NOEL FREIDLINE QUINTET
From Julia Roberts’ 35th birthday party to the prestigious Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, the North Carolina-based Noel Freidline Quintet captivates audiences wherever the ensemble performs. Joined by his musical partner, vocalist Renee Ebalaroza, Noel Freidline leads an acoustic jazz ensemble that has successfully bridged the gap between artistry and entertainment.
ROBERT GARDINER JAZZ QUINTET
Cheraw native Robert Gardiner and his jazz ensemble perform a mixture of jazz standards and original compositions. Prominent in the Columbia and South Carolina jazz scene, the group’s sound features an extensive range of styles within the jazz idiom. Gardiner has worked with a wide array of ensembles over the past 20 years including jazz, classical, top-40, R&B, and salsa.
DAVE FINUCANE QUARTET
Jazz performer Dave Finucane appears regularly with his jazz groups throughout the North Carolina Triangle jazz scene. A Duke University professor, he has worked with a number of musical artists including Gil Evans, Natalie Cole, and Michael Feinstein. Finucane has performed at numerous venues in New York City and Boston.