John Reece Project

is a collaborative effort of writer/producer/musician John Reece along with Michigan’s finest blues, jazz, funk, pop and soul musicians.

The project utilizes a mix of different performers depending upon the venue making them perfect for local clubs, corporate events, concerts, restaurants and private affairs. The musicians are top notch, dress professionally and respective of volume levels.

Current live performers include: vocalist Sarah Schingeck, guitarist Matt Douglas, percussionist Patty Evans, drummer/percussionist Chuck Flores and keyboardist/bassist Mark Cooper.

Contributing artists include: guitarist/songwriters Steve Jaracz, Frank Oesterling, Glen Eddy, Detroit Johnny Lane and Fred Gossman, vocalists Christina Morgan, Duane Walker, Quean Darlene, Robin and Ronda Pierce and Pamela Pierce Fuller (of Guest Stars, Inc./nieces of Levi Stubbs of The Four Tops), Hall of Fame vocalists Rosalind Holmes, Annette Helton and Pat Lewis of The Original Vandellas, keyboardist Renaldo Copeland (of the Miracles fame), BluesMan/songwriter Paul Miles, bassist Mark Mathis, drummers/percussionists Mike Paradise, Tone Styles, Rob Schneider, Jack Douglas and Chris Fortin, saxophonist Tommy Spagetti and Keyboardist Dino Vallone.

John Reece

is an accomplished smooth jazz saxophonist, writer, producer, arranger and master of the blues harmonica. John writes and collaborates with local and touring artists and records in his own ProTools “Island Paradise Studio”. His smooth saxophone sound is highly influenced by his blues roots. John travels the Caribbean and performs with local artist who greatly inspire his music.

John performs as “The John Reece Project”, with local bands, studio sessions and as solo, duo and trio acts.

John was featured in Big City Rhythm and Blues Magazine April 2005 in an article spotlighting Detroits’ great horn players. His CD’s were nominated in 2006 and 2008 for "Outstanding Jazz Recording" by the Detroit Music Awards and he was nominated personally for "Outstanding Jazz Instrumentalist" and "Outstanding Jazz Composer” in 2007.

John Reece Project

Annette & Roz

The Original Vandellas

http://thevandellas.org

Paul Miles

the BluesMan

www.pauljmilesmusic.com

Tony Lannen

14 year old!!!

An amazing bassist,

keyboardist,

songwriter!

http:// www.geocities.com

/t-bone7192@sbcglobal.net/

Christina Morgan

Vocalist

from Detroits own:

BrickTown Station

http://bricktownstation.com/

Caribbean Solitude

Special Guests:

John Reece Project Live Performers

Frank Oesterling AKA “Shady Frank”

Guitar, Bass, Keyboards

SmoothJazz and Blues songwriter. Frank and John have collaborated together for many years writing songs together.

Frank has video at:

http://www.dailymotion.com/shadyfranks

Chuck Flores

Drums/Percussion

Linwood, MI

Chuck has spent his entire career in the Saginaw/Bay City, Michigan area playing with local musicians. He was the founder of The GoodSpeed Band (blues/rock), playing throughout the Tri-Cities. Chuck is a professional videographer and provides live video and audio recording for the band. He also provides drum equipment for the studio and is the administrator of our personal band communications center.

Patty Evans

Percussion, Congas

Patty also supports the groups marketing and PR through emails, press releases, set lists, CD printing and marketing material. She is also the bands “Entertainment Director” as she knows how to organize a great party. Patty has a masters degree in teaching and loves caribbean travel and scuba diving.

Mark Cooper

Bass, Keyboards, Songwriter. Mark has a degree in music, is a recording studio engineer and an amazing musician. He is equally as good a bassist as keyboardist. Mark is the musical director of the group providing scores and arrangement assistance for the group. He is also a studio engineer and assists with recording and editing.

Nominated by Detroit Music Awards “Outstanding Jazz Recording” 2005, “Outstanding Jazz Instrumentalist” and “Outstanding Jazz Composer” 2007.

Paul Miles "The Bluesman" Detroit Blues Society's 1st Solo performer of the year 2002 has showcased in metro Detroit area for 6 years, He's been featured at Pontiac's Arts, Beats and Eats,Detroit Festival of Arts,Southfield Public Library-Blues Series , Detroit Music Awards Program, Channel 4 WDIV-Super Bowl pre game -Campus Martius, Detroit Winter Blast,Grand Openings at 5th Avenue-Comerica Park,& Coffee Beanery in Ferndale-Lathrup Village . In 2005& 2006 he's been a finalist for best blues album/songwriter for the Detroit Music Awards for two of his solo albums "Peace of the Blues" and "Deep Water Blues". He's songwriter& lead vocal on two singles "Reach Out" a tribute for the hurricane victims and "Welcome to Detroit"with background vocals by the Original Vandellas, This was co-produced and recorded by the John Reece Project , Paul is also a trained actor - member of SAG/Actors Equity. He recently has performed with the Detroit Women and doing a original play "We are not Good Girls a blues/music drama. His goal is to continue to work for World Peace.

The Original Vandellas featuring Pat Lewis

Annette Beard-Helton and Rosalind Ashford- Holmes were in the original group signed by Berry Gordy in 1962. They had 24 R&B Hits while with Motown Records. Their first hit was " Come Get this Memories" it went #29 on the Pop Chart and #3 on the R&B charts, Heat Wave went #4 on the Pop Charts and #1 on the R&B charts, "Dancing in the Street" had one co-writer by the name of Marvin Gaye ,this song went to #2 on the Pop charts. In 1995 they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame . In 2003 they were also voted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. They have added their voices to this year's theme song “Az Kids Count Too” for the Arizona benefit concert . The song was written by Paul Miles and recorded with the John Reece Project. The Vandellas have a legion of fans worldwide who still want to hear their wonderful harmonies. Their newest tours feature lead vocalist Pat Lewis. Pat sang with the Adantes, a studio background group for many Motown artists and was a backup singer for Oscar winner Issac Hayes.

Tony Lannen

At just 14 years old, Tony has accomplished more than many great musicians have in a lifetime. He has been on WJR talk radio, WDMV Smooth Jazz radio, NBC TV, worked with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, in the orchestra pit for major plays, you name it. Tony is an accomplished song writer, bassist, keyboardist and performer.

Duane Walker

Fabulous Jazz Vocalist!!! Duane is a vocalist on a John Reece Project original release “From The Moment (that I saw you)”’ Duane also sings with his own group “Duane Walker”.

Steve Jaracz

Guitarist / Songwritr. Steve cowrote the John Reece Project original tune “Moving On” which was entered in the 2008 Detroit Music Awards. Steves jazz style has been a major influence in the musical direction of the band.

“Moving On”

JR Project’s newest original

written by Steve Jaracz & John Reece

Christina Morgan

Christina has not only an amazing voice for music, but is also an accomplished actress performing in plays and movies. She sings rock with BrickTown Station, smooth jazz and pop with John Reece Project and performs with countless other bands. Christina is also a featured vocalist on the John Reece Project CD “Caribbean Solitude.”

Matthew Douglas - “Mr. Six Strings”

Guitar. Matt is both a solo artist and the groups lead guitarist. Originally from Manchester England, Matt has played throughout England and most recently in mid Michigans leading duets “Lady M” and “Mr. Six String”. Matt plays a huge variety of styles to include classic rock, pop, soul, Motown, blues and jazz. Matt also provides equipment for the band and assists in getting “gigs”.

Sarah Schingeck

Vocalist, songwriter. Sarah is a most versatile singer performing smooth jazz, pop, blues...you name it! Sarah also performs as a solo act in local clubs, coffee houses and weddings. Her latest original song “Waiting for a Change” was recorded in Island Paradise Studio and is performed with the bands current lineup.