About Us
Rob - Keyboard and Trumpet
Rob was born with the music bug. It probably didn’t help that both parents played piano and that his Dad had a music collection and played with Ragtime and Dixieland bands. Rob played piano and trumpet growing up. He played trumpet in the University of Michigan Jazz Band and also in the Marching Band. Go Blue!
After moving to Cleveland, Rob has enjoyed playing trumpet and keyboard for a variety of bands, ranging from big bands, wedding bands, bar bands and small jazz ensembles. Rob is excited to add his talents to the Lake Effect Jazz Quartet.
Avery - Vocals
Art - Bass Guitar
Jim - Drums and Percussion
Jim grew up in suburban Detroit and, after several years of piano lessons and a brief encounter with the clarinet, he finally figured out that drums were his passion back in the mid 1960's. Since that time, he has played in school bands, numerous Rock, R&B and Funk bands, the Dearborn (MI) Symphony Orchestra and ultimately spent four years as the drummer for the Michigan State University Jazz Band.
After a few decades of focusing on work and fatherhood, Jim jumped back into playing in the early 2000's which led to playing in several classic rock and traditional R&B bands before he joined with Rob to pursue jazz as part of the Lake Effect Jazz Quartet. Jim also collects, restores, and enjoys playing vintage drum sets from the 60's and 70's.