Joe Barbato, piano Joe "Sonny" Barbato is is one of Boston's finest musicians — a pioneering voice in jazz accordion and an accomplished jazz pianist. Born and raised in Boston, MA, Joe started on the accordion at an early age, then chose

Gary Johnson, drums As a drummer, Gary Johnson has been working professionally for over 40 years. He is the son of New England Jazz great, Dick Johnson. For four years, he traveled extensively with the revamped Artie Shaw Orchestra, under the

MARSHALL WOOD, bass Marshall Wood was born in Omaha, Nebraska, raised in Washington, D.C., and moved to New England in 1979, where he quickly became one of the most sought after bassists in the area. His reputation as a swinging and

GRAY SARGENT, guitar Gray Sargent was born in and spent most of his life in the Boston area. He began playing guitar at the age of 11 and is mainly self-taught. Originally inspired by his mother’s keen musical ear, appreciation and