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The Brett Alan Trio is a multifaceted musical group led by guitarist Brett Gardner. With a unique, imaginative approach, the group performs jazz standards, pop favorites, rock tunes, and originals. The strength of the group lies in its members' abilities to collectively improvise while developing inspiring melodies and rhythmic concepts. The Trio brings a striking yet subtle influence to any restaurant, lounge, private party, wedding, or social.

Brett Alan Gardner
Primary Instruments: Jazz Guitar, Classical Guitar
Education: Pursuing Bachelor of Science degree in Physics at Florida State University

-2007 Runner Up National Champion in Classical Guitar (American String Teachers Association)
-2007 State Champion for Florida in Classical Guitar (American String Teachers Association)
-2007 Tampa Jazz Scholarship Recipient
-Performed with the following: Gemini Septet, FSU Jazz Combo, FSU Jazz Ensemble III, Funked Up Ska Machine, The Adam Cambria Project, Barry Stephenson's Pocket, Leon Anderson, Geri X

Jon Shea
Primary Instruments: Jazz Bass, Electric Bass
Education: Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Performance from the University of South Florida
Pursuing Master of Music degree from the University of South Florida

-Bass Player for Infinite Groove Orchestra
-Performed at The Montreux Jazz Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival, Vienne Jazz Festival, Lyon Jazz Festival, Umbria Jazz Festival
-Performed with the following: USF Jazztet, USF Big Band 1, USF Bone Band, Infinite Groove Orchestra, John Clayton, John Fedchock, Eric Alexander, Shelley Burge, and Sam Rivers

Paul Keesling
Primary Instruments: Jazz Drum Set, Vibraphone, Timpani, Marimba
Education: Pursuing Bachelor of Music degree in Music Performance at the University of South Florida

-2006 finalist Florida Orchestra Young Artist Concerto Competition
-Timpanist with the St. Petersburg Opera Company LLC from 2005-present
-Substitute Percussionist for The Florida Orchestra and The Sarasota Orchestra.
-Performed with the following: USF Wind Ensemble, USF Symphony Orchestra, USF Percussion Ensemble, USF Jazz Ensemble I, USF Jazztet, USF Chamber Music, USF Student Composers, USF Electronic Music, Chuck Owen's Jazz Surge Orchestra

Proficient Styles:
Straight ahead jazz, modern jazz, fusion, ballad, bossa nova, classic rock, funk

Availability:
The Brett Alan Trio is available May to mid-August, 2010. The group is available for performance in the Tampa Bay area and surrounding regions.

Rates:
$180 for one hour
$240 for three hours
*all rates negotiable

For booking and availibility, please email us at Bag07c@fsu.edu