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Experimental band creating mostly music ranging from pop, rock, funk, R&B, reggae and jazz. Lyricist/Songwriter - and music aficionado.
Jazz Guitarist/Composer/Arranger Born in Brooklyn, NY. Now resides in Riverdale, NY. Discovered jazz in teens. Studied in 20s with Jimmy Raney, Chuck Wayne, Barry Galbraith. Also composed music from early age. Received critical evaluation and encouragement from Raney and Wayne, also played extensively with and was influenced by fellow guitarist Eddie Diehl. Also from early 20s received invaluable instruction from John Foca, a pianist and teacher in Brooklyn. 1980s: Member of house rhythm sec...
Jazz Guitarist/Composer/Arranger Born in Brooklyn, NY. Now resides in Riverdale, NY. Discovered jazz in teens. Studied in 20s with Jimmy Raney, Chuck Wayne, Barry Galbraith. Also composed music from early age. Received critical evaluation and encouragement from Raney and Wayne, also played extensively with and was influenced by fellow guitarist Eddie Diehl. Also from early 20s received invaluable instruction from John Foca, a pianist and teacher in Brooklyn. 1980s: Member of house rhythm sec...
Alvin Atkinson and the Sound Merchants
High energy, modern The Sound Merchants, led by drummer, Alvin Atkinson, Jr. is comprised of jazz musicians Ameen Saleem, Lakecia Benjamin and Sean Higgins. Selected to represent the United States State Department for the Jazz Ambassador's Rhythm Road tour in 2007 and 2008, this group toured the Middle East, including the countries of Saudi Arabia, Oman, Dubai, and Jerusalem. In sold out concerts all over the region, the group presented its sound of heavy jazz and blues influences with infl...
“Sometimes an unfamiliar voice sounds so poised and professional on disc that you wonder if there are other, earlier recordings that were missed. Where has this person been until now? The answer, in this case, is simple: she's been in high school. The microphone seems to love some voices. Diana McCorry has one of those voices. Her sound is disarming, pretty and fresh. Relaxed and low-key . . .” Rob Lester, Talkinbroadway.com Diana McCorry’s debut album entitled “Diana” brings a
“Sometimes an unfamiliar voice sounds so poised and professional on disc that you wonder if there are other, earlier recordings that were missed. Where has this person been until now? The answer, in this case, is simple: she's been in high school. The microphone seems to love some voices. Diana McCorry has one of those voices. Her sound is disarming, pretty and fresh. Relaxed and low-key . . .” Rob Lester, Talkinbroadway.com Diana McCorry’s debut album entitled “Diana” brings a
