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COUNTDOWN to ECSTASY

The Music of STEELY DAN

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World Cafe Live Nov 29, 2024***

Bass player, founding father and band leader Glenn Marrazzo provides both musical and inspirational foundation to C2E. He brings the funk as well as infectious enthusiasm to every performance. Glenn is an international bass community leader, propri

Trumpeter David Laich drives the horn section with powerful lead lines, artistic ensemble work and soaring melodic solos. He has a bachelors degree in music from Temple Univ, and can also be heard with the Monday Blues Jazz Orchestra , and in b

Tony Winkler, our well-seasoned C2E guitarist, channels legendary Steely Dan recording artists, playing signature guitar solos without breaking a sweat. You can also catch Tony on recordings and in performance with Almshouse , a great Philadelph

Vocalist Chelsea ViaCava is a force of nature on stage, adding her powerful soaring voice to our C2E shows. She is a Philadelphia-based singer and vocal coach, has toured nationally and is highly sought for both studio recording and live performanc

C2E saxophonist Kevin Coltri is a busy east coast performer of jazz, funk, pop and swing, and a music educator with years of jazz studies under his belt (Peabody Conservatory Baltimore, The New School in NYC, and UArts Philadelphia). A mighty soloi

Vocalist, Khrista White has an extraordinarily rich and soulful tone, bringing her joyful stage presence to C2E performances. With a bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance from UArts Philadelphia, she is also an educator and performs in the Sid M

Our trombonista Nancy Kribbs has been playing professionally since her teens… in big bands, blues, funk, event bands, and a clown band. She has a great sound, nicely complementing the tight C2E horn section. Nancy also writes, arranges and transcr

Naeemah Harper is a commanding powerhouse of a vocalist with an unforgettable tone. She is an accomplished singer whose performance credits include Gamble and Huff, the Mighty O Jay’s, Melba Moore, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and Dre. In addition to C2E, you ca

Vahe Sarkissian is a graduate of the University of the Arts with a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Guitar Performance and a Master’s degree in Music Education. He has performed with members of the John Lennon and David Bowie bands and at venues such as t

Mark Schreiber drives Countdown to Ecstasy with “perfection and grace”. He is an in-demand drummer and percussionist in numerous Philadelphia area bands, including John Train and The Donuts.

Ned Sonstein, brings that certain vibe, the Steely Dan “je ne sais quoi” as C2E lead singer. He is a multi-talented multi-instrumentalist and performs in a number of Philadelphia and national touring acts, including The Roddenberries and Candy Volc

Keyboardist Patrick Robinson has been performing in bands since his days in middle school. His compositions have graced multiple Grammy-nominated CD’s, and he won a Grammy award as a producer in 2012. Diversity is the key for his status as an in-de

James Farrell, born via failed rhythm method in the late 60s, James' drumminess was forged first by hitting things (& siblings) with wooden spoons, then by passively consuming 70's adult contemporary (now yacht) rock. Lessons, jazz band, concer

C2E is sometimes fortunate to include special guests: Vocalist Teresa Grace

Keyboard master and C2E emeritus, “Steely” Dan Smedile.*

C2E drummer emeritus, Michael Kernicky michaelkernicky.com *

Sara C2E muse and metaphysical guide

*Bill DiCecca Photography-All rights reserved

**Moonloop Photography-All rights reserved

***Cindy Schreiber-All rights reserved