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"P.J. Howard", (born Edward Earl-Leuxrante Howard III) is an American Musician, Arranger, Composer, Producer, Philosopher. Most notable for his legendary arrangement of Michael Jackson's "Dirty Diana" (performed by the Miles College (Marching Band)"Purple Marching Machine" during his tenure as the band's arranger (2004-08). Presently, the arrangement claims more you-tube views (over 140k) than any other band arrangement in all of HBCU marching bands. His most recent credits are those of the founding and directing of The "Magic City All-star Alumni Band" or MCAAB (December 18, 2011) the first noted program of this kind in the city of Birmingham ,Al. The All-star band program operates as a  Non-for-Profit Organization that acts as a summer enrichment, college bridge program for the youth of the metro Birmingham, Al area and neighboring towns."Howard", is also the chair of MMFD or, Minority Music Foundation which he founded (Jan of 2012). Presently, he serves as the (first ever)Assistant Director of Bands at Talladega College who's marching band program debuted  (July of 2012).[1]

He began his career as a college band arranger(Stillman College) in the fall of 2002 where "Howard" only served for one year. "Howard" worked under the direction of legendary band director, Dr. Thomas E. Lyle (deceased).Immediately following,"Howard" moved to Tallahassee, Fl where he began his freelance study and observation of the world renowned Florida A&M University Marching "100" band (2003). After further study of composition and arranging, he then took a position as an arranger of the Miles College "Purple Marching Machine" (marching band).[2] "Howard" went on to become a member of Kappa Kappa Psi (Kappa Kappa Chapter) Honorary Fraternity for College bandsmen in the spring of 2005 then, a member of Kappa Alpha Psi (Delta Tau Chapter) fall of 2007 (both chapters chartered on the campus of Miles College). [edit] Works

Most noted arrangements and renditions

* 'Dirty Diana, arranged 2004, rightfully written by American songwriter Michael Jackson (April 18, 1988) * 'Talking out the side of your neck, arranged 2004, re-arranged in 2007, Rightfully recorded by Cameo (December 11, 1983) * 'Uptown, an original composition by "P.J." Howard 2005 * 'Liberian Girl, arranged 2005, rightfully written by American songwriter Michael Jackson 1983. * 'The Fresh Prince of Bel Air theme song, originally written by Will Smith and Quincy Jones. * 'Searching, arranged 2006, originally performed by Luther Vandross (deceased). * 'Put On, arranged 2009,originally recorded by Young Jeezy and Kanye WestJune 3, 2008. * 'Always, arranged 2010,originally recorded by Pebbles released in 1990on MCA records.

Persondata Name 	III Howard-Leuxrante, Earl, Edward Alternative names P.J. Howard Residence Birmingham, Al Date of birth October 24, 1982 (30) Place of birth New Orleans ,La

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