Artist description Aimed at the over 30 market though some cool stuff in there for everyone. Some Vocal some instruemtal tracks. Seasoned vets of live and studio together to make good music.

Music Style Jazz Rock Fusion

Musical Influences All

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Artist History 2 CDs in the can working on #3 Last CD played on 50 stations across the US

Group Members Janine - Vocals Steve - Guitar & Keys Joe - Sax & Flute Tom - Bass Rich - Drums Steve M - Percuission & Drums

Instruments Vocals,Sax,Flute,Guitar,Keys,Bass,Drums & Percussion

Albums "Intermood" 1991, "Suitstop" 1996

Press Reviews Music Forum....October 1996 By Robin "Rocky" Rothwell Jazz Line Sponsored By Drum Voodoo DelVek Suit Stop "With the advent of October, we all celebrate the return of the cool relief known as fall, but for me, especially this year, I celebrate more. On October 1st, I delight in the third birthday of my beautiful son, Scoopy and the 3rd birthday of Jazz Line in Music Forum. Over these past three years, I have had the pleasure of covering stories featuring the world's and our areas finest artists and musicians. Names like Gino Vannelli, Citiheat, Joey D'Francesco and many others come to mind and bring me much pride and excitement. As the notoriety of the "Forum" and Jazz Line has grown, a terrific occurrence has evolved into the experience; artists and managers are now contacting me for coverage in the mag. Although I continue to "Beat-Feet" most of the time to cover my turf, it's terrific to be approached by the subjects themselves. This is a wonderful testament to the ever increasing popularity and quality of our magazine. I wish to extend a great thank you to our readership and the artists I've covered... Such a group of artists is a band called DelVek, hailing from New York. The band's manager called me several weeks ago and informed me that the group would be in the area for a few days promoting their latest CD "Suit Stop". I took advantage of their abbreviated visit to interview them and get a copy of the recording. Time constraints prevented me from listening to the CD before our interview, but our conversation was interesting as the group attempted to describe their work to an unfamiliar ear. Once having listened to the album, I found the descriptions of their work and approach even more intriguing. The band's musical leader and main spokesman is Steve DelVecchio; guitarist and engineer for the project. Although, Steve is the principal songwriter and music director for the group, he stressed that "this is not a guitar album". I agree, the guitar in the arrangements bends and turns down a road of numerous styles and tones, but is not overly prevalent as the focal point. The playing is slick and smooth, but with a definite bend toward a classic rock and older (De Meola) jazz fusion sound. Many of our contemporary jazz recordings are filled with guitar awash in rack-mounted trickery. This can be a good thing or bad, but in the case of DelVecchio, his choice of older sounds may be a part of his preoccupation with uniqueness. The entire piece reflects this "classic" sort of sound and many of my friends and readers would love such a recording filled with these glints of "Tull", "Heart", and "Return To Forever". Don't misunderstand me, this is a jazz work, but influences are very obvious. The drums and percussion herein are covered by two young men, Steve McCoy and Rich Bonura. Quite interestingly the drum tracks, for the most part, were added later to a click or sequenced program of melody and basic concept. This, as Delvecchio believed, "makes for more musical playing", forcing the drums to play along with the music, instead of vice-versa. A unique and exciting concept to me indeed. The bass playing and tone from Tom Emmerson is excellent. His contribution (added later as well) is tight, creative and very musical. These later track cuts are more cohesive with the drums and greatly compliment the music. Janine Sepanski, the vocal feature, is a charming ravenhaired beauty with a sultry voice to match. Influences here are strong as well. Janine has forged a vocal style of her own, but with a little Carly Simon and Carol King thrown in. The opening cut "Did What You Always Did" shows Janine at her best. A kind of "up" bluesy piece, this is one of my favorites on the CD. The lady also shines on the album's only cover, "Watch'a Gonna Do" from Pablo Cruise. Wow! Where the Hell did they go?! The unit here is cherry-topped with the excellent sax and flute of Joe Montini. Joe pays largely ensemble sax here, but his solos are sharp and exciting as well. The "parts" sax here makes much of this work reminiscent to Blodwyn Pig, a sax-based "Tull" spin-off band. This is no cut! Blodwyn Pig was incredible and way ahead of their time. The entire CD is recorded quite well. The balance between instruments is very good and overall the recording is not overly processed (reverb, echo, etc..). Hats off should go to DelVecchio for this Steely Dan (layer by layer) type recording. It's an approach not easily pulled off. Due to the complexity of this technique, it doesn't lend itself easily to "live" presentation, however, the band has no plans at present to tour due to time and commitments, but I hope they get around to it as this stuff would be great live. Largely due to it's energy. The CD "Suit Stop" is available or get-able at most Tampa area record stores at this writing. "Suit Stop's" appeal, I feel, falls in the 35 to 50 bracket and is a good listen. Although jazzy, this is definitely not new age or elevator music. So, don't play it to fall asleep or seduce anyone... These professional people have the best wishes from "Music Forum" and we hope to see you again soon...maybe "live" at one of our great local venues?... "One needs only to listen to "Suit Stop" to know what New York City and SNR know to be true. DelVek is a group made up of accomplished studio musicians who take music serious without losing the fun of making music work." -Billy Zayas, Director of A&R Southeast (Signal To Noise Records)"

Location Hicksville, NY - USA

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