Biography
CoolHeat consists of six musicians who play a combination of tunes that fall within the new smooth jazz radio format. The familiar songs include covers of smooth jazz, light jazz, R & B, light rock, funk and original modern jazz compositions. The band has a large repertoire of material to pull from and can please any audience. They can provide any event with a perfect balance of music for dancing and listening. They also provide pre-recorded music during breaks as required, to maintain the party atmosphere.
CoolHeat is lead by Michael A. Gregory on guitar and vocals. He has over 40 years experience in the music business and has appeared in concert halls, radio, television, and night clubs all over the United States. He writes and arranges all the band’s original material. On lead vocals we have Rachelle Byrne, who has years of experience singing and entertaining to the delight of many audiences. Rachelle adds an energetic style, emotion and warmth to every song she sings. Bob Chapman plays Alto and Tenor sax and also sings backup. He has appeared in many popular big bands in Northern California. John Basa performs his musical wonders on drums. Roger Shimoff plays bass and covers background vocals. He is a seasoned musician. On percussion, the band's newest member, is Andy Gonzales. He provides that extra boost to the pulsating rhythms of the music.
Instrumentation
Michael Gregory - Vocals & Guitar
Rachelle Byrne- Vocals
Bob Chapman - Tenor and Alto Sax
Roger Shimoff- Bass and vocals
John Basa- Drums
Andy Gonzales - Percussion
Discography
Certified Cool - CoolHeat
Links
| http://www.lodelinemusic.com |