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The Night Rhythm Band is comprised of Toronto area musicians that are versed in various forms of musical styles. Listed below are the members of the band.
In 1997 Rich assembled the Night Rhythm Band. No stranger to live performance, Rich played his first wedding at the age of 8 with the Stan Hiltz Orchestra (accompanied by his father who was the lead singer for Stan Hiltz for nearly 15 years). Since that time Rich has studied the voice and has delved into musical theatre, performing in West Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof and Jesus Christ Superstar. A true tenor, Rich has also performed solos in Haydns 'Nelson Mass', Mozarts 'Regina Coelli' and Barbers 'Worthy Is the Lamb'.
Eldan has been playing the guitar since the age of eleven. He has been part of various cover bands and is versed in Jazz, R&B and Klezmer music. In 1997 Eldan assembled a Klezmer band named 'Mishmash' that continues to play around the Toronto area. Also a percussionist, Eldan accompanies dance troupes.
Currently Ed is in his final year of a BFA degree at York University. Ed also teaches music at the Toronto Waldorf School. He also teaches guitar and piano privately in the Thornhill and Richmond Hill area. Ed's Musical accomplishments are diverse as he has played keyboards, guitar and bass in various cover bands, and has played piano in Latin and Jazz ensembles. Ed also writes and arranges music for theatrical productions and advertisements. When not busy with the Night Rhythm Band, Ed plays solo piano at private functions.
Multi-instrumentalist Scott Carroll was born in Peterborough, Ontario. He began his musical studies playing guitar at the age of 8, and later took up saxophone, piano, and bass guitar. In 1992, Scott moved to Ottawa where he continued his musical studies enrolling in a Bachelor of Music program. During this time Scott recorded with and performed with numerous bands as well as worked as a music instructor in the Ottawa area. In April of 1996, Scott graduated with a Bachelor of Music Honours Degree. In September of 1997, Scott moved to Toronto to further pursue his musical endeavors. He is currently teaching guitar and saxophone at the Elsa Hsieh Music Studio in Mississauga and guitar at Walter's Music in the Square One Shopping Centre in Mississauga. Scott plays alto saxophone in the Night Rhythm Band and lead guitar in the local band Holly Go Lightly. You can contact Scott via e-mail: scaroll@ilap.com
Mark Woodley was born in Brampton, Ontario in 1973. He grew up in Bolton, Ontario. He first started studying music while in grade school where he learned to play the piano. He continued his studies through high school. He attended Carleton University in Ottawa where he studied the electric bass guitar and tuba. He received his Bachelor of Music degree from Carleton in 1997. While living in the Ottawa area, Mark performed and recorded with various Jazz and Rock groups. He is currently working on two projects; The Night Rythm Band, and Holly Go Lightly. He plays bass guitar in both of these groups. Mark is also a freelance bassist who is available for work in the Toronto area. For more information e-mail him at: mwoodley@ilap.com
or call (416) 236-0440.
Saxophonist/Vocalist Jennifer Doria is pleased to be a part of the Night Rhythm Band. When she is not busy with 'NRB', she immerses herself in her other endeavors which include: 'Night Train', a Rhythm & Blues ensemble; 'Easy Jazz', a duo which plays at at various occasions in the Toronto area; and her musical studies at York University. Jennifer has also been involved in three musical theatre productions, and has travelled to Portugal and Spain in 1994, and Portugal and Spain in 1996 with the 'St. Robert Tour Band'. She has also organized a charity ensemble which plays Christmas Carols in various shopping centres in order to raise funds for Covenent House. In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys teaching saxophone.
Mark is a Montreal native. He as acted as both Head Percussionist at St. Mike's and as leader of the Oakland Drum & Bugle Corp. Currently Mark is the Music Director and organist at St. Paul The Apostle Church in Mississauga. Mark has also written and recorded scores for independent films.
