David Gleason received his master's degree in ethnomusicology from Tufts University. As a pianist he has performed with ensembles such as RumbaNaMa, The Boston Latin Band, The Either/Orchestra, Laurel Masse and Mojive. He studied music education and jazz studies at the Crane School of Music in Potsdam, New York and jazz piano with Lee Shaw. As an educator, he has taught music at Mont Pleasant Middle School, The Sayles School of Fine Arts and as an adjunct at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Tim Williams is originally from Massappequa, Long Island. He studied saxophone and Music education at the Crane School of Music in Potsdam, New York. As a sought after section player and soloist he has played with Soul Session, Mojive, The Refrigerators, and the Erftones. Tim, also an active music educator, teaches in the Troy City Schools.
Pete Sweeny has been a full-time professional musician since 1983. He studied with Dave Calarco and Joe Morello. He has recorded and performed with Jay Traynor of Jay and the Americans, Nick Brignola, and Ronnie Earl among others. Pete has toured the US and Canada with Irish singing legend Tony Kenny, guitar virtuoso Matt Smith, and Dan Toler. He is featured on several recordings included two grammy nominated albums with Jay Traynor and a movie sound track for the Mirimax motion picure "The Castle" with Adrien Cohen. In addition to performing, Pete is also an active educator; He teaches privately, and at the National Guitar Workshop. He has also written ten instructional books for Alferd Publishing.
Erik Johnson is one of the Capital Regions most in-demand bass players. Originally from Amityville, Long Island, he has been living and playing music in the Capital Region since 1989. Primarily a freelance bassist, Erik has played with such artists as Lee Shaw, Nick Brignola, Chuck D'Alioa, David Calarco, George Muscatello, Eric Walentowicz, Ray Alexander, Sonny and Perley, and many more. Erik teaches private bass lessons and stings in the Albany City Schools.
Tony Garcia Jr. is a Schenectady-based multipercussionist and composer who has played with Alex Torres Y Su Orchestra, Mundo Muevo and Maximo Sabor
