Jim Xavier was born in New Bedford, MA., a historical whaling city of years past, rich with talented artists and musicians today. While in high school he began his love of marching percussion and playingContinue reading
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Billy Joe Wiseman
Billy Joe Wiseman is an undeniably talented guitarist, having gained industry recognition as a live and session guitarist and University Guitar Professor. He has performed with countless acts across the globe including Paula Abdul, MaynardContinue reading
Lou Castro
Lou Castro is the bassist and singer in Oui’ 3. He’s been associated with artists such as Mandrill, Arthur Adams, Albert Lee, Sir Sodoff & The Trainwrecks featuring Vivian Campbell, Carla Olson, Chris Cain, andContinue reading
Kevin Axt
Kevin Axt was born in Burbank and has been a freelance musician in LA since 1982. He began studying classical guitar at the age of 13, later adding tuba, electric bass and finally string bassContinue reading
Cecil Brooks
Cecil Brooks III is an American jazz drummer who has worked with, among others, Marvin Peterson, Andrew Hill, Arthur Blythe,Russell Gunn, Etta Jones and Jimmy Ponder. A native of the Homewood neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,Continue reading
Ray Brinker
RAY BRINKER is a professional drummer based in Los Angeles, CA. Ray received a Bachelor Of Music in Jazz Studies from North Texas State University, and performed as a member of NTSU’s Grammy-nominated 1 O’ClockContinue reading
Bruce Lett
Bruce Lett attended the University of Evansville, Indiana and North Texas State University. He toured with Gerry Mulligan (California, 1987), Alphonse Mouzon (US & Europe, 1989-91), Nancy Wilson (1993-95), and Ernie Watts (1995-96). In 1989Continue reading
Abraham Lagrimas Jr.
Artist Profile: Abe Lagrimas Jr. At age 23, Abraham “Abe” Lagrimas, Jr. is one of the most gifted musical artists to emerge from the state of Hawaii. A drumming sensation from an early age, he’sContinue reading
Aaron Parks
Artist Profile: Aaron Parks Seeing Parks live is harder to do with your eyes open than shut. Hearing him brings to mind great jazz virtuosos such as Bennie Green, Herbie Hancock and McCoy Tyner, butContinue reading
Aaron Serfaty
Artist Profile: Aaron Serfaty Aaron Serfaty has been playing professionally for 17 years. From 1980 – 1990 he was a first call session drummer in his native country of Venezuela. He moved to Los AngelesContinue reading