Kashif

Kashif Saleem , previously Michael Jones (born December 26, 1959 - Died: September 25, 2016)

Self taught Multi-instrumentalist, Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, Composer, Author, Director and educator, Kashif, worked tirelessly during the 1980's as a solo Artist and Record Producer after leaving B.T. Express. He is credited with launching the career of Kenny G and produced hits for a long list of Artists (Whitney Houston, Evelyn "Champagne" King, Dionne Warwick, Stacy Lattisaw, Melba Moore, George Benson and others. Please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: I just got to have you (lover turn me on), Stone love, Help yourself to my love, Are you the woman, The mood, Edgartown groove (with All Jarreau), Thinking about you (with Whitney Houston) and Reservations for two (with Dionne Warwick)

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kashif_(musician)

Background Information
Born	Michael Jones December 26, 1959 New York City, New York, U.S.
Died	September 25, 2016 (aged 56) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Other names	Kashif Saleem
Occupation	Songwriter   record producer singer   author   humanitarian
Musical career
Genres	Contemporary R&B   post-disco   contemporary jazz   pop-soul
Instruments	Synthesizer   keyboards   piano   drums   percussion   vocals
Years active	1974–2016
Labels	Arista Records   Brooklyn Boy Entertainment
Associated acts	B. T. Express   Evelyn "Champagne" King   Kenny G   George Benson   Whitney Houston