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Favorite Steely Dan Tracks – Kid Charlemagne and Gaucho

Dan currently teaches in Narragansett, Rhode Island, where he is the director of the High School Concert Band, Jazz Band and Concert Choir, as well as the 6th through 8th grade bands. In his time in Narragansett, Dan has also taught Guitar Class, Piano Class, Music History and Music Theory.

Last May, Dan completed a Masters Degree in Instrumental Conducting at The University of Rhode Island, where he was inducted into the Pi Kappa Lambda Honor Society for exceptional academic and musical achievement. He also completed his undergraduate studies at URI, where he graduated magna cum laude in 2007 with degrees in Music Education (focus in voice), and Music Performance (focus in Classical Trumpet).

As a trumpeter, Dan can be found exceeding the speed limit all over the state on his way to various musical endeavors including theater pit work, weddings, parades, masses, and many other events. Dan is psyched for the opportunity to perform with the great musicians in “Hey Nineteen”, and can’t wait for our next show!

Favorite Steely Dan songs: Gaucho & My Old School

Over the years, Joe has enjoyed playing in big bands at Western Maryland College, the University of Rhode Island, and The Catholic University of America; the highlights being performances in Washington, D.C. at Blues Alley, the Kennedy Center, and various jazz festivals as lead trombonist with the Catholic University Jazz Band. For a few years he played with the ‘60s rock & roll cover band, King Huey and His Court.

Currently, Joe is the bass trombonist in the Coastline Swing Band, an 18 piece big band that appears the first and third Thursdays of each month at the Venice Restaurant in Westerly, RI.

Additionally, Joe is active in the music ministry at his Church and has had the privilege of being associated with the award-winning liturgical music composer and pianist, Tom Kendzia.

Favorite Steely Dan tunes – My Old School and Rikki Don’t Lose That Number

Jonathan graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Rhode Island with a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance. He is currently earning a Master of Music degree in Music Education at URI. Jonathan works at the Moses Brown School and the Rhode Island Philharmonic School as a Piano Instructor and accompanist.

Aside from performing in classical recitals and concerts, Jonathan has enjoyed exploring the jazz/rock stylings of Steely Dan. He also plays with Guilty Pleasure, and winner of Boston’s Best and Wedding Wire’s Couples Choice Award, The Sultans. Jonathan also looks forward to music directing the Newport Children’s Theater summer camp each year. He enjoys traveling the country performing weddings and various shows and traveling the world for fun whenever possible!

Greg Cambio – Saxophones
Favorite Steely Dan songs: Deacon Blues & FM

Born in Providence, RI. Greg plays, Alto Tenor and Soprano saxophones and percussion for over 35 years.

After having attended Berklee College of Music and RI College for music education..Greg traveled the US extensively and performed with many acts including: Steve Anthony and Broadway, Bit and Pieces, Satin Sounds, Easy, The Greg Charles Quartet, Ladies Choice, Spice of Life, Soundsations, Steve Smith and the Nakeds, Rock-n-Soul Horns, Guilty Pleasure, The Shakers and Soul Ambition!

Greg has also shared the stage with many established artists including: Roomful of Blues, Duke Robillard, J. Geils, John Cafferty and Beaver Brown, Crystal Gayle and the legendary Gene Pitney!

Favorite Steely Dan song: Gaucho

Guitarist Douglas A. Siqueira J.r. was born in March 2 1971 in Brazil, began to play guitar at age 14 influenced by rock music, first at a nylon string classical than moved to electric. At age 19 he was already playing professionally in local rock bands. Years later he attended a two year program at “Conservatorio Musical de Tatui” in SP Brazil, during this period he worked as a free lance musician in Sao Paulo region. In 1999 while attending “Conservatorio Souza Lima” in Sao Paulo he got a partial scholarship to attend Berklee College of Music. In 2000 he moved to Boston graduating “Magna Cum Laude” from Berklee College of Music in 2005. At Berklee he studied with Tim Miller, Mick Goodrick, Rick Peckham ,Hal Crook, Ed Tomassi, Steve Prosser among others, he also attended Master Classes with Pat Metheny, Michel Camilo and Joe Lovano. Douglas also studied improvisation and composition privately with the late jazz-guru Charlie Banacos for a year.

Rick Steinau – Bass and Vocals

Favorite Steely Dan Songs: Dr. Wu & Third World Man. A self-taught musician, Rick has been developing his craft and gaining experience in a variety of styles for nearly forty years. From classic rock and top 40, through contemporary Christian originals and the coffee house scene, to high-profile tribute acts, Rick has been performing throughout New England and along the East coast, sharing the stage with national acts such as Foghat, Confederate Railroad and Phil Vassar.

Rick’s influences span the history of “modern” music, beginning with the 1960s British Invasion bands. Soon, Rick’s tastes came to include the experimental sounds of the late ’60s psychedelic bands (Jefferson Airplane, Doors, Iron Butterfly). Rick firmly embraced the progressive side of 1970’s rock (Yes, Genesis, Moody Blues), finally settling into the jazz and funk styles popularized by Steely Dan, EW&F and Chic.