jerry martini
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Jerry Martini, aka Papa J, is the original founder of Sly & the Family Stone; calling upon Sly Stone to become the leader of the first inter-racial, multi-gender, major American Band. He has also performed with countless luminaries including Mike Bloomfield, Carlos Santana, Rolling Stone Bill Wymann, Robert Cray, Willie Lomax, Prince, Graham Central Station, and Van Morrison. He is avid in horn arrangements as well as song writing including "One With the Sun" on Santanas Barbaletta among others.
Through the millenial New Years, he, along with Cynthia Robinson and Larry Graham, played with Prince on his 1999/2000 New Years Pay Per View special "Rave Un2 2000" capping "The Jam of the Year" tour taking them worldwide through Europe and The US to over 50 stops. More Recently he has been seen on the 2006 Grammy Awards with a cast of all stars in their tribute to Sly & The Family Stone.
Through the millenial New Years, he, along with Cynthia Robinson and Larry Graham, played with Prince on his 1999/2000 New Years Pay Per View special "Rave Un2 2000" capping "The Jam of the Year" tour taking them worldwide through Europe and The US to over 50 stops. More Recently he has been seen on the 2006 Grammy Awards with a cast of all stars in their tribute to Sly & The Family Stone.
brian hack
Brian Hack is A Sacramento based musician who spent years playing club venues as a lead guitarist and singer. after doing years of road gigs in California hotel chains, and the Nevada Casino circuit, Brian and Frank formed their own group
"Madison Avenue." Under the BMI affiliation, Brian completed five recording projects with former members. Brian attributes his music career to years of being influenced by Blues Guitarist and friend Mr. Robben Ford.
"Madison Avenue." Under the BMI affiliation, Brian completed five recording projects with former members. Brian attributes his music career to years of being influenced by Blues Guitarist and friend Mr. Robben Ford.
russ martinez
Russ started playing drums when his dad bought him a set of bongos at age seven after visiting Tijuana. To his parents dread, he never stopped. At fifteen his first band Reign opened the show at the Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento for Steppen Wolf and Three Dog Night, he was hooked. He played the club circuit in the Sacramento Valley from age 17 until he finally opened his own night club, The Bitter Creek Tavern in 1977. Bitter Creek was a musicians venue, large stage, lights and a house sound system designed to showcase some of the best bands in Northern California. In 1981 he started playing and touring with the Rutabaga Boogie Band. After he sold the club in 1985 he continued to play with the Rutabaga's until 2006. He's now re-energized and excited to be working with Jerry Martini and our current project.
kristin sorci
Kristin has been singing since the ripe ol' age of 3. her musical influences include kurt elling, rachelle ferrell, stevie wonder, ray charles, billie holiday, sam cooke, cab calloway, eric clapton, Taj Mahal, and many more. kristin enjoys getting together for a good, old fashioned, jam session, and loves to push herself and other musicians to think 'outside the box'. deeply rooted in jazz, soul, and funk, her sound is rich, boss, and warm. some would say that she, "Loves to put her foot in it".
Not only is Kristin a Singer, but She is also a Championship Dancer. Kristin Sorci has been dancing since she was a child and loves bringing joy to adults and children alike. She teaches, competes, and judges at national competitions in Lindy Hop and West Coast Swing, and is a new resident instructor in Sacramento. Kristin is a two time US Open Champion, and an American Lindy Hop Champion.
Not only is Kristin a Singer, but She is also a Championship Dancer. Kristin Sorci has been dancing since she was a child and loves bringing joy to adults and children alike. She teaches, competes, and judges at national competitions in Lindy Hop and West Coast Swing, and is a new resident instructor in Sacramento. Kristin is a two time US Open Champion, and an American Lindy Hop Champion.
clark calvert
Clark Calvert has been playing Saxphone and performing in Nightclubs in the Sacramento area and in Cabaret Lounges in Reno and Lake Tahoe for the past 30 Years. He has played with name groups in Sacramento such as Hawke and Galaxy in the 70's and 80's and has toured the United States and Canada in the late 60's. Clark's goal is to be able to perform for those who value and appreciate good music and to produce his high level of performance every time he takes the stage.
Jerry Fairlie
Jerry Fairlie began his music interest at an early age, which carried through middle school, leading to his first gig at 14 years old. Music continues to play a major part in his life, (60 years playing!), and he currently plays in several big bands and small combos in the bay area. Jerry is now retired and living in Folsom, california, and is playing as a soloist at local venues, fairs, galleries, and private parties. he most currently has been featured as a soloist on the hornblower yacht cruise on the sacramento river.
Mark marsh
I have been deeply interested in music for as long as I can recall. I knew I had to play an instrument when I saw the Beatles on television - it looked like the most fun you could have! At the time I had no idea what a bass was - but it was that instrument that moved me the most. As soon as I discovered its identity I pursued it single-mindedly. I joined my first band at age 15 and have been in one or more ever since, ranging between popular styles like Rock, Blues, R&B (read 1950's and 1960's), Funk and Country/Western to the more disciplined pursuit of Western Classical music and Jazz. I love Jazz/Fusion and Bebop, but then I'm hard pressed to find a musical style that doesn't get me excited! Improvised music is absolutely the best!
I've been both formally schooled and formally self-taught. Though primarily a bassist, I have enough command of my voice, guitar, drums and keyboards to get my ideas expressed. I am pleased to be in a position to collaborate with a number of wonderful and talented musicians. I have also realized a long time dream of having a home studio. The best is yet to come!
Some of my most rewarding moments have been experiencing the of the moment interplay between talented musicians in a live setting.
"listen with your ears - not your eyes, and try to bring a little more love into the world!"
I've been both formally schooled and formally self-taught. Though primarily a bassist, I have enough command of my voice, guitar, drums and keyboards to get my ideas expressed. I am pleased to be in a position to collaborate with a number of wonderful and talented musicians. I have also realized a long time dream of having a home studio. The best is yet to come!
Some of my most rewarding moments have been experiencing the of the moment interplay between talented musicians in a live setting.
"listen with your ears - not your eyes, and try to bring a little more love into the world!"
jim goodman
Singer, songrwriter, and guitarist of some 50 years now, Jim goodman hails from miami, florida. a folk rocker by birth, and an all around good guy, jim founded 70's rock band southern steel and California's own the cast musical band since 1979. he currently resides in Sacramento, California, and has three albums of original pop-rock music available on cd.
