April 2010 Roster
Miles Evans was born in 1965 to Gil and Anita Evans. He was named after his father's musical partner, Miles Davis. As a teenager, he started playing his namesakes instrument. He began playing professionally at 17. His credits include Gil Evans Orchestra, Miles Davis, Quincy Jones, Jaco Pastorius, and Sting.
Darryl Jones was born and raised in Chicago. In his early career he played with Miles Davis and the Gil Evans Orchestra. Later he would play with many other bands, including Sting and Eric Clapton. We share him with the Rolling Stones.
Bernie is one the most sought-after session players in the Los Angeles music scene. When we were able to secure him for the band, the person who recommended him to us said: "Hold on, you're in for the ride of your life!" Bernie has also recorded and played with Maynard Ferguson, The Talking Heads, Chaka Khan, Van Dyke Parks, Brian Wilson, Brian Setzer Orchestra, and Keiko Matsui.
Jamie Kime has lived in Los Angeles for many years. He is most well known for his music with Michelle Branch and Jewel. He is also a Grammy winner as a member of Zappa Plays Zappa.
Doug Webb was raised in Southern California and studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston. He has been playing woodwinds since the age of eight. His resume includes Carly Simon, Bonnie Raitt, Quincy Jones and Kyle Eastwood.
Mitch Forman has playing piano and keyboards since the age of seven. His credentials include solo performances, internationally, as well as being a member of the John McLaughlin's Mahavishnu Orchestra. Mitch has also played with Stan Getz, Rickie Lee Jones and Pat Metheny.
Mike Blumberg is a session guitarist/composer/producer based in Los Angeles, CA. He has performed on both coasts with Revolutionary Side Effects, as a solo artist and with The Hank. Blumberg has also co-composed/produced several pieces of music for major motion picture and network television promos. (www.mikeblumbergmusic.com)
Scheila is a Los Angeles native and a gifted multi-instrumentalist and vocalist; we are fortunate to have her join us. She first studied music at the age of four and has been playing ever since. She and Jamie Kime play together in the Zappa plays Zappa band as well. Scheila has played with the greats both here and abroad. She recorded with Alex Acuna , Ray Parker Jr.and shared the stage with Steve Vai, Dweezil Zappa and many more.
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