DARLENE "TWILITE" MORENO

Lead & Rhythm Guitarist/Vocalist

Musical Director

Writer/Producer/Arranger

(818) 521-6063

gitardiva@mailstation.com

 

Extensive national and international touring, studio, and television
experience on electric, nylon and steel string acoustic guitars, and
background vocals - in such styles as pop, rock, reggae, blues,
alternative, R&B, hip hop, and smooth jazz. Also experienced with
writing, arrangement and production in live and studio settings. 

The following is a partial list of my credentials.

I am presently touring with saxaphonist Gerald Albright and violinist
Michael Ward.

MUSICAL DIRECTOR for:

Celeste (Urban Contemporary/Latin vocalist)
Tony Hicks (Chi-Lites/70's soul superstars)
Esquire's (50's-60's soul superstars)
Billy Preston
Mysti Day (Deja)
Fire and Desire (Japanese based superstars)

PRODUCTION/DISCOGRAPHY:

Artist: Jon B
CD: Pleasures You Like
CD: Jon B's Greatest Hits
Song Title: All I Can Do
Label: Sony

Artist: Tonya
CD: Tonya
Song Title: You Ain't Right
Label: J-Town

First single released on this artist - and on Malaco's urban contemporary label - J Town. The CD charted on Billboard Magazine's R&B list at #35.

 STUDIO:

Aaron Aaron (Independent)
Jon B (Sony)
Shirley Brown (Malaco)
Celeste (Sweet Music)
Jeanette Harris (Sweet Music)
Ronee Martin (BLTN Music)
Passion (MCA)
Chuck Strong (SM Music)
Floyd Taylor (Johnnie Taylor's son) (Malaco)
Tonya (J-Town)

 JINGLES:

Jeep Wrangler
Budweiser Beer
Arby's Roast Beef "Teacher #2"
Arby's Roast Beef "$5.95 Mix 'N Match Snoring"
Arby's Roast Beef " .99/Arby Melt/Proposal"
Arby's Roast Beef "Chicken Fingers Driving"
Arby's Roast Beef "Appetite Man/Chicken Cordon"
Arby's Roast Beef "Bacon Cheddar Deluxe"
Arby's Roast Beef "2 for $4 Chicken/Student"
Arby's Roast Beef "5 Buck Roundup Catalog"

TELEVISION/RADIO:

Sheila E. & T.I. (2005 B.E.T. Awards)
American Idol (house band 2004)
Smooth Jazz TV (Richard Elliot)
Instrumental Women/Lady Jazz (featured artist)
Lillith Fair (Mya)
Arby's Commercials (soundbites)
Budweiser Commercials (soundbites)
Jeep Commercials (soundbites)
Ally McBeal (all Barry White segments/tracks)
Jay Leno
Donny & Marie
MTV
MuchMusic (MTV Canada)
Motown Live
Showtime at the Apollo
BET Soundstage
Howie Mandell
Teen Summit
Essence Festival
Soul Train
Magic Johnson Hour
Keenan Ivory Wayans Show
Vibe
The View
United Negro College Fund Benefit
Acapulco Fest 2000
Summer Jam
Luciano Pavarotti and Friends Live in Europe (live television broadcast
across Europe)

TOURS:

Gerald Albright
Michael Ward
Montel Jordan
Mya
Barry White
Jon B
Dave Hollister
Tevin Campbell
Otis Day & the Knights (#1 party band/Billboard magazine)

ARTISTS:

Sheila E.
T.I.
Gerald Albright
Jeff Lorber
Vesta Williams
Kirk Whalum
Jonathan Butler
Michael Ward
Karen Briggs
Rick Braun
Richard Elliot
Jeff Golub
Warren Hill
Mark Antoine
Montel Jordan
Mya
Dave Hollister
Jon B
Wyclef Jean
Barry White
Chaka Khan
Luciano Pavarotti
Heavy D
Peach
Otis Day & the Knights

THEATRE/MUSICALS: 

"Word Play"
Written and Directed by Sol Survivor

 "Food Stamps"
Written and Directed by Jerry Jones

MAGAZINES: 

L.A. Times Weekend Calendar
August 5, 2004

article listing

L.A. Watts Times
August 12, 2004
Photo & article listing

Southland Blues
March 2004
photo

L.A. Watts Times
August 14, 2003
photos & article listing

Houston Scene Magazine
3 full page feature story w/photos

ENDORSEMENTS:

Tradition Guitars
Dean Markley Strings

BACKLINE:

Two Fender Hot Rod Deville's 4X10"

 

*REFERENCES*:

Rick Braun
Gerald Albright 

*phone numbers available upon request*