Rafael, 31, received his first trumpet in 1988. As music major at the College of Staten Island, he studied with local legend Mike Morreale, and plays with several groups around Staten Island and the metropolitan area, including marching bands, big bands, symphonic orchestras, and original projects.
vocals, keys, trumpet
Billy, 30, in addition to handling lead vocal duties, also acts as the band’s utility player, bringing keyboards, a second trumpet, and percussion into the mix.
bass, vocals
Mike, 24, is a graduate of Hunter College in Manhattan where he played trumpet in the jazz band, under the direction of trombonist Ryan Keberle, and minored in music.
vocals
Nicole, 24, recently completed a master’s degree program at Hunter College and is pursuing a career as a music educator.
drums
Paul, 27, operates a studio on the South Shore of Staten Island where he records and produces local acts, and gives drum lessons.
