Musicians & Bands
Piano / Guitar / Bass / Drums
Voice / Sax+Woodwind / Brass
Multi-instrumentalists / Other
Band & Ensemble
Sax+
Woodwind
Lisa Fiorilli
saxophonist, band leader, educator
instagram.com/lisafiomusic
Lisa Fiorilli plays and teaches in the Northern Virginia area. Check out her band to hear an eclectic mix of jazz and pop/rock covers played by a talented crew of musicians.
John Kocur
saxophonist, band leader, educator, composer
johnkocur.com
Alto saxophonist John Kocur isn’t called “The Smoker” for nothing. He’s simply one of the finest soloists the D.C. jazz scene has to offer…” —Michael J. West, Washington City Paper
Rob Maletick
saxophonist, producer, engineer, clinician
robmaletick.net
Highlights include performing at the White House, touring with the Earth Wind and Fire Tribute Band, opening shows for the legendary Neville Brothers, and Donnie McClurkin.
Band & Ensemble
Franklin Park Big Band
big band
fpbb.org
From Swing Era Classics to the Sounds of Today, The Franklin Park Big Band has over 200 songs in its repertoire. Listen to a few samples, and check out our list of favorites!
Loudoun Jazz Ensemble
big band
facebook.com/loudounjazzensemble
The Loudoun Jazz Ensemble has been performing big band music throughout Northern Virginia since 1997. Available for local community events, private parties, fund-raisers and more.
One EasY Street
guitar-based five-piece
oneasystreetjazz.com
Singing the great jazz tunes of the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s including Summertime, Blue Skies, Stars Fell on Alabama, Black Coffee, and much more.
String Theory
all-string trio
stringtheoryjazz.com
Three DC-area jazz enthusiasts striving to instill the same enthusiasm in local audiences.
Swing Shift
big band
swingshiftdc.com
Since 1994, Swing Shift has appeared at the Corcoran Art Gallery, the Kennedy Center, and the Washington Hilton, and has a regular gig at Blues Alley. Led by guitarist Matt Trimboli.
Piano
Ryan Benton
pianist, guitarist, bassist, vocalist
ryanbentonmusic.com
Ryan Benton is a pianist, guitarist and vocalist performing solo, duo and band shows throughout Northern VA, Western MD, Southern PA and Washington DC areas and regularly with Voodoo Blues.
Caleb Nei
pianist
calebneijazz.com
Caleb Nei is a pianist, with a melodic style and swinging feel. Standards and love songs. Solo, duo, trio, quartet. Plays regularly at Travinia Italian Kitchen, Lightfoot Restaurant and beyond. Available!
Quentin Walston
pianist, composer, educator
quentinwalston.com
Quentin Walston is a jazz pianist, composer, and arranger playing solo, duo, and with the Quentin Walston Trio. New original music coming soon. Appears regularly at Salamander Resort.
Alfred Yun
composer, pianist, sound designer
alfredyun.com
As a pianist, he has performed in venues across the country: from New York to Boston and Washington DC. He is also a skilled producer and audio engineer.
DRUMS
Daniel Kelly II
drummer, bandleader, teacher
danielkellymusic.org
Daniel Kelly II has been sharing his talent with the world since the young age of two. His goal is to learn new ways to improve as a percussionist and to help motivate other musicians to keep pressing toward their goals.
Alphonso Young, Jr.
drummer, percussionist, educator
instagram.com/alyoungjr
There’s too much to say about Al here so go google him. Member of the Eric Byrd Trio, a music instructor with Loudoun County Public Schools, on the faculty of Shenandoah University, played with Randy Brecker, and more, more.
Voice
Linda Andersen
vocalist
lindajazz.com
Classically trained, Linda enjoys singing jazz standards , country classics and a bit of pop added to the mix. Her clear voice and vibrant performance technique brings a bit of fun and a touch of class to any event.
Kathy Farmer
vocalist
kathyefarmerjazz.com
Kathy is a solo jazz vocalist, singing jazz standards of the 1920s through 50s and more contemporary tunes with a jazz twist in the mix. She is also one-third of the Hip Pocket trio and one-fifth of the jazz quintet, Accidental Red.
Tracy Hamlin
vocalist
tracyhamlin.com
The songstress fuses the boundaries between soul, jazz, R&B and house music and has experienced significant international success. Tracy is a former Vice President of the Washington DC Grammy Chapter.
Bobbe Shore
vocalist, lyricist
bobbeshore.com
Bobbe Shore and First Call have performed throughout the DC metro area, sharing her passion and love of jazz, standards, swing, and blues, winning over new audiences with every performance.
Guitar
Patrick Fritz
guitarist, teacher
instagram.com/patrickfritzmusic
These days, you can find me out and about performing on the electric guitar with other fantastic musicians all around Loudoun County. I love music and I especially love sharing my passion for the guitar.
Steve Tjernagel
guitarist, composer, teacher
musicians.allaboutjazz.com/stevetjernagel
Steve is a Philadelphia based guitarist with roots in the Sandole method. He holds an MM in Jazz Studies from the University of the Arts (UArts). Classical training from Rowan University.
Bass
Kevin Johnson
bassist, educator, writer
kevinjohnsonbass.com
Kevin Johnson is a bassist and the managing editor for NoTreble.com, the online magazine for bassists. He also serves as the head of the Jazz Division for the Bass Coalition and teaches bass in Loudoun County.