Jesse Ricca

Jesse Ricca

Jesse Ricca

Jesse Ricca is an incredible guitar virtuoso and composer, his passion for music started at the age of 13 when he picked up his first guitar only to impress a girl.  She did not work out but his love for music and his instrument became his life.  Later he found that his raw and instant talent came from his family history in a long line of Composers and Musicians from Italy, his Grandmother a professional singer and Grandfather an accomplished pianist.  As a young man Jesse realized he had a natural gift, entering and winning many musician and talent contests across the United States. He was picked up by a Blues Band titled “The Jay Blues Band” and toured internationally from Jamaica to St. Lucia.

Jesse is a very versatile musician and can perform in many capacities, as a Solo Guitarist to a full band and even with a Disc Jockey.  He can perform any genre of music from soft contemporary Jazz to Blues, Classical to Rock, Latin, Funk, Reggae and R&B.  He always delivers an award winning performance with his effortless fret work and electrifying guitar riffs, a must see Artist.

Lee Gabe

Lee Gabe

Lee Gabe

Born and raised in Miami, Lee Gabe came from a musically talented family; he began playing the piano at age 5 and picked up the saxophone at age 10. Lee graduated High School from Interlochen Arts Academy and received his Bachelors of Music at Florida International University where he studied with Gary Campbell, Mike Orta, and Sam Lussier.  He also studied privately with accomplished multi-instrumentalist Billy Ross.  During his College breaks, Lee spent much of his time working abroad on cruise ships performing with show bands, jazz bands, and small groups.

Lee is a very versatile Artist and can perform all styles of music including, Classical, Jazz, Blues, Funk, Rock, R&B, Show Tunes, Fusion, Klezmer, Hip Hop and so much more.  His instrumental lineup includes Soprano, Alto, Tenor Saxophones, Flute, Piccolo, Clarinet, and EWI. His musical influences come from many artists, but his favorites include Sonny Rollins, Michael Brecker, Kenny Garrett, and Pat Metheny. Whether it’s Hip-Hop to Be-Bop, Lee Gabe is your man for live musical performances.

Remy Martinez

Remy Martinez

Remy Martinez

Remy Martinez was born in the Bronx of New York but moved to Miami as a child where at age six his Uncle, a musician from the Dominican Republic had him pick up the Saxophone. After just a few moments of blowing into the sax, Remy’s Uncle turned to his Father and said “your son will be a great Saxophone Player”! And that is exactly what happened. He continued to play throughout is childhood and High School, influenced by great musicians such as Charlie Parker, Gerald Albright and John Coltrane to name a few. Later he formed a Jazz Group called The BUM Brothers (Brothers United by Music) He was accepted to Florida A&M University on a full scholarship and became the lead Tenor Saxophone in the University Jazz Band. Remy has become a very versatile musician on Tenor/Alto Sax and Flute and continues to accomplish many more instruments on his musical journey.

Vic De Jesus

Vic De Jesus

Vic De Jesus

Vic “Dancin’ Hands” De Jesus is a professional Latin percussionist, who is well-versed in many musical genres. Born in Puerto Rico, but raised in NYC, he first discovered his now life-long passion for percussion at an early age in the conga sounds filling the Spanish Harlem summer nights.  His musical taste buds grew as eclectic as the Big Apple itself with performances ranging from Avant Garde Jazz with the Cecil Taylor Ensemble; to Salsa and Latin jazz with former Joe Cuba Sextet vibraphonist, Tommy Berrios; to new wave rock with Coney Island Whitefish at CBGB’s; and to pop standards with a top Brooklyn club date band.

Over the past ten years in South Florida he’s covered the wide Latin music genre as a member of the Son Calidad Band and Musix Groove and as a freelance guest artist with Grupo Contreras.  Vic could also be found adding flavor to jazz, Swing and Blues standards with Ken Burkhardt.  He now enjoys performing with DJ “Live” a fusion concept performing any style of music with a DJ and other musicians.

Vic’s true enjoyment is being a part of a moment when an entire crowd vibrates in tune with a memorable musical experience.  So, when your event calls for dependable, flavorful and dynamic Latin percussion grooves…it’s “Dancin’ Hands”

Raul Lira

Raul Lira

Raul Lira

Raul Lira Lira grew up with the sounds of Latin and afro Venezuelan drums and from a young age knew his career path would be as a professional percussionist.  He developed a passion to play bongos, congas, djembe and cumacos, however he wanted more and took up the timbales and so many other percussion instruments which allow him to perform with such versatility.  He continues to challenge himself today by performing with some of the biggest names in the Entertainment Industry.  Raul was a part of the Miami Nightclub scene performing alongside some of the biggest International Disc Jockey’s and helped create the South Beach Sound.  He has been featured live in various televised programs and seen in music videos for the famous salsa legend Gilberto Santa Rosa and Mano Santa.  He also performed in concert with Grammy Nominee; Loco Por Juana. Raul enjoys playing live percussion for bands and DJ “Live” creating an explosive atmosphere that is addictive to all.

Steve Skins

Steve Skins

Steve Skins

Steve “Skins” Kornicks is one of South Florida’s most versatile and talented hand percussionists, he is a player of many styles including but not limited to Rock, R&B, Jazz, Latin Jazz, Hip-Hop, House, Trance, Brazilian, Middle Eastern, African and World Beat. Steve “Skins” is capable of performing solo with tracks, with acoustic performers, entire bands for “groove supplementation” and he is a favorite amongst some of the biggest names in the Disc Jockey industry adding to any musical style. Steve’s approach to performing when working alongside a DJ is as if he was recording the percussion tracks in the studio for the artist. Tasteful, complimentary, good ear, mesmerizing and enhancing are all words that have been used to describe Steve’s playing.

Steve “Skins”  also leads his own group “Barkless Dawgs” a unique blend of music that creates the perfect social setting.  Two acoustic guitars perform with the percussion skills of Steve “Skins”   make any event a relaxing one.  They specialize in providing “background music with a groove” for intimate dinners, galleries, and cocktail receptions.