Meet The Band

Jacqueline Nicole

She’s a longtime vocalist who started singing as a kid and eventually found herself performing across Tokyo. She spent years doing solo gigs in local nightclubs, covering ’70s soul like Diana Ross, Martha and the Vandellas, and the Jackson 5. She also sang alto in a Tokyo gospel group that released a CD in the 2000s, later joining a rock band, taking on guest vocal spots, and singing with another gospel group. Her musical taste has always been wide-ranging—shaped early on by ’90s hip-hop and R&B and gradually expanding into soul, rock, enka, Japanese pop, and Japanese rock/metal. More recently, she’s developed a real appreciation for the drama of DIO and Seikima-II. Her background continues to influence a sound that’s straightforward, flexible, and rooted in the music she loves.

Donika Jones

Donika is a vocalist with a warm alto range. She has a strong background in choral and ensemble singing, with solo performance experience that began at a young age. Her experience includes competitive vocal performance, group harmonies, and live event singing, including weddings and memorial services. Influenced by soul, R&B, and pop, Donika brings a versatile, polished, and approachable presence to a wide range of audiences and musical settings

Andrew Stevenson

Andrew is a versatile multi-genre musician and composer who graduated from the Humber College Bachelor of Music program in 2010. After completing his degree, he spent several years performing professionally on multiple cruise lines, where he played in a wide range of productions -from Broadway-style shows with full cast ensembles to intimate jazz lounge sets. He also performed high-energy rock, pop, and soul shows on main stages, often supporting featured guest artists. In addition to his work as a performer, Andrew enjoys writing instrumental music, drawing on his diverse performance background to create expressive, dynamic compositions. His blend of technical skill, stylistic versatility, and creative curiosity continues to shape his work both onstage and in the studio.

Vivian Yang

Vivian (Zhuo) Yang is an emerging jazz pianist, arranger, improviser based in the GTA and KWregion. With a foundation in classical piano, she brings versatility to her performances,focusing on straight-ahead and Latin jazz while also engaging with Soul, R&B, Indie, and Classical projects as a session player. She is completing her Bachelor of Music at Humber Polytechnic, her second degree, where she has had the fortune and opportunity to study with many of Canada’s leading jazz musicians. Since 2023, she has studied under Cuban-Canadian pianist Hilario Durán, deepening her rhythmic and harmonic approach to Latin jazz. During her time at Humber, she has received multiple awards, including Jazz FM91 Scholarships and the Yamaha Canada Music Award. Influenced by Bill Evans, Kenny Barron, Fred Hersch, and Hilario Durán, Vivian’s playing combines lyrical touch with a clear, warm tone and melodic sensibility. She has performed with the Humber Big Band alongside Lucy Yeghiazaryan and Grant Stewart and has appeared at numerous venues and major Humber events, including The Rex and Jazz Bistro. She also collaborates extensively as a sidewoman across a wide range of genres.

Chris DeSantis

Chris is an electric bass player who began playing guitar and bass as a teenager. He completed a certificate in Mohawk College’s Jazz Program, after which he continued his post-secondary studies at Humber College. There, he earned Bachelor of Music degree with focus on Bass Performance, graduating with honours. Throughout his studies, Chris worked as a freelance professional musician, performing across a wide range of genres including Pop, Rock, Tribute, Corporate, Wedding, and Theatre. He also taught guitar and bass as a part-time music educator throughout the GTA. His musical influences span across artists such as Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Victor Wooten, Jaco Pastorius, Marcus Miller, Radiohead, John Coltrane, Wes Montgomery, Pat Metheny, and John Scofield.

Bram Cayne

Bram is a drummer and percussionist, perhaps aptly so, given that his name sounds like a perfectly placed snare hit. He has been immersed in music for most of his life, first taking the stage at Toronto’s legendary El Mocambo at just 13 years old. Since then, Bram has built a diverse and dynamic career, performing across a wide range of musical settings. He has played in rock and jazz bands, performed professionally in numerous music theatre productions, and taken the stage at some of Toronto’s largest festivals as part of a Brazilian samba ensemble. Equally at home in the studio, Bram has recorded on multiple sessions, including a particularly memorable and prestigious experience at the iconic Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee. Bram’s musical influences span genres and generations, drawing inspiration from drummers and artists such as Billy Cobham, Dennis Chambers, Clyde Stubblefield, Larnell Lewis, Derico Watson, Adam Deitch, Questlove, Anderson .Paak, Nikki Glaspie, Stanton Moore, Carter Beauford, Alvin Ford Jr., Tony Williams, and Lenny White, along with countless others he is still striving to sound like.