The John Holmok Group
The John Holmok Group is a progressive instrumental combo drawing inspiration from jazz, rock, world, classical, and avant-garde music. As habitual improvisers, their repertoire is always evolving and changing, keeping the players and audience constantly engaged. They are equally comfortable playing standards, original compositions, and deconstructions of popular music. They currently reside and perform in the northern NJ area and are available to play at jazz clubs, private events, rock shows, or anywhere live music is welcome.
Alan Rigoletto has studied the guitar extensively, having received his degree in Classical Guitar Performance from The College of New Jersey while also having studied jazz guitar with jazz/bossa nova guitarist Mark Sganga for nine years. He has also studied classical guitar at Die Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Alan has performed countless times at concert halls, festivals, clubs, and pubs in 17 different countries including Ireland, Spain, Sweden, Italy, and many more. He currently performs in a variety of ensembles including cover bands, original bands, and various improvisational projects. In addition, he frequently performs solo at weddings, cocktail hours, restaurants, and private parties showcasing his own arrangements of jazz/pop tunes and classical pieces . As a vocalist, he has performed in multiple classical ensembles in college while studying classical voice. He currently receives private training in Northern Indian Classical vocals and performs jazz vocals on a regular basis. Check out Alan’s personal website at http://www.alanrigoletto.com/
James Brady is a saxophonist and music teacher. He received his BM in Music Education from Rutgers in 2008 and is pursuing his MA in Music Education from Montclair State University. While at Rutgers University, James studied classical saxophone with Paul Cohen and was a member of the Rutgers Saxophone Quartet, Wind Ensemble and Big Band. He has been a member of the Brooklyn Wind Symphony, performed with the doo-wop group The Duprees, and continues to play each summer with the Middletown City Band. James is currently the instrumental music teacher in the North Caldwell School District.
Craig Stanton holds a B.M. from The College of New Jersey and an M.A. from Teachers College, Columbia University, with a focus on Music Education and Double Bass performance. He has been performing with collegiate, as well as, professional ensembles since the age of 15. Craig’s musical tastes and experiences include jazz, classical, rock and avant-garde ensembles. He currently teaches String Orchestra in the West Orange Public Schools. He lives in Somerset County, NJ with his wife, Beth, and his daughter, Clara.