Dori Levine

Rebecca Perricone

Labek has been performing since the age of nine. After winning a full scholarship to Cornell University, where she received an MFA, she moved to NYC. There, she pursued a performance career, starring in a number of repertory plays, working on parts in TV and on Broadway. Throughout her career, she spent many hours developing her craft, preparing, and finally bringing all her experience and wisdom to recording her vocal artistry. Labek (AKA Rebecca Malka Perricone) moved to Boston where she presently is part of the faculty at Berklee College of Music.  Her life experiences have produced an artist whose powerful voice and passion for storytelling and music must be heard.

Grigorii Palamarchuk

Born: November 23, 1988

Grigorii Palamarchuk is a professional pianist currently based in New York, with over 20 years of international performing experience. Originally from Ukraine, Grigorii began studying piano at the age of 3.5 and later trained under the legendary Soviet jazz educator Igor Bril, who played a crucial role in shaping his jazz approach and improvisational style.

Throughout his career, Grigorii has performed across multiple countries, blending classical technique with the language of jazz. His extensive repertoire includes jazz standards, bebop, swing, New Orleans traditions, and contemporary arrangements, creating a sophisticated and versatile sound that adapts to both intimate venues and large stages.

Beverly Taft

Paul Vornhagen

Born: August 18, 1950

Paul performs on saxophones, flute, piccolo, clarinet and vocals with styles reminiscent of Stan Getz, Dexter Gordon, Herbie Mann, Hubert Laws and Chet Baker (vocals). Based in Ann Arbor, he has released numerous recordings as a bandleader for several labels including Schoolkids, BOPO, PKO, Inner Light and Global Pulse.  His Quartet performs throughout Michigan and northern Ohio on a monthly basis as well as touring in California and the Chicago area.  His latest Quartet recording was released on February 3, 2025 on Global Pulse Records entitled Paul Vornhagen-Live at the Blue LLama to NPR and Internet Programs.  

Elaine Dame

Born: September 21, 1962

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"Dame has risen to the top ranks of Chicago jazz singers, with a musicality that allows her to improvise things most singers shouldn't even try. She possesses everything one could want in a true jazz vocalist: centered intonation, an enviable command of rhythm, and a translucent but powerful instrument.”~ Neil Tesser, Grammy award-winning critic and Author, The Playboy Guide to Jazz

Elaine Dame, jazz vocalist and recording artist, is a "Vocal dynamo...[and] continues to be a gem in the city's vocal jazz scene" according to Time Out Chicago. Since 1997, Dame has headlined venerable venues in Chicago, the Midwest and the nation, collaborating with some of the finest jazz instrumentalists. She has enjoyed residencies at such notable music rooms as the Rainbow Room, Michael Feinstein's 54 Below and the Metropolitan Room in New York City - and in Chicago, Elaine headlined the 2015 Chicago Jazz Festival and appears regularly at Winter's Jazz Club and The Jazz Showcase, to name but a few.

Charles Gordon

Kymberlee O'Brien

Born: February 17

Kymberlee O'Brien is a multifaceted artist blending the rich nuances of Jazz, Latin, pop, and R&B with a soulful, powerful voice that tells stories of resilience, love, and self-discovery. An award-winning singer, songwriter, and choreographer, Kymberlee brings an undeniable warmth and authenticity to her music. She draws on her experiences and influences to create a sound that resonates deeply with her audience, combining her training in musical theatre, dance, and world percussion to create unforgettable live performances and recordings. Her dedication to her craft and her love for storytelling make her a unique voice in today’s music scene.

Brent Bowman

Born: September 27

Brent A. Bowman is a music educator and a musician. At Berklee College of Music he played with Al Di Meola, Mick Goodrick, Oliver Nelson II, Steve Swallow, Jeff Stout, Gerry Beaudoin and Wayne Naus. He has performed with Candy Johnson and was band leader for the European U.S.O. touring group "Montage". He shared the stage with Bob Hope, The Carpenters, The Temptations, The Four Tops. The O’Jays, Captain and Tennille and The Ohio Players. He toured the U.S.A with Tiny Tim, George Goebel, Frank Fontaine, The Inkspots, George Jessel, Frank Gorshin, and the Barnum and Bailey Circus.

April Post

Born: May 6, 1950

Studied Music at College of Marin, where I started a Vocal Jazz Class. I live In Mill Valley, in Marin County, but the location finder wouldn't let me enter that, so Santa Rosa is closest. I sing a large selection of work from the Great American Songbook, some latin and pop. I enjoy improvising and can scat horn-style lines in any jam. I have a good understanding of both jazz and classical music theory and I read music well. I am looking to connect with instrumentalists in my area, to jam and to build a pool of friends to play gigs.