Tom Politzer
Performs with: Tower of Power
Product Used: SX-Ta4
Joe Lovano
Product Used: SX-W1
Hans Glawischnig
Performs with: Miguel Zenon, Billy Childs, NDR Big Band
Product Used: ABX-STS & ABX
Steve Jankowski
Performs with: Chic, BS&T, Chicago
Product Used: TPX2
Tim Ries
Performs with: The Rolling Stones, Stones Project, and many more
Product Used: SX-Ta4
Mark Rivera
Performs with: Billy Joel, Ringo Star, and many more
Product Used: SX-Ta4, SX-W2
Brian Donohoe
Performs / played with: Bruno Mars, Black Pumas, Progger, Snarky Puppy
Product Used: SX-Air
Photo Credit: Kim Yarbrough
Dino Soldo
Performs / Played with: Lionel Richie, Beyonce, Ray Charles, Leonard Cohen, Elton John, Cyndi Lauper, Rob Thomas, Tower of Power, and others.
Product Used: SX-Ta4, Custom SPX2
Carl Fischer
Performs with: Billy Joel, Diana Ross, BS&T, Organic Groove Ensemble, Sunshine City Brass
Product Used: TPX2
Tony Perruso
Performs with: Bon Jovi - Little Rascals - Anthony Krizan
Product Used: TPX2-W1
John Isley
Performs with: Diana Ross, Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, NY Horns
Product Used: SX-W1
Darryl Jones
Performs with: Bruce In The USA
Product Used: SX-W1
The Evno TPX2 has a great transparent sound. The mount and stoutness is a huge improvement as all the other companies now see like a child's toy! It’s a sturdy mic, with great balance and a true "sound catcher" that seconds to NONE. I don't know how I lived without it. Proud to have this hanging off my horns. Thank you Evno! -- Carl Fischer
The ideal setup for a Trumpet player playing in all genres of music. Perfect for high volume horn section work to solos. The TPX2 is the nost solid designed clip-on microphone I have ever used..
---Tony Perruso
The Evno SX-W1 is all I need for a reliable saxophone microphone system with supiror sonic qualities. The SX microphone is the top of the microphone chain now with incredible attention to detail. I use it with the W1 Wireless and in Europe with a Sennheiser.
-- John Isley
Master saxophonist Darryl Jones is a highly talented saxophonist celebrated for his contributions to jazz, funk, and R&B music. Known for his versatility and soulful playing, Jones has worked with various artists and ensembles throughout his career, earning a reputation as a skilled performer and collaborator.
Tony Miceli
Performs with: David Liebman, Jimmy Bruno, Ken Peplowski, John Blake, Diane Monroe, and John Swana.
Product Used: VPX
Eddie Baccus Jr.
Performs with: Gerald Veasley, Average White Band, Stevie Wonder.
Product Used: SX-W1
Al Piatkowski
Performs with: John Gora, Jimmy Sturr, Polka Family.
Product Used: W3G
Rob Piatkowski
Performs with: John Gora, Piatkowski Brothers, Jimmy Sturr
Product Used: TPX1
Internationally renowned jazz vibraphonist Tony Miceli has established himself as one of the primary voices on the mallet instrument, winning hearts and minds wherever he plays. Miceli plays with the highest caliber musicians. As a group leader, sideman, and recording artist, he has performed with numerous top musicians including David Liebman, Jimmy Bruno, Ken Peplowski, John Blake, Diane Monroe, John Swana, Joe Magnarelli, Steve Slagle, Larry McKenna, Gerald Veasley and many others. Chris’s Jazz Café,
As a touring member of Pieces of a Dream for a decade and a half, Baccus Jr had the opportunity to perform with and alongside a virtual who’s who in the traditional jazz, urban jazz and R&B words: Luther Vandross, Jeffrey Osborne, George Duke, War, Candy Dulfer, Rick Braun, Grover Washington Jr, Bobby Watson, Greg Abate, Lester Bowie, EWF(Earth, Wind and Fire), Regina Carter, Dianne Reeves, Vesta Williams, Norman Conners, India Arie, George Benson, Miki Howard, Jean Carne, David Sanborn, Brian McKnight, Will Downing, and Aaron Graves (Piano “Little Jimmy Scott”).
Al has performed with more than 60 bands and appeared on over 30 recordings. He has been part of one Grammy Award, 8 Grammy nominations, and numerous awards from the International Polka Association, and other polka organizations. In 1990, he also received the Favorite Accordion Player award from the United Polka Association. Al, a grammy nominated artist has performed with the best of the best including Eddie Blazonczyk, Polka Family, The Beat, Jimmy Sturr Orchestra, the Piatkowski Brothers, and many more.
A Grammy Nominated artist performing with John Gora, The Jimmy Sturr Orchestra, The Piatkowski Brothers and many more. Rob direct and confident style of playing stands out in his field showcases a masters interpretation of the genre.
Eddie Minnifield
Product Used: W3G, SX
Ben Wolkins
Performs with: Signal Quartet, Toledo Jazz Orchestra
Product Used: TPX1-W1
Dan Willis
Performs with: Birdland Big Band, NY Pops, Velvet Gentlemen, Michael Brecker's Quindectet, NYC Broadway
Product Used: SX-W1
Nick Stefanacci,
Performs with: Bernard “Pretty” Purdie, Derek Trucks, Cindy Bradley, Diamante Electrico, Ja Rule.
Product Used: SX-W1
Eddie Minnifield better known as Eddie M has been a beast on the scene for decades. Playing with the likes of Sheila E and the untouchable Prince.
Ben Wolkins is a distinguished American jazz trumpet player, composer, arranger, and educator. Hailing from Toledo, Ohio, Ben is renowned for his post-bop jazz style, creating melodies in the moment with a unique, improvisational approach. His artistry has earned high praise from Grammy-nominated composer Tim Hagans, who describes Ben as a “formidable and eclectic artistic personality” with a “glorious sound filled with emotion, mystery, and mastery.”
Willis is no stranger to jazz stages all over the world. A regular player with the Birdland Big Band, he has also played with notables like Michael Brecker, Roland Vasquez, John Hollenback, Kenny Wheeler, and Ted Nash.
Pop Fusion Saxophonist, Nick Stefanacci, has toured the world for over two decades. As a sideman, Nick, has shared the stage with legends such as Bernard “Pretty” Purdie, Derek Trucks, and Hip-Hop Icons, Ja Rule and DMC (RunDMC) to highlight a few. As a leader, Nick has toured Europe and North America, bringing a new vision and swagger to the music industry.
Doug DeHays
Performs with: Southside Johnny, Jon Bon Vovi, Grace Potter, Jennifer Nettles, Captain Black Big Band, NYC Broadway
Product Used: SX-W1
Mike MacArthur
Performs with: Diane Schuur, Brian Bromberg
Product Used: SX-W1
Mario Gaba Barbera
Performs with: IMT Smile
Product Used: SX
Alex Meixner Band
Performs with: Touring super star!
Product Used: CLX-W1
Doug DeHays, hailing from the beautiful New Jersey Shore area outside of NYC works as a saxophonist with all the greats in the area from contemporary jazz settings to big name pop and rock artists.
Saxophonist Mike MacArthur from Tampa, Florida worked and toured with Maynard Ferguson and Diane Schuur. He also has connections to smooth jazz musicians like Rick Braun, Brian Bromberg, Jeff Golub, Roger Waters, Franki Valli, Peter White, Craig Chaquico, Rick Derringer, Chieli Minucci and Jeff Kashiwa.
Slovakian Saxophonist playing with highly successful band IMT Smile.
Alex Meixner is a nationally acclaimed musician, performer, bandleader, and educator dedicated to the vibrant world of polka music. With a foundation in classical, jazz, and ethnic music, Alex has effortlessly blended his versatile playing styles into pop, funk, jazz, and polka. As an ambassador for polka, he has sparked renewed interest nationwide, leading to sold-out shows and growing cultural appreciation.
Aaron McEvers
Performs with: Chris Siebold’s Psycles, John Elmquist’s Hard Art Groop, The Chicago Groove Collective, Mixtape and Alan Gresik’s Swing Orchestra
Product Used: SX-W1
Felix Peikli
Performs with: Wayne Shorter, Danilo Perez, Joe Lovano, Ralph Peterson jr., and Marcus Miller.
*Photo credit: Joakim Lied Haga
Product Used: CLX-W1
Ayo Brame
17 Yr Old Saxophone Phenom
Product Used: SX-W2, SPX2
Ken Gioffre
Performs with: Chic, Smokey Robinson, Blood Sweat & Tears
Product Used: SX
Aaron has performed throughout the United States, Europe and the Caribbean. He is the founder of the ensemble M13, for which he composes or arranges all the music. Aside from leading his own quintet, he is also a member of Chris Siebold’s Psycles, John Elmquist’s Hard Art Groop, The Chicago Groove Collective, Mixtape and Alan Gresik’s Swing Orchestra. An active educator, he teaches classes in music theory at various levels, jazz theory and jazz saxophone at The Merit School of Music, private saxophone lessons and clinics in Chicago and in Winnetka at the acclaimed New Trier High School.
Felix Peikli is a dedicated and an internationally accomplished artist and Jazz clarinetist from Oslo, Norway. Felix has extensive experience performing at a wide variety of venues including concerts, festivals, television appearances, and more, both as a bandleader and as a sideman.
Ayo Brame is a 17year old up and coming Tenor Saxophone Jazz musician out of Oakland, California. He is a student of Jazz Great Richard Howell by way of Oaktown Jazz Workshops. He considers himself a purist when it comes to jazz as he channels late greats such as John Coltrane, and Wayne Shorter. Embraced by the jazz community, he has been very lucky in acquiring additional mentors that influence and challenge him on a regular basis such as Kev Choice, Howard Wiley and Marcus Shelby.
In addition to his national and international tour experience, he has performed or recorded with Nancy Wilson, B. B. King, Dianne Reeves, Tito Puente, Mose Allison, Ruth Brown, The Temptations, Cab Calloway, Dr. John, Michael Bolton, Queen Latifa, Lou Rawles, Martha Reeves, Donny Osmond, Jimmy Webb, Buddy Guy, Ben E. King, The Wynans, Kid Creole, Toots Thielmans, Dave Kozz, Eddie Money, KC and the Sunshine Band, John Pattitucci, Will Lee, Randy Brecker and many, many others.
Stabe Wilson
Performs with: Stabe Wilson Band,
Product Used: SX-W1
Eric Nachtrab
Performs with: Signal Quartet
Product Used: ABX
Wayne Cobham
Performs with: Motown tribute Band Dr. K’s Motown Revue, Cobham’s Coalition Jazz and R&B bands
Product Used: TPX2
Kevin Seeley
Performs with: Oncore, Hit Explosion, Blue Velvet Groove, the Soul Proprietors and the Emerald City Jazz Orchestra
Product Used: TPX2
Stabe's illustrious career includes performances with some of the world's most renowned recording artists. In the jazz realm, he has shared the stage with Branford Marsalis, Jonathan Butler, Pete Escovedo, Everette Harp, Najee, and Kirk Whalum. His R&B collaborations feature iconic names like Billy Preston, El DeBarge, Will Downing, Howard Hewett, Phyllis Hyman, India.Arie, Melba Moore, New Kids On The Block, and Lenny Williams. In gospel music, he has played alongside Rev. James Cleveland, Daryl Coley, Edwin Hawkins, Tramaine Hawkins, Walter Hawkins, John P. Kee, and LaShun Pace.
An in demand bass player in the Ann Arbor / Detroit area, Eric has played with the best of the best. Bassist, composer, sideman, father, husband, reader, fixer of broken things, cleaner of messes, half-assed gardener. Not necessarily in that order…. Be sure to check him out with the Signal Quartet.
Wayne is an in high demand as a performer and has toured the world playing trumpet with such notable entertainers as Steve Jordan, Ben E. King, Cameo, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Ray Charles, Billy Cobham, Taylor Dane, Loredana Berté, Lou Reed, Gwen McCrae, Nancy Wilson, Charles Earland, Carlos Garnett, Denise Williams, Weeks & Company, Brass Construction, The Brothers Of The Road Band, Shelly Nicole’s BlakBUshe, Ellis Hall, Roy Ayers,Paul Simon,Sting, Brad Paisley, just to name a few. However, it does not stop there! His studio/ live credits include Michael Jackson, Pieces of a Dream, Nancy Wilson, Denise Williams, Patti Austin, Paul Simon, and Michael J Fox.
Kevin has also spent time with Molasses, Seattle Blues Revue, Seattle Funk and Soul Review, Andy O, Mirage and the Bad Ass Brass, Groovola, Jonny Sonic, and The Urban Horns. He is also a top call sub for many different groups in the Pacific Northwest. The Oncore horn section known as the Platinum Horns also is active for recording and other live shows.
Bill Carmichael
Performs with: The Groove Slayers, Orlando Transit Authority, Allengang Entertainment, Inc, The Bay Kings
Product Used: TPX1-W1
Mike Lott
Performs with: Groove Slayers
Product Used: TBX-Air
Scott White
Performs with: Groove Slayers
Product Used: SX-Air
Bill Carmichael is a freelance trumpet player living in Central Florida. He is in great demand throughout the region as a featured trumpet soloist, lead player, teacher, and clinician. Bill's style is influenced by Maynard Ferguson, Bill Chase, and Clifford Brown.
Bill has performed for Disney World and Universal Studios, as well with The Temptations, The Four Tops, Aretha Franklin, John Tesh and other well known artists and musicians throughout the industry.
You can find out more about Bill on his website: screaminbill.com
Mike Lott is a freelance trombone player based in the Orlando area, known for his dynamic performances with the popular showband Groove Slayers. He has also performed with Central Florida groups like the Sanford Jazz Ensemble, Maitland Stage Band, and the Swingin’ Monitos, among others. Mike’s versatile career includes appearances in theme parks and supporting national touring Broadway shows, symphony orchestras, and more, showcasing his talent across diverse musical stages.
Scott White has been actively performing in the local music scene in Central Florida since 1986 when he move to the Orlando area. He is currently performing with the party band that he founded in 2022, Groove Slayers, along with 2 local big bands, Sanford Jazz Ensemble and Maitland Stage Band. Scott formerly owned the local music store Music Shack and is very involved in music education throughout Florida as a judge and clinician for the Florida Bandmasters Association. He has opened for such musical acts: Buddy Guy, Bo Diddley and James Cotton Blues Band. Scott has also played in local musicals in the pit orchestras.
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