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Brian Perez Quartet

Brian Perez is a woodwind artist, performer, educator, composer and bandleader. For the past 10 years Brian Perez has led a quartet made up of a changing line-up of members that has always maintained the same artistic vision. Since its inception the quartet has performed nationally and internationally appearing in various venues from Minneapolis to the Eastern Shore, Miami, Barcelona, Caracas and more. The current quartet is made up of one Delmarva native and also two very talented students from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. The quartet performs a mixture of originals, jazz standards and more contemporary pieces. The goal of the quartet is to always have a link to the classic jazz styles of the past while also brining an honest approach that is reflective of our personal experiences and that avoids the constraints of over-classification.

Everett Spells

Everett A. Spells, from Newport News, Virginia, is a Solo Jazz Saxophonist playing the best in jazz standards, popular and original music from his CD. Playing the tenor, alto and soprano saxophone, Everett blends his

smooth sound with self produced music, captivating any audience. Studying and graduating from Norfolk State University with a B.A. in music, he has performed with such greats as Frank Foster, Billy Taylor, Burgess Gardner, Consuella Moorhead, Bill Lee, Steve Wilson, Billy Drummond and the Wooten Brothers. Touring with the "Showman," "Staircase Band" and "Power Play" from Virginia Beach, has given Everett a wealth of experience n performing for a wide range of audiences up and down the East coast. Starting his solo project in 1999 n performing for a wide range of audiences up and down the East coast. Starting his solo project in 1999 has allowed him the opportunity to play jazz exclusively and to showcase his talent in a unique and personal way.
Paul Cullen

Like fine wine, the sounds of Paul Cullen simply improve in time; a bassist and multi-instrumentalist who has played shows in front of 20 people and in front 55,000 people. His love and dedication to his music and craft has taken him literally all around the world, playing and exploring just about every kind of music. On his new album, Dreamdance, he has created a modern but timeless piece of romantic music that draws from many sources, but is born of one man’s vision. And in an industry struggling with how to bring music to people, Paul’s ingeniousness has created new possibilities for his career by combining his love of music with his love of fine food and wine, taking his music to wine related events in several different regions of the country. Paul’s skill as a musician and unique vision has set him apart from the musical crowd for years. You can see and hear him bringing the songs of Dreamdance to life at wine related events all across the country – articulating an irresistible vision of life and luxury for those willing to expand and revel in their tastes. Paul concludes, "Just as in wine, with music there are so many varieties out there, you have to separate yourself somehow. I figured how to make it work wonderfully for me."

The Jazz Guys

The Jazz Guys, a local Salisbury, Maryland attraction since 1996, bring their jazz stylings to the compositions of George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, Duke Ellington, Horace Silver, Thelonius Monk, Neal Hefti and many others. Whether it’s a reception, dinner, cocktails or a backyard barbeque, The Jazz Guys can provide sophistication and variety. Rich harmonies and swinging rythmn from The Jazz Guys will add just the right note to any occasion. Ev Cook, vocals and light percussion; Bruce Chappelle, bass and vocals; Jim Mitchell, Guitar.