Byron Vannoy's Thread
Byron Vannoy - drums / compositions
Jacques Willis - vibraphone / keytar / compositions
Thione Diop - djembes / talking drum
Dean Schmidt - bass
*This band immediately gelled. Energetic, flowing, funky in a world beat way. Jacques and I contribute the composed portion of the music. Lot's of improvising and rhythmic interplay.
Byron Vannoy's Meridian
Byron Vannoy - drums / compositions
Eric Barber - saxophones
Kacey Evans - piano / keys
Chris Spencer - guitar
Chris Symer - bass
*Award winning dynamic band playing all original compositions.
Johnaye Kendrick Quartet
Johnaye Kendrick - Vocals/compositions
Dawn Clement - piano
Chris Symer - bass
Byron Vannoy - drums
*Johnaye is the complete package. A wonderful singer. composer and arranger. Don't miss any opportunity to hear her.
Nelda Swiggett Trio
Nelda Swiggett - piano / compositions
Chris Symer - bass
Byron Vannoy - drums
*This trio plays Nelda's original music. She is a very gifted composer and every performance is something special.
MetriLodic
Eric Barber - saxophones/iPad/synth
PK - electric bass
Byron Vannoy - drums
*Forward thinking mixed meter groove music that's completely improvised. Rhythmic, textural and always in the moment.
Julian Priester and Priester's Cue
Julian Priester - trombone / compositions
Dawn Clement - piano / compositions
Geoff Harper - bass / compositions
Byron Vannoy - drums
*Julian is a living legend of jazz. He has performed/recorded with Duke Ellington, John Coltrane and Art Blakey to name a few. Performing with him and being around him is an honor. This group can get to some beautiful places musically. There is a spiritual dignity that permeates every performance with Julian.