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.
"This trio has developed a musical bond, which allows them to effortlessly improvise during their live performances"
_Lagniappe Magazine - Mobile, AL
"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
"This trio has developed a musical bond, which allows them to effortlessly improvise during their live performances"
_Lagniappe Magazine - Mobile, AL
"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
Past Projects
Fedora Jazz Trio
A jazz trio with a new approach. Putting some spice on jazz standards and stretching out along the way. Headed by bandleader John Dunlap on Guitar, Santiago Rodriguez at the bass, and our own Jason Stander on 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(RIP) on upright bass, Shaheed Darby on trumpet, Chico Arenas on trombone, and Charlie on the guitar. RIP Herb Carr(piano)
