Angelo Shaw proclaims Jesus Christ as his Lord and Saviour.  He believes Jesus Christ died for his sins and rose from the grave with all power.  Angelo believes in the Father, the Son,  the Holy Spirit and baptism by water.  

 

Angelo Shaw is the oldest son out of six siblings and was raised in a Holiness.  He was introduced to Christ by his mother Jean Leach (Lively Stone Church of God).  He and his five siblings performed as a singing group throughout his youth at different church programs in the St. Louis area.  What he did not know was that this was preparing him to perform, with no fear, in front of large crowds. 

 

Angelo taught himself to play the bongos and drums in the fourth grade while attending Cole Elementary School.  He received his first job playing the drums at New Tower Grove Baptist Church while in the sixth grade.  

 

He decided to play the saxophone while attending Stevens Middle School (St. Louis Public Schools).  While in the seventh grade he was selected for the high school Honors Music Program (Visual and Performing Arts High School).  These concert and jazz bands consisted of some of the top high school music students in St. Louis.  Most of them looked at him like a youngster until he started to play.  Also, while at Stevens Middle school, Angelo performed songs like "Sweet Love" and "Amazing Grace" with a band consisting of students Kenneth Wallace -piano (Pastor - New Tower Grove Baptist Church), Jermaine Smith - drums (National opera performer) and Joe Kent - drums (Track Boys). 

 

He later joined the marching, concert and jazz bands at Sumner High (9th and 10th grades) and Eureka High (11th and 12th grades) where he played in 1st chairs all four years.  "My biggest inspiration was when my grandfather (late- Howard R. Thomas) bought me my first saxophone.  I promised him that I would never stop playing the sax.  I have to keep my word; so far, so good."  Angelo later attended Monmouth College (Monmouth, IL, class of 1995) where he studied under James Bettis.  During his four years there, he performed in Concert and Jazz bands as well.  He practiced diligently and performed in Monmouth, Galesburg, and Macomb, IL at churches and various special events to earn money for college expenses.  As a result, he won various competitions and talent shows. 

 

When home from college, Angelo played his saxophone at San Francisco Temple under the leadership of saxophonist Charles Staton.  He picked up some old tricks and added his own contemporary spin, accordingly. 

 

He later met his wife Angila in April, 1996.  They were married in August, 2000 and have four children (Cydney, Diamond, Angelo, Jr., and Hannah).  "My wife supports me and my music 100%.  She has been there with me through it all; from the small churches that could not afford to pay me anything, to the programs that I waited through and they never called my name to perform." 

 

Angelo currently belongs to Metro Christian worship center, www.metrocwc.org, where Bishop Raphael Green is his pastor.  Angelo plays his saxophone at Metro on Sundays where the services are greatly anointed.  "I knew this was the place for me during my first visit."  Angelo enjoys the teachings of Bishop Green as well as the praise and worship team lead by Jonathan Green and Herb Clarke. 

 

Angelo has performed in many different parts of the country, spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ through his saxophone.  "It amazes me how God can move through the sound of a saxophone.  I can't explain it.  I just let Him use me when I play.  I don't want any of the credit or glory; it belongs to Him.  I am just a vessel.  I am grateful that He chose me."

 

Angelo has performed with some top musicians in St. Louis.  "I do not want to name anyone because I do not want leave anyone out."

 

Angelo has a style and sound that is one of a kind that is inspired by David Sanborn, Grover Washington, Jr., Kirk Waylum, John Hodges, and Richard Elliot.  If you mix all of these guys together and add God's anointing with it, you have the formula for his sound.