United Groove

Ed "Smooth Fingaz" Wilson has been in the music industry for over 30 years. As an accomplished pianist, he's traveled the country performing with both local and international artists. From weddings and festivals to House of Blues and private events, Smooth Fingaz has expressed his passion for music across multiple genres and has been inspired by musical artists across the spectrum. He hopes to inspire everyone to receive love, joy, and happiness through his musical gift.

Born in Florence, SC, Ashton "TUBA" Cain grew up in a musical family of singers, instrumentalists, and dancers. Both parents are singers and his father was the Minister of Music for his home church. As a result, Ashton began singing in the youth choir at the early age of 4. Growing up around music, Ashton wanted to learn how to play drums. Ashton's love for music only grew deeper and his interest in other instruments grew. Once in grade school, Ashton sang with the school choir in elementary school. In middle school, his band director told him he should learn how to play tuba and from that point on he hit the ground running. From this simple encouragement, Ashton went on to play tuba, trombone, euphonium and percussion. Never satisfied with stagnation, while in college Ashton taught himself how to play bass guitar with the help of his roomate. Ashton has played with multiple well known bands including; Adam Travis and Soul (NY), En Limbo (FL), House Silbor (CT), Justin and the Outs (FL), and the incomparable Eugene Snowden. After moving to Florida, Ashton began playing around the Orlando area which is where he met Ed "Smooth Fingaz" and in 2022 He and Ed formed "United Groove". By 2024, with the addition of T.E.C., Jay and James, the puzzle was complete and journey began.

Born in Palatka, FL, Alvin “T.E.C.” Colbert’s musical life
began in the church singing and playing almost from the time
he was born. In school, T.E.C. played French horn through his
school years. In his final year in High School, and about 3 years
after, he also picked up trumpet and played with many local
artists including a stint with local Latin Jazz band “Coco Jazz”.
T.E.C. hit the road as a hip-hop artist with 4 th King productions
and The G.I. League releasing multiple projects under those
labels while never straying too far away from his first love,
drums. T.E.C. has served as drummer and music director for
multiple artists and currently serves as Music Director for his
local church, owner/operator of Authentic Artistry Entertainment
Group, LLC., and co-host of The Let’s Get Canceled Podcast.
Father of 4 husband of 1, T.E.C. joined United Groove in 2023
and immediately fit like a glove with the crew. T.E.C. adds
vocals, excitement, dedication, comedy, and passion to the
already stellar lineup of United Groove musicians who possess
all the same qualities. You can hear him on drums on every
United Groove track and trumpet on select tracks.

Jay Umlauf has been deeply rooted in music since he was young, being out on the scene since he was 13 years old. Inspired by the freeform, experimental style of the 60's and infused with the deep, soulful feel of electric blues, he has developed a unique style and stage demeanor. Some of his greatest inspirations have ben artists such as Jerry Garcia, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Albert King, Duane Allman, and Derek Trucks among so many others. Living by the saying "Serve teh song", he is always learning more from the people around him and adapting to every situation. In recent years, he was named Deland Singer/Songwriter Association's Musician of the Year as well as his original band being named Band of the year. He continues to play all over the nation and is driven by the power of love behind the music.