Mr. Rory Seldon: Timeless Sounds

ike many mainstream artists, Rory Seldon started his career playing in Church. Rory was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. His love for music began at an early age. At age 13, he began playing the trumpet and studied other brass instruments through junior high and high school. Mr. Seldon started playing around on the piano and organ at his home church. I listened to his universal sound that most would label as strictly Rhythm & Blues and realized it has a slight twist. I heard something more from this innovative musician/singer. In 2004, he produced his first recording project, Etched In Stone, followed by All I Know, in 2006.

A family man Mr. Seldon, and his beautiful wife Sherri have two gorgeous daughters Rachel and Lauren. Both are musicians, singers, and talented. Mr. Seldon stated they were the only ones in his family that got the music gene. I say, thank God.

Mr. Seldon grew up in the Lutheran Church. His Gospel sound is a unique blend of various genres with songs like “Go Down Moses / Steal Away.” A unique combination of traditional lyrics with the Iko Iko (My Besty and your Besty) it’s the ultimate universal rendition. The independent album release “Crossing The Line” features original music, a few cover songs with his typical unique twist of Funk/ Jazz/Pop feel. “Come To Me First” is a party within itself while speaking nothing but the truth.

The video itself is an all too familiar story for single women, making you shake your head in agreement while dancing around.

“Think Before You Act,” features a jazzy groove giving a mother’s message to her child, and “Some-

day” is a soft song of reflection about what we all aspire to be.

With a musical genre that varies from Jazz to Inspirational, his Rhythm & Blues Band “Intersessions,” performing in Southern California, is a virtual explosion of sound. The talented musician’s ability to blend originals and cover tunes during his live performances leaves his audiences in awe. His skills and prolific live shows, and independent album releases speak volumes.

He’s broken ground on the local music scene for local musicians. Rory Seldon’s sound has no era or timestamp, a triple threat. The soulful rendition of I’ll Take You There makes you want to get your praise on while People Make The World Go Round, relaxes sending you to a peaceful realm.

Things slowed down for all performers during the Pandemic’s repetitive shutdowns. California became a vitality capitol with entertainers finding ways to remain creative despite several shutdowns. As one of the most performing R&B/Funk bands in Southern California, the impact was mind-numbing.

Mr. Seldon kept busy while still playing in Church, and they did a feel-good version of Stevie Wonder’s “I Wish,” a great video. While most Americans were, wishing to be back in the day free of isolation and heart-wrenching death counts, Mr. Seldon and InnerSession had fun making it, with fans posting they felt cheated, wanting to see them live.

His “InnerSession Band” consists of highly skilled musicians. Mr. Michael Chaney-A guitarist later bassman, Ms. Cyndi Holman, whose sultry vocals can be heard on every track and live. Mr. Samuel Ryan, who started playing drums at age 14, and Mr. Andy Yoon grew up playing the violin and picked up the guitar around age 12. He and Sam met in the UCLA Drum Line. Andy joined in 2019, and there’s been no looking back with this talented group.

His works on YouTube are an array of originals and cover tunes, showcasing his busy Band at their best. His daughter Lauren on Sound cloud, genres include pop, folk, indie. She plays piano, guitar, and ukulele. Following in her Father’s footsteps, her sound is as unique as an individual as her Dad’s.

Rory Seldon with InnerSession, can be seen performing at several different venues around Los Angeles and surrounding areas. There’s new material in the works, and hopefully, by Memorial Day. They’ll be performing their blend of Soul, Funk, Jazz, and Old School R&B mixed with original material at your favorite spots in full Funk mode.