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Sarah Cion—Piano and Keyboards Sarah was the 1st Place Winner of the 17th Annual Great American Jazz Piano Competition. Ms. Cion has performed with legends such as Clark Terry, Anita O’Day, Carmen Leggio, Bucky Pizzarelli, and many more. Sarah’s debut CD features Antonio Hart and Tony Reedus. Her second CD was released on the Naxos Jazz label, featuring Chris Potter and Billy Hart, and her third features saxophone giant Michael Brecker. Her upcoming CD It’s Time will be released in 2023. Cion’s articles and transcriptions have been published in Piano Today Magazine, and her book Modern Jazz Piano was released by Hal Leonard. Sarah is a contributor to the Steinway Library of Piano Music. Finalist in the John Lennon songwriting competition, her music appears in Cinematic Universe's Thor: The Dark World and Clint Eastwood's The Mule. Sarah graduated from the New England Conservatory with honors and distinction in composition and performance. Her latest book The Ultimate Play By Ear Piano Method is a #1 Amazon.com bestseller.
Dan Asher—Bass Dan has been busy performing and teaching in the New York area since 2001. His active schedule has included performances at legendary venues such as Birdland, the Blue Note, Smalls, and the 55 Bar, covering a wide range of music, mainly Rock, R&B, Jazz, and everything in between. As an in-demand sideman on electric and upright bass, he has performed with artists such as Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes and most recently with Jimmy Buffett as well as legendary keyboardists David Bryan and Jay Oliver. He also performs with renowned gospel and blues artist Alexis P Suter as well as the acoustic outfit Caravan of Thieves at numerous festivals in the northeast as well as in Canada. Most recently he was part of the Wheels of Soul tour performing with Gabe Dixon, while also having the chance to perform with the Tedeschi Trucks Band (of which Mr. Dixon is a member), and Los Lobos. He currently lives in the Bronx, New York.
Mike Rubino—Saxophones and Fute After attending Berklee College of Music, Mike joined the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra from 1984 to 85. He then joined the Buddy Rich Band from 1985-1987. After a summer tour with Mel Torme in 1987, he settled in the NY area as a freelance woodwind player. In 1991, he began teaching in Hastings on Hudson Public Schools where he served as music teacher and Department Chair for 32 years.
Bill Reeve—Drums and Percussion Bill Reeve has been playing drums for over 50 years. He was the Marching Band Director at the University of New Hampshire from 1983 to 1989, where he also directed the 4 o'clock Jazz Ensemble, the Percussion Ensemble, and Percussion Studies. He has performed with Clark Terry, Toshiko Akiyoshi/Lew Tabakin, James Moody, Jimmy Heath, James Williams, Milt Hinton, Dick Johnson, Buddy DeFranco, Eddie Daniels, Herb Pomeroy, Mike Metheny, the Chordettes, Pete Seger, and many others.