The Yankee
Revolutionary BBQ & Beer Garden
387 US Route 9 Fishkill NY
(Enter our “secret location” 400 yards South of Home Depot, at Fishkill Golf)
Presenting a new, rockin’, soulful sextet!
Kenny Faranda / Guitar
Kenny built his reputation among fellows musicians playing in NYC clubs of the 1970’s with “Filet of Soul” featuring soul singer Tad Robinson and guitarist Alex Schultz . His blue-eyed soulful playing and vocals caught the attention of John Hall (Orleans) and Joe Bouchard (Blue Oyster Cult) and he performed with them in various formats and sessions. His new project “Soul Sacrifice” brings him back to his roots in blues, funk and soul, paying tribute to these magnificent musical traditions.
Dale DeMarco / Tenor Sax
From his first road with gig with the Cleveland Orchestra, Dale has been on the front lines, playing horns – most recently with The Saints of Swing, bigBang, and the touring group, The New York Rat Pack.
Wayne Castle / Trumpet
Wayne Castle’s career started with the Air Force Band of the East. He recently retired from the 42nd Infantry Division Band “The Governor’s Own”. He has played venues from Madison Square Garden to numerous Broadway shows, and with Little Anthony, Percy Sledge, Bobby Rydell, Bobby Vinton and Frankie Valli. Castle currently plays lead trumpet with The Norm Hathaway Big Band.
Vince Leggiere / Bass
Award winning bassist, Vince Leggiere was a recipient of the 2014 New York State Blues Hall of Fame Master Blues Artist. He has performed with Joe Louis Walker, Murali Coryell to name a few.
Jerry Z / Keys
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Jerry’s notable collaborations include two recordings for soul-jazz pioneer Melvin Sparks, Jim Paynes, and John Basile. Sought after as a sideman, Jerry Z performed and recorded with Doug Munro, Delbert McClinton, Hiram Bullock, Adam Nussbaum, John Scofield, Bernard Purdy, Oz Noy, and others. Recently, Jerry Z has been touring with the Headhunters and Mike Clark’s “Prescription Renewal Trio.”
Joe Carozza / Drums
jcsdrumschool.com Joe Carozza has been performing throughout the US for 30 years, with Nick Brignola, Eric Persons, Hugh Brody, Gary Burton, Francesca Tanksley, John Esposito, Pete Levin, Lee Shaw, Ed Diehl, Ira Coleman and Cameron Brown, among others. With The Joe Carozza Trio, he has released, “Crossing The Hudson”. Joe continues to run “JCs DRUM SCHOOL” and freelance throughout the Hudson Valley.
