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| Scott Kleist: |
Alto and Tenor Sax; Keyboards; Wind-Controller; Vocals; and, Musical Director |
Previous groups:
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“Drive” - “Infrared” - “Palladium”
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Education:
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University of Wisconsin-Waukesha\Eau Claire
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Profession:
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Scott Kleist Studios - owner/producer
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Favorite Artist:
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David Sanborn, jazz saxophonist
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Greatest Asset: |
Scott’s energetic, edgy, sax sound will take you to the zenith of the song, gently return you to safety, and keep you begging for more! |
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| Brian Dale: |
Drums; Percussion |
Previous Groups:
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Joe Puerta,
Les Lokey, Peter Mac, Ambrosia, Melissa Mathes,
Jeff Radi, LP The Band, and has been a long time area session drummer.
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Education:
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Wisconsin Conservatory of Music
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Influences:
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Too numerous to mention!!
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Favorite Artist:
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Vinny Calaiuta
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Greatest Asset:
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Laying down the groove with passion and style. |
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Mike Standal:
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Guitar
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Previous groups:
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"Oceans", which served as the house band of the Milwaukee Bucks,"Forecast", Luis Diaz, Dierdre Fellner, Susan Julian, Greg Koch, Clay Konnor, Les Lokey, Buddy Miles (from Jimi Hendrix), Joe Puerta (Ambrosia, Bruce Hornsby), and The Soul Patrol.
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Education:
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Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, with private instructors and at various workshops and seminars conducted by great jazz performers and educators.
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Profession:
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Professional guitarist, composer, bandleader, recording artist, and guitar instructor.
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Influences:
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Wes Montgomery, John Coltrane, Mike Stern
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Greatest asset: |
His playing has been described as "fiery", "soaring and melodic", "passionate", and "technical but not cold".
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Vince Chambers:
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Bass Guitar
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Previous groups:
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"Capitol Drive", "Christopher's Project", and "Eddie Butts Band"
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Profession:
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Professional bassist, Entertainer
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Influences:
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Marcus Miller, Stanley Clarke
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Greatest asset: |
Vince is the kind of musician you can't take your eyes off of. He is extreemly talented and a whole lot of fun! |
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Henry Ivy:
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Lead Vocalist
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Previous groups:
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"Love Expression", "Forte", "Rainbows End"
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Influences:
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Church
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Favorite Artists:
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Earth, Wind, and Fire, Zapp
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Greatest Asset: |
Hank is a vocal powerhouse that sings with an incredible amount of heart and soul. His nickname is "Sky" a good referance to his vocal range |
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| Valerie B: |
Lead Vocalist |
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Valerie is a veteran gospel music singer. In fact, she not only performs gospel, but she is also a musical director at her church and at her school where she is the principal. |
| Influences: |
Valerie rates James Benton, the legendary bassist and her late husband, for having fostered her pursuit of music. She also gives credit to the Lord for having given her talent and a means to express it. |
| Favorite Artist: |
Chaka Khan is Valerie’s favorite female vocalist because she loves the power and range of Chaka’s voice. |
| Greatest Asset: |
Without a doubt, Valerie’s greatest asset is her vocal power. She sings with such emotion and intensity that she blows her audiences out of their chairs and onto the dance floor. |
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Diana Edwards:
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Lead Vocalist
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Previous Groups:
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“Nights in the City,” “Facsimile”
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Influences: |
Her father, Ed Flanders, was a notable sax player in Milwaukee WI. . Ever since she was a little girl, Diana knew that someday she would have a “gig” of her own. Her mother also helped make her dreams of singing come true by the encouragement and funding of more than eight years of vocal training. |
| Favorite Artists: |
Chaka Khan (Val and Diana fight over who is her biggest fan! ), Patti La Belle, Regina Belle |
| Greatest Asset: |
Diana’s greatest asset lies in her ability to sing virtually any style, and sing it convincingly. Diana can sing a version of R-E-S-P-E-C-T that could make Aretha Franklin proud, and then turn around and sing a mellow jazz standard like, “When Sunny Gets Blue,” with the beauty and sensitivity of Vanessa Williams. |
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