Thomas Stokes III is a very talented musician who has accompanied and traveled with numerous National and Local artist both near and far, such as; Bobby Jones Gospel Explosion, Rev. Timothy Wright, The Savannah Community Choir, Dorothy Norwood, Gerald Thompson, Albertina Walker, Gospel Music Workshop of America, Church of God In Christ Mass Choir, Perpetual Praise Chorale, just to name a few.

Thomas Stokes III has also had the pleasure as well as the opportunity to accompany several music plays in and around his metro area. Stokes was the founder and host Director of "The Interdenominational Gospel Music Workshop" in Savannah, Georgia in which was supported and endorsed by the City of Savannah Cultural Affairs Organization where Stokes is an official registered artist. Mr. Stokes is also a registered member of the Gospel Music Announcers Guild, in which he became a part of during his years as a gospel music radio announcer with a local radio station in Savannah, Georgia.

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"Perfection is the key to success" - J. Baker

Jermaine Baker has been a drummer since the age of three with a skill beyond his years. Playing for his church where his passion for perfection began to grow. Baker was born and raised in Savannah, Georgia and current resides there with his wife and new born. Orlando Draper, Jerold Thompson, Monique Walker, and The Caravans are some of the artist that Baker has played for. While always looked for more areas to be creative with his drum craft, he was presented with the opportunity to become the drummer for One Sound in 2008. Baker has always lived, excelled, and built his talent with the motto “perfection is the key to success”. Baker continues to be the drummer for his home church and mentors up and coming drummers.

Albert Lawyer currently resides in Savannah, Georgia.  He has been a fixture in the gospel music arena for years. Lawyer has held the role of lead guitarist for his fathers’ quartet. Throughout his musical career, Lawyer has accompanied many local groups. Being a seasoned lead guitarist, Lawyer is a true master of his craft. He has been a member of One Sound since its conception in 2008.

W. Anthony Jones, II was born in Savannah, Georgia and learned to love music through church services. He began practicing drums and writing songs as a child. The first job Jones received was at age ten playing drums at Saint Paul C.M.E Church in Savannah. Jones studied music diligently during his teenage years, teaching himself to play the keyboard, and organ. Drawn to a music career while a high school student, he continued playing with various churches and projects. Living Hope Community Church and Jesus First Christian Community Fellowship were the first churches where Jones started playing the piano in 2003.

RaSheed Akbar, the Sax player grew up in Savannah, Georgia. At age nineteen, he began teaching himself how to play the saxophone. Akbar has performed in and around the Savannah Georgia area with Teddy Adams, Hucksie Scott and the world renowned bassist, Mr. Ben Tucker. As a union musician, he performed in show bands for Bob Hope, Liberache, Kay Star, Freda Payne, Frank Gorswhin, Buddy Greco, and the Barnum and Bailey Circus. He moved to New Orleans in the early 1980’s where he attended Southern University in New Orleans. Akbar’s playing skills improved rapidly and music became his livelihood. He lived in New Orleans for nearly 30 years playing and traveling the world as an accomplished saxophonist. The Café’ DuMond, The Willie Metcalf’s Academy of Black Arts Big Band, and The Improvisational Arts Council The New Orleans Jazz Ramblers are a few.  Akbar’s talent has afforded him the opportunity to travel the world and perform in cities located in West Africa, Kuwait, Doha, Casablanca, Morocco, and Egypt, where is affectionately known as “The Ambassador of New Orleans”. After the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, Akbar and his wife made the decision in May 2007 to return to Savannah, Georgia.