John DiGiulio: drums, percussion

John DiGiulio is an extremely versatile drummer / percussionist with over 20 years performing experience comfortable in any musical situation. With rock solid timing with the ability to read, write and transcribe music by ear, John has studied under the acclaimed Alan Dawson and Gary Chaffee. He has toured with Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Little Anthony & the Imperials amongst numerous others. He has been Musical Director for Lou Christie and Spencer Davis, and has recorded with Eric Clapton, Taylor Dayne, the Psychedelic Furs and Joan Osborne. John has two Grammy nominations for Production on Little Anthony & the Imperials "Pure Acapella" and is a member of the Long Island Music Hall of Fame with Little Anthony & the Imperials.

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Michael "Tiny" Lindsey: bass

Over the past 13 years Michael has toured extensively in the United States, Europe, Japan, South America and Africa with artists such as Grammy Nominated artist Ryan Shaw, Award winner R&B artist Joe, SunShine Anderson, Anthony Hamilton, Gavin Degraw, William DuVall (Alice In Chains) and Matt Nathanson.

As a member of SunShine Anderson’s band he wrote, arranged and co-produced her debut album "You’re Woman" (Atlantic Records), and is working on Ryan Shaw's upcoming projects.

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Jamie Fox: guitar

Jamie Fox, originally from California, has performed world wide, in concert and on television, including the Montreaux Jazz Festival. A semifinalist in the Thelonious Monk International Jazz competition in 1995, he has worked awith artists as diverse as Brother Jack Mc Duff, Dr. John, Ernie Watts, Gene Harris, Tiger Okoshi, Carla Thomas, Otis Clay and The Shirelles. He played guitar and served as Musical Director for the Joan Baez World Tour (1989-1991), filming a popular PBS television special with Baez and Jackson Browne. He was lead guitarist for Blood, Sweat, & Tears (1998-2000), touring the USA and Canada.

In addition to performing his own music, Jamie records and performs with singer Jen Chapin and with Stephan Crump's Rosetta Trio. His latest CD release is called "When I Get Home", a collection of all original instrumental stories.

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Michael Leonhart: trumpet

Born into a musical family, Michael Leonhart has developed into one of the most imaginative musicians of his time, sought throughout the music and entertainment world as a trumpet player, producer, multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger and singer-songwriter.

As a solo artist Michael has released six albums -- "Aardvark Poses" (1995), "Glub Glub vol. 11" (1997), and "Slow" (2002) all on the Sunnyside label; "The Suzy Lattimore EP" (2005) & "The Ballad of Minton Quigley "(2006) self released and 2008's "Hotel Music" on limited edition vinyl with hand painted covers released through St. Ives (an imprint of Secretly Canadian).

He has composed and performed music for movies, television, dance, fashion shows and theater, and has appeared on over 100 albums. Most recently, Michael recorded with Yoko Ono as a featured member of the Plastic Ono Band for her album, "Between My Head and the Sky". Michael also appears on albums by Sharon Jones and the Dapkings, Foreigner, Sean Lennon, and Yuka Honda (Cibo Matto).

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Tom Smith: tenor, baritone saxophones

Sax player Tom Smith received his Masters from the Manhattan School of Music, and can be seen and heard all over as an ensemble player, featured horn, or stepping up to the mike with his vocal chops.  He's recorded with Pal Joey, Chromeo, composer Dave Lear, poet Hartley C. White, CoreNYC, Judgment, Grand Street, and many more.

Melissa Hamilton: vocals, scat

Singing the national anthem at first grade school assemblies is not the way most singers start their careers, but it is exactly how Melissa Hamilton’s began. Years later, along with her former band mates in the renowned vocal group, The Ritz, she is one of the newest additions to the Encyclopedia of Jazz - and was a finalist in the 2009 Jazzmobile Vocal Competition. After earning degrees in jazz and theatre at the University of Maine, she taught at the University’s Augusta campus and still serves as a clinician and adjudicator for high school and college jazz programs. Melissa was honored with a UMASS Jazz in July scholarship to study with the distinguished vocalist Sheila Jordan and as a result, was selected to open the Bright Moments Jazz Festival at Amherst—which led to her own public television special—syndicated nationwide.

Soon after, she was invited to join The Ritz—a collaboration that led to four recordings for the Denon label, of which she served as a producer on "Almost Blue," and numerous appearances at many of the world's prominent venues and jazz festivals. As both a solo and backup vocalist her credits are diverse—from jazz legend Doc Cheatham to folk and blues icon David Bromberg.  Based in NYC, Melissa can be heard at some of the city's most prestigious venues.

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Adira Amram: vocals

Adira Amram has been performing her sly, sexy and subversive musical comedy all over NYC and beyond since 2005. Along with her backing band and dancers The Experience, she has performed at venues such as, The Bowery Ballroom, The Williamsburg Music Hall, The Knitting Factory, PULSE Contemporary Art Fair and UCB Theatre. Nationally and Internationally she has performed at Le Tulip in Montreal, The Independent in San Francisco, Spaceland and The Key Club in Los Angeles and The Mod Club in Toronto. She has performed as part of Pop Montreal, Austin's Art Outside, New York Comedy Festival, Castlebraid Comedy Festival.

Her full length show "Adira Amram is: An American Idol" enjoyed encore performances at Ars Nova. She is also a three-time nominee for Best Musical Comedy Act at the ECNY Awards (2007, 2008, and 2009). She was the support act for the North American Tour of Kid Koala Presents: The Slew. In 2009 she released Hot Jams For Teens on North Street Records. She is currently collaborating with Seattle DJ, Dynomite D (The Beastie Boys, Kid Koala & Money Mark) on her forthcoming album. Her music videos have been featured on Huffington Post, Funny or Die and ucbcomedy.com

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Meshach: vocals

Meshach was the back-to-back reigning Soca Monarch King of New York (2003 & 2004), has been performing for over fourteen years, getting his start in reggae music.
He has opened for reggae artists Burning Spear, Everton Blender and Black Uhuru. He has also graced the stage before some R&B memorables such as SWV and The Ohio players.

Meshach released the well received “Stress Free” and “Going Crazy” for carnival 2008 and plans on releasing another album later this year.

Jon Herington: guitar (Hangups, NIMSH)

Jon Herington is the veteran touring and recording guitarist for Steely Dan, and the lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter for the New York City based JON HERINGTON BAND. Jon's newest solo release (his follow-up to "Like So") is a collection of instantly classic sounding pop-rock songs called "shine (shine shine)," now available at cdbaby.com and on iTunes. Great support is supplied by a no-nonsense, take-care-of-business band including Dennis Espantman on bass and Frank Pagano on drums. Since late 1999, Jon has been the guitarist of choice with Steely Dan for both recording and touring.

Jon has also toured with the Dukes of September Rhythm Revue (featuring Donald Fagen, Michael McDonald, and Boz Scaggs); Donald Fagen; Boz Scaggs; Bette Midler; the Jim Beard group; The Blue Nile; Phoebe Snow; Madeleine Peyroux; Bobby Caldwell; Catherine Russell; Rob Morsberger; saxophonist Bill Evans; the contemporary jazz superband Chroma; Lucy Kaplansky (of Cry, Cry, Cry); jazz/blues organ great Jack McDuff; and most recently with Steely Dan as part of the Miles High Big Band featuring the Embassy Brats.

After years of playing the supporting (though highlighted) role, Jon has stepped out on his own in a major way, deciding it's time to shine (shine shine).

Ivan "Funkboy" Bodley: bass (Snow in Hades)

Ivan has performed with 31 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees and counting.  He has been musical director for Sam Moore, Martha Reeves & the Vandellas, The Shirelles, The Crystals, The Tokens and has performed with: Sting, Elvis Costello, The Temptations, Solomon Burke, Ben E. King, Percy Sledge, Eddie Floyd, Rufus & Carla Thomas and Bo Diddley, to name just a few. Originally from Chattanooga, TN, Ivan has resided and worked in: New Orleans, Los Angeles, London, Boston, and is now based in New York City.

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Rob Henke: trumpet (Snow in Hades)

Trumpet player and composer Rob Henke has worked with a wide array of bands and characters, including Nick Didkovsky's Doctor Nerve, Gary Lucas, Phillip Johnston, Ray Barretto, The Walter Thompson Orchestra, and Diane Moser's Composer's Big Band.He is currently serving as musical director for the Spirit of Life Ensemble, based in Jersey City, NJ. He also regularly plays in Europe with the trio Tricycle, joined by Jody Espina and Rolf Sturm.

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Scott Bailey: effects (Cross: The Street)

Scott Bailey has been writing, singing, playing guitar, and recording since 1980.  In addition to doing session and live work with numerous acts in a variety of genres, Scott leads the long-running eclectic rock/improv band Tycoon Dog, which has toured much of the US and continues to perform 15-20 shows a year throughout the northern NJ/NYC area.

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