Full Circle Musicians
Great jazz is a team sport and Shelli is proud to have recorded Full Circle with these fantastic musicians (in alphabetical order):
Steve Ash, piano: US State Department Jazz Ambassador, internationally performing musician, currently music director for the legendary bebop vocalist Jon Hendricks
Tim Givens, bass: Performed with jazz greats Lou Donaldson, Curtis Fuller and Ray Bryant. Toured with pianist James Williams
Joel Perry, guitar: Longtime member of Texas Bluesman Johnny Copeland's band. Recorded with Copeland and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Performances with Rosemary Clooney, Joni Mitchell
Leonieke Scheuble, Hammond B-3 organ: (at the time of the recording, Leonieke was 12 years old). Her 2014 release "Debut" was recorded by Rudy Van Gelder and featured Miles Davis' drummer, Jimmy Cobb. She has already won prestigious awards, including Hot House's "Best Up and Coming Young Artist" in 2015
Nick Scheuble, drums: Longtime percussionist with Chico Mendoza. Performances with Wynton Marsalis, Wycliffe Gordon