Kelli Brooks:

Bass 

Kelli Brooks’ musical journey originated with cello in junior high orchestra, grew to include electric bass and classical guitar, and was eventually derailed in college when she discovered airplanes. After pursuing her career in aviation and side gigs as a search dog handler and juggling instructor, Kelli returned to her musical roots and has delighted in playing bass for various theater productions and local bands, including The VibeShiftas, Elise Franklin Quartet, Lighterlights, The Lil Big Band, Notables Swing Band, and others. When not holding down the low end with her bass, she can be found working with her dogs and photographing astro-landscapes.

Scott Harris: 

Guitar

Scott Harris is a journeyman guitarist and composer. A native of Lafayette, Indiana, his understated and melodic playing has found a home on Pacific Northwest stages for over 30 years. Comfortable with many styles, Scott seeks always to serve the song, and is forever on the hunt for the perfect chord!

Draven Schmidt:

Tenor Sax

Buskin' on the Ritz: All That Sax

Article from Source Weekly Magazine written by Doone Lupine Williams

“Draven Schmidt — previous Mountain View High School jazz band students who graduated in ’22 — serenading downtown hotspots quite frequently. Whether you catch one or both of them serenading the lively streets, expect some George Michael “Careless Whisper” energy. These rock speakers made every ’90s poolside a glowing smooth jazz dream. If you’re into that sort of thing” (…)

“Draven shared with me when I asked what kind of responses he gets being out on the streets. “They appreciate what we’re doing, for what it’s worth. A woman told me the other day, ‘if we don’t have music, then what do we have? Music is our solace.’Schmidt, originally from Aberdeen, South Dakota — with musical influences like Michael Brecker, Richard Elliot and the great Hank Mobley — is 21 years young and likes to play swing jazz, bebop and R&B. Post Mountain View High graduation, he’s now teaching guitar, ukulele and various classes of saxophone”.

Casey Smiley:

Drums

Casey Smiley was born and raised in Sunnyvale, CA and started studying drums and performing music at the age of 8.  He has performed and recorded with SF Bay Area bands A Little Night Music, Expresso fusion band, Gary Gates Band, Hip Pocket Quintet, Robert Kennedy Trio, the Nancy Wright Trio, and The Bundy Browne Band. 

After relocating to Bend in 2018, Casey has performed with local groups and musicians including, The Rich Hurdle Quartet, pianist/composer Andy Armer, Michelle Van Handel Quartet, Jack Krouscup, Dillon Schneider’s Groove Merchant, Lisa Dae, The Cutmen, The Light Heavyweights, Elise Franklin Quartet, the COCC Jazz Big Band, Jazz Central Choir, and others.