T. L. Holloway draws from a large pool of experienced musicians in order to provide our standard of authentic jazz to everyone who wants it. This is a small sampling of musicians.
CORE MEMBERS
Steve Keller (Piano and Vocals)
Steve’s enthusiasm for the Great American Songbook began with Frank Sinatra. He started his musical career by crafting a tasteful piano sound to accompany his own warm, sentimental vocal stylings, honing his talent with the Vassar College Jazz Ensemble and its barbershop group. On the piano, he takes inspiration from storied artists like Oscar Peterson, Dave Brubeck, and Bill Evans. These days, he’s also hitting the high notes on your favorite Top 40 hits.
John Stegemann (Drums, Vocals, Acoustic Guitar)
John has played jazz drums for almost his entire life, carefully crafting a style that keeps true to “less is more.” He brings a unique flavor to each performance, always with an emphasis on taste and subtlety. Before T. L. Holloway, John performed with small groups in the Boston area and was the lead percussionist for the national award–winning Boston College bOp! Jazz Ensemble. John’s rock and R&B vocal talents energize any dance reception, and his gentle touch on the acoustic guitar perfectly complements any wedding ceremony.
FEATURED ARTISTS
Peter Keller (Guitar, Sax, Bass, Vocals)
Peter is a jack of all trades: guitarist, saxophonist, bassist, and vocalist. On guitar, he takes inspiration from instrumentalists that span a century, including early jazz giants, blues pioneers, and contemporary greats. Peter’s career has led him to Beale Street in Memphis, Fenway Park, and New York City’s Webster Hall. No matter the instrument, his playing emphasizes strong melody, a clean and clear tone, and tasteful usage of blues inflections.
Dylan Perrillo (Bass)
Dylan plays the upright bass in the tradition of jazz greats Charles Mingus and Ray Brown. His interests focus on the earliest forms of jazz—particularly jazz manouche and other sounds of the 1920s. His confident “pizzicato,” or pluck, deftly intersects rhythm and melody, anchoring and driving the rest of the group. An accomplished studio musician in his own right, he also leads the Dylan Perrillo Orchestra. His versatility allows him to double on electric bass for more contemporary hits.
Greg Carleton (Sax)
Greg is a tenor saxophonist, composer, arranger and educator. Boasting a Jazz Studies degree from the highly selective Hartt School of Music, his style is heavily influenced by legends Joe Henderson and Sonny Rollins. Greg incorporates advanced elements of jazz theory into his playing, all while keeping the music highly accessible to a casual ear. His taste for bop and fusion add an extra spice to the group, infusing an emotive, energetic joy into any T. L. Holloway performance.