KEYS

Eric Bell is a Southern California based keyboard player, composer and arranger. He has worked with the likes of Brenton Wood, Phat Cat Swinger, Griff Hamlin, Marvin Smitty Smith, Jeff Hamilton, Bernard Purdie, Dead Man’s Party, the Jazz Cartel, Pacific Standard Time, as well as many other well known bands and artists across the country.

Winner of the piano chair position for Jeff Hamilton’s young artist trio. Best Soloist award at the Chicago Jazz competition.

DRUMS

From Hadestown, to the Broadway bound show Goddess, and bands under his own leadership, Anthony is known for his energy, groove and supportive musicality.

He has played all over the country in legendary spaces such as the Kennedy Center, Sam First, the Blue Whale, the Namm Show, Disney Resorts/Cruises, as well as an appearance on the Late Late Show with James Corden.

BASS

A bassist and composer originally from San Diego, CA. He has performed with jazz legends such as Pat Metheny, Donald Brown, and Geoffrey Keezer, and works regularly with Southern California jazz heroes Peter Sprague, Gilbert Castellanos, and Kamau Kenyatta.

He directs the jazz ensemble at CSU San Marcos and is bass studio faculty at a number of other colleges.

WOODWINDS

There are sax players, and then there’s Sean O’Kelley.

A true entertainer at heart, Sean delights audiences the world over not just with his golden-age sound, but with his energetic stage presence, smooth moves, and classic charm.

With his decades of experience as a Composer, Arranger, and Music Director, Sean knows how to set and manage the perfect tone for every occasion.

BASS

Cole Sainburg is a bassist, composer and educator working in the greater Los Angeles area. He has performed, recorded, and collaborated with prominent artists such as Christian McBride, George Cables, Ted Nash, in addition to familiar Los Angeles greats such as Josh Nelson, Bob Sheppard, and Danny Janklow.

Cole is active as a sideman on both acoustic and electric bass in performance and recording situations, finding himself in a colorful world of many different musical styles and cultures. Additionally, he is a band leader, composer, and dedicated educator. Cole is on faculty at Orange County School of the Arts and actively hosts various master classes and workshops in the area.