Pronunciation: GAUDET = Surname pronounced "Go-day"
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Known for their fiery performances and commanding stage presence, 'GAUDET' captivates audiences with a compelling fusion of excitement and great music. The Music is rooted in a gumbo of magical musical spice from New Orleans with a dash of New York salt for taste! A combination of searing guitar solos, great vocal melodies and lyrics, 'GAUDET' takes song presentation to new heights! "A Breath of Fresh Air..... Raw, like music should be."-The Project, NY
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Christina Gaudet - Lead Vocals, Songwriter, Producer
John Zych - Keys, Organ, Percussion, Engineer
Eric Johnson - Drums, Percussion
Nate Stevens - Bass
Scott Thomas Ferreira - Lead Guitar Solos, Rhythm Guitar
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Jim Seeley - Trumpet and Flugelhorn
Khalil Curtiss - Flute, Tenor and Soprano Saxophone
Shenole Latimer - Alto and Soprano Saxophone, Flute
Allison Rae Carlson - Backing Vocals
Gloria Carpenter - Backing Vocals
Christina Gaudet- www.christinagaudet.com myspace cdbaby
Born in New Orleans, Christina grew up in the famous French Quarter, listening to the funky soulful sound of Louis Armstrong, Fats Domino, Professor Longhair, Allen Toussaint, Dr. John, Irma Thomas, Aaron Neville, The Neville Brothers and Wynton Marsalis, to name a few. It was that "gumbo" of musical spice that seduced her into an unending love affair with music. For More information please visit www.christinagaudet.com myspace cdbaby
JZ- http://www.reverbnation.com/#/jz
John Zych has been a professional performing and recording musician since 1988 and is a graduate of the recording engineering program at The Grove School of Music in Van Nuys, CA. He has toured the Eastern U.S. and performed at such venues as BB Kings, The Bitter End, and The Whiskey a Go Go in LA. JZ has been working in the NYC area since 1998 and currently gigs all around Queens and Long Island and records artists from all over the tri-state area. JZ has produced songs that have been played on Hot 97 fm, WCBS 101.1; 90.1WSBU. He also recorded and played on two songs -"Next In Line" by George Banton and "Breakthrough" by Nora Dean that hit #1 on Love FM in Jamaica.
In 2003 and 2005 JZ won the Caribbean Gospel Music Award for best arranger and has also produced songs that were featured in the independent films "Believing" by Murasaki productions and "Echoes in Blue" which had its debut at the 10th Los Angeles short film festival.
Eric Johnson- soultonecymbals.com/ArtistDetail.aspx
Congratulations to Eric now endoursed by soultone cymbals!
Chicago's own, Eric, has worked with Kanye West (producer of "H to the Izzo" for Jay-Z) and his project for Arista Records; R&B, soul, neo soul singer, songwriter, keyboardist, record producer, Angie Stone; R&B, soul, gospel music singing group Dru Hill; hip-hop music artist, Chingy; Grammy Award-winning rapper, actor, producer, and member of the hip hop trio The Fugees, Pras; Jackie Dustin, The Pentecostal Choir of Chicago, The Turks & Caicos Mass Choir and The Arkansas Mass Choir.
Eric is in high demand for his dynamic funky soul beats. He is the monstrous, baddest drummer out there. That man can play those drums tighter than a mosquito. Just listen closely to the hi-hat followed by the kick, that grove just locks you in. He’s got the IT as in HIT factor. Some drummers can just play anything. He is diverse in all styles of music. It helps to have a wide vocabulary in the studio where he is well respected for his production skills.
“Be true to the music, be true to yourself. That's the easiest thing a person could master.” Paying homage to his Creole heritage, Eric believes in just living life to the fullest while giving a little of himself and we are all the better for it !!
Nate Stevens- www.gaudetband.com
Nate is one of music's great undiscovered treasures. He can apply fretless finess or double-thumbing furious funk workouts. As a bassist, he listens closely to the hi-hat. He likes to create the pulse of the foot with his base. It's just a feel thing!! A gifted musician he is an example of power and grace on bass.
Born in Louisville, KY around the time Ronald Reagan was shot by John Hinckley. "I grew up classically trained on the viola, but my introduction to contemporary music came from my older brother who insisted on listening to Miles Davis at high volumes. Those scary sounds seeped through the walls into my room and I soon realized the orchestra was not for me.
So I went downtown and bought an electric bass. I studied some jazz, joined bands, quit bands, played rock, played soul. Then I became bored and decided it was time to move to New York. Since then, it's been nothing but booze and girls and ever-increasing debt. Nowadays, I tell myself that maybe I should've stayed in the orchestra... at least they have health care. "
Scott Thomas Ferreira- www.scottthomasf.com
Scott is a Guitarist, Singer/Songwriter, Guitar Instructor, and a Studio/Live Musician. He is the lead guitarist for Soul/Funk/Hip Hop group THE LAST BROADCAST, he plays for the New Orleans style Funk group GAUDET, fronted by singer, Christina Gaudet, and he accompanies R&B singer/songwriter Markeisha Ensley.
Scott Thomas Ferreira considered himself solely a guitar player for many years, but at the age of 24 decided that singing would be an essential asset to him as an artist. Although a well seasoned guitar player he had little experience with this new instrument, the voice. He set out for a vocal instructor and discovered much more. With Ron Meixel as his mentor, Scott set down a path of both vocal training as well as self realization.
From very early on in his playing STF was interested in the self expression that instrumental music provided. It began with progressive rock and expanded into fusion, jazz, and experimental. He studied jazz performance in college to better his skills as a player. He will always involve himself in projects that allow him to express himself musically through improvisation.
Scott Thomas Ferreira has been playing live performances for 10 years now in various bands and styles and has become a skilled performer. He has played live in many styles including rock/pop, jazz and fusion. His performing experience ranges from original rock bands, to pit band orchestras, to solo classical guitar recitals, to sideman for singer/songwriters, to his own solo, singer/songwriter project.
Khalil Curtiss - www.gaudetband.com
One of the 35 snare drummers to record on Pink Floyds "The Wall" album, track "Bring the Boys Home", contracted by Blue Ocean.
He has performed with Jazz Guitarist John Abercrombie, preeminent free-jazz percussionist, Andrew Cyrille and composer/performer Eric Ross and the Eric Ross Jazz Ensemble.
Khalil began playing music at age eight on piano with his father, and drums and percussion around that same time. He started playing with the drum corps as a snare and bass drummer. He studied jazz drumming in the style Joe Morello from Dick Bennet teacher of the infamous drummers Carmine and Vinnie Appice ( of Vanilla Fudge and Ozzy) and the famous Jazz drummer Freddy Waits. When he heard the internationally renowned flutist Hubert Laws play he said…"that's it, I'm playing Flute!" After studying at the Brooklyn Conservator of Music, his teacher Mary Driver encouraged him in such a way that the path was clear. She placed him in a Russian Balaliaka Orchestra which performed at Town Hall, NY and Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center. Kahlil received a B.F.S., cum laude from Long Island University (Brooklyn Campus).
Khalil enjoys performing diverse styles of music, including Haitian Conpas, Meringue, Salsa, and Indian music. Presently he performs with, Wayne Hilliard and Elements, Jazz Band, the Mike Davis Harlem Heritage, 17 piece Big Band, the progressive fusion Unit named "Intelligent Design" and now with Christina Gaudet!
Shenole Latimer- www.shenolelatimer.com
Described by some members of the mass media as, “a young jazz star on the rise”, award winning saxophonist Shenole Latimer has steadily gained recognition for his playing style and engaging stage presence. Latimer's passionate approach to playing the saxophone shows influences drawn from the likes of Michael Brecker, Branford Marsalis, John Coltrane, and Kenny Garrett. All of this, while still exhibiting the gift of being able to effectively communicate with his audiences through a voice and style that is uniquely his own.
Through the course of his career, Shenole has had the privilege of sharing the stage with such Jazz musicians as Jon Faddis, Todd Coolman, Ron Affif, Kenny MacKenzie, Lieven Venken, E.J. Strickland, Derek Gardner, Rufus Reid, Dan Faulk, Vincent Herring, Kyle Struve, Thomson Kneeland, Willard Dyson, Dion Parson, Ray Anderson, Jerry McDonald, Nick Russo, Gerry Neiwood, and a host of others. Latimer, always open to new challenges, has also found himself working with artists from many different genres, including world music performer extraordinaire Jack Lacitra (Jack's Waterfall), blues power houses Gail Storm and Joe Vicino, pop artist Christina Gaudet, adult contemporary rock sensation Janira, and queen of neo-soul Giovanni von Essen to name a few. Additionally, before becoming a headliner himself, Shenole has served as an opening act for, Larry Coryell, Christian McBride, Cecil Brooks III, Renee Rosnes, and J.D. Allen.
Because of Latimer’s almost insatiable desire to excel, and his relative youth, it is clear that his greatest achievements are still ahead of him. Moreover, Shenole's charisma and uncanny ability to connect with his audiences serve as the intoxicant that will continue to compel jazz aficionados and music lovers alike to follow his career for years to come.
Jim Seeley - www.gaudetband.com
Trumpet/flugelhorn, composer/arranger. Studied at Berklee College of Music; has toured, recorded, and/or performed with Ray Charles, Chucho Valdes, The Duke Ellington Orchestra, Louis Bellson, Michel Camilo, Maynard Ferguson, Lester Bowie's Brass Fantasy, The Machito Orchestra, Greg Allman and Friends, and has been a long standing member and featured soloist with The Chico O'farrill Afro-Cuban Big Band.
Jim is a member of Arturo O'Farrill's Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra (2009 grammy winner-best latin jazz), and is a frequent collaborator with Arturo O'Farrill in various small groups and ensembles, including a sextet which recently released its debut CD entitled "Risa Negra."
As a clinician, Jim has conducted master classes in Thailand, Venezuela, Russia, Japan, Germany, Austria, Colombia, Hawaii, and throughout the US. A cd of original compositions is available on ZOHO RECORDS, entitled "The Jim Seeley/Arturo O'Farrill Quintet".
Allison Rae Carlson - www.gaudetband.com
Allison Rae Carlsen has been singing and performing all her life but mostly in the New York area for the past seven years. In addition to recording, performing on the small stage in musicals and cabaret shows around the city, she currently sings with the Riverside Choral Society performing at venues such as Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center.
Allison performed with Gaudet in 2008 for their CD release party at the Bitter End. She has been in the recording studio working on the new Gaudet album set for release this summer. We are so very excited that Allison has agreed to join us. We look forward to sharing the stage with such a gifted and talented "triple threat" performer. Her generosity of spirit, truth in acting and mesmorizing essence move you in each and every performance. She is a gifted musician, actor, singer, and dancer. But most of all... she has a "Heart of Gold".
Allison has a BFA in Musical Theatre from Western Michigan University and is currently persuing her Masters at NYU.
Gloria Carpenter - www.gloriacarpenter.net
Gloria is a gifted and multitalented vocalist with an extensive repertoire. Every style from big band jazz to classic rock to the most soulful ballads are delivered in a clear and authentic manner. Her background in theatre and dance comes through in her performances, exuding a bright and vivacious presence whenever she steps on stage.
Gloria is also a top notch background vocalist with a keen ear for harmonies. She’s experienced in performing and recording with several rock and Top 40 acts including pop legend Frankie Valli of the Four Seasons, R&B recording group “Mercedes and Mink”, the all girl band “After Hours” and can be heard on the albums “Crazy on the Same Day” and “Common Ground” by folk artist David Ippolito.
As a lead vocalist she has worked with many of the top entertainment agencies in New York and has performed at many elite venues including The Apollo Theatre, The Plaza Hotel, The Waldorf Astoria and Merkin Hall at Lincoln Center.
When Christina Gaudet heard Gloria sing at a recording studio in upstate New York she quickly enlisted Gloria and her "golden rich voice" to record backing vocals for the new 2010 GAUDET album, featuring songs by the legendary music producer and composer, Allen Toussaint. We are excited that Gloria will be accompanying GAUDET on future gigs and tours throughout the US when she is available. Gloria is highly coveted and in demand by many who want to work with this amazing vocalist and Great Spirit.
