MUSICIANS OF THE OBLIVION PROJECT

Bandoneon and Accordion

Julien Labro

Labro has toured extensively throughout the United States and Europe, and has performed in France, Italy, Slovenia, Andorra, Portugal, Germany, Croatia, Finland and Sweden.     ( Full Biography )

Violin

Ken Johnston

In addition to his performing as Concertmaster of the Erie Philharmonic, he holds the same chair with the Blue Water Chamber Orchestra of Cleveland. Donald Rosenberg of The Plain Dealer remarked that Johnston “triumphed whenever he touched bow to strings.” ( Full Biography )

Cello

Derek Snyder - cello

Derek began his cello studies at the age of six. He progressed smoothly until Tuesday, 17th March, 1982, when he left his cello behind the family station wagon while waiting for his Suzuki group class. ( Full Biography )

Piano

Tad Weed - piano

Tad is a powerhouse of a pianist who has recently relocated from Los Angeles to the Midwest. He has performed withsome of the greatest names in jazz, including John Patitucci, Mundell Lowe, Carmen McRae, Charles Lloyd, and Woody Herman. ( Full Biography )

Mau Quiros - piano

Born in Costa Rica, Mau Quiros began playing music at a very early age, drums, piano and saxophone were his activities when not composing. ( Full Biography )

Bass

John Holkeboer

John is a bass player and composer living in Ferndale, Michigan. He is a graduate of the composition program at the University of Michigan where he performed with the University Symphony Orchestra and the Jazz Composers Orchestra. ( Full Biography )

Alex Trajano

Alex is a seasoned mainstay of the Detroit music scene who puts eclecticism and creativity at the top of his agenda. ( Full Biography )