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Ira Sullivan: The Lonely Revolutionary

by David Einhorn
February 21, 2020

A critic in Chicago in September 2016 raved about multi-instrumentalist Ira Sullivan's performance at the Jazz Showcase but said that Ira “erred" in lecturing the audience not to applaud after solos. It sounded like the critic had never heard Ira perform live before, because saying he “erred" suggested that at a given moment Ira “misspoke" and ...

Lucas Apostoleris

Born: May 3

Born and raised in New England, Lucas Apostoleris is a composer and drummer residing in Miami. In addition to performing with his own quartet, he has played recently with artists such as Dave Liebman, Fabian Almazan, Troy Roberts, and Martin Bejerano. His third album of original music, entitled "It's Been Good," will be released on May 10th.

Roosevelt Collier

Soft spoken by nature, South Florida-bred ROOSEVELT COLLIER does his hollering on the pedal steel guitar. Brought up in the "sacred steel" tradition of the House of God Church, Roosevelt built his reputation alongside his uncles and cousins in The Lee Boys, known for their spirited, soul-shaking live performances. Seated front and center, "The Dr." leaves an indelible mark on listeners, flooring audiences with his lightning-fast slide work on the pedal steel. At festivals, he is a regular "Artist at Large," performing alongside many of music's most prestigious acts, from the Allman Brothers, Tedeschi-Trucks, Los Lobos , the Del McCoury Band and countless others

Carlos J Mota

Brandon Goldberg

Born: February 15

Award-winning pianist and composer Brandon Goldberg has been playing piano and making music since he was three years old. Critics have praised his “unassailable technique, advanced harmonic understanding, a deep sense of swing and, most impressively, a clarity and plethora of ideas executed to near-perfection.” – Downbeat Magazine

Goldberg has performed at renowned jazz festivals worldwide, including the Newport Jazz Festival, SFJazz, PDX Jazz, Litchfield, Twin Cities, Caramoor, NCPA Mumbai Jazz Festival, Santander Jazz in Spain, and Ystad Jazz in Sweden. He has also graced the stages of prestigious jazz clubs, such as Dizzy’s Club, Smoke Jazz Club, Mezzrow, and Birdland Theater in New York, as well as The Side Door Jazz Club in Connecticut, and Marian’s Jazz Room in Switzerland, just to name a few.

Ruben Caban

Born: March 17, 1977

Born March 17, 1977 in the Island of Puerto Rico, trombonist Ruben Caban began his career at a young age performing in the Central Florida area.   In his performance career trombonist and composer Ruben Caban has toured and/or recorded as a sideman and soloist with an array of internationally renowned artists such as; Frankie Valli, Jon Secada, Raul Diblasio, Ed Calle, Nicole Henry, Dianne Shurr, Randy Brecker, Arturo Sandoval, Ira Sullivan,  The Platters, The Stylistics, Roberto Carlos, Sandra De Sa, Nestor Torres, The O’Jays, Cheo Feliciano, Giovanni Hidalgo, Vico C, Oscar De Leon, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Victor Manuel, Michael Stuart, La India,Paquito De Rivera, and is part of  Ed Calle’s 2015 Latin Grammy award winning album Ed Calle Presents Mamblue  and many more.

Ralph Kinsley

Born: April 18, 1951

Born north of Detroit on Lake Huron, 1951. Began piano lessons at 5 years old. Awarded Composition Scholarship at Michigan State University. Many band, a few CDs released. Graduated from Rock and currently writing jazz with a decided Latin Flare. 305 407 0895 [email protected] www.RalphKinsley.com

Leesa Richards

Empress-Addi

Born: October 21, 1978

Empress Addi is a multi-talented lady who has dabbled in radio, TV and is now engulfed in her first love, music. She’s finishing up her solo-debut album of all self-written, thought and soul-provoking melodies. She collaborates with several bands in the South Florida area and does studio work for artists seeking that edge to their harmonies. When not traveling with a band, Addi is a College Professor, and Creative Teacher who does live, musically infused storytelling, drumming and creative writing projects with children of all ages.

Dave Bricker

Born: October 17, 1964

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