Real name: Nolan Andrew Smith, Jr.

American trumpeter, engineer and producer born July 18, 1949 in Pasadena, California. Longtime Los Angeles session musician who started his career in 1974. Musical Director for Marvin Gaye (1974-76), Lead Trumpet with Count Basie Orchestra (1976-79), Natalie Cole (1979-81), Stevie Wonder (1981-83), Diana Ross (1983-85), Phil Collins (1985) and Anita Baker (1986). Now known as Nolan Shaheed.