2022108905 Maplewood Porchfest Meant To Be Jazz Band
Maplewood Porchfest Meant To Be Jazz Band
Glenn Merritt
Originally from New York City, Glenn Merritt has been playing music since he was a youngster. He studied classical piano and music theory at Manhattan College of Music. At 15 he was a percussionist for Willie Sossa’s Salsa band. He played electric bass in numerous R&B bands. His jazz chops have consistently improved since he first tickled the ivories nearly 40 years ago and he has acquired a very tasteful style with lush chord voicing and a wonderful improvisational ability as a consequence of studying under his mentor the late Morris Nanton of the famed Morris Nanton Trio. He is currently the pianist for the jazz quartet, Meant to be. He co-teaches part time at Morris County College.
Alan Hayes
Born and raised in New Jersey, Alan’s dedication to both the electric and upright bass can easily be witnessed as a member of the band. His unwavering attraction to the bass has been cultivated over the years through his dedicated studies.
Pete Omelio
Hailing from Plainfield, New Jersey, Pete Omelio has shown his expert skills as an accomplished drummer. He keeps a tight rein on the group as they move between various musical styles and tempos. Pete studied drums under Marko Marcinko, famed drummer from the Dave Liebman Group.
John Higgins
John started playing trumpet when he was 10 yrs old. After performing in various ensembles in high school, he continued his music studies at East Carolina University. While living in Los Angeles, he was a member of several rehearsal bands, was a freelance musician, and studied trumpet with studio musician Bobby Bryant. Now residing in New Jersey, John continues his music studies with Jazz Musician Freddie Hendrix and continues to perform as a freelance trumpet player.
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Originally from New York City, Glenn Merritt has been playing music since he was a youngster. He studied classical piano and music theory at Manhattan College of Music. At 15 he was a percussionist for Willie Sossa’s Salsa band. He played electric bass in numerous R&B bands. His jazz chops have consistently improved since he first tickled the ivories nearly 40 years ago and he has acquired a very tasteful style with lush chord voicing and a wonderful improvisational ability as a consequence of studying under his mentor the late Morris Nanton of the famed Morris Nanton Trio. He is currently the pianist for the jazz quartet, Meant to be. He co-teaches part time at Morris County College.
Alan Hayes
Born and raised in New Jersey, Alan’s dedication to both the electric and upright bass can easily be witnessed as a member of the band. His unwavering attraction to the bass has been cultivated over the years through his dedicated studies.
Pete Omelio
Hailing from Plainfield, New Jersey, Pete Omelio has shown his expert skills as an accomplished drummer. He keeps a tight rein on the group as they move between various musical styles and tempos. Pete studied drums under Marko Marcinko, famed drummer from the Dave Liebman Group.
John Higgins
John started playing trumpet when he was 10 yrs old. After performing in various ensembles in high school, he continued his music studies at East Carolina University. While living in Los Angeles, he was a member of several rehearsal bands, was a freelance musician, and studied trumpet with studio musician Bobby Bryant. Now residing in New Jersey, John continues his music studies with Jazz Musician Freddie Hendrix and continues to perform as a freelance trumpet player.
