Chazz Dixon
Bio
Singer, Songwriter (BMI), Recording Academy Member (Grammys), Actor (SAG), Print Model, Producer, Musician, Engineer, former VP DaSoul Recordings Group.
Official Biography
Chazz Dixon is a singer/songwriter/actor. He's been performing on stage since the age of 4. His velvet high-pitched voice is a blend of sensual R&B with an undertone of soft-core jazz . . . sexual. He signed his first deal, as a writer, at the age of 17 with Gibbs Records. This association produced a, B-side, 45 single on Washington Records titled Slow Down for the band Sugar Hill/The First Family (1974). He also wrote songs for local hometown heroes The Esquires in addition to performing vocal duties for local bands, The Ezetts, The Courtyard Hustlers (a cappella group) and Patrons of The Arts (formerly United Together). During February of 2001 he scored a number 1 song, he co wrote, on MP3's Urban Contemporary Chart (Remember Falling In Love) and the R&B Chart. In Dec 2005 he scored the number 1 spot again, this time on MadHouz Internet radio (Chicago) with another song he co wrote "Have We Lost It" from his debut cd on the Da'Soul Recordings label, BACK TO THE GROOVE. With the help of Aki Aleong (former manager of Berry White, Mandrell, jazz man Norman Conners and Chazz) he began developing his production skills. Emmy Award winner Bobby Jay (WCBS-New York/Frankie Lymons Teenagers) and wife Cynthia also lent a helping hand in this area. Harvey Fuqua (songwriter/producer/former VP Motown Records) stepped in like a big brother and helped develop the details of his songwriting, recording and stage persona . . . with the help of another Motown giant, Smokey Robinson, who often allowed Chazz to travel with his band for much needed all around finishing. In 2004 Chazz was elected vice president of the Da'Soul Recordings Group where he served as senior VP and head of A&R until 2011. His responsibilities included graphic arts (cd art, photography, etc...) and signing new acts. On 2/15/2009 Chazz was struck by a speeding vehicle, busting his neck in two places, and leaving the singer with nerve damage. MusiCares and the SOS came to the rescue, helping him on his road to recovery. In 2011 his business partner, and co-founder of DaSoul Recordings, suffered a massive heart attack, dying. Chazz vowed to pick up the pieces. Today he continues to write, record and produce music, and videos, not only for himself but others also. For how long who knows, it’s in his blood. Chazz released 2 full CDs in 2020 and a Deluxe Edition in 2021. The CD Butterflies was created in its entirety during the Covid lockdown. He also continues to perform with a small ensemble of musicians and singers. Chazz is a member of the Recording Academy (Grammy’s) He is also a long time member of the Screen Actor’s Guild. Proudly, Chazz the actor, has served on several committees on his local chapter of SAG. He's appeared in commercials, film and television. Chazz is also a published journalist, poet, and photographer (he interned with Paramount stills photographer Charles Ladicier). He is also an accomplished print model.