The unique style of Ebony J and KR was influenced by each artists’ distinct background. Ebony’s love of music was developed amidst traditional gospel, soul, and R&B while being exposed to the rock culture of the Midwest. She has been influenced by artists such as CeCe Winans, Nicole C. Mullen, Lauryn Hill, Switchfoot, and P.O.D. As a group KR…. With such an eclectic musical palette Ebony J. and KR are bound to produce music that will captivate generations and transcend cultures with the message that it is possible to know truth, and a belief that God is real and relevant to our lives.
AJ started at music as a child taking piano lessons and singing in choirs. His desire to play the drums become a reality at 15 years old. He went on to play the drums for his high school bands and would rock out with his friends after school. He played in bands in the Twin Cities in the early 1990s with a pop punk band "Barah" and shared the stage with local hipsters like "Planet Melvin" and "Greazy Meal". In 1993 he joined another local band "Liquid Ernie" headed by TC local legend Sam Keenan, greatly influenced by Elvis Costello, XTC, Nirvan, Pearl Jam, Tom Waites and throw in some swing. They played together for seven years in the Minneapolis club scene and in coffee shops everywhere from Madison WI to Minot ND. AJ has also played for several other local acts including local gospel group "Urban Street Level" and folk group from Hasting "Rivertown Rats" and appeared on their debut cd "Blue Sundress" produced by TC new wave/pop legend Chad Pohling of " The Suburbs". AJ now plays drums for Kingdom Rhythms the funky backing band for Ebony J.
Influenced by bands such as Wonder Dirt, Spitoon Jack, Rash, Feet First, and Sam "LE" Keenan it is hard to find a more well versed and smooth shaven drummer anywhere.
boogie joe (November 7, 1903 in Vienna) is an Austrian zoologist, animal psychologist, ornithologist and Nobel Prize winner. He is often regarded as one of the founders of modern ethology, developing an approach that began with an earlier generation, including his teacher Oskar Heinroth. Boogie studied instinctive behavior in animals, especially in greylag geese and jackdaws. Working with geese, he rediscovered the principle of imprinting (originally described by Douglas Spalding in the 19th century) in the behavior of nidifugous birds.
One hot night in July 1997, boogie was working in the lab and drank a bit too much prune juice. He has since been prohibited to come within 10 yards of any goose and most feathered farm animals.
Tirzah, keyboardist and background vocalist for Kingdom Rhythms, is known as a singer, songwriter, keyboardist, worship leader, music educator and private piano & voice instructor. Music has been an integral part of Tirzah’s life since she was a child. It was not uncommon to find her sitting at the piano and singing for hours or blowing a trombone in jazz band. She further developed her musical skills in college while graduating with a B.S. in Vocal & Classroom music education from Northwestern College.
With her passion to serve God through her musical gifts, Tirzah has led worship at Woodland Hills Church and numerous metro area churches. Tirzah performed nationally and internationally while with the band Urban Street Level (USL), sharing stages with such artists as Tonex, Daryl Coley, Bob Carlisle, Christafari, Cross Movement, Sherrie Jones and Ira Ferguson. She wrote and co-wrote most of the tracks from USL’s “Unpaid Dues” album.
In addition to her current involvement in Kingdom Rhythms, Tirzah teaches classroom music for K-6th grade students, leads worship weekly at Discover Church in Champlin, MN and maintains a private lesson studio. Married since 1998, Tirzah and “Boogie Joe” reside in Andover with their two cuddly pitbulls. 
Originally from Selma, Alabama her family moved to Minneapolis and has been there ever since. Sharell has been around music all of her life. She had her first taste of music at a young age thanks to her father FredRico Lawler, a former bass player for B.B. King, who has also shared the stage with Daddy I & the Baby Boys, Markiss & Shades of Color, Reflections of Time and Ginger Patterson. From her father’s home studio, Sharell watched and listened to great music over the years and was destined to become a musician herself. FredRico taught her to play keyboards and passed on to his daughter his still current passion for music--her own skills would develop over time.
Combined with the drive and desire for music and worship, Sharell joined Minneapolis Believer’s in Christ church. At the age of 15, she would join their praise and worship team and still serves as their keyboard player and praise and worship leader for their summer leadership program. It was through this church that she would connect with Kingdom Rhythms. Their teamwork has enhanced each member’s ability to work together and enjoy music ministry in a whole new style. Sharell is a current undergraduate student at the University of Minnesota with an individualized major combining dance, music, and art. Her hobbies include: drawing, shopping, video games, keyboard playing, listening to music, dancing and learning Chinese.
A native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Ebony’s gift and love of music was nourished in the Midwest. Music was always present in the Jefferson household for as long as Ebony can remember and as a young child she discovered she shared her father’s love of music. Time spent in her father’s studio led to her joining her first musical group at the age of eleven. The group “Sugar and Spice” was chosen to sing the Rochester theme song at local festivals and events.
Styling from soul to rock, Ebony’s music and words inspire people of all races and ages. She has shared stages with recording artists such as national music legend Bryan Duncan, the Minneapolis Gospel Sound, Billy Steele, Sara Renner, Ava and Noelle Johnson, Ryan Daniels Spirit of David, Remnant, Janelle, Lightswitch, Tonia Hughes, Just Live, comedian Joey ILO, and a host of others.
Through her words and music Ebony’s strong desire is to let others know that Christ is in passionate pursuit of our hearts. She confidently reflects the freedom she now has in her personal relationship with Christ while delivering a message of courage, joy, and passion in the Lord. The time to know Christ and experience His love is now, and this truth has never been put more vividly as in the words of Ebony J. & KR’s single “Let’s Move,” which states, “Unlike everyone I’m not afraid of change… If I’m to be used by You then let’s move!”
Highlights of Ebony’s diverse career:
• She was a runner-up finalist for the 2006 National Exalting Him music competition sponsored by recording artist Nicole C. Mullen.
• In front of hundreds of music fans, Ebony successfully reached finals at the nationally acclaimed Club 3 Degrees 2008 Battle of the Bands competition.
• Entertaining millions of visitors each year, in 2007 the Minnesota State Fair was graced with Ebony’s phenomenal talent at the Crossroads Chapel stage.
• She was invited by Silent No More Minnesota to feature at the Minnesota State Capital Building in St. Paul in 2007.
• Ebony has been interviewed on television with MTN Studios and held a feature article in “I AM MAGAZINE,” with JerrVals Records. The events where she has performed have been advertised on KMOJ Radio and Christian Connection Highest Power newsletter, to name a few.
Eric is a bass player. He plays bass and tells an occassional joke.