John has been playing saxophone since the age of 12. He has always had a love for music since he was a child which was apparent since he always carried around a toy guitar...
Matt Niedbalski is a drummer known for bringing musicality and energy to the bandstand. Born and raised in New York’s Capital District, Matt was exposed to music at a very...
Brian Patneaude is a saxophonist and educator currently living in Glenville, NY. He has performed with a variety of groups including The Empire Jazz Orchestra, Keith Pray's...
Michael Benedict was born and raised in Rome, NY. He studied percussion at the Crane School of Music at the State University College at Potsdam, NY and graduated in 1979 with...
Jason Emmond is an upright and electric bass player and composer residing in upstate New York. After growing up in New Hampshire and obtaining his bachelor's degree from...
Robert Lindquist was born and raised in Albany, New York. He has played piano since he was seven and started composing and improvising shortly thereafter. He attended SCCC...
Steve Lambert, born and raised in Schenectady NY, has been playing trumpet professionally in the capital region for over 10 years. Early in his career he performed with and learned...