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John has been playing guitar for over 25 years. He has drawn inspiration and influence from a diverse list of guitarists that includes Jimi Hendrix, John McLaughlin, Robert Fripp, Frank Zappa, Joe Pass, Jim Hall, Wes Montgomery, Pat Martino, and Pat Metheny. When he first arrived in D.C. in the late ’80’s, he took a few lessons from Steve Abshire before pursing an extensive period of study with Paul Bollenback. He has played in many jazz and rock bands in the D.C area, including One Color Coalition (with Preston), Thin Air, On the Rocks, the Dark Aether Project, the Jazz Detour (also with Preston), and Outta Scope (with Todd). John also does his share of writing; 3 Piece Suit's "Try It On For Size" CD features 5 of John's original compositions. John has built a 24-track studio in his home in which he engineered and produced "Try It On For Size" as well as Outta Scope's "Time Machine" CD. Both CDs were released on his independent label, Meep and Myrna Records. By day, John supports his family and his musical habit by working as an electronics engineer at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. |
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A studio musician veteran and live performer, Preston has studied jazz at the University of Maryland with the late Dr. George Ross, and has played jazz, rock, blues, and country in the Washington D.C. metro area for over two decades. He has performed with Layers, The Jazz Detour (with John), Stewart Walden, One Color Coalition (also with John), The Jay Feldman Quartet, John Bell and Bang Zoom, Skelp, 13 Months Pregnant, BlooStoo, Ed Becker and Crusade, Rude Bondage, Concrete Head, Loving Jennifer, Double Take, Cinema, After Hours, and House of Bryan. |
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Todd has been playing drums for over 30 years. In his mid teens he worked as a studio drummer with composer Les Ledo and his drumming was heard on major radio commercials throughout the NewYork City metro area. In the 1980's he studied at Berklee College of Music, where he focused on performance and audio engineering. He holds a degrees in TV Production/Engineering and Music from Emerson College. As a composer, he co-wrote the music for "Kidsaid", a collection of music for kids with fellow composer Miche Booz. In addition to playing several instruments and singing on Kidsaid, he also engineered and produced the release. As both a drummer and vocalist, he has performed with Outta Scope, Speed Limit, Knee-Deep in the Marsh, the Inlaws, Sailin' Shoes, the Deacons, ClassAction, the City, Friend of Phil and Mark Stanley. In addition to working with renowned teachers at Berklee, Mr. Van Gelder has studied with jazz great Adam Nussbaum. Versed in jazz, rock, R&B, blues, funk and Latin styles, Mr. Van Gelder is often called to join groups for pick-up gigs at weddings, parties and corporate events. Since his family insists on eating, Mr. Van Gelder also works as a Senior Systems Analyst at the National Institutes of Health. |
