Mini Biography
Caesar at The Kennedy Center - February 2022
Caesar's voice is a masterpiece - a rich baritone that flows smoothly, captivating listeners with every note. His delivery is legendary, reminiscent of the great Nat King Cole. When anyone hears Caesar’s smooth baritone vocals and elegant delivery, listeners instantly recall Cole. CBS News Radio said, “That's Caesar whose singing brings back Nat King Cole." The Screen Actors Guild enthused, “Caesars' smooth velvet voice has often been compared to Nat King Cole's, but he has his interpretation and style that compares to no one but is essentially and superbly…Caesar.”
In August 2021, Caesar was diagnosed with Cancer; his Doctors told him that he could lose his voice and hearing during his 36 radiation treatments to his head and neck and five cycles of chemotherapy. Caesar remained optimistic, smiled, focused on the music, and asked Dr. Clark if he could ensure he had him ready for his February 24th performance. Caesar headlined at the Kennedy Center on February 24, 2022, with the Symphony Orchestra, 28 days after his last radiation treatment, January 4, 2022. He is now cancer-free. I have a testimony of Perseverance. “God has blessed me to continue to share my gift with the world, and I am truly thankful.” - Caesar
Caesar is a native of Chicago and a graduate of Southern University, where he refined his smooth, velvety voice.is smooth velvet voice. He has toured the world with Julio Iglesias, becoming the first and only male vocalist to tour with the global superstar. He has performed jazz standards and love ballads in five languages, and his performances are often accompanied by big bands, orchestras, or sparse acoustic guitar or piano instrumentation at performing arts theaters across the country.
One of Caesar's notable recordings is "Jazz Standards for Today’s Audience," later retitled "Caesar Sings Nat King Cole," which he recorded at Capitol Studios. He used the same microphone and Steinway piano that Cole used in the 1950s, and 23-time Grammy-winning legend Al Schmitt engineered the album. The album is a sublime showcase for Caesar's suave, inviting, and majestic voice. Caesar has recorded on three albums with Peter White. “Good Day” went to #3 on the Billboard Charts featuring Boney James, Paul Brown, Jeffery Osborne, & Jonathan Butler.
Caesar has performed, shared the stage with Herbie Hancock, Al Jarreau, Stanley Clarke, George Duke, Lou Rawls, Deborah Cox, Ronnie Laws, James Ingram, Phil Perry, Gerald Albright, Lalah Hathaway, Marion Meadows, Mindi Abair, Parliament Funkadelic featuring George Clinton, After 7, Lakeside, The Ohio Players, Tony Terry, Damon Wayans, Martin Lawrence, and Tommy Davidson, Thomas Miles and Steve Harvey just to name a few.
Caesar is a gifted performer with a remarkable talent for interpreting and delivering classic jazz standards and love ballads. His unique style and interpretation set him apart from other artists, and he continues to inspire and entertain audiences around the world.