Mike Noonan 

Mike Noonan is originally from Silver Spring, Maryland. He holds degrees in jazz studies and composition from Berklee College of Music (B.Mus. Magna Cum Laude) and the University of North Texas (M.M.). Mike is a multi-instrumentalist performing on vibraphone, marimba, piano, and trombone. An experienced composer and arranger, his works have been featured on multiple UJE recordings as well as recordings of other jazz artists.  Mike is an Innovative Percussion mallet artist, and a two-time recipient of the  Maryland State Arts Council Individual Artist Awards.  He provides clinics in jazz improvisation and composition and has served as faculty at several colleges and universities.

John Pineda 

John Pineda has been a professional bassist since his high school days in LaMarque, Texas. After studying at San Jacinto College in Houston, and the University of North Texas, he moved north-east to the jazz mecca of Boston. His solid, in-the-pocket style of playing gained him a far-reaching reputation. Within two years he recorded three C.D.'s, including one with legendary drummer Joe Hunt. Influenced by virtuosi Charlie Haden, Scott LaFaro and Dave Holland, Mr. Pineda was a welcome addition to the Unified Jazz Ensemble in 1994. His sensitivity combined with a distinctive earthy groove make him a sought-after player wherever he goes. Recording artists Eddie Daniels and Steve Davis are among the many who have enlisted his talents. John's bass is maintained by Shank's Strings.

Tim Stanley 

Tim Stanley hails from Belleville, IL. Watching his father play with bands of almost every genre in the St. Louis area were his earliest musical experiences. He began his own studies on trumpet at the age of nine. After graduating from high school in 1993, he attended Eastern Illinois University. At EIU he studied trumpet with Dr. W. Parker Melvin and improvisation with acclaimed pianist Henry Butler. Since March 2004, he has been a member of the United States Navy "Commodores" Jazz Ensemble. Tim is also a member of the Latin Grammy winning Jazz ensemble, Afro Bop Alliance. Tim has performed and/or recorded with Chris Potter, Jerry Bergonzi, Eddie Daniels, Dave Samuels, Arturo O'Farrill and many others.

Todd Harrison

Todd Harrison originally hails from Houston, TX and began his professional career at age 14 as a drummer/percussionist playing jazz, R&B, and funk. He studied with Shelly Berg at San Jacinto College playing in many different bands featuring a variety of musical genres such as Afro-Cuban, Fusion, Country/Western and Symphony Pops. He joined the acclaimed US Army Jazz Ambassadors in 1996 as drummer/percussionist/arranger retiring in 2016, where he was highly valued due to his vast musical background. He has recorded or performed with Clark Terry, Chris Potter, George Garzone, El DeBarge, Marvin Hamlisch and many others.

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