Samba Brasil

Samba Brasil has been called “sparkling... breezy... sensuous... swinging” as well as “a simmering mix of Brazilian music and jazz.” Since 1994, the group has delighted audiences throughout New England with their fresh variations on the samba - the national dance and passion of Brazil. Samba Brasil performs their own original songs alongside those of composers like Tom Jobim, Ivan Lins and Djavan. A Samba Brasil show always includes bossa nova, baião, batucada and funk, and the very special touch of American jazz played by some of New England's premiere performers.

www.sambabrasil.net

Cookie Thomas

Richard "Cookie" Thomas had the opportunity, at fourteen, to open for B.B. King. He continued to add to this list of music legends, while singing with local favorites the Royal Kings, by opening for acts such as, Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes, Little Anthony, AWB, and a host of other well known acts. Richard also performs with a wide variety of super talented local, as well as, international artists. Richard has four recordings to his credit.

Richard enjoys swinging to the sounds of the 50's and 60's. His voice is especially suited to well-known classic standards. His style is compared to the likes of Nat King Cole, Lou Rawls, Frank Sinatra, and Johnny Hartman. In fact, you can hear a bit of each one when Richard sings

www.cookiethomas.com

Doug White

''A very solid tenor saxophonist with a style that has some of the heft of Coleman Hawkins and some of the swing of Zoot Sims..."
- Gary Giddins, Village Voice

Perhaps best known for his international engagements as featured soloist with legendary jazz singer Annie Ross, White has led his own groups since the mid 70's at venues such as The Supper Club, Blue Note, Birdland, Merchants N.Y., and Dharma as well as in London's Half Note Club and the famous "606."

http://juniperrecords.com/artists/doug_white.php

Theresa Wright

Opening the Friday Evening Show at the Hartford Jazz Festival 2004 was just another milestone on this very talented vocalist’s road from pop and r&b to strictly a jazz vein.  She’s currently recording an album with sax maestro Dave Davis.  The sky’s the limit for Ms. Wright.

Email wladysing@aol.com and Ms. Wright will get back to you promptly.

Rob Zappulla

Pictured here with the late, great Ray Brown.

Mr. Zappulla is a talented vocalist who also is a remarkable trumpet and flugelhorn player.

www.robzappulla.com