Gordon Chambers

Gordon Anthony Chambers (c. 1969

Kennedy Center.^[2]

Biography

Chambers was born in

The Record, Chambers stated that "Teaneck is the place where I had all my musical training" and recalled: "Growing up, knowing that [I] lived in Teaneck gave me something to dream and aspire to: that one day I could grow up and become a professional."^[3]

Chambers enrolled at Brown University, in 1986, planning to major in political science and become a lawyer.^[1] After graduating, he returned to Teaneck, where he wrote "If You Love Me", the single by Brownstone released in 1994 that reached No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100. While working as entertainment editor for Essence magazine in 1993, an interview with Queen Latifah led to the opportunity to write the song "Winki's Theme" that appeared on her 1993 album Black Reign.^[3] Gordon also has no kids but one nephew named Jonai Chambers (his younger brother Brian's son) who is also an aspiring musician but also pursues a basketball career.

His solo albums have been nominated for Independent Soul Album of the Year by Soultracks.com and have been among CDBaby's top R&B sellers. His first solo album, Introducing Gordon Chambers, was released in 2005 and featured special guests

A Song For You" and his version of "Missing You", which he dedicates to late mentors Phyllis Hyman and Gerald Levert.^[3]

As of 2009 [update], Chambers resides in Brooklyn.^[3]

References

^
The Jamaica Observer
, February 21, 2003. Accessed May 14, 2009.
^ Lindsey, Craig D. "The Essence of Gordon Chambers", Houston Press, February 14, 2007. Accessed May 10, 2009.
^
The Record (Bergen County)
, May 14, 2009. "For Gordon Chambers, returning to Teaneck to perform is more than just a homecoming; it's a chance to pay tribute to the town that helped him on the road to becoming an award-winning songwriter and performer. 'Teaneck is the place where I had all my musical training,' says Chambers, who was born in the Bronx and moved to Teaneck in 1977. As a student at Teaneck High School, Chambers took up trumpet and piano and joined a high school 16-piece cover band called New Progressions."

[Observer-1] 
The Jamaica Observer
, February 21, 2003. Accessed May 14, 2009.

[2] Lindsey, Craig D. "The Essence of Gordon Chambers", Houston Press, February 14, 2007. Accessed May 10, 2009.

[Record2009-3] 
The Record (Bergen County)
, May 14, 2009. "For Gordon Chambers, returning to Teaneck to perform is more than just a homecoming; it's a chance to pay tribute to the town that helped him on the road to becoming an award-winning songwriter and performer. 'Teaneck is the place where I had all my musical training,' says Chambers, who was born in the Bronx and moved to Teaneck in 1977. As a student at Teaneck High School, Chambers took up trumpet and piano and joined a high school 16-piece cover band called New Progressions."

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