Stanford Everyday People
Stanford Everyday People, popularly known as EP, is Stanford University's only Hip-Hop, R&B, Motown and Soul a cappella group. The group is known for its tight, soulful sound and wearing all black. It was founded in 1987 and has released ten studio albums to date. EP has toured the United States, Jamaica and the Bahamas.
History
Founded in 1987 by Stanford University juniors Larry Shorter and Tony Stovall, the group's name is a tribute to Sly and the Family Stone's vision of inclusiveness and acceptance of all races, genders, and creeds as well as their 1967 hit of the same title.In 2017, EP performed with artists Wiz Khalifa and Ouyang Nana at the Breakthrough Prize awards ceremony.
In addition to performing at campus and Bay Area events, EP has toured the United States, Jamaica and the Bahamas.
EP is an entirely student-run organization: the arrangements in its repertoire have all been arranged and transcribed by its own members, past and present. While EP generally performs with a group of 8-16 singers, graduating members always remain a part of the group.
Discography
- Dress Black
- Shades of Soul
- Wail
- 2648 West Grand Blvd.
- EP Jones
- Extended Play
- Lovespeak
- The Next Episode
- The Sweetest
- Evolution - EP
Awards and nominations
ICCA results
The International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella first judged live a cappella performance competitions in 1996.| Year | Level | Category | Recipient | Result | Citation |
| 1997 | West Region Quarterfinal #3 | Best Solo | Christine Chang for "We Belong" | ||
| 1998 | West Region Quarterfinal #1 | Best Group | Everyday People | ||
| 1998 | West Region Quarterfinal #1 | Best Soloist | Marcy Komae for "You're All I Need to Get By" | ||
| 2001 | West Region Quarterfinal #3 | Best Group | Everyday People | ||
| 2001 | West Region Quarterfinal #3 | Best Soloist | Mariama White-Hammond | ||
| 2001 | West Region Quarterfinal #3 | Best Soloist | Nathan Reed | ||
| 2002 | West Region Quarterfinal #2 | Best Group | Everyday People | ||
| 2002 | West Region Quarterfinal #2 | Best Soloist | Nathan Reed | ||
| 2002 | West Region Quarterfinal #2 | Best Soloist | Eric Lee and Gabrielle Slaughter | ||
| 2002 | West Region Quarterfinal #2 | Best Intro | "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" | ||
| 2002 | West Region Semifinal | Best Soloist | Nathan Reed | ||
| 2005 | West Region Quarterfinal #4 | Best Group | Everyday People | ||
| 2005 | West Region Semifinal | Outstanding Soloist | Carryn Kunz for "You're All I Need to Get By" |
Notable alumni
Notable alumni include:- Actor Barney Cheng
- Award-winning singer-songwriter Jamie Green
- Singer-songwriters and producers Kevin and Sean Kumar
- Broadway actress Katie Nutt
- Jazz vocalist Katie Nutt
- Prince Fahad Al-Saud of Saudi Arabia.