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Hello! I’m Hense Powell, a professional musician with a long track record of performing, arranging, composing, and leading ensembles. I have built a career spanning live performance, studio work, and music direction, with proficiency on trumpet and piano and a strong working knowledge of technology and synthesis. I have taught in Los Angeles City Schools, directed choirs and bands, and served as Musical Director for Bobby Womack for 19 years. I currently direct Bloodstone and have worked with many legendary artists. My credits are available on allmusic.com, and I continue to explore new collaborations across genres.…Hello! I’m Hense Powell, a professional musician with a long track record of performing, arranging, composing, and leading ensembles. I have built a career spanning live performance, studio work, and music direction, with proficiency on trumpet and piano and a strong working knowledge of technology and synthesis. I have taught in Los Angeles City Schools, directed choirs and bands, and served as Musical Director for Bobby Womack for 19 years. I currently direct Bloodstone and have worked with many legendary artists. My credits are available on allmusic.com, and I continue to explore new collaborations across genres.

Hense Powell

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Hello! I’m Hense Powell, a professional musician with a long track record of performing, arranging, composing, and leading ensembles. I have built a career spanning live performance, studio work, and music direction, with proficiency on trumpet and piano and a strong working knowledge of technology and synthesis. I have taught in Los Angeles City Schools, directed choirs and bands, and served as Musical Director for Bobby Womack for 19 years. I currently direct Bloodstone and have worked with many legendary artists. My credits are available on allmusic.com, and I continue to explore new collaborations across genres.…Hello! I’m Hense Powell, a professional musician with a long track record of performing, arranging, composing, and leading ensembles. I have built a career spanning live performance, studio work, and music direction, with proficiency on trumpet and piano and a strong working knowledge of technology and synthesis. I have taught in Los Angeles City Schools, directed choirs and bands, and served as Musical Director for Bobby Womack for 19 years. I currently direct Bloodstone and have worked with many legendary artists. My credits are available on allmusic.com, and I continue to explore new collaborations across genres.

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Hello! I’m Hense Powell, a professional musician with a long track record of performing, arranging, composing, and leading ensembles. I have built a career spanning live performance, studio work, and music direction, with proficiency on trumpet and piano and a strong working knowledge of technology and synthesis.
I have taught in Los Angeles City Schools, directed choirs and bands, and served as Musical Director for Bobby Womack for 19 years. I currently direct Bloodstone and have worked with many legendary artists. My credits are available on allmusic.com, and I continue to explore new collaborations across genres.

Skills

Instrumental

Music Theory

Experience Level

Instrumental

Expert

Music Theory

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Music Teacher at Manuel Arts High School

December 31, 1974 - December 31, 1974

Taught band, piano, brass and woodwind; supported ensemble development and curriculum activities.

Music Teacher at Locke High School

December 31, 1981 - December 31, 1981

Taught band, piano, choir, brass and woodwind; supervised student ensembles.

Musical Director at Bobby Womack

December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014

Musical Director, band leader and piano player for Bobby Womack from 1995 to 2014, coordinating performances and musicians.

Director at Bloodstone

January 1, 1998 - November 14, 2025

Director for Bloodstone, overseeing musical direction and performances.

Director at Heroes And Legends (HAL Awards)

December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Director for Heroes And Legends (HAL Awards).

Music Teacher (Band, Piano, Brass and Woodwind) at Manuel Arts High School

January 1, 1971 - January 1, 1974

Music teacher specializing in band, piano, brass and woodwind at Manuel Arts High School, Los Angeles, CA (1971-1974).

Music Teacher (Band, Piano, Choir, Brass and Woodwind) at Locke High School

January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1981

Music teacher covering band, piano, choir, brass and woodwind in Los Angeles, CA (1980-1981).

Musical Director at Bobby Womack

January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2014

Musical Director and band leader for Bobby Womack (1995-2014).

Musical Director at Bloodstone

January 1, 1998 - Present

Musical Director for Bloodstone (1998–Present).

Director at Heroes And Legends (HAL Awards)

January 1, 1990 - January 1, 2019

Director for Heroes And Legends (HAL Awards) (1990-2019).

Music Teacher at Manuel Arts High School

January 1, 1971 - January 1, 1974

Taught band, piano, brass and woodwind.

Music Teacher at Locke High School

January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1981

Taught band, piano, choir, brass and woodwind.

Music Teacher / Band Leader at Manuel Arts High School

January 1, 1971 - January 1, 1974

Taught Band, Piano, Brass and Woodwind to students; developed and directed school music programs.

Music Teacher / Band, Piano, Choir, Brass and Woodwind Instructor at Locke High School

January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1981

Taught Band, Piano, Choir, Brass and Woodwind; supported music program activities.