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Brad Myrick - guitar Brad is an accomplished studio guitarist, arranger and teacher as well as a performer of both jazz and popular music. He can be seen performing 15-20 shows a month in northern New England. Brad has a B.M. in Studio/Jazz Guitar from the University of Southern California. He currently lives in the town where he grew up, Hopkinton, NH.

Richard Gardzina – tenor sax Richard has performed in the Dallas, Los Angeles and New England music scenes. His compositions can be

heard on three albums released under his name. He has a B.A. from U. North Texas and a M.A. from Plymouth State

College. Richard resides in Barnstead, NH.

Alan Rowe - piano Alan is an active participant in the Boston area jazz scene, both as a sideman and leader of the Alan Rowe Trio. His unique style blends virtuosic chops with hard-bop inspired harmonic and rhythmic sensibility. Alan lives in Manchester, NH.

Joey Pierog – upright bass Joey is a seasoned studio bassist and recording engineer.

His bluegrass group, The Four-Legged Faithful, can be heard performing around New England. Joey has a B.A.

from Berklee College of Music. Joey is from Chester, NH.

BAND BIOS:

John Faggiano - drums “I enjoy performing with the Brad Myrick Quintet, the opportunity to create and perform music with friends and present it to our appreciative audience is something I look forward to.” John has performed with many artists over the years including trumpet legend Herb Pomeroy, The Drifters and Gary Chaffee/Pat Metheny. He reigns from Manchester, NH.