SoulFire
"Soulfire doesn't just perform- they ignite the room"
"Jazz, soul, and rhythm at its finest - unmissable"
Soul Fire is a group of players drawn together by a love for the music. Having been acquainted for many years, this group came together with a common goal of pursuing a repertoire they find both challenging and inspiring.
Their unique contemporary jazz style includes elements of fusion and soul. Drawn from influences that included, The Crusaders, Randy Crawford, and Nina Simone, Soul Fire forges its own path created from the members' extensive musical experiences.
Get ready to be swept away their captivating sound and the undeniable energy that makes every performance unforgettable.
"A bold, soulful journey through timeless music"
The Members:
Steve Duben, bassist and bandleader, worked with Tommy Banks, George Blondheim, Martha Reeves, PJ Perry, and Gay Delorme. Steve and drummer John Ferraro performed and recorded with fusion great Dale Jacobs.
John Ferraro relocated to Los Angeles after that time, where he played in Larry Carlton’s band for eighteen years. In addition, he has performed and recorded with Linda Ronstadt, Rod Stewart, Boz Scaggs, Burt Bacharach, and countless others. An endorsing artist for DW Drums, he presents drum clinics throughout North America.
Brenda Morie is a superb vocalist and flutist. She has toured, performed, and recorded with notables such as Chet McCracken, Nancy Sinatra, and Amos Garrett, including the Honourable Tommy Banks. Her impeccable technique supports a delivery that is both heartfelt and seemingly effortless.
Jan Randall, keyboardist, was music director for Second City for many years and in that role contributed hundreds of original compositions for broadcast. He has performed with Otis Rush, Bo Diddley, Amos Garrett, and Gary US Bonds.
Cliff Maddix is both a performer and educator, and a former faculty member of Berklee College of Music and Selkirk College.
Mike O’Leary, percussionist, a graduate of Humber College, who kept his finger on the pulse of the music scene through his years of representing major music manufacturers.
Paul Wainwright, alto and soprano saxophonist, has performed with Michael Bublé, Kenny Loggins, Stevie Nicks, and Martha Reeves. His group of many years the Big Band Trio, toured and released four CDs, garnering worldwide airplay.
"Jazz, soul, and rhythm at its finest - unmissable"
Soul Fire is a group of players drawn together by a love for the music. Having been acquainted for many years, this group came together with a common goal of pursuing a repertoire they find both challenging and inspiring.
Their unique contemporary jazz style includes elements of fusion and soul. Drawn from influences that included, The Crusaders, Randy Crawford, and Nina Simone, Soul Fire forges its own path created from the members' extensive musical experiences.
Get ready to be swept away their captivating sound and the undeniable energy that makes every performance unforgettable.
"A bold, soulful journey through timeless music"
The Members:
Steve Duben, bassist and bandleader, worked with Tommy Banks, George Blondheim, Martha Reeves, PJ Perry, and Gay Delorme. Steve and drummer John Ferraro performed and recorded with fusion great Dale Jacobs.
John Ferraro relocated to Los Angeles after that time, where he played in Larry Carlton’s band for eighteen years. In addition, he has performed and recorded with Linda Ronstadt, Rod Stewart, Boz Scaggs, Burt Bacharach, and countless others. An endorsing artist for DW Drums, he presents drum clinics throughout North America.
Brenda Morie is a superb vocalist and flutist. She has toured, performed, and recorded with notables such as Chet McCracken, Nancy Sinatra, and Amos Garrett, including the Honourable Tommy Banks. Her impeccable technique supports a delivery that is both heartfelt and seemingly effortless.
Jan Randall, keyboardist, was music director for Second City for many years and in that role contributed hundreds of original compositions for broadcast. He has performed with Otis Rush, Bo Diddley, Amos Garrett, and Gary US Bonds.
Cliff Maddix is both a performer and educator, and a former faculty member of Berklee College of Music and Selkirk College.
Mike O’Leary, percussionist, a graduate of Humber College, who kept his finger on the pulse of the music scene through his years of representing major music manufacturers.
Paul Wainwright, alto and soprano saxophonist, has performed with Michael Bublé, Kenny Loggins, Stevie Nicks, and Martha Reeves. His group of many years the Big Band Trio, toured and released four CDs, garnering worldwide airplay.
