From Ella to Elis, Sasha and the band will take you on a journey through the Great American and Classic Bossa Nova Songbooks that captures the music of everyday life.
About the Band Sasha Tuck recently relocated to Tallahassee from the Tampa Bay Area, where she was a respected figure on the thriving jazz scene and taught Contemporary Voice at St. Petersburg College’s Music Industry/Recording Arts program (MIRA) for ten years. Her brilliant vocal artistry has garnered acclaim from her peers, including from top-tier musicians like St. Pete drummer Dave Hamar. “Sasha exudes freedom and adventure when she performs,” says Hamar. “She always brings fresh ideas for any musical situation.” Panayotis (Paddy) League is an Assistant Professor of Musicology and Director of the Center for Music of the Americas at FSU, and specializes in the traditional music of the Greek islands, northeastern Brazil and Ireland. An active performer, composer, and recording artist, Dr. League plays, drums, guitar, fiddles, lutes, accordion, percussion, and tsambouna (goatskin bagpipe) at venues around the world. Allen Cadet-Civil is a Bassist, Pianist, Drummer, Producer and Recording Engineer who has been a professional musician since he was 7 years old. “My business is making good music…and I plan on creating a label that is a safe haven for future creators” Nygel Anderson is a drummer, educator, and musician born and raised in Tallahassee, FL. During his time as a gigging musician, Nygel has gotten to perform with many great musicians such as: Wendell Brunious, Scotty Barnhart, Rodney Jordan, Shenice “TOU” Johnson, Kent Jones, Royce Lovett, Teddy Adams, and Delbert Felix.