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B.D.'s regular band is: (left to right)
James Rosocha (bass),
Tom Cottone (drms.),
B.D. Lenz (gtr.),
Geoff Mattoon (sax),
Joe Mekler (perc.)
James Rosocha James graduated from Berklee College of Music in 1995 and has studied tenaciously with such notables as Harry Leahey, Charlie Banacos, and bassists Dave LaRue and Jeff Andrews. James is a highly sought after bass player who has worked with B.D. Lenz, Greg Federico, The Roosters, Sauce, and Bobolink. He is currently performing with Billboard magazine's award winning Simon Lake Band.
Tom Cottone An extremely versatile drummer, Tom has played in various rock, jazz, R&B and funk bands since graduating from Berklee College of Music. These ensembles include 3rd Estate, Carter Holland, and Fossil, a pop/rock band that toured the U.S. and made several T.V. appearances. Currently, Tom can be found beating the skins for B.D. Lenz, One More Once, The Soul Survivors, and Hyperactive.
Geoff Mattoon Saxophonist Geoff Mattoon grew up outside of Boston and began studying piano at age nine. Upon graduating from the University of Massachusetts, Geoff established himself on the New York scene as both a player and a composer. Geoff recently released his debut recording, "Unity". He has played with many jazz greats in and around New York.
Joe Mekler A true veteran of the business, percussionist Joe Mekler has toured the U.S. and Europe with the likes of Deborah Henson-Conant (jazz harpist formerly on GRP), Karen Acres , and Ann Hampton Calloway , he has cruised the Western Carribean with jazz group Bicceri DeVino and has numerous recording credits of all styles. Joe is a graduate of William Paterson University with a degree in music and continues to be a top-call musician in the Philadelphia area.
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