Percussionist Art Hightower, founder of ANJ Trio, has performed with Chuck Mangione, Doc Severinsen, Jeff Tyzick, The Dixie Cups, Pee Wee Ellis, Barbra Mason, and Loretta Holloway, among others. Deeply called by drums, he performed for over seven years with "A Few Bad Apples," three years with the "Jazz Connection", "Counterpoint," and formed a jazz trio called "Orisha"-an African word referring to the spirit of the god. In 2002-2003, Art was also the drummer for the national tour of "Ain't Misbehavin'".
Bassist Norm Lotz plays jazz, Pop, R&B and classical music. He has performed on Broadway, and in Manhattan and the tri-state area for years.
Guitarist John Basile has performed and recorded as a leader and a sideman. As an accompanist John has worked with Peggy Lee, Sylvia Syms, Rosemary Clooney, Mark Murphy, and Tony Bennett as well as live performances with contemporary instrumentalists George Mraz , Tom Harrell, John Abercrombie, and Red Mitchell to name a few.
Admission $10
