steve grover
memorial band

Steve Grover needs no introduction when it comes to Jazz in Maine because the two are almost synonymous. Steve’s contributions through his participation in the Maine Jazz Camp have impacted generations of young musicians and inspired them to go on to become successful creative individuals. Each member of the Steve Grover Memorial band has a deep connection to Steve and his music and we are humbled to be able to present this concert to audience members of all walks of life.

Duncan Hardy, Saxophone
Tony Gabory, Guitar
Rob Gerry, Bass
Jan Van Vorst Van Beest, Drums

Performing selections from the extensive original repertoire of jazz drummer and composer Steve Grover

Saxophonist Duncan Hardy is an active performer in the greater New England music scene. In 2010 he received his B.A. in Jazz Saxophone Performance from S.U.N.Y Purchase College. While at Purchase Duncan was awarded the prestigious James Moody Scholarship award and had the privilege of working with James Moody, Hank Jones, Jon Faddis, Steve Wilson, Eric Alexander, Jon Gordon, Hal Galper, Antonio Hart, Maria Schneider and Randy Brecker.

Tony Gabory is a highly regarded guitarist and educator currently teaching at The Berklee College of Music. He has performed with many jazz artists, including Bruce Saunders, George Garzone, John Patittucci, Chris Potter, and many others. Tony’s own CD “Empathy” is on Invisible Music Records. He resides in Portland, ME.

Double and electric bassist Rob Gerry is an active freelancer in northern New England and is a member of NH-based minimalism/jazz group Weird Turn Pro, New Orleans-style swing band Midnight BBQ, and Portland-based wedding and function band Mixology. As a composer his works have been performed by numerous soloists, chamber groups, and large ensembles including the UNH Wind Symphony and the seacoast’s OURBIGBAND. Rob is also an experienced arranger, music theory teacher, private instructor, and corporate training professional.

Musician and drummer Jan van Voorst has been an active performer in the New England area for over 25 years, leading his own groups and as a sideman playing, jazz, funk, and rock. He has previously worked and recorded with numerous musicians including Rob Eberhardt Young (national recording artist on Imaginary Road and Polygram records), Curtis Clark, Oliver Lake, and Alex Foster (Miles Davis, Saturday Night Live) to name a few. van Voorst van Beest has also recorded his own work which can be found on the Ludington/van Voorst record “Listening Post” released in 2004.

RUN TIME: 90 min.