royce.