BRIDGES: MEET THE BAND

July 12, 2015 / Doug Scarborough

MEET THE BAND   The band with me on this CD is made up of insanely talented musicians from diverse, international backgrounds.  I'd like you to meet them!

Tarik Banzi

Tarik Banzi – oud

  • Multi-instrumentalist, composer, Ph.D.
  • Moroccan heritage
  • Member of Al Andalus Ensemble
Damian Erskine

Damian Erskine – bass

  • Performed with Jaco Pastorius Big Band, Gino Vannelli
  • Faculty at Portland State University
Gary Hobbs

Gary Hobbs – drums

  • Stan Kenton Orchestra alum
  • Over 60 recordings
Mahmoud

MAHMOUD SHAIKHHUSSEIN – DOUMBEK, RIQ

  • Palestinian multi-instrumentalist
Jeremy Siskind

Jeremy Siskind - piano, Rhodes

  • Winner of the 2012 Nottingham International Jazz Piano Competition
  • Chair of Piano Dept, Western Michigan University