Frank Louis Pisani is a highly accomplished pianist, composer, singer, arranger, and musical director with an extensive career spanning live performance, theatre, television, and composition. Manhattan School of Music BMA 1981. As a music director, for Vincent”Big Pussy” Pastore & The Gangster Squad ,"The Gong Show Live,” produced by Leslie “Radio Chick” Gold, Jeff “T-Bone” Gerard Star Search Finalist 1995, World Yacht NYC 1985-2005. Currently serving as Musical Director for Wakefield Grace and Asbury UMC in NY. Frank has been performing worldwide as a keyboardist and pianist alongside legendary artists such as Carmine Appice , Steven VanZant, The Temptations, Martha Reeve, Little Anthony, The Tokens. His theatre credits include composing and writing Zephyr’s Pond, A Family Musical. Additionally, he has composed music for major commercial brands, including Pizza Hut, ABC Sports, and Sunoco-Ultra, HBO, Cinemax.  Beyond his musical endeavors, Pisani has an impressive background in rowing, competing on 6 USA National Rowing Teams , the Pan American Rowing Team and winning 25 national championships across the U.S. and Canada. A Juilliard and Manhattan School of Music-trained musician, his professional skills encompass piano and voice instruction, arranging, and music direction. With a deep passion for music and performance, he continues to leave a lasting impact on the industry, blending technical mastery with creative artistry.

Will Evans creates music as an open invitation—to drop your guard, tune in, and move through the world a little more freely. Rooted in folk tradition yet unconfined by genre, his songs blend thoughtful, quotable lyrics with sunlit grooves and global textures, encouraging listeners to reconnect with their most honest selves. Based in Rhode Island, the singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist has built a devoted following by pairing sound with intention, most notably through his Kind Folk community, which turns shows into shared experiences of kindness, charity, and collective uplift. Known for his dynamic live performances, Evans weaves together acoustic guitar, handpan, didgeridoo, beatboxing, and percussion to create a fluid, organic sound that feels both grounded and expansive. His 2025 release The Wild Unknown pushes that vision further, exploring the crossroads of contemporary folk, electronica, and rock, with collaborations from artists like Tristan Prettyman, Dirtwire, and Moontricks. From sold-out rooms across the U.S. and Europe to stages shared with Crosby & Nash, Grace Potter, Bruce Hornsby,Dirtwire, Trevor Hall, and Railroad Earth, Will Evans continues to build a musical space where connection comes first—and everyone belongs.

Surrender to smooth, soulful and jazzy grooves reflecting on life, love, and gratitude. Rhonda Denét is hailed as a virtuoso that lends her flair to every song she sings. When she performs, Denét invites her audience to surrender to the groove by blending classic and contemporary favorites with her inspiring original music. Her repertoire covers the gamut ranging from the American Songbook to Top 40 radio. Based in Newark, New Jersey, the jazz/soul vocalist, songwriter and bandleader makes a full-time living doing what she LOVES. By the age of 9, the Washington, DC native knew the performing arts would be a guiding force in her life. She began to study flute and piano, but by 11, studying voice became her primary focus. She studied privately for several years, in addition to performing with several theatrical organizations and choirs. Having received tremendous encouragement from her teachers and directors, she moved to New York where she earned a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from New York University. Denét continued her education and earned a graduate degree in Arts Administration from Florida State University’s School of Music. Then she returned to New York City and quickly reacquainted herself with the diverse music landscape. She spent several years writing and producing her brand of soul-infused cabaret, forming and working with a few bands and developing original music.

Born in the Bronx, NY and raised in Caguas, Puerto Rico, Emedin Rivera began playing the bongos at age 8. His passion for music came from his father and uncle, who both played in a trio in Puerto Rico. Emedin has a unique ability to blend his Latin, Caribbean, and African influences into a vast array of musical styles. He developed his own system of playing drums and congas simultaneously — sounding like three players at once — a technique he calls "Percussion Kit." He's also widely known for his hand-made sound effects, many of which can be heard on National Geographic productions. A 5× Emmy Award winner, Emedin has performed live with Stevie Wonder, Sting, Harry Belafonte, Gregory Hines, Paquito D'Rivera, Gloria Gaynor, Ben E. King, Angela Bofill, Bernie Williams, and many more. He has recorded with Al Di Meola, Larry Coryell, Bob James, Chuck Mangione, Harry Belafonte, Maria Schneider, Nina Simone, and Eileen Ivers, among countless others. His film and TV credits include 16 Blocks, Tough Turf, End of the Night, David Letterman, the CBS Morning Show, Showtime at the Apollo, the Boston Pops, and multiple PBS specials. Emedin is also the inventor of the EM-RAYS Bongo Heads and the Cyclone Shaker — winner of Best of Show at the 2009 NAMM Show.

The group plays Soul Jazz and Hard Bop. Jeff “T-Bone” Gerard is a musician’s musician. He is a vocalist, trombonist and bandleader who associates with top artists and music venues in NYC. His band has been a mainstay in NYC for decades with concert and club performances, and he has toured domestically and throughout Europe and North Africa. T-Bone’s vocal prowess transcends category. He sings with sensitivity beyond compare, and on a dime projects with power and clarity that would garner Barry White and Tom Jones’ curiosity. His talents have landed him on stage singing with Blood, Sweat, and Tears, and numerous other internationally acclaimed acts.