"Back Door" Concert


Kenny Drew Jr. (Piano) Kenny Drew, Jr. was born in New York City in 1958. He started music lessons at the age of four. After studying classical piano with his Aunt Marjorie, he branched out into the area of jazz music.

He has performed worldwide with a comprehensive variety of musicians, including Stanley Jordan, Out of the Blue (OTB), Stanley Turrentine, Slide Hampton and the Jazz Masters, the Mingus Big Band, Steve Grossman, Yoshiaki Masuo, Sadao Watanabe, Smokey Robinson, Frank Morgan, Daniel Schnyder, and many others.

He was the winner of the 1990 Great American jazz Piano Competition in Jacksonville FL. He has appeared as a leader at many major festivals, including the Jacksonville Jazz Festival, Kyoto Jazz Festival, Savannah on Stage Festival, Clearwater Jazz Festival, and the Newark Jazz Festival.

John Lamb (Bass) John Lamb, a virtuoso performer bassist Lamb performed with the legendary Duke Ellington Orchestra for more than ten years. His extraordinary musical talent can be heard on most of the Duke’s major works from the mid-‘60’s, including “The Far East Suite” which earned a Grammy.

Rose Bilal (Vocals) Rose Bilal is like no other. Her vocal stylings are reminiscent of Sarah and Ella and the sultry Carmen and yet are uniquely her own. Her talents also extend into the visual arts, painting and sculpturing and many of her pieces can be seen in the homes and businesses in and around the Tampa Bay area. She has also written her biography, the newly released, "Don't Blame the Road".

Her theater experience with the likes of Stageworks, American Stage and other stages in the tri-state area has given her the confidence and ability to connect with her audience and totally engage them in her performance. Her experience is extensive and her resume easily covers several pages revealing her numerous appearances in many venues.

She has recently returned from a tour in Europe where she performed her unique style of jazz renditions to packed houses! She is also currently involved in sharing her life story with girls and women throughout the country with Fran Powers' Power Stories. Her amazing story truly inspires and empowers all who have the privilege to hear it.



Don Capone (Percussion)
Dons' Yamaha set up:
Stage Custom Advantage
Color ...Cranberry Bleed
Bass....20"X 17"
Snare...14" X 6"....Brass
Mounted Toms ...10" X 8" 12" X 9"
Floor Toms ...14" X 14" 16" X 16"
Tama Side Snare ... POP CORN 10" X 6" Chrome



Cymbals:
K Zildjian 20" Custom hammered dark ride
K Zildjian 20" Dark ride
K Zildjian 18" Medium thin dark crash
K Zildjian 18" Thin dark ride
ZHT Zildjian 14" Fast crash
A Zildjian 18" Custom China
K Zildjian 10" Splash
Paiste 14" Dimension HI HATS

Dons' Gretsch Set up:
Catalina Club
Color: White Marine Pearl
Bass: 18" X 14"
Snare: 14" X 5"
Floor Tom: 14" X 14"
Mounted Tom: 12" X 9"

Cymbals:
A Zildjian 21" Vintage " Rock Ride
ZHT Zildjian 20" Flat Ride
Sabian 20" Ride 6 rivet
Sabian 18" China
Sabian 18" Crash ride Mirror finish
Sabian 16" Crash ride 4 rivet
Sabian 14" HI HATS