John Hines & Donna DeVine are modern jazz musicians with an unusual combination of melodic jazz trombone solos and uniquely contemporary jazz vocals. The breadth of their work represents a liberation from the stereotypical jazz norm: while they are comfortably bringing jazz classic standards to a new generation, they are also embracing quality music of more recent years, including arrangements of some of the most contemporary hits. They actively bring today's tunes to live jazz music.
While rooted in a foundation of jazz trombone players and female jazz vocalists, they play with internationally known trumpet, piano/organ/synthesizer, bass, and percussion artists to create melodic jazz that spans swing, bebop, blues, latin, gospel, second-line, rock, and pop styles. The result is accessible, eclectic, and immensely entertaining.
John Hines - Trombone
Scott Handler - Trumpet
Donna DeVine - Vocals
Tom Capek - Piano/keyboards
Jason Malmberg - Electric & Acoustic Bass
John Akal - Drums