With many years of experience in the weddings and events business, Mark has been performing, emceeing and coordinating wedding receptions, corporate events and private parties throught out the southeast. He is also an accomplished guitarist -vocalist, before forming The Faze Band in 94′, he toured the U.S., Canada and Japan with Rapture and Club Visage and also served as the musical director for the River City Opry. The owner of Upstairs Recording Studio – producer / engineer at Dootle Records. He brings character to the stage with his sense of humor and personality for performances that are fun and entertaining. Email him – Mark@thefazeband.com
MARK DENNISON
OWNER, BAND LEADER, VOCALIST AND GUITARIST
With many years of experience in the weddings and events business, Mark has been performing, emceeing and coordinating wedding receptions, corporate events and private parties throught out the southeast. He is also an accomplished guitarist & vocalist, before forming The Faze Band in 94′, he toured the U.S., Canada and Japan with Rapture and Club Visage and also served as the musical director for the River City Opry. The owner of Upstairs Recording Studio – producer / engineer at Dootle Records. He brings character to the stage with his sense of humor and personality for performances that are fun and entertaining. Email him – Mark@thefazeband.com
Female vocalist for The Faze Band, this beautiful singer got her start in modeling and her good looks, personality and stage presence are assets that compliment this incredibly versatile singer. Karen’s voice has been featured nationally on “The Guiding Light” soap opera and she has performed with the Alhambra Theater. She effortlessly covers many different singing styles and together with her impressive stage and studio experience she makes for one sensational performer.
KAREN JACKSON
LEAD VOCALIST AND PERCUSSION
Female vocalist for The Faze Band, this beautiful singer got her start in modeling and her good looks, personality and stage presence are assets that compliment this incredibly versatile singer. Karen’s voice has been featured nationally on “The Guiding Light” soap opera and she has performed with the Alhambra Theater. She effortlessly covers many different singing styles and together with her impressive stage and studio experience she makes for one sensational performer.
An established player, Eric studied jazz and classical piano at J.U. and attended Michigan State University. He is also adept in entertainment advertising, booking and marketing. His clients include: Peter Bagdonavich, U.S. Senator Bob Graham, Disney and The Jacksonville Jazz Festival. After spending 10 years in New York City where he taught piano and performed at many elite venues, he’s returned home to Florida to perform and write music for films and television.
ERIC MOORE
KEYBOARDS AND VOCALIST
An established player, Eric studied jazz and classical piano at J.U. and attended Michigan State University. He is also adept in entertainment advertising, booking and marketing. His clients include: Peter Bagdonavich, U.S. Senator Bob Graham, Disney and The Jacksonville Jazz Festival. After spending 10 years in New York City where he taught piano and performed at many elite venues, he’s returned home to Florida to perform and write music for films and television.
He has played with many well known artists and bands including Wynonna Judd, Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad, Don Potter and the Chuck Mangione Band, Billy Powell and Leon Wilkerson of Lynyrd Skynyrd, just to name a few. Mike is a skilled technician well-known for his dynamic arrangements and powerful rhythmic grooves. He is recognized in many circles as “The Minister Of Funk”. and his drumming is a strong foundation of The Faze Band. With a warm sense of humor and love for music sets him apart from other drummers.
MIKE MAPLE
DRUMS
He has played with many well known artists and bands including Wynonna Judd, Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad, Don Potter and the Chuck Mangione Band, Billy Powell and Leon Wilkerson of Lynyrd Skynyrd, just to name a few. Mike is a skilled technician well-known for his dynamic arrangements and powerful rhythmic grooves. He is recognized in many circles as “The Minister Of Funk”. and his drumming is a strong foundation of The Faze Band. With a warm sense of humor and love for music sets him apart from other drummers.
Originally from Charleston, South Carolina, he started his musical career at an early age. He studied at Leonard’s School of Music, along side such notables as Blue Note Records president and Grammy Award winning writer, arranger and musician, Bob Beldon, and Nashville session and touring musician, Danny O’Lannerghty. Nate is know for his smooth tone and melodic improvisation. He also knows his way around a sound mixer and has engineering skills.
NATHAN SMALLS
ALTO SAXOPHONE AND VOCALS
Originally from Charleston, South Carolina, he started his musical career at an early age. He studied at Leonard’s School of Music, along side such notables as Blue Note Records president and Grammy Award winning writer, arranger and musician, Bob Beldon, and Nashville session and touring musician, Danny O’Lannerghty. Nate is know for his smooth tone and melodic improvisation. He also knows his way around a sound mixer and has engineering skills.
Carla has toured the U.S. performing at various clubs and aboard The Grand Princess cruise ship. Carla signed on as lead vocalist for the Salvador Santana Band. Later she joined as Carlos Santana’s female guest vocalist and also touring with The Los Lonley Boys, Ozomatli, as well as Robert Randolph and the Family Band. Carla recorded with Salvador Santana and Carlos Santana in the bay area as a session vocalist. Since returning to Florida, Carla has been playing different venues across South Florida and several professional theater productions at Starstruck Performing Arts Center, making her return debut to the stage as Crystal in Little Shop of Horrors and in Dolly Parton’s role as Doralee in 9 -5 The Musical.
CARLA HOLBROOK
LEAD VOCALIST AND GUITAR
Carla has toured the U.S. performing at various clubs and aboard The Grand Princess cruise ship. Carla signed on as lead vocalist for the Salvador Santana Band. Later she joined as Carlos Santana’s female guest vocalist and also touring with The Los Lonley Boys, Ozomatli, as well as Robert Randolph and the Family Band. Carla recorded with Salvador Santana and Carlos Santana in the bay area as a session vocalist. Since returning to Florida, Carla has been playing different venues across South Florida and several professional theater productions at Starstruck Performing Arts Center, making her return debut to the stage as Crystal in Little Shop of Horrors and in Dolly Parton’s role as Doralee in 9 -5 The Musical.
He joined the United States Navy as a musician/trumpeter in June 1984. His duty assignments include: SIXTH Fleet Band in Naples, Italy, Navy Band San Diego, Navy Band New Orleans, SEVENTH Fleet Band in Yokosuka, Japan, ATLANTIC Fleet Band in Norfolk, VA, Navy Band Southeast in Jacksonville, FL, instructor at the Navy School of Music in Little Creek, VA, and Senior Enlisted Leader at the United States Naval Academy Band in Annapolis, MD. During his 30 years of service with the U.S. Navy, Jim has studied trumpet with Jazz legends Bobby Shew, Wayne Bergeron, Charley Davis, Gary Pack, and Eric Miyashiro. He has had the great fortune to perform with such artists as Jon Faddis, Jeff Tyzik, Eric Miyashiro’s EM Big Band, Tom Pierson Big Band, Les DeMerle Big Band, Ben Vereen, The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, New York Voices, Manhattan Transfer, Barry Manilow, The O’Jays, Terrell Stafford, Sadao Watanabe, Gordon Goodwin, Ellis Hall, Haute Chile Band, Dave Brubeck, Darlene Love, and The Harry James Orchestra.
JIM MALMGREN
TRUMPET
He joined the United States Navy as a musician/trumpeter in June 1984. His duty assignments include: SIXTH Fleet Band in Naples, Italy, Navy Band San Diego, Navy Band New Orleans, SEVENTH Fleet Band in Yokosuka, Japan, ATLANTIC Fleet Band in Norfolk, VA, Navy Band Southeast in Jacksonville, FL, instructor at the Navy School of Music in Little Creek, VA, and Senior Enlisted Leader at the United States Naval Academy Band in Annapolis, MD. During his 30 years of service with the U.S. Navy, Jim has studied trumpet with Jazz legends Bobby Shew, Wayne Bergeron, Charley Davis, Gary Pack, and Eric Miyashiro. He has had the great fortune to perform with such artists as Jon Faddis, Jeff Tyzik, Eric Miyashiro’s EM Big Band, Tom Pierson Big Band, Les DeMerle Big Band, Ben Vereen, The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, New York Voices, Manhattan Transfer, Barry Manilow, The O’Jays, Terrell Stafford, Sadao Watanabe, Gordon Goodwin, Ellis Hall, Haute Chile Band, Dave Brubeck, Darlene Love, and The Harry James Orchestra.