Monique DeBose and the Choose the Experience Band
Contact: Monique DeBose
E-mail: monique@moniquedebose.com
Website: www.moniquedebose.com
Bio: Monique DeBose and the Choose the Experience Band blends jazzy pop with sensual soul. Whether as an intimate voice/guitar duo or a full band, their passion for music fuels their performance.
Instrumentation: Keyboards/piano, bass, guitar, drums, percussion and vocals.
Number of musicians: 2-7
Additional Equipment Available: P.A. system
Definiens Project
Contact: Michael Kreiner
E-mail: mkreiner@gmail.com
Web site: http://www.vientostrio.com
Bio: Lively and intriguing, the Vientos Trio is one of the premier new wind ensembles in Southern California. The Trio was formed with the goals of exploring and expanding the reed trio repertoire and is committed to presenting engaging and exciting programs of both new and established works.
Instrumentation: Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon
Number of Musicians: 2-6
DekaJaz
Contact: Scheila Gonzalez
E-mail: info@dekajaz.com
Website: www.dekajaz.com
Bio: DekaJaz is co-led by saxophonist Scheila Gonzalez, trumpet artist Glenda Smith and drummer Megan Foley. Their repertoire includes fresh arrangements of straight-ahead jazz standards, bebop, blues and contemporary original compositions.
Instrumentation: Alto/tenor/baritone saxophone, 2 trumpets, trombone, guitar, piano, bass, and drums.
Number of musicians: 10
Leslie Drayton
Contact: Leslie Drayton
E-mail: ldrayton@earthlink.net
Website: n/a
Bio: Trumpeter/composer/arranger Leslie Drayton was a member of the original recording incarnation of Earth, Wind and Fire; string arranger for classic soul hits "Wildflower" and "It's Been A Long Time," and Musical Director for the late Marvin Gaye. He plays primarily original music spanning all aspects of the jazz idiom from blues to contemporary.
Instrumentation: Trumpet, saxophone, bass, drums, guitar, keyboards, percussion and/or traditional Big Band format.
Number of musicians: 5-20
