Ricardo Scales A man with the talent and vivacity of Ricardo Scales was born to be noticed. Able to deliver smooth background Jazz for museum openings, party-starting funk for fund-raisers, elegant classical for political forums, or danceable favorites for weddings and wine festivals, Ricardo knows just the note to hit for different audiences. Ricardo has played for five United States presidents, including Bill Clinton, and countless diplomats, heads of state, and foreign dignitaries. He has shared concert bills with such notables as Debbie Reynolds, the Commodores, Nancy Wilson, Jerry Vale, Nelson Rangell, Jeff Linsky, and Kenny Lattimore. He is the preferred pianist of San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown, who raves that Ricardo's dynamic performances will surely "cement him and his orchestra into classical/smooth Jazz history." Ricardo is a 2008 Billboard Latin Music Awards nominee.
Black Market Jazz Orchestra Black Market Jazz Orchestra combines excellent arrangements and spirited playing into a swinging example of today's big band sounds while maintaining the spirit of big bands past. The band plays a great variety of music and is top of the line entertainment.
Ben Marcato and the Mondo Combo Ben draws inspiration from personal favorites like Louis Armstrong, Nat "King" Cole, Ray Charles and James Brown, as well as Sinatra and Chet Baker. As a result, Ben Marcato’s sound is steeped in cool jazz, soulful swing and rocking rhythm & blues - a stylish, sophisticated and energetic combination to be sure.
Stompy Jones Stompy Jones is a San Francisco based sextet, renowned for their jumpin' rhythm, wailing improvisations, hip charm and explosive stage show. Whether appearing at a posh supper club, concert hall, festival or down the road a piece, the solid sounds of these journeymen of jump are delivered in the romping, joyous, overwhelming style of Jazz that came to be known as Rock and Roll!
