Andrei Quint
Pianist and Founder
Andrei Quint was born in Southern Russia. He studied Jazz piano in the Rostov on Don High school of music. .
In 1991 as a winner of the Arrangers Award of WDR (West German Radio) he was invited to Cologne to take part in a series of projects with the WDR Big Band. After this he lived in Germany for 12 years, where he made a name for him self as a top session musician for studio and Live performances throughout Europe.
In 2002 Andrei moved to Palma de Mallorca where he is now based.
He worked in projects with Earth Wind & Fire, Cool & the Gang, Al Jarreau, Margot Werner,Randy Brecker, Brandford and Joe Zawinul amongst others and also wrote music for television shows and series.He now lives in Mallorca (Spain) and is working on his project „Syndicate
Discography:
“Impressiones Mediterraneo”
13 Piano Compositions in style of new impressionism with modern jazz elements.
“Australian Mate”
Duet with the finest Australian Didgeridoo player William Barton, expanding the view of what this instrument can do, playing jazz and Latin rhythms with Spiritual power.
“Mail from the Moon”
Another solo album recorded in Australia.
Jimmy Gallagher
Saxophonist
Has been a session sax player and Vocalist for 30 years,most of them spent in London and Germany.
He has recorded with the likes of:
Dina Carroll,BB Wynan,Bros,Sarah Brightman,The Soup Dragons,Bros,Eternal,Söhne Mannheims to name a few.And toured with,among others: Tom Jones,Vanessa Mae,Wet Wet Wet,Dina Carroll,Therapy?
Charles Rolle
Singer
Charles was Born in Hollywood, Florida The 4th of 6 children to Religious Gospel singing Parents That made Singing a part of his life from birth. Through school to Church he perfected his art as much as possible until taking his first Live Band on the road. He came to Mallorca on a drifters tour over 25 years ago and since has made a name for himself with Soul Machine ,featuring on The Voice of Spain and playing the drifters show in Son Amar as well as many Clubs,bars and restaurants throughout the island!
Charly Hamblyn
Singer
Charly had a love of music from a young age,and after moving to mallorca she made her dream come true.Starting her career in The Plaza as part of a trio she then went on to a succsseful carrer in bars ,clubs and restaurants all over the island.
She recently was a guest in Saudi Arabia at the Coffee & Jazz event,performing for the Italian,French & Egyptian cobsulates!
Liam live
Singer
In a remarkable, self generated career spanning almost fifteen years, he has wooed the likes of Nelson Mandela, Cliff Richard, Michael Douglas and many more, he has sold more than 20 000 albums independently worldwide.
Known for his full rounded powerful vocal’s, soaring agility and ever so slightly husky timber, his Song writing has had no bounds moving from genre to genre with much success in each.
Liam has said, “this is what I was born for, to bring back the memories.”
Nikki McCoy
Singer
Nikki is an international soul singer hailing from the USA. Having spent many many years in Germany and Mallorca she is considered among the worlds best singers!
Ron White
Singer
Ron is no stranger to the stage,from a young age he starred in such musicals as:Hair,Dream Girls,Vivers & Gaudi.He has also performed with the likes of:Michael Bolton,Nino de Angelo & Tony Hadley
Derrick Burrows
Singer/Rapper
Derrick Burrows, better known as Dee7 is Mallorca's best rapper.A producer singer songwriter and multi instrumentalist with roots in funk, soul, hip. hop, rock and jazz. Coming from Chicago Illinois Dee7 was raised in a musical family, Having shared the stage with artist such as Kenny G., Pleasure, Nu shooz, and Robert Cray to name a few. Dee7 now brings his creative blend of singing, scatting, rapping and beat boxing to the Syndicate band to help bring a sound like no other band.
Patti Ballinas
Drums & Vox
PATTI BALLINAS, (Half Scottish and half Mexican) started to play drums at the age of 7 years. Together with her sisters Carol & Ivonne she played many concerts in SCOTLAND and the band "Angels' Delight"
Since moving to Mallorca she has worked with the likes of Soul Machine,The Motown Sisters and Is an Endorser for Yamaha Drums.
She has played all around the world with the likes of Will Lee,Dave Wekle,Chris Jagger,Victor Wooten and many more
Ivan St.Ives
Trumpet,Percussion & Vocals
Ivan is an amazing player with over 25 years in the business with all styles of latin music as well as Jazz and funk.Having played with the likes of Lou Bega & Connection Latina
Leonid Bolshoi
Art Dealer/Agent
Leo is a renowned art dealer in Russia and is the representative of The Syndicate in Russia and surrounding countries.
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