ABOUT THE KIT DEMOS Off/Axis BIG BAND

The lineup/

4 Trumpets- Chuck Merrill, Jacob Greenberg (lead), Bernie Taylor, and George Stevens/

4 Trombones- Wayne Mogel (arranger), Andre Bolduc, Michael Strauss, and John Tupper (bass)/

5 Saxophones- Jimmy Cameron, Will Cicola , Joe Abbiati, Harry McCoy, and Matt Smith (bari)/

Rhythm- Patrick Marr- piano, Dan Lorenz- Guitar, Joe Musacchia- Drums, Kit Demos- Bass/

Occasional vocals by Brenda LaForce/

The band is based in the NH Seacoast area and can travel.

The mission is to explore big band selections by great composers such as Charles Mingus, George Russel, the modern sounds of Roswell Rudd and Afro-Cuban rhythms of Dafnis Prieto, et al.  Charts are selected for their uniqueness and use of counterpoint.

Sound samples are available upon request. Connect via facebook for booking.