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Rob Littauer
Album author, songwriter, bassist, sound designer, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist
Rob Littauer was born in the northern suburbs of New Jersey. His mother was a professional in education and talented pianist. His father was an English teacher and technical writer. Rob had a significant interest in science and technology, as well as mythology and the metaphysical, when he was growing up. He learned some piano and trumpet, when he was in elementary school. In his early teens, Rob picked up a bass guitar, at a friend’s house. Playing it became natural to him. He took bass guitar lessons though his teenage years into his early 20’s. Also, in his early teens, Rob tried out a synthesizer in a Boston music store. This began a lifelong passion for electronic music. After High School, Rob attended the Institute of Audio Research to learn Multitrack Recording Technology. Rob was in several bands in his younger years, and did recordings with the bands Resless and High Bias. Rob continued on in a career as an IT Manager and Systems Engineer. He continued his passion for music maintaining project studios, keeping up with music technologies, and writing and recording songs. Rob retired in his 50’s and began work on the album A Danger to Myself and Others in 2018. The album was completed and released in 2024.
Rob's favorite music genre is progressive rock, but he loves all music genres and music from around the world. His favorite bands are Yes, Rush, Dream Theater, and Jethro Tull.
Favorite singer, Ian Gillian
Favorite Guitarist, Steve Howe
Favorite Bassist, Geddy Lee
Favorite Drummer, Neil Peart
Favorite Keyboardist, Rick Wakeman
Favorite song of all time, And You and I by YesRob currently lives, with his partner, in the mountains of upstate New York. He continues to write and record in his project studio. He also enjoys hiking, cycling, growing cannabis, shooting crossbow, and taking care of his pets.
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Doc Holiday (Earth and Sound)
Vocalist, Guitarist
Born in Jamaica, Norman Reid AKA “Doc Holiday” was raised in the Parish of St Thomas in the small district of Mount Felix. Singing hymns and church music from his childhood, he never came into contact with the real world of Rocksteady and Reggae music until he was eleven years old. Doc started out his career as a self taught guitarist/singer.
While attending Primary School he entered and won schools song festival competition. He also appeared and performed at several entertainment venues across the Island.
Doc Holiday saw the opportunity to come to the United State where he joined his cousin/friend Errol (Cornerstone) Phillips in Bronx, NY they decided to team up musically and formed the group Earth and Sound.
The group recorded their first single “Valley Sound” in Valley Stream Long Island, NY. This single opened many opportunities for them to perform across the United States and the Caribbean. The group however took a few years from performing to focus on family and also writing material for their debut album titled “69 Featherbed Lane”. This title was significantly derived from the street address where the group had its first rehearsal space in a small Jamaican bar/social club called Mount Felix Lounge in the Bronx, NY.
This debut album produced exclusively by veteran, multi award winning musician/producer Paul “Computer ” Henton has been years in the making, and is a true reflection of Earth and Sound’s humble ruraI St Thomas, Jamaican roots.
In the Summer of 2023 Doc recorded vocals for a single for Robert Littaur, titled Different Kind Of Man for his album (A Danger To Myself And Others Doc will no doubt evoke an awareness of social consciousness along with a taste of simple everyday country life. The album “69 Featherbed Lane” is a musical journey with a mission to glorify Jah, and uplift mankind by spreading love, peace and unity. Hope that his music can be used to reach people and touch hearts everywhere. Refreshing and positive Selah……
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Billy Alexander
Guitarist, producer, songwriter
"Mr. Alexander is an award-winning musician and producer. He plays lead guitar, sings, plays piano and organ, and is an up and coming Pop/Rock/Country songwriter. He began his music career at age 10 when he started taking guitar lessons. At 15, he studied classical guitar and music theory, and within a year he was playing professionally and teaching guitar out of a local music store. Mr. Alexander’s passion for music led him to take music theory classes in high school and college while continuing to perform, tour and teach at the professional level.
After years of performing and touring on the east coast, Mr. Alexander made the move to L.A. playing and recording around town with some great musicians and bands including The May Kings. Soon he met up with fellow east coasters Scot Sax (songwriter, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Joey McIntyre) and Mark Getten (RCA’s Wanderlust) to form FEEL. FEEL landed a record deal with Nashville’s Curb Records in late 2002 and spawned two radio hits “Won’t Stand In Your Way” going to #18 on national radio charts and “Got Your Name On It” reaching #28 on Billboard Charts.
Mr. Alexander continues to tour and record for other artists including a brief live stint with Sony/Columbia recording artist Anna Nalick and playing lead guitar/vocals for John Waite (The Babys, Bad English, Alison Krauss). In addition to lending his exceptional skills as a lead guitarist, he is establishing himself as a world class songwriter in the world of Pop and Contemporary Country music, earning one of Songwriter Universe Magazine’s Top 5 best songs of the month September 2006 and having songs cut in Nashville and around the country. Mr. Alexander currently lives in Lake Forest with his wife Doreen and their little Boston Terrier “Pepper”. He enjoys the warmth and smiling faces of the children at Journey and the positive attitudes of all the staff and teachers at the school." Source: www.journeyschool.net
After years of performing and touring on the east coast, Mr. Alexander made the move to L.A. playing and recording around town with some great musicians and bands including The May Kings. Soon he met up with fellow east coasters Scot Sax (songwriter, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Joey McIntyre) and Mark Getten (RCA’s Wanderlust) to form FEEL. FEEL landed a record deal with Nashville’s Curb Records in late 2002 and spawned two radio hits “Won’t Stand In Your Way” going to #18 on national radio charts and “Got Your Name On It” reaching #28 on Billboard Charts.
Mr. Alexander continues to tour and record for other artists including a brief live stint with Sony/Columbia recording artist Anna Nalick and playing lead guitar/vocals for John Waite (The Babys, Bad English, Alison Krauss). In addition to lending his exceptional skills as a lead guitarist, he is establishing himself as a world class songwriter in the world of Pop and Contemporary Country music, earning one of Songwriter Universe Magazine’s Top 5 best songs of the month September 2006 and having songs cut in Nashville and around the country. Mr. Alexander currently lives in Lake Forest with his wife Doreen and their little Boston Terrier “Pepper”. He enjoys the warmth and smiling faces of the children at Journey and the positive attitudes of all the staff and teachers at the school." Source: www.journeyschool.net
Chris Amelar
Producer, guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, music teacher
Chris Amelar has a B.M. in Jazz Studies graduating Magna Cum Laude with Honors from William Paterson University where he studied with jazz luminaries such as Rufus Reid, Vic Juris, Joe Lovano, Dave Samuels, Harold Mabern, Art Farmer, Percy Heath. In addition to teaching private guitar lessons, he has conducted group classes and clinics around the country for The National Guitar Workshop, and founded the 'Jamming for Juniors' pre-school music program used at schools throughout NJ. He has performed for President Clinton, and with guitarist Andy Timmons (G3, Olivia Newton-John), Glen Burtnik (Styx), Christian music legend Phil Keaggy, and various artists at BB Kings, The Bitter End, The Blue Note and The Knitting Factory in NYC, as well as at NJPAC, the JVC Jazz Festival, and Z100'sZootopia Concert at the lzod Arena. He also performed all guitar parts on Dream Theater keyboardist Jordan Rudess’s album, LISTEN, and founded and recorded five CDs with the group 3D Ritmo de Vida, the latest of which was nominated for a Latin Gramny Award. He is also the author of a long list of instructional books and videos, including Mastering Contemporary Rock (Alfred Pub), The Guitar FX Cookbook(Hal Leonard Pub), and Rock Guitar Jarnmin' (Hal Leonard Pub). He has also been a contributing author of numerous articles, interviews and transcriptions for Guitar World Magazine and Guitar School Magazine.
Jordan Rudess
Keyboardist, multi-instrumentalist
Renowned as the "Best Keyboardist of All Time" by Music Radar Magazine, Jordan Rudess stands out as the extraordinary keyboardist and multi-instrumentalist for the platinum-selling, Grammy Award-winning progressive rock band, Dream Theater. Embarking on his musical journey as a classical prodigy, Jordan initiated his studies at the illustrious Juilliard School of Music at the age of 9, laying the foundation for a career marked by a distinctive fusion of classical and rock influences.
Beyond his role in Dream Theater and the power group, Liquid Tension Experiment, Jordan's musical prowess has resonated across a diverse spectrum of collaborations. From Deep Purple and David Bowie to Steven Wilson and Jan Hammer, he has left an indelible mark on the industry. Notable projects such as LMR (his side venture with Tony Levin and Marco Minneman), Steven Wilson’s Blackfield, guest appearances with Deep Purple and the Dixie Dregs and collaborations with artists like Enrique Iglesias, the Paul Winter Consort, Annie Haslam, and many others, underscore the breadth of his musical reach.
Venturing into the realm of cutting-edge technology, Jordan has emerged as a pioneer with a focus on state-of-the-art keyboard controllers and music apps. As the owner of the highly successful iOS app development company, Wizdom Music, he has spearheaded the creation of award-winning apps, including GeoShred, MorphWiz, SampleWiz, Vythm, Polywave, Jam with Jordan and SampleWiz 2. GeoShred, Wizdom Music's latest triumph, was a collaborative effort with moForte, founding members of Stanford University's Sondius team. Rudess is currently working on an AI interactive project as Visiting Artist Lab at MIT’s Media Lab in the Responsive Environments group. Jordan previously held the position of artist-in-residence at Stanford University's Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics (CCRMA).
With a global following, musicians worldwide seek inspiration from Jordan Rudess through his Patreon community which offers a comprehensive range of live events and materials encompassing harmony, rhythm, improvisation, ear training, and technique.
In addition to his musical achievements, Jordan has graced prestigious tech events as a keynote speaker, including MacWorld, Microsoft Build Developer Convention, and Project BBQ. Furthermore, his authorship extends beyond music, with two keyboard technique books to his credit, including the latest, "Total Keyboard Wizardry: A Technique and Improvisation Workbook."
Follow Jordan on Instagram (@Jcrudess), Facebook (@Jordan Rudess Official), and explore his musical universe on his official website, www.Jordanrudess.com.
Beyond his role in Dream Theater and the power group, Liquid Tension Experiment, Jordan's musical prowess has resonated across a diverse spectrum of collaborations. From Deep Purple and David Bowie to Steven Wilson and Jan Hammer, he has left an indelible mark on the industry. Notable projects such as LMR (his side venture with Tony Levin and Marco Minneman), Steven Wilson’s Blackfield, guest appearances with Deep Purple and the Dixie Dregs and collaborations with artists like Enrique Iglesias, the Paul Winter Consort, Annie Haslam, and many others, underscore the breadth of his musical reach.
Venturing into the realm of cutting-edge technology, Jordan has emerged as a pioneer with a focus on state-of-the-art keyboard controllers and music apps. As the owner of the highly successful iOS app development company, Wizdom Music, he has spearheaded the creation of award-winning apps, including GeoShred, MorphWiz, SampleWiz, Vythm, Polywave, Jam with Jordan and SampleWiz 2. GeoShred, Wizdom Music's latest triumph, was a collaborative effort with moForte, founding members of Stanford University's Sondius team. Rudess is currently working on an AI interactive project as Visiting Artist Lab at MIT’s Media Lab in the Responsive Environments group. Jordan previously held the position of artist-in-residence at Stanford University's Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics (CCRMA).
With a global following, musicians worldwide seek inspiration from Jordan Rudess through his Patreon community which offers a comprehensive range of live events and materials encompassing harmony, rhythm, improvisation, ear training, and technique.
In addition to his musical achievements, Jordan has graced prestigious tech events as a keynote speaker, including MacWorld, Microsoft Build Developer Convention, and Project BBQ. Furthermore, his authorship extends beyond music, with two keyboard technique books to his credit, including the latest, "Total Keyboard Wizardry: A Technique and Improvisation Workbook."
Follow Jordan on Instagram (@Jcrudess), Facebook (@Jordan Rudess Official), and explore his musical universe on his official website, www.Jordanrudess.com.
Billy Sherwood
Multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, singer, record producer and mixing engineer
"Who is Billy Sherwood? Many people have been asking that very question recently. Billy has been involved with Yes in one capacity or other for nearly a decade. Now that the ink is dry and he is officially a part of the band, it's time we try to lift the veil of mystery surrounding Billy Sherwood and introduce him to those who may not have heard of him before.
Cover of World Trade's debut albumBilly first got involved with Yes somewhere between Big Generator and Union. At the time, Billy was frontman and bassist for his own band, World Trade. Here's the story according to Billy:
"We met in 1988, '89, around there, and I had a band World Trade, and it had its kind of Yesisms about it, and Derek Shulman, who was the lead singerof Gentle Giant who signed our band World Trade was A&Ring Yes over on Atco and said to Chris, "Maybe you should meet this guy, because you might like this stuff," and Chris heard it and dug it, and we ended up meeting each other and I asked him to sing on the record, he sang on one song, and from that meeting we just evolved a friendship and a musical relationship with each other over the years that's blossomed into what we have here."
Billy co-wrote "The more we live, let go" and "Love conquers all" with Chris Squire for the Union album (though the latter was unreleased until YesYears). Billy also co-produced both songs.
Following the Union tour, Chris Squire did several gigs in and around Los Angeles with The Chris Squire Experiment, featuring Alan White on drums and Billy Sherwood on bass and guitar. It also appears that World Trade may have opened for the CSE.
Chris Squire and Billy Sherwood during 1994's Talk tourThe Talk tour provided Billy the opportunity to play with Yes as their all-purpose utility man. Unlike Casey Young, the keyboardist who played beneath the stage for the 9012Live tour, Billy was onstage with the band, singing backing vocals and playing rhythm guitar, keyboards and even bass. He even appeared with Yes for their performance of "Walls" on The Late Show with David Letterman.
After the Talk tour, Sherwood re-formed World Trade. They contributed their version of "Wonderous Stories" to the Yes tribute album Tales From Yesterday and also released their second full CD, Euphoria, which contains another Sherwood-Squire collaboration, "The Evolution song".
Cover of EuphoriaAlong with being a versatile instrumentalist and singer, Billy has racked up a considerable number of credits as producer. Along with his work on the Union album he has also produced and played bass on several tribute albums (Stevie Ray Vaughan, Rush, Pink Floyd) as well as World Trade's Euphoria. He also mixed the studio tracks for Yes' Keys To Ascension.
When asked about the future of Yes, Billy responds with enthusiasm:
"I think the new perspective is the right thing, but I think that it's good, because I think that this band could appeal to a whole other generation of kids who could jump on from this different angle of looking at it, and then get into the past and go, wait a minute, there's a gold mine of stuff here. I think that in 1997 heading into 2000, let's face it, we've got to try make Yes grab a generation that can carry into 2000..."
"I want to take this thing into 2000 with guns blazing, and I guess that's my motivation to do it. Musically it's--people can hear it on OPEN YOUR EYES,what I've got to bring to the table along with the KEYS 2 production stuff,but OPEN YOUR EYES is more the songwriter side of it..." -billysherwood.com
Cover of World Trade's debut albumBilly first got involved with Yes somewhere between Big Generator and Union. At the time, Billy was frontman and bassist for his own band, World Trade. Here's the story according to Billy:
"We met in 1988, '89, around there, and I had a band World Trade, and it had its kind of Yesisms about it, and Derek Shulman, who was the lead singerof Gentle Giant who signed our band World Trade was A&Ring Yes over on Atco and said to Chris, "Maybe you should meet this guy, because you might like this stuff," and Chris heard it and dug it, and we ended up meeting each other and I asked him to sing on the record, he sang on one song, and from that meeting we just evolved a friendship and a musical relationship with each other over the years that's blossomed into what we have here."
Billy co-wrote "The more we live, let go" and "Love conquers all" with Chris Squire for the Union album (though the latter was unreleased until YesYears). Billy also co-produced both songs.
Following the Union tour, Chris Squire did several gigs in and around Los Angeles with The Chris Squire Experiment, featuring Alan White on drums and Billy Sherwood on bass and guitar. It also appears that World Trade may have opened for the CSE.
Chris Squire and Billy Sherwood during 1994's Talk tourThe Talk tour provided Billy the opportunity to play with Yes as their all-purpose utility man. Unlike Casey Young, the keyboardist who played beneath the stage for the 9012Live tour, Billy was onstage with the band, singing backing vocals and playing rhythm guitar, keyboards and even bass. He even appeared with Yes for their performance of "Walls" on The Late Show with David Letterman.
After the Talk tour, Sherwood re-formed World Trade. They contributed their version of "Wonderous Stories" to the Yes tribute album Tales From Yesterday and also released their second full CD, Euphoria, which contains another Sherwood-Squire collaboration, "The Evolution song".
Cover of EuphoriaAlong with being a versatile instrumentalist and singer, Billy has racked up a considerable number of credits as producer. Along with his work on the Union album he has also produced and played bass on several tribute albums (Stevie Ray Vaughan, Rush, Pink Floyd) as well as World Trade's Euphoria. He also mixed the studio tracks for Yes' Keys To Ascension.
When asked about the future of Yes, Billy responds with enthusiasm:
"I think the new perspective is the right thing, but I think that it's good, because I think that this band could appeal to a whole other generation of kids who could jump on from this different angle of looking at it, and then get into the past and go, wait a minute, there's a gold mine of stuff here. I think that in 1997 heading into 2000, let's face it, we've got to try make Yes grab a generation that can carry into 2000..."
"I want to take this thing into 2000 with guns blazing, and I guess that's my motivation to do it. Musically it's--people can hear it on OPEN YOUR EYES,what I've got to bring to the table along with the KEYS 2 production stuff,but OPEN YOUR EYES is more the songwriter side of it..." -billysherwood.com
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owen lelean
Keyboardist
Owen Lelean was born June 1963 in Maryborough Victoria Australia, to a family of 6 brothers and sisters. His father was a schoolteacher, and his mother was a homemaker. Owen had access to an acoustic piano, and from the age of 4, started playing by ear. By his early teens, he had moved to Ballarat Victoria, where he currently resides. He had several years of classical piano training whilst at secondary school. Owen’s sister bought him a record that would change his life. That was Walter (Wendy) Carlos "Switched on Bach" album, followed shortly after that by Emerson, Lake, and Palmer’s "Trilogy" album.Owen left art school in the early 80's to record with a local band. This recording made the regional charts. He went on to perform on local tours and further recordings. Owen then went on to work with a cabaret band, and then worked with a classic rock band for the following 10 years. He continued on to have a very successful period, packing venues with a family band, known for their harmonies, called "The Greene Brothers". This band included the world-renowned talent, Brett Garsed, on guitar.
In 2010, Owen was presented with an offer to record on the international progressive album by UPF called, "The Hope Album". Over a period of submitting several tracks, he succeeded in recording, "The Changes We Make.
Owen’s major influences include:Rick WakemanKeith EmersonJon LordYesFlower Kings
His favorite albums include, Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon , Yes's Close to the Edge, and Deep Purple's Made in Japan.Owen has recorded tracks with Don Schiff (Elvis Presley's last bass player who also performed with Tina Turner, Peggy Lee, Sammy Davis Jr., Ann-Margret, Perry Como, and The 5th Dimension). He performed on the tracks, “Anxiety”, and “Big Bottom’s Badass Boogie Woogie” on the American Indie album, A Danger to Myself and Others by Rob Littauer.
Prized possession is a signed Minimoog model D by Rick WakemanOwen has contributed to 5 albums of Australian release between 2010-2016. He continues to perform and record with artists around the world.
Llinos B
Vocalist, Multi-instumentalist
Llinos was born in Cardiff, capital of Wales. She was one of the first babies born off the fertility treatments implemented in the country. She was brought up in Carmarthenshire, Wales. Her grandparents were farmers and she lived the “farm life” taking care of Cows, Horses, Chickens, etc. Her parents ran a pub when she was a child, which is where Llinos first got the opportunity to try a piano. She could hardly reach the keys, but she fell in love with the instrument.
She began singing from a very young age, developing a proficient soprano opera voice by the age of eight. Shortly thereafter, in junior school, Llinos began to play the violin and viola. Llinos played percussion for The Town Silver Band, did Eisteddfod (Traditional Welsh poetry and music competitions) on a regular basis, throughout Wales. Llinos won the songwriting competition at Penlan Folk Festival in 2017 for her song, “The Government is Faking Democracy”.
From age 12, Llinos went on to study flute, clarinet, bassoon, and harp. She got in to acting, and achieved a very prestigious place in the National Youth Theater of Great Britain at the age of 16. She performed in musicals annually, often in the lead role.
When she finished school, she went on to study at the Royal Conservatoire of Wales, where she majored in opera performance, classical piano, and flute. Llinos worked for the Welsh National Opera, School’s Opera, and in bands of many different genres.
At the age of 27, Llinos gave birth to the first of 4 children, so she paused performing and started teaching music privately. She also taught music for the Department of Adult Education at her local university. Bringing up 4 children left little time for musical endeavors, until Covid hit, and everything was locked down. She began doing live streams to raise money for the Hope Orphanage Sierra Leone, and from there, her music career has really rocketed. Llinos was invited to play numerous festivals annually. Over the 6 months up to the time of this writing, Llinos has done vocals on recordings which have been released in America, Australia, and Europe, including the United Kingdom.
In 2024, Llinos recorded the spoken intro to the American indie album, A Danger to Myself and Others by Rob Littauer, which was released at the time of this writing. Her Welsh brogue and soft voice gave the piece a tremendous epic feel.
Llinos’ son, Dan Hope, is a rapper in South Wales. Check him out at Dan Hope Music on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ_Nn9YFaSATQNJn5HIslnQ?app=desktop
Her favorite musical artists are:Eva CassidyDivine Masculine GabberBob Marley and the Wailersand QueenLlinos was very much in to Rock and Heavy Metal in her early 20s
Llinos says, “It was never my intention to be successful, as music was always my savior, during bad times, but it seems like my commitment is now paying off”.
Pepper Solana
Vocalist
From peppersolana.com-
"I'm Pepa "Pepper" Solana, born and raised in Madrid, Spain, in 1993.
Since I as a child, my father fed my love for music. He used to play guitar and sing for me when I was a little girl. He liked to sit on the bed next to me, singing and playing until I fell asleep ... In my dreams, those melodies became my passion.
Many are thus the most inspiring and influential artists who shaped my style: Ella Fitzgerald, Marlena Shaw, Black Crowes, Otis Redding, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Lisa Fisher, Chaka Khan, Etta James, Yebba, Lizzo ...
At the age of 14, I started touring and making a living as a singer. I toured Spanish speaking countries with my bands and other great artists. In 2017 I traveled to NYC to take a music course at the New York Jazz Academy ... And I knew I belonged there.-
Since then, I pursue my dream, working as a waitress, singing at venues and private events and on the streets of New York, performing in off Broadway shows. Fighting every day.In those years I have had the fortune to perform live with Teddy Riley, Tini Stoessel or Nile Rodgers.
As well as work with producers like Javier Limon or Teddy Riley himself.
In 2022 I launched my first solo album, "De Las Cenizas".
In 2024 "Sentimientos", my recent EP, came out.
I live in Inwood, Manhattan, with my cats and my dog. And I am 100% vegan."
Andrew Ross
Vocalist
Andrew attended Catawba College in Salisbury, NC where he received a BFA in Music Theater. He has since performed in over 50 theatrical productions and played in bands ranging from bluegrass to metal. In 2007, Andrew was asked to join the multi-platinum band, Trans-Siberian Orchestra. He has been a featured vocalist and instrumentalist with them ever since. Andrew currently resides in NYC and is involved in several music projects. He is the lead singer and founding member of the classic prog metal band, Daredevil Squadron. He has also joined forces with his favorite female vocalist of all time, Chloe Lowery to form electro-pop/rock inspired band CHAMELEON.Source: www.musicforautism.org
Jay Dittamo
Drummer
JAY DITTAMOLegendary drummer and band leader Jay Dittamo has been a driving force in the NY/NJ music scene as well as having toured the world with various music projects for decades. Jay has performed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the United Nations and for the 2010 New Jersey Hall of Fame as well as played on many TV and movie soundtracks. Jay has been a DC and Marvel comics fan since he was a kid and that is reflected in his recording studio The Cave Studio which is fashioned after Batman’s bat cave. The Cave Studio is where he has written many filmscores and recorded many famous artists such as Bucky Pizzarelli and Gloria Lynne. He has been written about in Downbeat magazine and NorthJersey.com. There are few musicians around who are a blend of having their own voice when they play and a wealth of experience to back it up. Plainly put, Jay is a musical Hero like one of his favorite comic icons.Jay started his musical journey by learning from his uncle Freddie Dittamo, a noted musician from Patterson NJ. Freddie Dittamo had performed with Frank Sinatra, Toscanini, Leonard Bernstein and Louie Prima just to name a few. Freddie taught Jay, first hand, how to play drums and percussion, Jay making a pact with his uncle that, “he would always be with me”.Jay also studied with Jim Chapin, Gary Chaffee & Freddie Gruber.....Although Jay’s musical interest are vast, his main musical love for progressive rock & Jazz being and a Frank Zappa fan He got his chance to audition for Zappa in 1981 but opted to pursue playing his own original music. In 1994 Jay performed with members of Zappa’s band calling the project "Band (Banned)from Utopia" Featuring: Ike Willis, Arthur Barrow, Ed Mann, Robert Martin, Kurt McGettrick, Tommy Mars, Bruce and Tom Fowler. He also has made an appearance with the Zappa tribute band "Project Object" Featuring Napoleon Murphy Brock & Denny WalleyJay has also performed and worked with:Bucky Pizzarelli, John & Martin Pizzarrli, Lenny White, Ace Frehley, Keith Emerson, Brad Whitford (Aerosmith), Jose Feliciano, Nektar, C&C Music Factory, Willie Colon, Jimmy Webb, Gloria Lynne, Rick Derringer, Junoon, Yoko Ono, Dave and Eddie Brigati (The Rascals), Morton Harket (A-ha), Dr Lonnie Smith, Anthony Jackson, Will Lee, Ralph Armstrong, Anthony Jackson, BCTD Band (Joe Berger,Chris Clark, Charlie Torres) The Vivino Jimmy & Jerry Brothers, Uncle Floyd,Dave Keyes, Gene CornishThe Duprees, The Crests, Chuck Berry, Joey D and the Starliters, The Mystics, The Drifters, The Marvelettes, The Tokens, The Vogues, Chester Thompson, Paster Jimmie Smith, Joe Piscopo, Jon Paris, Lou Pollo, Lenny Welch, Lita Ford, Arlen Roth, Johnny A, Jerry Niewood, Robert Randolph, Richie Marrerro, Richie Ranno, Jimmy Kunes, Steven Maglio, Grover Kemble, Steve Tyrell,Brynn Stanley, John Colianni, Wallace Roney, Steven Maglio, Jerry Bruno, Patrick Swayze and Adam West (from the TV series Batman).
-https://jaydittamo.com/
Pat bergeson
Harmonica
Guitarist and harmonica player Pat Bergeson has written, toured, and recorded with many of his musical heroes. Beginning at the University of Illinois in his home state, he moved on to New York City and picked up a Jazz Studies degree at William Paterson University. After playing in New York for ten years, he moved to Nashville upon the request of Chet Atkins who heard Pat on a demo tape. Chet invited him to play on his album "Sneakin' Around" with Jerry Reed, and later featured Pat's guitar and compositions on his 1994 releases "Read My Licks" and "Simpatico" with Chet Atkins and Suzy Bogguss. Pat continued to tour and record with Chet for several years, and was named as one of his top twelve favorite guitarists in the Oct. 2001 issue of Vintage Guitar magazine.A versatile guitarist and harmonica player, Pat's style incorporates jazz, blues, rock and finger style and he is known for his session work with a variety of artists. He has been in the studio with Lyle Lovett, Alison Krauss, Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed, Dolly Parton, Peter Frampton, Michael McDonald, Tommy Emmanuel, Bill Frisell, Martin Taylor, Suzy Bogguss, Chrissie Hynde, Bill Evans, Benny Golson, Joey DeFrancesco, and many others. He has toured with Chet Atkins, Lyle Lovett, Shelby Lynne, Suzy Bogguss and Madeleine Peyroux. Pat has been a teacher and producer, played on many Grammy Award-winning records, and has appeared on many movie soundtracks.
By overwhelming demand, Pat released "Hippy Dance!," a fun, funky, jazz-blues-inflected party record featuring the harmonica and guitar virtuosity of Pat Bergeson along with the tuba stylings of Dan Anderson. The record also features some of Pat's favorite musicians including Jeff Coffin, Steve Shapiro, Jim White, Roger Spencer, Jimmy Wallace, Will Barrow, Charlie Chadwick, Rod McGaha, Roy Agee and Michael Jefry Stevens. Available at CD Baby and iTunes.
Pat released a CD entitled "Country Gentleman - A Tribute To Chet Atkins" featuring super-pickers Tommy Emmanuel, Richard Smith, Paul Yandell and Jon Randall, as well as Pat's longtime friend, Suzy Bogguss.
Pat Bergeson is currently active in Nashville as a session musician, and touring with Allman Brothers alumni Les Brers featuring Butch Trucks, Jaimoe, Otiel Burbridge, Jack Pearson, Marc Quinones, Bruce Katz and Lamar Williams Jr., The Tommy Emmanuel Classics & Christmas Tour with Tommy Emmanuel, John Knowles and Annie Sellick, soul music great, Charles "Wigg" Walker, The Moho Trippers with Annie Sellick, and Annie and the Hot Club, among others.
Check out Pat in Gretsch Guitars: A Tribute To Chet Atkins.
To attend a workshop with Pat, visit www.tommyemmanuelguitarcampusa.com and www.rockymountainguitarcamp.org.
If you would like to have Pat play on your recordings, and you can't get to Nashville, contact Pat via email to have him play on your recordings, from his home studio. - patbergeson51@gmail.com
Pat endorses Fender guitars, Truetone pedals, VVT Amplifiers, and Seydel harmonicas.
By overwhelming demand, Pat released "Hippy Dance!," a fun, funky, jazz-blues-inflected party record featuring the harmonica and guitar virtuosity of Pat Bergeson along with the tuba stylings of Dan Anderson. The record also features some of Pat's favorite musicians including Jeff Coffin, Steve Shapiro, Jim White, Roger Spencer, Jimmy Wallace, Will Barrow, Charlie Chadwick, Rod McGaha, Roy Agee and Michael Jefry Stevens. Available at CD Baby and iTunes.
Pat released a CD entitled "Country Gentleman - A Tribute To Chet Atkins" featuring super-pickers Tommy Emmanuel, Richard Smith, Paul Yandell and Jon Randall, as well as Pat's longtime friend, Suzy Bogguss.
Pat Bergeson is currently active in Nashville as a session musician, and touring with Allman Brothers alumni Les Brers featuring Butch Trucks, Jaimoe, Otiel Burbridge, Jack Pearson, Marc Quinones, Bruce Katz and Lamar Williams Jr., The Tommy Emmanuel Classics & Christmas Tour with Tommy Emmanuel, John Knowles and Annie Sellick, soul music great, Charles "Wigg" Walker, The Moho Trippers with Annie Sellick, and Annie and the Hot Club, among others.
Check out Pat in Gretsch Guitars: A Tribute To Chet Atkins.
To attend a workshop with Pat, visit www.tommyemmanuelguitarcampusa.com and www.rockymountainguitarcamp.org.
If you would like to have Pat play on your recordings, and you can't get to Nashville, contact Pat via email to have him play on your recordings, from his home studio. - patbergeson51@gmail.com
Pat endorses Fender guitars, Truetone pedals, VVT Amplifiers, and Seydel harmonicas.