Kevin Toney was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan According to Wikipedia, K.Toney received a B.A from Howard University while he was performing with a jazz-fusion group the Blackbyrds. He showcased his musical versatility as a conductor and arranger for top performing artists including: James Ingram, Patti Austin, Isaac Hayes, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, Seal, Annie Lennox, Ray Charles, Ray Parker Jr, Pink, Kenny Burrel, Nancy Wilson, O.