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Glenn Jennings is probably the most recognized and "in-demand" musician in the city. He has been playing jazz and other styles of music in several bands in Thunder Bay for many years. His Jazz piano playing is very unique since he is able to use his ability to play bass pedals simultaneously. Here's a link to his home page Click Here.

Bert is acknowledged by Jazz greats as the most sought after Jazz drummer in Thunder Bay. He has an intuitive & relaxing style that puts fellow musicians at their best & keeps audiences in a relaxed mood, perfect for Jazz listening. Bert has played with many many groups.

Mark began his musical career in the early 70's in the Windsor Detroit area. He play clarinet with The Detroit & Windsor Symphonies, before the age of twenty ! His love of jazz began back then, and it's something he finds hard to shake like so many of us. Jazz is inbred like the rest of the group, and he continues to play all over the Thunder Bay region with several groups. He brings a lively style to his music and is sweet to listen to !

Ari has worked with many different artists over the years, including; bobby vinton, howie mandel, del dacko, chris tarry, pinetop perkins, frankie laine, rhonda hart, joey gregorish, george mcrae, just to name a few. He has been featured on global television, cbc, ctv, and tvo. in 1991. He performed at one of canada's top jazz clubs " the top of the senator". That performance was taped by tvo and featured on that network as well as nationwide on the vision network. He has recorded 3 album projects of original material, as well as having worked on hundreds of recording sessions in winnipeg manitoba in the eighties. Ari has a relaxed thoughtful style that the other band members love.

Peter has been a jazz afficionado since the seventies. He began playing with various groups at the age of fifteen, including; - Thunder Bay Jazz Society Orchestra - Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra - Roy Coran Big Band - Thunder Bay Legion And City Band - Songbird. He has performed on many local recordings over the years. His other ventures include groups like The Touch Blues Band, The Westfort Horns, Green Dolphin Street, 21 Gun Fun & many others. A member with American Federation of Musician's Local 591 since 1975, He continues to lend a hand in support of live music in the Thunder Bay area. He is presently Chairman of International Friendship Days which also supports the "Summers In The Parks" program. Peter has a unique smooth attack of his instrument.