The Jazz Chronicles

The Jazz Chronicles was created by Eyvonne Williams and Dave Siebels from an idea to record some of their favorite hymns and gospel songs in a unique, jazz style. As this concept evolved, other musicians began contributing their own playing and arranging abilities. Ultimately, an album was recorded and this brilliant group of L. A.’s finest Christian musicians began to perform publicly. Stylistically, The Jazz Chronicles sound is an eclectic blend of jazz, gospel and pop. Though each member comes from a different Christian tradition, they are spiritually united in their desire to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ and in making excellent music worthy of that goal.

	*Eyvonne Williams*
	*Vocalist*
	Early in her career Eyvonne recorded nine Grammy award winning albums with gospel artist Andrae Crouch then went on to perform with Boz Scaggs, Olivia Newton-John, Pat Benatar, the Bee Gees, Celine Dion, and Barry Manilow. She has over 150 recordings to her credit with artists ranging from Barbara Streisand to Michael Jackson and is featured on 100 movie and television scores including the last episode of Boston Legal. In addition to writing chart songs, Eyvonne has authored four feature film scripts and published a book for spiritual and monetary growth entitled "Money Sen$e."

*Dave Siebels*
Keyboard
As an arranger, producer and composer, Dave has 27 albums, 38 films, 9 TV series, and 65 musical variety TV shows to his credit. He has composed extensively for television commercials and CD-ROM educational games. He's earned a Golden Angel award for non-broadcast films, a Tele award for a TV commercial, and notoriety for his concept and production of Pat Boone’s “In a Metal Mood” album. Dave has played, conducted and recorded for artists such as Rita Coolidge, Ray Charles, BB King, Rick Springfield and many others. He scored an Emmy Award winning film for PBS and an educational series for McGraw-Hill Publishing that won a Tele Award. As a recording artist, Dave has just released a solo jazz organ album, “Dave Siebels with Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band.”

	*Ed Smart*
	*Saxophone*
	After receiving his Masters from University of Miami, Ed’s composing credits include Oscar-nominated and Peabody award-winning documentary Hank Aaron: Chasing the Dream, Pennebaker’s film Al Franken: God Spoke, Shaquille O’Neal’s award-winning series, Sports Theater, A Haunting (Discovery), Interpol Investigates (National Geographic), and songwriting for Touched By an Angel (CBS) American Idol (FOX), for which Ed was a member of the original on-air band. He scored 7 seasons of ARLI$$, one of HBO’s longest running comedy series. He has performed with Amy Grant, Bob James, Michael W. Smith, Kirk Franklin, Pat Boone, Chayanne and The Brian Setzer Orchestra.

*Buddy Nuañez*
Guitar
Buddy graduated from Berklee School of Music and went on to be a founding member of the A&M records, Grammy nominated group, Seawind. The group recorded 5 albums, traveled worldwide and had tremendous success as a ground breaking pop/jazz band. Since then Buddy has performed with many famous musicians and singers. As a player for Promise Keeper’s Men’s Christian Ministry at live stadium worship concerts, Buddy can be heard on their albums. He keeps busy teaching guitar and playing sessions around L.A. for television, movies, commercials and album projects. Buddy is currently the musical director for Montrose Church in Glendale, CA. He composes, arranges and leads the praise band for several services each week.

	Michael George
	*Bass*
	Michael is an accomplished bassist who received his musical education at the renowned Dick Grove School of Music. He went on to be a member of the faculty. He has performed with many notables including John Fogerty, Pat Boone, Debby Boone, Maureen McGovern and Danny Gans. Mike owns and operates a successful entertainment business called MG Music Events, which provides entertainment for corporate clients such as IBM, Microsoft, General Motors, Amgen, Google, Bank of America, Citigroup, and AT&T just to name a few. Mike is also bassist and road manager for pianist Roger Williams. They’ve traveled worldwide and recently performed at the White House.

*John Ferraro*
Drums
John toured with Larry Carlton periodically over 18 years. He also circled the globe with Barry Manilow. Other notables with whom he played include David Benoit, George Benson, Debby Boone, Vikki Carr, Randi Crawford, Robben Ford, Jay Graydon, Aaron Neville, Linda Ronstadt, Michael Sembello, Boz Skaggs, Leslie Uggams, Eddie Van Halen and Tim Weisberg. John performed for the 2001–02 critically acclaimed The Lion King at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, and kept the beat for NBC’s Frasier for almost ten seasons. As a player for Promise Keeper’s Men’s Christian Ministry at live stadium worship concerts, John can be heard on their albums. He was also recently featured on Rod Stewart’s Standards album.