Ask Me Now - Frances; vocals
Dominic Poccia; reeds
Talented reed players are in demand and Dominic is no exception, playing in the bands mentioned above and more. Ask Me Now is pleased to have the opportunity to work with him and most appreciative for his generous contribution to the music in both fills and solos on baritone and soprano sax, clarinet and bass clarinet.
Alex Nakhimovsky; piano
What an honor to plAlex’s musical accomplishments as a Jazz and Classical artist include musical direction and arranging as well as solo and ensemble performances. He has toured throughout the United States, Russia, Japan and Israel, performing with Jazz legends Benny Golson, Jackie McLean, Jimmy Cobb, Valery Ponomarev, Sheila Jordan, Curtis Fuller, Victor Bailey and Grammy nominated artists Bill Evans and Carla Cook.
Nakhimovsky’s impressive classical repertoire, which spans the gamut from Bach to Gershwin, has led to performances on some of America’s greatest stages including Carnegie Hall (2007).
Wayne Roberts; bass
Wayne resides in Western Massachusetts after 30 years in New York City, and we are thrilled to perform with this swinging, subtle, stylist!
He is currently Visiting Lecturer at Westfield State University: History of Jazz and private bass lesson. He also directs Duke Ellington Youth and Adult Jazz Workshop at Westfield State University.
Among the most notable musicians Wayne has worked with are Kirk Lightsey, Hal Galper, Howard Alden, Vic Juris, Jack Wilkins, Joe Cohn, Ken Peplowski, Walt Weiskopf, Dave Liebman, Bill Mays, Harry Allen, Warren Vache, John Beasley, Billy Childs, Atilla Zoller, Chuck Wayne and Jaki Byard.
Vocals with a variety of the areas finest musicians
