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Cayenne was born in Pittsburgh, PA and ever since
childhood has had a passionate desire to utilize his gift to
sing and "bless" those around him. He was educated in the
Pittsburgh School System and upon graduation faithfully
served in the United States Army. Cayenne has been
married to his wife Jill for over 23 years and they are parents
to four beautiful children. He he has been employed by The
Port Authority of Allegheny County since 1994, where he
continues to serve both the Lord and his
community.
Cayenne was raised in a Christian home and his desire to
"serve the Lord" has been the top priority in his life. This
desire is reflected in many avenues and is most clearly
evident with those on his job, where he recognized the need
to start a prayer and exhortation ministry with his fellow
employees. He quickly assembled a few other Christians at
the Port Authority where they have daily prayer and
fellowship. This action is a testament to Cayenne's desire to
allow the Lord to continue to use him to "serve" those
around him.
In reference to his music ministry, Cayenne has received
formal vocal training from both renowned opera singer
Demeris Cooper and Vocal Trainer Roland Wyatt, who has
worked with the group "Manhattan Transfer." In addition,
Cayenne has displayed his versatility where he appeared in
the Sam Hazo's stage play "Feather" alongside Maggie
Steward of Mister Roger's Neighborhood.
The formal vocal training Cayenne received has blessed
numerous individuals throughout his career. Initially, he
ministered in song as lead vocalist at the New Light Temple
Baptist Church with the "Jubilee Choir" for 15 years under
the direction of Music Minister Irv Brentley. From there and
in answer to prayer, the Lord guided him to North Park
Church under the stewardship of Pastor Bob Hopper.
Because of Cayenne's love for music and his desire to
continue to serve the Lord, he immediately joined the choir,
under the leadership of Dr. Bill Cummings who also became
his mentor. Dr. Cummings observed the burning desire of
music in Cayenne's heart and quickly promoted him to one
of the principle lead vocalists in the choir.
During his service at North Park Church Cayenne was
provided various opportunities to minister in song, and in
June 2005 along with the church choir received an invitation
to perform internationally in Paris, France on an eight day
music mission trip. He along with the choir ministered in
various venues and performed in audiences of over 10,000
people. Cayenne along with the choir were the first
"American" church choir to sing at the "Altitude 95"
restaurant located in the Eiffel Tower and were invited back
to participate in future ministry opportunities. God continued
to utilize Cayenne's service along with Dr. Bill Cummings
when they were asked to minister in song at Pittsburgh's
famed Heinz Hall in September 2005.
God has provided Cayenne with a multitude of ministry
experience in song and he is currently working on
completing his first inspirational CD titled "In The Hallway", which will be available in the fall of 2006.
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