Kings Return

Get swept up in the dynamic and soothing vocals of genre-defying a cappella group Kings Return. 

Back by popular demand, the Grammy-nominated quartet returns to Spa Little Theater for the first time since 2023. The unique, harmonizing group turned internet sensation captures the essence of an old-school a cappella quartet with sounds inspired by gospel, R&B, soul and pop. Kings Return features tenor Vaughn Faison, bass Gabe Kunda, tenor JE McKissic, and baritone Jamall Williams, earning comparisons to iconic acts like Take 6 and Boyz II Men.

Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, November 20 at 10AM.

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• President’s Circle, Premiere Patron, & Corporate Visionary: Thursday, November 12 at 10AM ​
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This program is approximately 90 minutes long, with no intermission.

Performers

Kings Return

VAUGHN FAISON, tenor
J.E. MCKISSIC, tenor
JAMALL WILLIAMS, baritone
GABE KUNDA, bass

Dallas vocal group Kings Return have earned a loyal following for their diverse, dynamic, and utterly smooth a cappella sound. Discovered after a series of bare-bones stairwell performances went viral, the four-piece has earned comparisons to iconic acts Take 6 and Boyz II Men. Since 2020, their gospel style has evolved to incorporate elements of R&B, jazz, gospel, soul, and radio pop—all built on solid, classical foundations. They like to defy the constraints of genre, exploring a wider range of sonic shades and textures and blending expansive harmonies with agility and effortless skill.

Composed of tenor Vaughn Faison, bass Gabe Kunda, tenor JE McKissic, and baritone Jamall Williams, the quartet’s first taste of fame came in 2020, when a video of their stunning rendition of “God Bless America” went viral. The next year, their rendition of “Ubi Caritas” also went viral, amassing over 10 million views. They dropped vibrant, jazz-leaning debut holiday EP Merry Little Christmas in December 2021, followed by the June 2022 release of their Bee Gees cover “How Deep is Your Love” (from debut LP ROVE), which earned a GRAMMY nomination for “best arrangement, instrumental or a cappella.” Next, the group dropped debut LP ROVE in September 2022, a remarkable fusion of four voices into one elegant whole. Now poised to release their first full-length holiday LP We 4 Kings in November 2023, Kings Return continue to defy expectations, charming audiences with their signature smoothness.

Vaughn Faison (Tenor 1) is a vocalist, songwriter, top-liner, and producer originally from New York. Recently, he has relocated from Fredonia, New York to Dallas, Texas. Vaughn covers a wide range of genres including R&B, pop, soul, and folk. He also has a master’s degree in Jazz Voice. To top off his impressive vocal abilities, Vaughn plays guitar and piano.

J.E. McKissic (Tenor 2) is a soul-stirring singer from Dallas, Texas. The son of a preacher and a school teacher, he learned to sing as a child in his father’s church, where he still sings to this day! His bright soaring sound has carved a unique musical journey crossing the genres of gospel, jazz, classical and contemporary music. In addition to performing, J.E. is a vocal coach, a choir director, and a worship leader. He has sung all over the U.S.A., and also traveled to Brazil, Germany, Canada. J.E. lives in Arlington, Texas with his wife Rachel and their 6 children. 

Jamall Williams (Baritone) is a native of Dallas, TX, is the baritone in Kings Return. Outside of the group he lends his vocal talents to artists such as Tamela Mann, Marvin Sapp and Jabari Johnson to name a few. His dog, Carlisle, has him trained well and keeps him busy running around in his free time.  

Gabe Kunda (Bass) is a voice actor, vocalist, and vocal arranger from Dallas, TX. His love for music began in church and in school, where he began growing his musical knowledge. Kunda is a voice actor by trade and can be heard in Call of Duty Warzone (Jackal), Valorant (KAY/O), Apex Legends (Newcastle), Ranking of Kings Anime (Desha), and My Hero Academia (Rock Lock). He also has voiced Trailers and Promos for Shows/Movies such as “Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness” (Marvel), TBS, The Bad Guys (Universal Pictures), The Batman (Warner Bros.), Encanto (Disney), Westside Story (20th Century) and many more. In his downtime Gabe loves taking trips with his wife, playing video games, watching anime, and photography. 

This program is made possible in part with generous support from
Phinney Design Group and LeChase Construction