BORN TO PLAY

Lorenzo Hawkins primarily self taught musician began honing his talent in his local church in Richmond California   playing drums and gradually progressing to the piano and organ. His first paying gig at the age of fifteen was a wedding ceremony for his next door neighbor. He continued to be employed by various churches  while also playing for numerous wedding ceremonies, performing solo and accompanying singers. Lorenzo would later go on to form a band playing his own instrumental Jazz Funk Fusion based original music in local restaurants and clubs. Lorenzo has worked professionally for over four decades as a freelance musician  performing solo and with his band Covert Operations with various artist, bands and musicians. Musical genres include Gospel, Blues, Rock and Roll, Rhythm and Blues, Funk, Jazz, Neo Soul and Indie Music.