Fusion Collective performs its own unique interpretations of the music of Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Jaco Pastorius, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Billy Cobham, Weather Report, Pat Metheny, John Scofield, Freddie Hubbard, Eddie Harris, and others.
Fusion Collective core members: Mike Ernst, guitar Tom Westbay, tenor sax, timbales Sly Geralds, bass John Cardoso, drums Rich Rivkin, congas
Recent guest appearances by James Miceli, Jason O'Connor, and Matt Voss on sax; Steve Anagnost and Tony Gutierrez on guitar; Frank Scavone, Lester Saldinger, Sean Gallagher, and Dave Sacrestano on bass; Mike Desroches, Ken Kresge, and Jeff Ernst, on keys; Bill Donnelly and Howie Silverman on drums; and John Ward, Benny Arocho, Akiva Wharton, and Joe Colao on percussion..
Many thanks to the 225+ musicians who've been part of Fusion Collective's evolution since January 2005.
Fusion Collective will be performing at Live Art Fusion events on: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 (7th Anniversary show) Wednesday, February 1, 2012 Wednesday, February 15, 2012 located at 841 East Lounge, 841 East Jericho Turnpike, Huntington, NY, 7:30 - 11:30pm, free admission.
Fusion Collective from July 27, 2011 article in New York Times: Rich Rivkin, Sly Geralds, John Cardoso, Tom Westbay, Mike Ernst, at 841 East Lounge, Huntington, NY
