Alexander Kriche
Alexander is a gifted singer-songwriter from the South Coast of England, although primarily a pianist and vocalist, his talents extend to various other instruments including guitar, bass and percussion. From his live gigs to his studio recordings, Alex’s hauntingly evocative voice connects with audiences across the globe.
Alex’s distinctive music has taken him to Canada, Japan, Australia and America where he performed at the legendary ‘Birdland’ jazz club in Manhattan. He is currently producing an album of original songs with his unique combination of jazz, soul and funk and is also concentrating on TV and film composition, both as a solo artist and in collaboration with other musicians and composers.
Alexander’s defined approach to his projects has earned him a stellar reputation and his skills as a multi-instrumentalist, combined with his vocal talents produce an unforgettable and unique sound. When singing, Alex’s extraordinarily distinctive voice strikes a note with all his followers.
Greg Harewood
Greg is a Hampshire-based musician, who has 30+ years of notable experience working and touring alongside many renowned acts.
Greg’s imaginative bass style, inspired by a love of Motown, classic Soul and Jazz and his coveted versatility, have kept him in high demand throughout his career thus far. Over the years, Greg’s many credits include work for several international artists, including James Brown; Marvin Gaye, Barry White, Van Morrison and Mariah Carey. When playing, Greg stands out for his groove and his individuality on stage. His exceptional technique is a combination of natural talent and his own alluringly smooth approach to music.
Frank Tontoh
Frank, an outstanding drummer of over 30 years’ experience, has established himself as an accomplished and gifted musician, recording and playing with notable acts such as; George Michael (MTV Unplugged), Joss stone and the late Amy Winehouse (Back to Black tour).
His versatility and fluid playing style has earned him a high profile in his field and a sound reputation. Frank is an impressive player, obviously committed to his craft and his deep musical roots (his father being one of the founding members of the band Osibisa) and early Jazz and Rock influences, can be seen in his musical expression and groove on stage. An intuitive drummer, Frank toured worldwide with Osibisa from 1982 to 1986, formed the first of the highly regarded bands he was to be associated with in the years to come. A consistently excellent player, Franks accomplished drumming style has assured him a position of eminence and his musical impact is exceptional.
Ed Hogston (Ed Patrick)
Ed is a guitarist, singer and songwriter from the South Coast of England, whose original music is steadily rising in popularity across the globe. Inspired by Americana, Funk and Jazz styles and influenced by the sounds of Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell and Jackson Brown, Ed has a sophisticated vibe of his own and his soothing and gentle voice is celebrated by all his listeners. He is currently working on his own material and writing for TV and film, for such names as EMI and Audio Network.
Ed’s love of “America’s Classic Music”, motivated him to travel to New York and across the US, with the purpose of learning from his favourite musicians, who are renowned artists of their own right. Ed’s achievements to date would include recording at the distinguished Abby Road Studios, playing at festivals across Europe and the use of his remarkable track ‘You & Me’ on NBC’s hit drama ‘New Amsterdam’. Ed’s musical expression on stage is that of a polished guitarist and his early influences of Jazz, Soul and Rhythm and Blues magnify his instinctive flair.