Beaches Fine Arts Series will present Kings Return, a quartet of a cappella singers of gospel and pop music, at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 465 11th Ave. N., Jacksonville Beach. Doors open at 3:15 p.m. and seating is first-come, first-served.
Admission is free.
An art exhibit by Denise Sawyer-Johnson will also be featured.
A reception follows, hosted by Uptown Civitan.
The Signature Concert Sponsor is the City of Atlantic Beach.
Kings Return
Dynamic and soothing four-piece vocal group Kings Return takes pride in crafting a diverse yet supremely cohesive a cappella sound: The blend of their unique vocal timbres is so rich and so smooth that, at times, it sounds more like a full choir than a mere four men.
Discovered after posting a series of bare-bones stairwell performances that went viral, their music is a balm to the soul, laced with expansive harmonies that flex the agility and effortless range of their vocal talent.
Their sound has earned comparisons to acts like Take 6 and Boyz II Men. But what sets Kings Return apart is their seamless integration of a wide range of genres and styles. Drawn to the flexibility of a cappella music, they take full advantage of the genre-mixing aspects of the tradition. Their brand of R&B is entwined with free moments of jazz, soulful bursts of gospel and bright touches of pop — all built on a solid, classical foundation.
Composed of tenor Vaughn Faison, bass Gabe Kunda, tenor JE McKissic and baritone Jamall Williams, the Dallas-based quartet has captured the hearts of millions of fans in-person and online.
Diane Sawyer-Johnson
Diane Sawyer-Johnson’s works have been selected for four juried shows. Art enthusiasts from Atlanta, Maryland, D.C., Savannah, Orlando, Miami and Boston have added her creations to their collections.
She has received a best in class (mixed media) first place award in 2018, two honorable mentions in 2018-2019. She was the featured artist at the Players by the Sea Theater twice in the past two years and at Reddi Arts galleries.
Additionally, she was the featured artist at the Jacksonville Ballet in September-December 2021, and is currently exhibiting with other stellar local artists at the Arts Cooperative of Jacksonville on East Adams Street downtown.
PHOTO CUTLINES
Contributed photo
GROUP
Kings Return is comprised of Vaughn Faison, Gabe Kunda, JE McKissic and Jamall Williams.
ART
A work by artist Diane Sawyer-Johnson.
