Sean
Gough
Sean
Gough has studied classical and jazz piano since 1995. A graduate
of Lafayette College, with a BA in music and history, he has
also been active as a student of music theory and composition;
as an accompanist for a variety of instrumentalists, vocalists,
and ensembles; and especially as a solo pianist, a freelancing
jazz musician, and a founding member of several jazz groups
(Go Trio, Ojespa Jazz Project, The Jack Furlong Quartet, and
a duo with Viktorija Gecyte). Sean continues this work while
he undertakes the MA in Jazz History and Research at Rutgers
University.
Gene
Perla
At
age five Gene Perla began classical piano. While studying engineering
& business he heard pianist Bill Evans, prompting his return
to music. At 24, upon hearing Charlie Haden, he switched to
bass. His first major gig was the Willie Bobo Sextet, which
included “Patato,” the famed Cuban conguero. Other
gigs included Nina Simone, Woody Herman, Sarah Vaughan, Elvin
Jones, Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra, and Sonny Rollins. Gene
then entered audio school, studio worked with Todd Rundgren,
founded P.M. Records and established recording facilities. Currently
teaching at Lehigh U. & The New School, his credits include
Broadway theatrical sound design, Internet design and hosting,
and computer networking.
Paul
Wells
Paul
began playing drums at the age of ten in his hometown of Pittsburgh,
PA. He moved to the New York area to attend the renowned jazz
studies program at William Paterson University, and has studied
privately with John Riley, Kenny Washington, and Bill Stewart.
Since graduating, Paul has performed and recorded internationally
with a diverse selection of artists including Deborah Harry,
Joe Williams, The Duke Ellington Legacy, Mark Murphy, Nellie
McKay, Marion Raven, Norman Simmons, Houston Person, David Leonhardt,
Randy Brecker, Sam Yahel, Eric Alexander, Joel Frahm, Rufus
Reid, Rick Margitza, Dave Valentin, Glen Burtnik, and Spiraling.
Paul is a contributing writer for Modern Drummer magazine and
endorses Pro-Mark drumsticks and Istanbul Agop cymbals.
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