Guitarists & Bassists

Richard Hammond is a bassist. He has toured as bassist with Joan Osborne, Erasure, and The East Village Opera Company. He has also worked as composer/producer on several national advertising campaigns, and regularly co-writes with several songwriting teams.

Jonathan Kreisberg is a guitarist. He has recorded a C.D. and performed with the rock group "Third Wish". He has also conducted clinics at music schools.

Harvie S is a bassist. He has performed with many artists including Stan Getz, Chet Baker, Dexter Gordon, Jim Hall, Michael Brecker, and Gil Evans. He is also a jazz bass instructor at The Manhattan School of Music.

Dennis Irwin was a bassist. He had worked with many jazz artists including Stan Getz, Johnny Griffin and Horace Silver. He is also the father of trumpeter/bassist Michael Irwin.

Phil Palombi is a bassist residing in New York city. He has performed and recorded with such players as Michael Brecker, Maynard Ferguson, Dave Liebman, Chris Potter, and Curtis Stigers. He has also performed with the Greenville Symphony for two seasons.

Rob Hamilton is a guitarist. He tours regularly with international artists such as Moka Only, Soul Decision, Lee Aaron, Kayle, and Kia Kadiri. He is involved in many styles of music including rock, funk, hip hop, classical, reggae, metal, world, and country.

Adam Rafferty is a guitarist. He has played at the New York City subways, street corners - and at the music rooms New York such as "Birdland" and "The Jazz Standard". He has also conducted workshops, written books and created an instructional DVD.

Francis Jacob is a guitarist and composer. He has performed at venues such as New York's Lincoln Center and Festival Nuits d'Afrique in Montreal. He has also worked as musical director for Guinean artist Oumou Diabate.

Yves Bittar is a bassist. He has played as a sideman for afro bands, house-electro studio sessions, rock and R&B cover band. He has also performed at the "Baiser Sale".

Gabriele Donati is a bassist. He has worked with Frank Morgan, Javon Jackson, Franco Ambrosetti, Anthony Wilson, and Richie Beirach. He currently lives between Europe and the States.