Rick Lauria
Ricky Lauria has studied piano since childhood, alternating the mental discipline of music with the physical rigors of athletics. With his elegant, laid-back and bluesy comping style, complemented by exemplary technical brilliance when soloing, he has …
Lee Whalen
Although active in many styles of music, Lee Whalen is best known for his jazz work and the propulsive sense of swing he brings to the ‘Knights rhythm section where he has been a fixture since their inception in 2004. A versatile acoustic and electric bassist, …
Sven Cizmeli Mehmet
Crown Prince Cizmeli-Mehmet has travelled the world bringing his unique take on jazz percussion to enthralled audiences from Turkey to Bangladesh and beyond. Of Royal blood, and sharing both Swedish and Turkish ancestry, Cizmeli-Mehmet studied under …
Paul Courchaine
Guitarist Paul Courchaine began his musical journey at a young age. In high school, he studied under jazz guitar luminary Rich Falco and founded the (in)famous Massachusetts rock band, “Craig”. Temporarily putting aside a rigorous touring …