Farnell Newton is performing with the Mike Phillips band. He also recently performed as trumpeter for the 2009/2010 Soul Train Awards house band, which played with notable artists, such as Erykad Badu, Ledisi, Chaka Khan, Fantasia, Charlie Wilson, Bootsy Collins, Ginuwine, Brian McKnight, Johnny Gill, R. Kelly, Ron Isley, Raheem Devaughn, Chrisette Michelle, Boyz II Men, Melanie Fiona, Ryan Leslie, and more/
