CREATIVE EVENTS

 

Stellar Award Winning Producer, Songwritter, Husband, Father,  Founder of Philadelphia Based Choir  1/AKORD  started his musical career at the early age of 5. As a young boy he began playing the Piano, Drums and soon moved on to play other instruments. He furthered his passion for music by attending the Settlement Music School located in Philadelphia, Pa. His Professional musical journey took its formation when he became the Organist for the Rev Ernest Davis Jr.'s Wilmington – Chester Mass Choir . From this life changing experience Zak appeared on 6 CD's. This experience opened the door to his national musical career allowing him play for and with some of gospel music's greatest singers and musicians... Zak has produced & has written songs for various artists and different churches. In 2005, Zak along with production partner Pastor Mark Harmon, reorganized his production company and renamed it, 1/A MUZIK Group. Zak was the Producer of the  2011 Stellar Award Winning Wilmington Chester Choir “He’s Still Good” project. This project earned 2 Stellar Awards!! .  In 2004 1/AKORD was birthed.. 1AKORD consists of  individuals from Delaware, Pennsylvania , New Jersey, Maryland , D.C. & more areas. They all come from various denominations united together to uplift the word of God through song. They have been blessed to minister with some of Gospel music's finest, Ricky Dillard & New G, Kurt Carr, Kim Burrell, Donald Lawrence & The Tri City Singers, J Moss, Myron Butler & Levi, Dottie Peoples, Tramaine Hawkins, Pastor Shirley Caesar & Dr. Bobby Jones just to name a few. ZW & 1AKD was also blessed to be apart of The International Gospel Industry Retreat & The Urban Impact Summit. Both aired on The Word Network. They have also appeared numerous times on Bobby Jones Gospel which airs on BET. ZW & 1AKD also had the opportunity to participate in the Josh Groban & Trace Atkins tours as well as the Timeless Tour. In 2012, Zak & 1/AKORD won 2 Rhythm Of Gospel Awards “Contemporary Choir of The Year & Community Choir Of The Year… Z.W. & 1/Akord's first live recording was held on Monday, February 21, 2005 at Ford Memorial Temple in Philadelphia, PA. The recording included special guest director James Hall, Featured Jonathan Nelson , Bishop Mary Alexander , Pastor Jason Nelson and a special appearance by Ambassador Dr. Bobby Jones. The Declaration was then released in 2006. The project featured hit songs That City, He Remains The Same & “NO WEAPON”. ZW & 1AKD recorded their sophomore CD November 18, 2008 at the Love Fellowship Tabernacle Church, Bensalem PA. This project , “Things Are Gonna Get Better” was released on Global Entertainment label.  If invited to your event get ready for a "Pentecostal Experience"!!!!!!!!!!

 

The Buzz..

 

“ I love the musical & vocal stylings of Zak Williams & 1/AKORD. Healing vocals & blessed lyrics. You can't miss the spirit of the Lord when you listen to this group of God's children that have assembled themselves to worship & praise him. Oh what joy!” -AMBASSADOR DR. BOBBY JONES (BOBBY JONES GOSPEL)

 

 

“I'm very proud of Zak and the choir, the new CD is a MUST. Zak continues to strengthen the "Choir Movement" and makes an- other imprint in the gospel arena". -Bishop Hezekiah Walker (Bishop , Pastor & National Recording Artist)

 

“Philadelphia based , Zak Williams & 1/AKORD are the best kept secret in Gospel Music! "Things Are Going To Get Better" their latest CD release will assure you that things are already better for choir music lovers”!! -Rev. Chris Squire (CEO "Stellar Award Winning" Wilmington Chester Mass Choir/ Broadcast Consultant)

 

BIO HIGHLIGHTS FOR ZAK WILLIAMS & 1/AKORD

 

From the foot stomping sounds of “Things Are Gonna Get Better” to the rich soulful melodies of “No More Sadness” to the smooth intro of high worship of “Closer” and the electrifying praise of “Testimony” Philadelphia’s “Stellar Award Winning Producer” Zak Williams powerfully leads this Thirty member aggregation founded in 2004 into a riveting flow of Sunday morning worship. This choir is no stranger to the main stage they have appeared on stage with some of Gospel Music’s finest, as well as The Josh Groban & Trace Adkins tours respectively &  also several appearances on Bobby Jones Gospel seen on BET & The Word Network. Their latest CD “Things Are Gonna Get Better” reminds you of what good choir music needs to be while it captivates the flavor of the 21st Century!! So sit back and prepare yourself for a Pentecostal Experience!!!!

 

Career Highlights

 

• Has appeared on the Josh Groban & Trace Adkins respectively

• Numerous appearances on Bobby Jones Gospel, BET & The Word Network

• Has done back round vocals for: Kurt Carr, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Dottie Peoples, Tramaine Hawkins, Dr. Bobby Jones and many more!!

• Zak Williams a “Stellar Award Winning Producer” – He was the producer of the latest CD from the Wilmington Chester Mass choir that won 2 Stellar Awards @the 2010  Stellar Award Ceremony held in January in Nashville, TN

• Featured @ The 2010 Rhythm Of Gospel Awards

• Featured @ the 2011 Virginia Beach Gospel Fest

• 2012 Rhythm Of Gospel – Contemporary Choir Of The Year &  Community Choir  Of The Year

• Currently working on new project “ThE NeXt ChApTeR”..