Current Projects
(click on pics to go to band web pages)
Worldwide Zoo
Worldwide Zoo pushes the boundaries of their craft, performance after performance,
constantly finding fresh and appealing ways to speak to their fans. Very few
instrumental groups have been able to channel so much musical variety into one
definable sound and style that feels this good. Keyboardist Mike Zabrek, bassist
Santiago Rodriguez, and drummer Jason Stander work together freely with almost
telepathic precision and child-like imagination as they groove, swing, sizzle, and jive
their way into your mind and soul.
"Highly recommended"
"Fusing elements of jazz, funk,
jam oriented rock and what
we will simply call experimental,
local organ trio Worldwide Zoo
offer forward-thinking sonic
explorations that mesmerize....
WZ plays with a sense of
purpose, taking the listener
around unexpected turns that
prove both surprising and
pleasing."
-Creative Loafing Magazine
"Attention-grabbing, jazzy-funky
and eclectic as all get out,
Worldwide Zoo doesn't cage up
its creative beasts, it loads 'em
up on a party-cruise ark and
floats them ingeniously into your
psyche.",
-Tampa Bay Times/St. Pete
Times
constantly finding fresh and appealing ways to speak to their fans. Very few
instrumental groups have been able to channel so much musical variety into one
definable sound and style that feels this good. Keyboardist Mike Zabrek, bassist
Santiago Rodriguez, and drummer Jason Stander work together freely with almost
telepathic precision and child-like imagination as they groove, swing, sizzle, and jive
their way into your mind and soul.
"Highly recommended"
"Fusing elements of jazz, funk,
jam oriented rock and what
we will simply call experimental,
local organ trio Worldwide Zoo
offer forward-thinking sonic
explorations that mesmerize....
WZ plays with a sense of
purpose, taking the listener
around unexpected turns that
prove both surprising and
pleasing."
-Creative Loafing Magazine
"Attention-grabbing, jazzy-funky
and eclectic as all get out,
Worldwide Zoo doesn't cage up
its creative beasts, it loads 'em
up on a party-cruise ark and
floats them ingeniously into your
psyche.",
-Tampa Bay Times/St. Pete
Times
The Jason Stander Quartet
@ Lenny's Latin Cafe-Wednesdays.
A new creative, energetic jazz quartet that constantly pushes itself into pleasing and colorful new soundscapes. Featuring Paul Keesling on vibes, Joel Kruger on sax, Richard Jiminez on bass, and Jason behind the drums.
GREEN SUNSHINE
@ BAR - St. Petersburg 2010
Green Sunshine channels free speech and new ideas through the language of their music, which is already finding it's audience across central and north Florida. Their style is rooted in hip-hop and funk, enhanced with jazz and rock overtones. Reggae and roots rock mingle with samples and scratches. Line-up is as follows:
Chad Wade – MC
Rhyan Reinertsen – MC
Sky Sandoval – MC
Motown Tea – Vocals
Johnny Nichol – Trumpet, Keys, Harmonica, Vocals
Justin Boza – Guitar
Rodg Deep – Bass
DJ Sly Boogie – Turntables
Some dude named Jason– Drums
Chad Wade – MC
Rhyan Reinertsen – MC
Sky Sandoval – MC
Motown Tea – Vocals
Johnny Nichol – Trumpet, Keys, Harmonica, Vocals
Justin Boza – Guitar
Rodg Deep – Bass
DJ Sly Boogie – Turntables
Some dude named Jason– Drums
The Junkyard Kings
Formed in 2007 by Rob Osenton and Patrick Whitmarsh(guitars) featuring Joseph Remy on bass, Tim on keys, and Jason on drums.
Jazz Artet
Featuring of course Jason on drums, Bill Bennet on upright bass, Shaheed Darby on trumpet, Chico Arenas on trombone, and Charlie on the guitar.