Album Notes

Connie Ducey is a crowd-pleasing performer and vocalist, active professionally for almost 25 years. Singing a wide range of musical style over the years, she was lead vocalist for popular Bay Area 80's rock band, "Twisted Kicks." Credits also include leading and supporting roles in numerous local musical theater productions and work with The Klein Trio, Eddie Neon, country singer/songwriter Michael Elvin Hunt and jazz/blues vocalist Les Bailey.

Levi Hooks is a versatile drummer with a flair for Latin grooves and jazz. He performed with several groups in his hometown of Cincinnati before relocating to Northern California, then stretching to punk rock in the group the "Cribbleys." Credits include collaborations with pianist/vocalist Dori Green, sessions with Natalie Cole, and many local musical theatre show orchestras.

Guitarist, singer, and songwriter Kurt Huget has entertained audiences at numerous local performances over the years in a diverse range of musical settings, working both as a professional musician and a volunteer performer for Bread & Roses. In addition to being a member of "Namely Us," he also performs with his very fine alternative-country band, "Moonlight Rodeo," and provides musical support for local theatre productions.

Brian Jones is a bassist and dedicated musician with a broad range of styles, such as pop and jazz with "Safe Harbor" and jazz with "Five Down." He has had a long-time association performing for Bread & Roses. Brian also plays trombone with the legendary "Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary Disctrict Non-Marching Band", a local favorite.

Talented jazz pianist and composer Mike Klein also performs regularly in the Bay Area and beyond with The Klein Trio, which includes his twin brother, Spike, on drums. He has studied with pianists Kenny Barron and Si Perkoff.