SoulTownBand > Musicians
 
Artist: Jerry Caringi Talents:
Band Leader, Keyboards, Vocals, Musical Director, Arranger, Accordion, Writer
 

 
Jerry Caringi with years of experience and extensive recording credits has performed with and lead bands for numerous Juno and Grammy award wining artists. Jerry has worked with The Drifters, Valdy, Parachute Club, The Temptation's, Danny Marks, Al Martino, George Oliver and the Gangbuster's, George St.Kits, Wayne Saint John, Grant Smith and The Power, Guido Basso and has shared the stage with icon Italian artist's Riccardo Cocciante, Rita Pavone, Albano & Romina Power, Comedian Gigi Sabanni, Gianni Morandi, I Cugini di Campagna.
Artist: Manuela DiBartolomeo Talents:
Vocals
 

 
Manuela has many years of experience in live and studio performances. Her beautiful voice can be heard in English, Italian, French and Spanish. Her freestyle dance hit “Don’t try to come back” was added to Radio stations across Canada topped the dance charts at #2 and stayed there for several weeks. She has made appearances on 103.5, C.B.C, CFTO, and Much Music’s Electric Circus. She has participated and won several Italian Song festivals with C.H.I.N International. Manuela’s voice can be heard on television and radio for many commercials like: Rogers AT&T, Sposa Italia, Go Fruit Juices, Highland Farms, and Fortinos. She has done many background vocals for such artists as Frozen Ghost, Candy, Lenny Portnoy and also the “Name that Tune” board game.
Artist: Vivienne Williams Talents:
Vocals
 

 
Vivienne Williams, a two time JUNO AWARDS nominee, was acclaimed as "a mellifluous cross between Sarah Vaughn and Tina Turner", by The New York Times.

You may also recognize her voice in commercials such as "Hershey's Cookies & Creme", where she captivated us with her presence as well as her enchanting voice, or the "Bank of Montreal's Mbank Launch", in which she caused a stir with her heartfelt rendition of Bob Dylan's "Times Are A-Changin". Most recently she has been seen collaborating with various artists, such as Joe Sealy, Paul Novotony, George Koller, Free flight the Big Band, Gordon Webster, Doug Riley, and Archie Alleyne's" Kollage".
Artist: Atilla Darvas Talents:
Bassist
 

 
Atilla is a graduate of the Bela Bartok Conservatory of Music Budapest. Since 1987 Atilla has been working as a freelance bassist in the Toronto area.The years of exposure to many different musical styles and situations has made him a well rounded professional.

Some of Atilla's more noteable musical performances include:

Du Maaurier Jazz Festival, Toronto

JVC Jazz Festival, Toronto

Guitar and Bass Fest, Montreal

Midem Festival, Cannes, France

Television appearances with Levon Ichkhanian, CITY TV, CTV.
Artist: Tony Zorzi Talents:
Guitarist
 

 
Tony has recorded numerous television and radio commercials as well as studio guitarist for several CBC and CFTO regular TV series. Telethons and specials such as the recent NHL awards and Elvis Stoiko skate specials in addition to orchestra pit work in shows such as the current hit Mamma Mia and past hits Joseph, the Who's Tommy, Crazy For You have also been part of his overall work experience. For 15 years he has instructed in the highly respected music program at Humber College and has free lanced for many hundreds of both private and corporate functions playing virtually every conceivable style of music.
Artist: Enrique Loyola Talents:
Drummer, Percussionist
 

 
Early in his career, Enrique Loyola became one of the most sought-after drummers in Mexico. His work with top artists allowed him to tour internationally, appear regularly on television, collaborate in studio sessions and jingles and back finalists in the famous Festival O.T.I. as well as heading his own band at one of Mexico City’s most renowned night spots.

After arriving in Canada, he expanded his musical base by including percussion instruments (from Brazil, Cuba, the Middle-East and Africa-to name a few!) and continues to study, appear in most jazz festivals and on television, work in studio sessions, tour and back up well-known artists.
Artist:  Talents:
Saxophone
 

 
Born in New York City but living in and loving Canada, Harvey has done it all: night clubs, symphonies, swing bands, musical theatre, Rock-n-Roll, kids’ entertainment, jazz, jingles and recording. He has appeared with Ella Fitzgerald, Diana Krall, Aretha Franklin, Donny Osmond, Natalie Cole, Three Dog Night, Rod Stewart, John Denver, Anne Murray, Bernadette Peters, Gladys Knight, The Temptations, and Jim Carrey. He played Phantom & Cats for their long successful Toronto runs, and is the featured soloist in Howard Cable's  “Swing Years Symphony Concerts” across Canada. In orchestra pits he has performed Joseph, Mame, West Side Story, Miss Saigon, A Chorus Line, and The Elgin’s Cinderella and Robin Hood. He was featured as jazz soloist for the Toronto appearances of Tony Bennett, and toured North America with ‘Sharon Lois and Bram’ and ‘Blood Sweat & Tears’. Harvey’s recorded for CBC, TV and radio, as well as with his Jazz Quartet. Versatile is his middle name. (Actually it’s Sheldon!)
Artist: Sandy Barter Talents:
Trumpet and flugelhorn
 

 
Sandy is recognized as one of the top trumpet players on the Canadian music scene today.  His versatility and powerhouse playing have earned him great accolades among his peers.   Whether it be jazz, Latin, rock or pop, he is a master of any style or genre.  Sandy has a vast repetoire of many musical styles.  His talents have taken him around the world to Russia, Japan, Europe, New York, San Francisco and the Carribean.  He has played with such notable performers as Natalie Cole and Tony Bennet and appears on many CD recordings.  Sandy also played on many major Toronto theatrical productions such as Cats and  Kiss of the Spider Woman, as well as the stage productions and cast albums of Show Boat, Sunset Boulevard and Ragtime.