abishai (Father of the gift)abishai is a unique vocal harmony group. Their music could best be described as R&B/POP with a positive and uplifting message. Although the group started as an ensemble in church their vision has always been to take the"word" beyond the"four walls". abishai is:PAUL ABRAHAMD.O.B. - January 9, 1983Place of Birth - Terre-Haute, IndianaTraining - Vocalist, Bass player, Kazoo, SongwriterMusic History - Recorded with Luchtnacht Orkest, Sang with Living Proof, Onyx, Voices of Lee, Traveled and recorded with Matthew DickensJoined abishai - July 2004Interests - Motorcycle racing, Sport bikes, Adult Swim, TheologyMusical Influences - Jet, Maroon 5, Average White Band, Brian McKnightPersonal Quote - Diamonds and their price are about the stone themselves. Silver which isn't all that valuable in material grows in value in design...I discovered a link between it and myself. I realized that I am not a diamond, I am silver. Tetsuya HoraguchiGABRIEL BELLOD.O.B. - June 23, 1980Place of Birth - Lawrence, MassachusettsTraining - Producer, Songwriter, Vocalist, Saxophones, Keyboards, Flute, Drums, ProgrammingMusic History - Performed with Alvin Slaughter, Gary Oliver, Ron Kenoly, Geron Davis, Christ Church Choir, Jentzen Franklin, Rascal FlattsProduced/Joined abishai - February 2003/July 2004Interests - Working out, Video games, Comics, MoviesMusical Influences - Michael Jackson/Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Brian McKnight, Tower of Power, Grover Washington Jr., Fred Hammond, John WilliamsPersonal Scripture - Proverbs 3: 5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and don't depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do and He will direct your paths.DEREK ROBERTSOND.O.B. - January 26, 1981Place of Birth - St. Louis, MissouriTraining - Vocals, Keyboards, Gymnastics, Dance, SongwriterMusic History - Male vocalist for Lee Univ. Symphonic Band, Lee Singers, Development deal with Major label, Toured with Nikki LeontiJoined abishai - November 2004Interests - Baseball, Hockey, Obsessed with reality TV, Running, Roller blading, Extreme Sports/Adrenaline rushes, Exotic fast carsMusical Influences - Cindy Morgan, Nicole Nordeman, Brian McKnight, Mariah Carey, Stevie WonderPersonal Quote - Life's tough, wear a helmet