Joe Caro (Guitar/Composer)
http://joecaro.net/bio.html
Primarily known for his stellar session work, Joe Caro has appeared with various artists and in television's great house bands such as The Late Show with David Letterman, Saturday Night Live and The Grammy Awards. Joe's recording sessions for commercials and movies are countless!
In the 90’s he formed BFD with drummer Steve Ferrone and bassist Will Lee playing the NYC club circuit and featuring guest artists Donald Fagen, Michael McDonald, Pat Metheny, The Brecker Brothers, and Felix Cavaieri of the Young Rascals. That association produced the CD “BFD”, featuring many guests artists, 10 of his original compositions, and the production credit.
A stint in the New York underground scene fronting an all-star band with trumpeter Chris Botti, saxman Lenny Pickett, and Late Show drummer Anton Fig, began as a 2 week gig at The Metropolitan Cafe and continued for 8 years! This became the home base for many legendary NYC session musicians.
Caro's brief Hendrix collaboration with Acid Reign featured the dynamic vocals of Sophia Ramos.
Joe has just completed his first solo CD entitled “Home Alone”. Recorded almost entirely at his home studio in Maui, Hawaii, featuring contributions from keyboardist Ricky Peterson, drummers Steve Ferrone, Anton Fig, and Shawn Pelton and bassist Will Lee. His first instrumental release to date!
Randy Brecker (Trumpet)
http://randybrecker.com/
Jazz trumpeter and composer Randy Brecker has helped shape the sound of jazz, R&B and rock for more than four decades. His trumpet and flugelhorn performances have graced hundreds of albums by a wide range of artists from James Taylor, Bruce Springsteen and Parliament/Funkadelic to Frank Sinatra, Steely Dan, Jaco Pastorius and Frank Zappa.
Anton Fig (Drums)
antonfig.com
Since 1986 Anton has been a member of the "CBS Orchestra" (also the house band for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame), appearing nightly on 'The Late Show with David Letterman'. During this tenure he has played with scores of notable artists and at events including VH1's Save the Music concert at the White House. Likely the hardest working man in the music industry, Anton has played with Paul Simon, Booker T and the MG's, The Thompson Twins at Live Aid, Bob Dylan, Mick Jagger, Kiss, Cyndi Lauper, Madonna, Joan Armatrading, Rosanne Cash, Joe Cocker, John Phillips, Warren Zevon, Paul Butterfield, and alongside Jim Keltner for Bob Dylan's 30th Anniversary concert.
Anton continues to be one of the most in demand musicians on the scene and is currently recording and composing for numerous projects. His first solo record entitled "Figments", produced and co-written by Fig, represents 3 years of work and includes Richie Havens, Brian Wilson, Ivan Neville, Sebastian Bach, Ace Frehley, Al Kooper, Chris Spedding, Donald 'Duck' Dunn, Blondie Chaplin, Paul Shaffer, Chris Botti, Randy Brecker and Richard Bona.
Lou Marini (saxophone, flute, clarinet)
http://www.blueloumarini.com/
One of the most sought after session horn players on saxophone, flute and clarinet, solo artist, arranger and composer Lou Marini has electrified audiences with his "sultry, seductive and singular" sounds in jazz, rock, blues, classical music and in film and television shows and specials He's been a member of Blood, Sweat and Tears, The Saturday Night Live Band, The Blue Brothers Band and his credits include hundreds of albums, many of which have gone platinum.
He has recorded with such luminaries as Eric Clapton, Aretha Franklin, Tony Bennett, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Lou Reed and Frank Zappa, Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones, The Band and Steely Dan to name just a few. Lou is an original member of The Blues Brothers since their first appearances on Saturday night Live, and has appeared in both movies and on all of recordings and tours.
Clifford Carter (Piano/Keyboard)
http://www.cliffordcarter.com
Keyboardist and composer Clifford Carter has blazed his mark in the worlds of jazz, pop, rock n' roll, gospel and more. One of the music industry's most sought-after talents, Carter has performed and recorded with legendary artists ranging from Art Garfunkel, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Natalie Cole, Bette Midler, Carly Simon and Patti Scialfa to Chris Botti, Paul Simon, Betty Buckley, George Benson, Narada Michael Walden and Herbie Mann. His playing can be heard on film scores, television shows and commercials. He has been featured in a wide range of musical contexts from symphony orchestras to David Letterman's band. His songs have been recorded by Michael Franks, Phyllis Hyman, Vanessa Williams and The Four Tops, among others, and for his own solo CD. He owns Secret Road Studios, a versatile production environment, where he plays, writes, arranges and produces.
Conrad Korsch (Bass)
http://www.conradkorsch.com/
He has appeared on nearly every broadcast TV show which features live music, playing bass with Rod Stewart, Carly Simon, Andrea Bocelli, Bette Midler, Jennifer Hudson, Taylor Swift, Natalie Cole, Clay Aiken, Deborah Gibson, the Broadway show Swing!, the annual Jerry Lewis/MDA Telethon's New York house band, The Emeril Lagasse Show house band, as a substitute in the Saturday Night Live house band, and many others. He can also be seen in several major motion pictures and DVDs, and has been featured in BASS PLAYER, BASS GUITAR, GIG and NEW YORK magazines, the book "The Working Bassist: What You Really Need To Know To Survive In New York City", and various online interviews. Having worked with such world class producers as Phil Ramone, Richard Perry, Steven Epstein (on the Grammy nominated "Swing!" Broadway Cast Album), John Leventhal, Billy Mann, and David Torn, he has acquired a long list of recording credits including Rod Stewart, Joan Osborne, Madeleine Peyroux, Rosanne Cash, Carole King, Marc Cohn, Gavin DeGraw, Daryl Hall & John Oates, and many others, along with countless TV and radio jingles.
Andy Snitzer
http://www.andysnitzer.com/
Andy Snitzer has performed and recorded with a veritable who's who of contemporary music artists. From Eric Clapton to Beck, Aretha Franklin to Naughty by Nature, Dr. John to Christina Aguilera, performances with these artists and many others have showcased Andy's passionate sound and melodic style, and have earned him a place in the elite ranks of contemporary saxophonists. As a member of the Rolling Stones' Voodoo Lounge and Bridges to Babylon world tours, Andy has performed worldwide before millions in over 40 countries. As a member of Paul Simon's touring band (a position he currently holds), Andy joins a world-class assemblage of musicians from Africa, Europe and the USA in a band of widespread critical acclaim. Andy's three solo records, "Ties that Bind", "In the Eye of the Storm" and "Some Quiet Place, set the bar for inventiveness and creativity in Contemporary Jazz, and showcase Andy's outstanding ability as a player, writer, drum programmer and record producer.
Lew Soloff
http://www.lewsoloff.com/index.html
A consummate fixture on the New York jazz scene, Lew Soloff’s career is filled with a rich history of renowned sessions and world-class collaborations. From the time he eased into the east coast world of trend setting musicians in the mid 1960s, Soloff’s creative ventures have resulted in a respected body of work that places him in a category of true accomplishment and keeps his elegant and lyrical signatures in constant demand. Whether interpreting a standard or improvising on an original composition, his phrasing and note choices exemplify his unique voice. Soloff is known as a virtuoso with tremendous range and superior technical command, yet he exudes a wisdom for quietness and melody. Soloff’s expertise includes trumpet, flugelhorn, harmon mute, plunger mute and he is particularly recognized for his work on piccolo trumpet.
This classically trained jazz player participates in sessions and concerts for pop’s most respected figures - Blood Sweat and Tears, Elvis Costello, Aretha Franklin, Lou Reed, Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon and Barbra Streisand.
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