Von Thadden has been Producing ,Composing , Arranging and Performing for over 30 years. His experience and diversity are evident in his fluid yet precise playing style. His command of the instrument is direct , yet effortless. He has studied with jazz masters such as David Baker(Cycles) as well as Theory legends like Bob Bianco(The Shillinger System).He is currently Co-Producing, composing & arranging with Motown Producer George Kerr ( his current credits include a song on Jill Scott's latest CD & a song SAMPLED on Kanye West's latest CD and a # 6 song by Fat Joe ! ) Von Thadden has performed with Icons in the music industry such as Ashford & Simpson, Debrah Cox , Melisa Morgan ,Grady Tate,Bobby Humpfrey , Micki Howard ,Vickie Natalie( Star Search GrandChampion) , Chantell Dorset (Star Search Champion) ,Sherrod Barnes ( Beyonce / Whittney H.),Omar Hakim ( Madonna /Police )Bernard Davis (Anita Baker) , Cassandra Hawkins, J-Nyce ,Maridalia ( Santa Domingo), Andre Smith (Roberta Flack),Cuba Gooding Sr. ,The Manhattans , Sidney Barnes ( Motown / Northern Soul), Timothy Wilson (Motown), Eric Frazer , Allyson Williams,George Bien , etc... He has performed at both The Apollo & Beckon Thearters,The Soul Cafe , The Village Underground, Carnegie Hall , Sugar Bar, Le Barbat & Iridium Clubs and most of the major Hotels ( The Waldorf Astoria,St. Regis,Plaza , Pierre ,etc.) in New York City and many of the Casinos & Hotels in Atlantic City ( The Taj , Trump Marina & Plaza , Tropicana, Bally's, Resorts, Showboat ,etc... )not to mention his extensive touring of the entire United States & performing during the Medim in France. One listen , and you will hear his virtuosity !