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Artists & Groups I Have the Privilege to Work With

Maria Zemantauski: Features everything Maria Z. Maria is an incredibly Elegant & Dynamic artist who draws her influences on Classical and Flamenco styles with a love for all world music flavors. I continue to have the honor of working with Maria in all capacities; performing, recording, and teaching. Maria is an absolute treasure...
The Bernstein Bard Trio: The trio's musical roots draws on everything from Renaissance period music to Jazz and Blues to Reggae and World Beat. It is an absolute joy to work with them when they present the trio as the core of their larger ensemble.
Soul Session and Garland Nelson Presents: High Energy from the JUMP! Featuring everything dance music; R&B, Funk, Gospel and Soul. What a blessing it is to be one of the family.
Sonny and Perley: Wonderful, Smooth and Rich sound enfluenced heavily on the different styles of Jazz and Brazilian Music. Bossa Nova, Samba and the Great American Songbook are their Specialties. It is a true pleasure always to be involved in their music.
New York Players Entertainment: Dynamic and Totally encompassing music all around. I have never been involved with another group that has so many different genres that they truly have command over. Jazz, Latin, Rock, Funk, Blues etc. etc. I enjoy myself everytime I get to cross paths with ALL these different groups
Cathie Ryan: Angelic, Soft, Warm, Sweet, Powerful, Charming, Fun and always Elegant you get the picture. What an absolute treasure. It is such an honor to be considered a part of Cathie's Musical Family. I look forward to everytime I can cross paths and create music with her.
John Davey Music: I have had the pleasure to be involved in several projects with John over the years. He is a very gifted and diverse artist that draws upon every type of music both abstract and conventional to develop his sound. Musician, Composer, Producer, Educator - you can learn about everything he is involved with by visiting his site.
Steve Gorn: Steve is regarded as a western master of the eastern Indian Bansuri Bamboo Flute. Truly one of the most magical sounds I have ever heard. He has been praised by critics and leading Indian musicians as one of the few westerners recognized to have captured the subtlety and beauty of Indian music. Steve also plays Soprano Sax and Clarinet as well as whistles and flutes from several cultures. I met Steve years ago through a video project that I was featured on highlighting many wonderful world class percussionists sharing ideas and methods on the Nigerian Udu Drum. After meeting him I had always hoped to work with Steve and found my wish came true when my friend John Davey put together a world music trio called Globetrotting. I look forward with great anticipation to every opportunity to create wonderful music with Steve and John. You will not believe all of the amazing things Steve is involved with. Visit him so you can also be one of the many that consider him a true treasure...
Joe Giardullo: Joe is a wonderfully progressive and prolific composer, producer, musician and sound designer. I have had the extreme pleasure of performing and recording with Joe. I am honored to be the featured percussionist on his latest release on RogueArt entitled Red Morocco as well as blessed to have been a part of an incredible rhythm section on his soon to be released recording with Harvey Sorgen. To learn more about Joe’s vast music catalog his ongoing amazing list of projects as well as his current tour schedule please take a minute and visit his site.
Kevin McKrell: Wow! Talk about your renaissance man... Kevin is a true artist in everyway. Entrepreneur, Song Writer (one of the best I have ever had the privilege to work with), Storyteller, Humorist, Author and a very talented Fine Artist. If you have not had the opportunity to cross paths with Kevin, stop by his site to see hear and read a little and you will experience what I mean. Be careful you may even book a spot on one of his many journeys around the globe... I have been working with Kevin in many different musical capacities for the past 12 years. I have recorded more with Kevin then any other artist. I think were up to at least 8 full length releases not counting the exciting new “LIVE” recording that he is currently under production with as well as several compilations for several different producers. Kevin and I have also been featured on television keeping the spirit of Christmas alive with our own take on “A Visit from St. Nick”. It’s like if you took a bit of Spike Jones and put it in a blender with a very serious Broadway Actor. Oh yeah! Throw in some bubbles…
Martha Gallagher: Martha is a very diverse artist. Who is a powerhouse entertainer. She is a truly inspired composer, arranger, singer and Celtic Harper. Always exploring new and exciting ways to draw more from her musical voice on the Celtic harp. Incorporating everything from Americana Roots to Celtic Traditions to Jazz & Swing and World Music. Martha’s music will put you in a very peaceful, fun, intense, magical place. To learn more about the wonderful work she is doing visit her at her website and plan to see one of her performances.
The Foy Brothers: Deep, Rich vocals laid over a Deep, Rich groove with Powerful melodies wrapping themselves around the whole. Very soulful and provocative is what I felt when I first heard this music. I am especially proud to be a part of this musically family since I have known them since I was 3. I grew up with Charee and graduated high school with her as well as looked up to Kevin & Mark Foy as I was growing up. I have had the pleasure to work with Mark Giammattei in several other projects. Mark G. has always been a great friend and avid supporter in all of my endeavors. He is a constant inspiration to me. I also feel very blessed in crossing paths with Joe and John and creating great music together. To learn more about these wonderful people and their great music please visit their site. I know you will be hooked as soon as you hear their first notes.