TRULY by Phil Upchurch & Sonya Maddox- Upchurch

He goes from classical to jazz to contemporary funk as easy as walking from room to room in your home. He is comfortable playing the blues, soul, R&B and jazz

DeAngelico Guitars will release, The Phil Upchurch 2nd edition guitar. For more information on this product: www.philupchurch.com

This self-taught musician has performed and recorded with some of the music industry's biggest names. His talents have teamed him with musical legends such as Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson, Ramsey Lewis, George Benson, Carmen McRae, Marlena Shaw, Jack Mcduff, Joe Williams, Stan Getz, Cannonball Adderly, Herbie Hancock, Grover Washington, Jr., Chaka Kahn, Donny Hathaway, Wynton Kelly and Eddie Harris, to name a few. He has performed extensively throughout the United States and internationally.

His credits also include 23 albums, movie soundtracks and television commercials to numerous to count. Today, Mr. Upchurch still enjoys a very active performing career.

Sonya Maddox, CEO of WONDERVISION Music & Entertainment, has the grace and charm of a southern belle coupled with the confidence and allure of a Hollywood diva. This Atlanta-born, television, screen, and stage actor/songstress has become one of the most sought after, respected performers in the commercial arena. With over 200 commercials to her credit, corporate America loves the essence she brings to their projects. Her most recent commercials include Listerine, Viactive, Walmart, Honey Bunches of Oats, Home Depot, and South Beach Diet. In addition to her acting, Sonya's musical career is on the fast track, performing both on screen and to live audiences.

Sonya's first starring screen role was in the award-winning Hanelle Culpepper film "A Single Rose", which made it to the 12th cut for the 2005 Oscar awards. Maddox received national acclaim for her portrayal of the character Rose. In addition, Sonya performed three songs for the film.

Sonya is the only African American actress to have a speaking role in “Spider-Man 3.” Maddox also wrote and starred in Wonder, an autobiographical one-woman show. She wrote and sang all the lyrics for the productions score. Sonya continues to perform her music with a renewed sense of purpose.

Sonya joined forces with music legends Phil Upchurch and Howard McCray. "TRULY, CD" is produced independently by WONDERVISION Entertainment & Music all of the songs are by far, original.

As a classically trained singer, Sonya has been in the spotlight since the age of six, performing in musicals and classical choirs in both Atlanta and Los Angeles. She is a graduate of Atlanta's Northside School of Performing Arts, where she was given the opportunity to sing with a select group of performers in Mozart's "Vespare Soleness de Confessore." Sonya continues to perform her music, today with a renewed sense of purpose.

Throughout her career, Sonya has been a leader in the entertainment community. Over the past 14 years, Sonya Maddox, the actor has held various positions as a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) National Board Member including a seat on the Board of Directors, Chair, National Women's Committee, Chair, African American Subcommittee, and Chair, Equal Employment Opportunity Committee (exec), in Atlanta. Her natural leadership ability, dynamic personality, and dedication have furthered the careers of innumerable actors of color and affected significant, positive change in their representation both in SAG/AFTRA memberships and in the media at large. During her tenure, Sonya lobbied to get diverse actors involved in the guild; orchestrated seminars to teach actors their contractual rights; petitioned the media to diversify union and actor representation; and, as a result of her leadership, the world witnessed the SAG/AFTRA African American subcommittee grow from a membership of 12 to approximately 1,000. Sonya Maddox, the singer is also an active member of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP).

Believing whole-heartedly that entertainment is her ministry; Sonya enjoys opportunities to participate in community outreach and motivational speaking. She makes frequent visits to elementary schools and theatre programs to speak to children about careers in the arts encouraging them to realize their potential.

Sonya was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. The youngest of four, two boys and two girls, she maintains extremely close ties to her family. Though, she now lives "across the country." Sonya counts on the support of her Father, the Dean of Atlanta City Council; and Mother, a retired first grade teacher of Atlanta's school district, to keep her grounded in her southern roots. As she describes, "my parents have always given me a reason to rise to the top and be my best. They have been hands-on my entire life and have dedicated themselves to seeing me fulfill my dreams...and, I love them so much for everything they have done for me and our family."

As Sonya continues to soar in Hollywood, CA. Atlanta, GA will always be in her heart and that spirit beneath her wings.

The Phil Upchurch Scholarship Fund in which Sonya and Phil are founders. Focus on the awareness and importance of true jazz in today's music. The Phil Upchurch scholarship foundation was founded as a way to honor my friend Jimmy Smith. one of the world's greatest jazz pioneers." both Upchurch and Maddox (who have teamed on numerous projects around Los Angeles) are excited and honored to pay homage to one of the worlds most influential jazz organists of all time. The scholarships provide financial assistance to talented high school-aged musicians who may not otherwise have the resources to further their musical studies. Contributions of such a great jazz legend alive, and at the same time, provide financial assistance to talented high school-aged musicians who may not otherwise have the resources to further their musical studies.

Phil's Favorite Influence:

Jimmy Smith, who began his career in the early 1950's, is known for his clean, volcanic executions, in the tradition of Charlie Parker. Smith single-handedly, in 1956, brought to prominence the Hammond B-3 organ, as a solo voice in the jazz world. He revolutionized the jazz organ, turning what was for the most part, an overlooked instrument into one of the most inclusive, dynamic jazz instruments of all time. Being credited with creating the distinctive sound of "soul jazz," Smith was also the recipient of the prestigious jazz master's lifetime achievement award from the national endowment for the arts, the nation's highest honor in jazz. Smith died at age 79 at his home in Scottsdale, AZ, in February of this year. He has over 100 albums to his credit.

Charitable donations are welcome and can be made out to the Phil Upchurch Scholarship Foundation, and mailed to

PO Box 38821,

Los Angeles, CA 90038.

For more information or to schedule and interview, please contact a foundation representative at 818-601-3157 or email wondervisionent@aol.com

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2006

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Truly

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Chicago guitar great Phil Upchurch – now a longtime Los Angelino - recently wed a woman he calls his muse – a lovely young singer named Sonya Maddox. Before their nuptials, the couple birthed a beautiful 6-song valentine EP CD they call Truly that will warm your heart. Filled with love songs for the soul, the CD provides an intimate glance into the world of lovers in their ups and downs. Highlights include “Silent Whispers,” “Paradise,” “Barcelona” and the heart-stopping title track, “Truly” (an Upchurch instrumental now wonderfully vocalized).

(June 2, 2006) Mona Austin

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UPCHURCH AND MADDOX

TO START MARRIAGE AND MUSIC MINISTRY: Couple vows to bring change to celebrity marriages through music ministry

Phil Upchurch & Sonya Maddox

While legendary Jazz guitarist Phil Upchurch was plucking love notes from his guitar strings, actress and singer Sonya Maddox was strumming his heart strings.

The pair will wed on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 in a private ceremony to be held at Crenshaw Christian Center (CCC) in Los Angeles, CA with family and friends from Atlanta, Chicago, and L.A. in attendance. Their nuptials will be officiated by Pastor and Founder of CCC, Frederick K.C. Price, D.D.

They both share a passion for God and music and plan to start a couples’ music ministry to share the gospel to combat the high rate of divorce for those in the entertainment industry Maddox says.

Maddox 40 and Upchurch 65 both share a love for music and collaborated on a new CD entitled "Truly." Sonya was his first writing partner and the project is how they met. She has never been married, but believes God has sent her the right man in the right season of her life. It took the frosty-haired suitor three years to woo the "love of his life." Phil beams, "I've found my dream girl, a gift from God, my hero. . . Sonya is my everything."

In addition to the marriage ministry, and their music careers, the couple plans to start a family. Phil's spiritual leader is Pastor Cecil L. Murray and plays guitar the first and third Sunday of every month in the music ministry at First AME Church in Los Angeles. Sonya's spiritual leader is Pastor Fred Price at Crenshaw Christian Center, where Upchurch also visits.

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LINKS

1. caamuseum.org/gala_image_pages/8241.htm

2. goodnews.lot212.com/default.asp?pg=4&action=100&id=&src=&c=143&c1=155

3. www.imdb.com/name/nm0534730/

4. www.philupchurch.com/

5. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Upchurch

6. gigleader.com/band/PHIL-UPCHURCH-&-SONYA-MADDOX_-UPCHURCH/

7._http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?brd=1077&pag=460&dept_ID=237817

8.__http://www.eurweb.com/story/eur34032.cfm

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UPCOMING PERFORMANCE & EXHIBITS

Saturday, June 23, 2007 inside Lynwood City Park

Phil Upchurch and Sonya Maddox-Upchurch

Are scheduled to perform during

The City of Lynwood Juneteenth Festival

Lynnwood City Park is Located at 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262.

Directions:

From LA – take the 110 Harbor Fwy South to the 105 East,

Exit Long Beach Blvd.

Go left onto Long Beach Blvd, north to Sanborn,

make a right onto Sanborn going East

until it ends at Lynwood City Park.

Friday, April 21, 2006

La Ve' Lee Jazz Club

12514 Ventura Blvd

Studio City, CA 91604

"Reservations are filling up call early to reserve your seat"

818-980-8158

Show times: 8:30 PM & 10:30 PM

Cover charge plus 2 drink minimum per person

Dinner available from 7 PM to 11:30 PM

manager@laveleejazzclub.com

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Sunday May 14, 2006

Los Angeles Women's Theater Festival

"Melodies In Motion"

2 PM

Madrid Theater

21622 Sherman Way

Canoga Park, CA 91303

818-760-0408

www.lawtf.com

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MOSAIC FEST ~ MINI FILM FESTIVAL

Sonya Maddox Stars and sings 3 songs in the film in "A SINGLE ROSE"

Directed by: Hanelle Culpepper

With special guest SONYA MADDOX who plays "Rose"

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CASA 0101 THEATRE

2009 EAST 1ST STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA

Saturday, November 19, 4:00pm

(323)263-7684

$5 Donation supports The Los Angeles Theater Project

CD's will be for sale

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The California African American Museum is exhibiting 36 of PHIL UPCHURCH photographs for 3 months in the

Los Angeles California African American Museum

600 State Drive

Exposition Park

Los Angeles, CA 90037

Website: http://www.caamuseum.org/

The exhibit will be called:

BEYOND EXPECTATIONS:

The Photography of Jazz Legend,

Phil Upchurch

Exhibiting-Nov 17 thru Jan 31, 2006

(Gala Opening Jan 12, 2006)

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The Phil Upchurch Quartet

Featuring

Guest Vocalist, Sonya Maddox-10pm

HAL'S BAR & GRILL

The Last Monday of Every Month

8pm-11pm

1349 Abbott Kinney Circle Venice, LA., CA 90292

Reservations Recommended

310.396.3105

"The Best Caesar Salads in the World"

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LA JAZZ RADIO 88.1

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