Well Loved Favorites from the American Songbook
'....ahhh, I remember this song....'!
The Kennebec Avenue performs popular standards from the 'American Songbook'. We provide energetic quality performances at sound levels that do not compete with conversation; perfect for events and situations where socializing is key as with and added touch of class.
Jenna Barba
Vocals
Jenna began singing at the age of 8 and studied Vocal Performance at the University of Maryland.
Jenna has toured the world extensively. Her distinguished performing career includes her tenure with the Washington Opera to numerous ingénue roles over many years on and off Broadway, In 2001, she released her recording, “Ballads Over Broadway” to critical acclaim.
She is the director and educator of a youth music school located in Rochester, MI.
John Teklinski
Guitar
His roots in Pop/Rock music, Teklinski earned a Music Degree from Wayne State University and has studied Classical and Jazz guitar under the direction of various prominent local guitarists including Rob Troy, David Cocagne and James Lentini.
He has extensively performed with various Big Band style orchestras and smaller Jazz ensembles.
Ian Haubert
Bass, Piano, Guitar
Ian is a graduate of the Music Performance Pr Wayne State University in Music with a concentration in audio engineering. He has studied with pianists Katia Dinas, Brian DiBlassio, Daniel Schmit, Robert Conway, and Scott Gwinnell, and Detroit bassists Pat Prouty and Jordan Schug.
He regularly performs throughout Metro Detroit with various well known ensembles in a variety of styles.
Luke Horodek
Guitar
Metro-Detroit based guitarist Luke Horodek, earned his Bachelors degree from the famed music program at Saint Xavier University in Chicago concentrating on Jazz performance under the direction of the celebrated music educator Dr Shawn Saloman. Well versed in many styles, he is in great demand with local Jazz, Rock and Pop groups.
Trish Shandor
Vocals
Vocalist Trish Shandor remains a prominent mainstay in Metropolitan Detroit area music. She earned her bachelors degree in vocal performance from Oakland University and later added to her training with myriad symposia in Jazz, Classical and Pop music around the world. She has studied with various well known icons and ensembles including Andre Previn, David DiCheiera, Jan Albright, Matt Michaels and many others. She has appeared in numerous productions both on stage, television and film and has received many awards and accolades for her vocal artistry.
The Kennebec Avenue Jazz Group has had the pleasure of performing with the following guest artists: Jenna Barba, Joe McCarthy, Dave Jensen, Preston Smart, David Connors, Josh Price, Luke Hodorek, Vlad Tovbin, Ray Urena, Lizzie Grace, Beth Stalker, Mason Bays, Anna George, Travis Albright, Matt Larusso, Hayden Cusmano, Ian Haubert, Mo Jones, Dante Orlando, Trish, Sandor, Miranda Tucker and John Fayes.