Ray Charles NM Tribute Night - I Can't Stop Loving You - December 9, 2023 @ParadisoSantaFe

This band will feature some of New Mexico’s finest musicians. Including:
Michael Matison on voice. A fresh and promising vocalist originally from San Diego, California, Michael currently resides in Albuquerque. Michael skillfully infuses elements of soul, blues, gospel and rock and roll. His strong, yet smooth voice has garnered praise from many prominent local artists.
Alex Murzyn on Saxophone. Alex toured or played with Huey Lewis and the News, Sheila E, Dizzy Gillespie, Stan Kenton Tribute Orchestra, Freddie Hubbard, The Temptations, Four Tops, Sammy Davis Jr, Tito Puente, Stanley Clark; Orchestra Shows include Color Purple, Grease, Marvin Hamlisch, Chicago, A Night with Janis Joplin and more. His original song won Best Jazz Composition for NM Music Awards 2023.
Donald Bailey Jr on Drums. Self taught son of Philly Legendary drummer Donald "Duck" Bailey, Donald developed "Good Musical Ears" and has decades of drumming experiences with a variety of performers and a wide range of music, from Rhythm & Blues, to Latin or Jazz.
Gordy Johnson on Bass. Gordy did world tours with Maynard Ferguson, Gene Bertoncini, Roy Buchanan, the Paul Winter Consort, CBS All Stars and Chuck Mangione. He recorded with jazz players Jimmy Hamilton and Maynard Ferguson, blues/R&B players Roy Buchanan and Doug Maynard, and folk players Greg Brown and Arlo Guthrie. Network television appearances include the Merv Griffin Show & Soul Train.
Robert Mueller on Piano. Robert has experience ranging from international music festivals to New York City where he performed at venues like the Blue Note and the Knitting Factory with various jazz, neo-soul, and underground hip-hop artists. He now tours with trumpeter Delbert Anderson Group. His own group Kodama Trio won NM Awards for Best Jazz Album and Best Jazz Single in 2016.
Jim Casey on Guitar. Jim is leader of the award-winning chill house group featuring Hillary Smith. Before NM, Jim played with the Buster Brown Band in Dallas for 40 years, which opened for Herbie Hancock, Tower of Power, Dr. John, the Meters, and more, and played with musicians such as Kenny Loggins and Eric Clapton.
Produced by Alex Murzyn. Hope to see you there for one of the hippest events of the year!