Debonaires

Featuring members from the Skeletones

www.myspace.com/thedebonaires

Spawning out of the depths of the recent Reggae/Soul rebirth, The Debonaires are more than a band; they are an eclectic movement of ENERGY and REBELLIOUS music. The Debonaires incorporate soul, jazz and funk while remaining ever faithful to the Jamaican sounds of ska, rocksteady and reggae music. Born out of Riverside, California in 1995, the nine musicians currently reside throughout Southern California. Built of a rough rhythm section, dynamic horn section, and versatile vocalist, the Debonaires have shared the stage with reggae legends The Skatalites, Desmond Dekker, Laurel Aitken, Justin Hinds, Rico Rodriguez and the late & beautiful Phyllis Dillon.

To date, they have released three full-length albums, appeared on numerous compilations and have finished two recent national tours.

The Debonaires credit numerous influential players of past times and diverse genres: Miles Davis, Otis Redding, Curtis

Mayfield, Mos DEF, Charlie Parker, Herbie Hancock, Jackie Mittoo, Marvin Gaye, The Upsetters, King Tubby, Ernest Ranglin, Steel Pulse, The Meters, Tommy McCook, Don Drummond, Ocean 11, Winston Wright, & all other forms of rebel music. The Debonaires endeavor to produce music of quality and substance, true to its influential origins. Don’t miss this high energy live show!

Members include: (Kip Wirtzfeld-tenor sax and vocals) - HANK (Ryan Tomazin-keys) - SAL (Dave Saxover-tenor sax) - RUEBEN (Mano Mirande-la guitara tambien) - CONSTANTINE (Mike Presser-la guitara) - SOLOMON (Woody Diaz-drumz) - ABRAHAM (Jason Napayon-da bass) - JACOB (Tom Cook-tombone) - BRIGADRE ( Rob Laporte-percussion) - ELIHJAH (Marques Crews-Trumpet) - MOSES