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 Zack Smith
Best known for his work with the
Dixie Power Trio (twelve years, 6 CD's), Zack has been a full-time
professional trumpet player since graduating from the University of
North Texas in 1986. His writing credits include a jazz articulation
instructional book for high school and college big bands, and a number
of works for 12-piece big bands. The Beltway Brass Quintet is a project
he began in 2003, with the help of Chas T. Peterson, and performs in the
Washington, D.C. metro area.
 Chas T. Peterson
Fellow North Texas classmate Chas migrated to D.C.
shortly after his old pal Zack. He's a member of the band
Cityscape and also the Quintessential Brass Repertoire. He plays a
wide variety of gigs around town, has written numerous brass quintet &
trio arrangements, and can be heard on a couple of big band CDs, a
gospel CD, and his own solo album.
 Merry Beth Hall
A long-time friend of
the Dixie Power Trio, Merry Beth is co-principal horn with the Richmond
Philharmonic. She studied music at James Madison University where she
also performed on trombone with the jazz ensemble. Along with her
orchestral duties, Merry Beth is a very active freelance player in the
Richmond, VA area.
 Dan "Big Daddy" Haverstock
Dan has worked as a
freelance jazz trombone player for over twenty years in the
D.C./Baltimore region. Along with countless show and variety bands, he
has performed many times with the Dixie Power Trio and as part of the
New Line Brass Band. He has been a regular member of the Zemer
Orchestra in Baltimore, and is co-founder (along with Zack Smith) of
Phat Alpert -- the world's foremost Herb Alpert repertory ensemble.
 Andy Kochenour
After serving his
country in the U.S. Army band, Andy has made a career performing on the
tuba full-time -- mostly as co-leader of the Dixie Power Trio. Along
with the six CD's he has been a part of with the DPT, Andy has played on
several Grammy-nominated recordings with John McCutcheon. He is an
official endorsing artist for King instruments, and frequently gives
clinics at schools.
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